Wars of Light and Shadow: Alliance of Light books in order

Alliance of Light is the third arc of Janny Wurts's Wars of Light and Shadow series, following Lysaer's faction in the war against Arithon.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Ships of Merior 1995 Janny Wurts N/A
2 Warhost of Vastmark 1995 Janny Wurts N/A
3 Fugitive Prince 1997 Janny Wurts Buy
4 Grand Conspiracy 1999 Janny Wurts Buy
5 Stormed Fortress 2007 Janny Wurts Buy
6 Peril’s Gate 2001 Janny Wurts Buy
7 Traitor’s Knot 2005 Janny Wurts Buy
8 Destiny’s Conflict 2017 Janny Wurts N/A
9 Song of the Mysteries 2024 Janny Wurts N/A

Alliance of Light is the third arc of the Wars of Light and Shadow. In this portion of the series, Lysaer has established himself as a divine figure and founded the Alliance of Light to hunt down his half-brother Arithon. The arc deepens the political and spiritual dimensions of the conflict.

The arc runs from Fugitive Prince (1997) through Stormed Fortress (2007), covering Arithon’s desperate attempts to evade Lysaer’s growing power while pursuing his own goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Wars of Light and Shadow: Alliance of Light series?

There are nine books in the Wars of Light and Shadow: Alliance of Light series, published between 1995 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Wars of Light and Shadow: Alliance of Light series?

The first book in the Wars of Light and Shadow: Alliance of Light series is Fugitive Prince, published in 1997.

What is the Alliance of Light arc about?

The Alliance of Light arc covers the middle portion of the Wars of Light and Shadow, where Lysaer founds a religious order dedicated to destroying Arithon. The arc includes Fugitive Prince (1997), Grand Conspiracy (1999), Peril’s Gate (2001), Traitor’s Knot (2005), and Stormed Fortress (2007).

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