Wars of Light and Shadow: Sword of the Canon books in order

Sword of the Canon is the fourth arc of Janny Wurts's Wars of Light and Shadow series, continuing the conflict between Lysaer and Arithon.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Initiate’s Trial 2011 Janny Wurts Buy
2 Ships of Merior 1995 Janny Wurts N/A
3 Warhost of Vastmark 1995 Janny Wurts N/A
4 Fugitive Prince 1997 Janny Wurts N/A
5 Grand Conspiracy 1999 Janny Wurts N/A
6 Peril’s Gate 2001 Janny Wurts N/A
7 Traitor’s Knot 2004 Janny Wurts N/A
8 Destiny’s Conflict 2017 Janny Wurts Buy
9 Song of the Mysteries 2024 Janny Wurts N/A

Sword of the Canon is the fourth arc of the Wars of Light and Shadow. Initiate’s Trial (2011) opens this arc as the conflict between the half-brothers enters a new phase, with the religious order built around Lysaer’s cult of light growing more powerful and dangerous.

This arc leads into the fifth and final arc, culminating in Destiny’s Conflict (2017) and Song of the Mysteries (2024).

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

The first book in the Wars of Light and Shadow: Sword of the Canon series is Initiate’s Trial, published in 2011.

What is the Sword of the Canon arc about?

Sword of the Canon is the fourth arc of the Wars of Light and Shadow, beginning with Initiate’s Trial (2011). It follows Arithon as he faces new threats from the religious order Lysaer has built, pushing toward the series’ conclusion in Song of the Mysteries (2024).

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