Song of the Mysteries
Will triumph or entropic ruin prevail?
Swept into the storm of Light against Shadow, warring factions will meet the bare fist of Arithon's fury, sparked by the execution of the innocent murdered by divine decree on the scaffold:
- True Sect faithful raise armies for clan extirpation and a last, bloody conquest of the free wilds...
- The Prime Matriarch courts reckless power fit to shatter precedent and seize supreme charge of Mankind's destiny...
- Fellowship Sorcerers battle rebellious dragons run amok on the rogue thrill of catastrophic annihilation...
While contention snaps the frail, last restraint of old Charter Law under crisis, bitter strife and vicious ambition threaten to revoke humanity's right to inhabit the world. Survival relies on recovery of the Paravians, a fate entwined with the shining thread of Athera's mysteries and the planetary bulwark of the etheric web frayed to the verge of an irreversible spiral toward entropy. The true hearts of heroes, and the bravery of two women, will be challenged past breaking in the savage fires of conflict: Elaira's and Daliana's steadfast loyalties must rise against odds or fall as Lysaer's due reckoning collides with the Mistwraith's secretive machinations, and Elder Powers arise to claim their ancient debt for a grievance spanning millennia.
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Janny Wurts
Janny Wurts is a master of weaving intricate worlds, where the lines between light and shadow blur and complex characters navigate their destinies in landscapes of political intrigue and personal conflict. Known for her deeply immersive storytelling, Wurts transports readers to realms where magic, power, and betrayal collide, and where each decision carries consequences that echo through time.
Born and raised in the United States, Wurts's early passion for both visual art and literature would eventually inform her distinctive narrative style. With a background in fine art and a flair for illustration, she brings a visual richness to her prose that draws readers into the vivid tapestries of her fictional worlds. Her artwork is often as integral to the experience as her storytelling, adding depth and texture to her exploration of fantastical themes.
The Wars of Light and Shadow
The Wars of Light and Shadow consists of eleven books — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
