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Age of Dawn Books in Order

7 Books
2014 – 2018 Published
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Where to Start

For the best reading experience, most fantasy fans recommend starting with Stormcaller, the first published novel in the series. This book introduces Walter, the farm boy turned warrior, and establishes the magic systems, warring factions, and volcanic setting of Zoria. While there is a prequel novel, starting with the main publication order helps you appreciate the world's mysteries as they were originally revealed.

The Age of Dawn Reading Order

You can read the series in two main ways: publication order or chronological order. Here is how they compare:

Option 1: Publication Order (Recommended)

Reading in publication order allows you to follow the author's development of Zoria and experience the primary narrative arc before diving into backstory tie-ins:

  • Stormcaller (2014)
  • The Lord of Death (2015)
  • The Silver Tower (2015)
  • The Shadow Realm (2015)
  • A New Light (2016)
  • Ascending Shadows (2016)
  • Forsaken Hunters (Prequel, 2017)
  • The Shadow Age (2018)

Option 2: Chronological Order

If you prefer to read the events of the universe in the order they happened, you should start with the prequel before entering the main storyline. Forsaken Hunters focuses on the Silver Tower wizards Lillian and Baylan on a dangerous scouting mission to the Tigerian realm:

  1. Forsaken Hunters (Prequel / Book 0)
  2. Stormcaller (Book 1)
  3. The Lord of Death (Book 2)
  4. The Silver Tower (Book 3)
  5. The Shadow Realm (Book 4)
  6. A New Light (Book 5)
  7. Ascending Shadows (Book 6)
  8. The Shadow Age (Book 7)

Understanding the Subseries and Spin-offs

Unlike massive fantasy universes with sprawling spin-off series, the Age of Dawn is a highly focused, linear narrative. The core conflict centers on Walter's struggle against the demon god Asebor using the powers of the Phoenix and Dragon gods, alongside companions like the wizard Nyset and the swordsman Juzo. The Silver Tower serves as a recurring magical stronghold of great importance, linking the prequel directly to the events of Book 3.

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the best starting book for the Age of Dawn series?

It is highly recommended to start with Stormcaller (Book 1), which introduces the main protagonist Walter and the volcanic world of Zoria.

QWhere does the prequel Forsaken Hunters fit into the reading order?

Forsaken Hunters is set before the main series (Book 0) but was published in 2017. You can read it first if you prefer chronological order, or after Ascending Shadows if you prefer publication order.

QHow many books are in the Age of Dawn series?

The series consists of seven main books and one prequel novel, making a total of eight books.

QIs the Age of Dawn series complete?

Yes, the main story arc concludes with the publication of the final book, The Shadow Age, in 2018.

QWho are the main characters in the Age of Dawn series?

The narrative mainly follows Walter, a farm boy who gains divine powers, Juzo, his companion who faces darker impulses, and Nyset, an aspiring wizard training at the Silver Tower.

QWhat kind of magic is featured in the series?

The magic system in Zoria is deeply connected to the powers of the Phoenix and Dragon gods, alongside traditional wizard training centered around the Silver Tower.