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Calbana Files Books in Order

24 Books
2 Reading orders
2012 – 2022 Published
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Where to Start Reading the Colbana Files

For the best experience, we recommend starting with Blade Song. Reading in publication order allows you to follow Kit Colbana's character development, the central romance, and the overarching plot arcs naturally without running into major spoilers from prequels and side novellas.

Colbana Files Recommended Reading Order

Here is the recommended order for the main series and accompanying stories, incorporating the final installments released in 2024:

  1. Blade Song (2012) – The first full-length novel. Kit is hired by Damon to find a missing child.
  2. Night Blade (2013) – Kit works to clear Damon's name in a dangerous murder case.
  3. Broken Blade (2014) – Kit deals with the traumatic aftermath of previous events and a relic hunt.
  4. Bladed Magic (2014) – A prequel novella set before Blade Song. While it can be read first, it is best appreciated once you are already familiar with the world.
  5. Edged Blade (2015) – Kit deals with new magical threats and shifting alliances.
  6. Misery's Way (2015) – A novella focusing on secondary characters and side plots.
  7. Shadowed Blade (2016) – High stakes rise as enemies target those Kit cares about.
  8. Haunted Blade (2017) – Kit faces dark magic and ghosts of her past.
  9. Damon (2019) – A companion story exploring Damon's perspective.
  10. Haunted Magic (2020) – A novella bridge containing key character developments.
  11. Doyle (2022) – A companion novella focusing on the character Doyle.
  12. Blooded Blade (2022) – The seventh main novel.
  13. Chang (2024) – A companion novella detailing the backstory of the character Chang. Read this before the final novel.
  14. Blade's End (2024) – The eighth and final full-length novel that concludes Kit Colbana's main story arc.

Publication Order vs. Chronological Order

Chronologically, prequels like Bladed Magic and Damon occur before the events of Blade Song. However, starting with them is not recommended for first-time readers. They contain character context and references that make more sense after reading the early books. Stick to the publication order to experience Kit's journey as the author intended.

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the recommended starting book for the Colbana Files?

You should start with the first novel, Blade Song. Starting here introduces the world and characters as they were originally presented.

QWho is the author of the series?

The series is written by J.C. Daniels, which is a pseudonym used by romance and fantasy author Shiloh Walker.

QIs the Colbana Files series finished?

Yes, the series officially concluded with the publication of the eighth novel, Blade's End, in December 2024.

QWhat is the difference between Calbana Files and Colbana Files?

The correct spelling of the series and the main character's last name is Colbana. However, it is frequently searched for or misspelled as Calbana.

QShould I read the novella Chang before Blade's End?

Yes. The author recommends reading the novella Chang first, as its vignettes build the backstory leading directly into the finale, Blade's End.