Chronicles of Tenebrak Books in Order

How to Read the Chronicles of Tenebrak

The Chronicles of Tenebrak is a science fiction and fantasy series set on the planet Sunrise, where humanity has developed advanced psychic abilities instead of relying on technology. Written by Anna Jacobs under the pen name Shannah Jay, the series consists of the original four-book saga published in the 1990s and a prequel novel released in 2010.

Recommended Reading Order: Start with Quest

We highly recommend reading the series in publication order. While the prequel, Tenebrak: The Founding, is chronologically the earliest story, it was written decades after the original books and is best enjoyed as a backstory after you have immersed yourself in the main saga.

• Quest (1993) – Katia is selected to serve the Sisterhood at the temple in Tenebrak, while an off-world observer watches from orbit.
• Lands of Nowhere (1995) – The Kindred flee the insidious Serpent cult and meet the mysterious alien deleff.
• Shadow of the Serpent (1995) – The scattered Kindred gather across the Twelve Claims to build a rebellion.
• The Price of Wisdom (1996) – The final conflict brings a thrilling conclusion to the original tetralogy.
• Tenebrak: The Founding (2010) – A prequel set 20,000 years in the past, tracking the origins of Tenebrak and the Healers.

Chronological Reading Order

If you prefer to see how the planet Sunrise developed from its very roots before diving into Katia's journey, you can read the books chronologically. Keep in mind that the prequel focuses on different characters and set-ups that lead to the world of the main novels.

1. Tenebrak: The Founding (2010)
2. Quest (1993)
3. Lands of Nowhere (1995)
4. Shadow of the Serpent (1995)
5. The Price of Wisdom (1996)