Reading order · 6 books · 1997 to 2004 · Set in invented worlds
The Sun Sword Books in Order
The Sun Sword is a long, densely woven epic about the war between the Essalieyan Empire and the desert Dominion of Annagar.
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Series facts
- Books
- 6
- Published
- 1997 to 2004
- First book
- The Broken Crown
- Latest
- The Sun Sword (2004)
- Setting
- Set in invented worlds
The reading order
Every The Sun Sword book in publication order. Choose a title for its cast and summary.
6 books · Set in invented worlds
- 1The Broken Crown1997With Diora di'MaranoIn the desert Dominion of Annagar, the ruling family is murdered, and a war begins that will draw in the Empire, demons and gods.Buy on Amazon
- 2The Uncrowned King1998With Diora di'MaranoValedan, last heir of the Leonne family, enters the King’s Challenge to claim the throne taken from his clan, while demonic forces seek to kill him first.Buy on Amazon
- 3The Shining Court1999With Diora di'MaranoJewel ATerafin follows a prophetic vision into danger, while demon-allied courtiers threaten the Tor Leonne.Buy on Amazon
- 4Sea of Sorrows2001With Diora di'MaranoThe Voyani sail into dangerous waters in search of the lost Cities of Man, a journey that may bring them face to face with the Lord of Night.Buy on Amazon
- 5The Riven Shield2003With Diora di'MaranoBuy on Amazon
- 6The Sun Sword2004With Diora di'MaranoValedan receives the Sun Sword at last as the armies gather for their final battle, in the closing volume of the series.Buy on Amazon
Do you need to read them in order?
Read in order, starting with The Broken Crown, ideally after The Sacred Hunt.
Who appears in which book
The series’ main characters, book by book. Lead means the book is told around them; minor covers cameos.
| Book | Diora di'Marano | Jewel Markess ATerafin | Kiriel di'Ashaf | Valedan kai di'Leonne | Kallandras of Senniel | Meralonne APhaniel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Broken Crown | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor |
| 2 The Uncrowned King | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor |
| 3 The Shining Court | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor |
| 4 Sea of Sorrows | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor |
| 5 The Riven Shield | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor |
| 6 The Sun Sword | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor |
Characters in the The Sun Sword books
6 characters from Michelle West’s chart, with the number of The Sun Sword books each appears in.
| Character | Books | First in this series |
|---|---|---|
| Diora di'MaranoSerra of the Dominion | 6 | The Broken Crown 1997 |
| Jewel Markess ATerafinSeer-born member of House Terafin | 6 | The Broken Crown 1997 |
| Kiriel di'AshafDaughter of the Lord of Hell | 6 | The Broken Crown 1997 |
| Valedan kai di'LeonneExiled heir to the Dominion | 6 | The Broken Crown 1997 |
| Kallandras of SennielBard-born assassin | 6 | The Broken Crown 1997 |
| Meralonne APhanielMage of the Order of Knowledge | 6 | The Broken Crown 1997 |