



Raven's Shadow
4 books
The Raven's Shadow series by Anthony Ryan has 4 books. Start with Blood Song (2011), then read the rest in the order below.
Raven's Shadow reading order

Blood Song
Anthony Ryan
Vaelin Al Sorna's life is irrevocably changed at the age of ten when he is left at the gates of the Sixth Order, a brotherhood devoted to the brutal realities of war and faith. Stripped of his family and heritage, he is forged into a warrior, his rage and grief fueling a destiny far grander and more terrifying than he could ever imagine. As Vaelin grapples with the secrets of his past and the complex motives of those who shaped his life, he uncovers truths about his mother and father that will shatter his understanding of the world. His journey is one of brutal training, profound loss, and the dawning realization that he is destined to reshape not just a kingdom, but the very fabric of existence.

Tower Lord
Anthony Ryan
In the wake of a failed vision for a Unified Realm, Vaelin Al Sorna, a warrior of the Sixth Order, seeks solace and an end to bloodshed. However, his desire for peace is shattered as he becomes a target for those seeking vengeance and those who covet his unique gift. As an ancient threat looms, Vaelin must confront his destiny and the brutal realities of war once more. Anthony Ryan masterfully continues his epic saga, exploring themes of destiny, betrayal, and the heavy cost of peace.

Queen of Fire
Anthony Ryan
After surviving a brutal attack that nearly claimed her life, Queen Lyrna returns to a realm besieged by the invading Volarian army and threatened by forces from within. With her brother dead and her people rallying behind her, she must transform newfound loyalty into a resistance capable of reclaiming the kingdom’s independence. As war tests the limits of courage, leadership, and sacrifice, Lyrna confronts powers she once mistrusted and the difficult choices demanded of a ruler. The climactic conclusion to an epic fantasy saga, the novel combines sweeping military conflict with political intrigue and a deeply personal struggle for redemption and survival.

The Wolf's Call
Anthony Ryan
Vaelin al Sorna is a living legend, renowned across the Realm for the battles he has won and the empires he helped overthrow. When he learns that his former love, the Gifted healer Reva, is in danger, he journeys to the distant Merchant Kingdoms, where unfamiliar powers and old threats await. As doors left open by the previous conflict begin to close, Vaelin is drawn into a dangerous struggle that will test his loyalty, his legend, and his skill with a blade. A fast-paced fantasy adventure filled with political intrigue, perilous journeys, and explosive conflict, the novel bridges past victories and a new war on the horizon.