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James Islington

2 series 5 books in order

James Islington is an Australian fantasy novelist best known for his high fantasy series The Licanius Trilogy. He is also the author of the first two books of the Hierarchy series, the 2023 novel The Will of the Many, and the 2025 novel The Strength of the Few. Islington is recognized for his contributions to the high fantasy genre. He was born in 1981.

Born
1981
Known for
Hierarchy, The Licanius Trilogy

Series by James Islington

Hierarchy

2 books in order · 2023–2025

  1. Cover of The Will of the Many

    The Will of the Many

    2023 · James Islington

    The Catenan Republic, also known as the Hierarchy, rules the world but is unaware of all secrets. The protagonist, pretending to be Vis Telimus,…

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    The Strength of the Few

    2025 · James Islington

    A 2025 novel by James Islington, narrated by a figure known to the Hierarchy as Vis Telimus and Catenicus. After winning the ludicium and losing…

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The Licanius Trilogy

3 books in order · 2014–2019

  1. The Shadow of What Was Lost

    2014 · James Islington

    The Shadow of What Was Lost is a 2014 high fantasy novel by Australian author James Islington. It is the first book in The Licanius Trilogy, which…

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  2. An Echo of Things to Come

    Year unknown · James Islington

    An Echo of Things to Come is a 2017 Australian high fantasy novel by James Islington. It is the second book in The Licanius Trilogy, following The…

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  3. Cover of The Light of All That Falls

    The Light of All That Falls

    2019 · James Islington

    The Light of All That Falls is a 2019 epic fantasy novel by James Islington. It is the final book in his Licanius Trilogy, following The Shadow of…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has James Islington written?

We list 5 books by James Islington across 2 series, published between 2014–2025 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read James Islington's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Will of the Many.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy James Islington's books?

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