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Shelley Parker-Chan

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Shelley Parker-Chan is a non-binary Australian fantasy novelist, best known for their debut novel She Who Became the Sun and its sequel He Who Drowned the World, which together form The Radiant Emperor duology.

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The Radiant Emperor

Series by Shelley Parker-Chan

The Radiant Emperor

2 books in order · 2021–2023

  1. Cover of She Who Became the Sun

    She Who Became the Sun

    2021 · Shelley Parker-Chan

    In 1345, China is under harsh Mongol rule, and the Zhu family's eighth son, Zhu Chongba, is marked for greatness, though no one understands how. His…

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  2. Cover of He Who Drowned the World

    He Who Drowned the World

    2023 · Shelley Parker-Chan

    He Who Drowned the World is a 2023 historical fantasy novel by Australian author Shelley Parker-Chan. It is the sequel to her 2021 novel She Who…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Shelley Parker-Chan written?

We list 2 books by Shelley Parker-Chan across 1 series, published between 2021–2023 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Shelley Parker-Chan's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “She Who Became the Sun.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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