The Enduring Flame Books in Order

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The Enduring Flame is a fantasy series by Mercedes Lackey, set 1000 years after the Obsidian Mountain trilogy, featuring a world populated by mythological creatures and various forms of magic. The series explores the use of High Magic, Wild Magic, and Dark Magic, with protagonists who practice magic through different traditions, including Knight-Mages and Elvenmages. The narrative centers on the ongoing struggle between those who wield magic responsibly and the Endarkened, a race of demons who use magic derived from suffering and death.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

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    The phoenix unchained

    2007 · Mercedes Lackey

    The Phoenix Unchained is the first novel in a new series set 1000 years after the events of the Obsidian Mountain trilogy. It features a new cast of…

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  2. The Phoenix Endangered

    2008 · Mercedes Lackey

    The Phoenix Endangered is a 2008 book by Mercedes Lackey. It is book 2 of the series The Enduring Flame.

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  3. The Phoenix Transformed

    2009 · Mercedes Lackey

    The Phoenix Transformed is a 2009 book by Mercedes Lackey. It is book 3 of the series The Enduring Flame.

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Enduring Flame books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The phoenix unchained”. Start with “The phoenix unchained.”

How many books are in the The Enduring Flame series?

We list 3 books by Mercedes Lackey , published between 2007–2009.

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.