The Licanius Trilogy Books in Order

by James Islington · 3 books · ⭐ 4.4 average rating · Updated 2026-07-11

Fantasy

A classical fantasy of time-travel magic, ancient enemies breaking free, and a hero with a broken memory.

Here is the complete The Licanius Trilogy reading order — all 3 books by James Islington, in the order you should read them:

Publication order (recommended)

  1. The Shadow of What Was Lost(2014)
  2. An Echo of Things to Come(2017)
  3. The Light of All That Falls(2019)

Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books are in the The Licanius Trilogy series?

There are 3 books in the The Licanius Trilogy series by James Islington, beginning with The Shadow of What Was Lost (2014) and most recently The Light of All That Falls (2019).

What is the first The Licanius Trilogy book?

The first book is The Shadow of What Was Lost, published in 2014. That's where new readers should start.

Should I read The Licanius Trilogy in publication or chronological order?

Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.

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