BookBingeThe Licanius Trilogy Books in Order
The short answer
James Islington · 3 books
- How many books?
- There are 3 books in The Licanius Trilogy, published 2014–2019.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with The Light of All That Falls (2019).
- Where to start
- Start with The Shadow of What Was Lost (2014).
About 2,300 pages — roughly 40 hours of reading
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:
Reading order
- The Shadow of What Was LostDavian, Wirr, and Asha navigate an empire where the powerful are bound by oaths that cannot be broken.2014654 pages
- An Echo of Things to ComeThe Boundary weakens as ancient enemies stir and time itself becomes a weapon.2017784 pages
- The Light of All That FallsThe final confrontation with the Venerate and the fate of the Shackled.2019864 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Licanius Trilogy books are there?
There are 3 books in The Licanius Trilogy by James Islington, from The Shadow of What Was Lost (2014) to The Light of All That Falls (2019). Together they run to about 2,300 pages.
Is The Licanius Trilogy finished?
Yes. James Islington completed the series with The Light of All That Falls in 2019; all 3 books are out now.
What is the first Licanius Trilogy book?
The Shadow of What Was Lost (2014) is book one, at 654 pages. Davian, Wirr, and Asha navigate an empire where the powerful are bound by oaths that cannot be broken.
Should I read The Licanius Trilogy in publication order?
Yes. For The Licanius Trilogy, reading order and publication order are the same — The Shadow of What Was Lost (2014) through The Light of All That Falls (2019).
How long does it take to read all Licanius Trilogy books?
About 2,300 pages across 3 books — roughly 40 hours at a page a minute. The longest is The Light of All That Falls (864 pages); the shortest is The Shadow of What Was Lost (654 pages).