Shadowfell Series Reading Order

The first book in the Shadowfell trilogy from the acclaimed author of the Sevenwaters series "An exquisitely written tal… The first book in the Shadowfell trilogy from the acclaimed author of the Sevenwaters series "An exquisitely written tale of love, fear, faith and difficult choices ... Marillier is a consummate craftswoman." Sydney Morning Herald The people of Alban are afraid. The tyrannical king and his masked Enforcers are scouring the land, burning villages and enslaving the canny. Fifteen-year-old Neryn has fled her home in the wake of its destruction, and is alone and penniless, hiding her extraordinary magical power. She can rely on no one - not even the elusive Good Folk who challenge and bewilder her with their words. When an enigmatic stranger saves her life, Neryn and the young man called Flint begin an uneasy journey together. She wants to trust Flint but how can she tell who is true in this land of evil? For Neryn has heard whisper of a mysterious place far away: a place where rebels are amassing to free the land and end the King's reign. A place called Shadowfell. A story of courage, hope, danger and love from one of the most compelling fantasy storytellers writing today. "A new book by Juliet Marillier is always a cause for celebration" Kate Forsyth Winner of the Tin Duck Award for Speculative Fiction Finalist in the Sir Julius Vogel Awards Fans of Marion Zimmer Bradley, Isobelle Carmody and Robin Hobb will love Juliet Marillier. read more

King Bridei yearns to unite his disparate Pictish lands into a single, powerful kingdom, a dream that seems tantalizingl… King Bridei yearns to unite his disparate Pictish lands into a single, powerful kingdom, a dream that seems tantalizingly close. Yet, ancient grudges and shadowy forces conspire to unravel his ambitions, threatening to plunge his realm into chaos. To uncover the truth behind these dangerous machinations, Bridei dispatches Faolan, his most trusted advisor and master spymaster, on a perilous mission. Faolan must journey to the ominous Well of Shades, a place steeped in dark magic and forgotten secrets, where the fate of Bridei's burgeoning kingdom will be decided. The future of his people and the legacy of a united land depend on Faolan's success in this treacherous quest. read more

Neryn has made a long journey to perfect her skills as a Caller. She has learned the wisdom of water and earth; she has… Neryn has made a long journey to perfect her skills as a Caller. She has learned the wisdom of water and earth; she has travelled to the remote isles of the west and the forbidding mountains of the north. Now, she must endure Alban's freezing winter to seek the mysterious White Lady, Guardian of the Air. For only when Neryn has been trained by all four Guardians will she be ready to play her role in toppling the tyrannical King Keldec.The thrilling conclusion to the Shadowfell trilogy from one of Australia's most-loved storytellers. read more