The Empirical Spice Series Reading Order

Eight months ago, while on duty as a forest protector, Yaetherim was sliced up and left for dead. Now another fairy has… Eight months ago, while on duty as a forest protector, Yaetherim was sliced up and left for dead. Now another fairy has been murdered by the same Rychillans. Fed up with excuses from the humans, Yaetherim heads to the town of Alkentoft to seek those responsible himself. Meanwhile, Arch-Mechanic Tenora Perskel has her own cause for concern. Steam engines have been around longer than she has and are well-understood. Yet several dangerous malfunctions, in vehicles around Alkentoft, have left her and other mechanics at a loss. Determined to prevent more accidents, she begins inquiries of her own. Brought together by their investigations, Yaetherim and Tenora find themselves in a thicket of deceit. Cutting through it, they start to uncover the truth. But they soon learn that those they seek have everything to lose, and see murder as just another tool. read more

Yaetherim thought he had no further business with the College of Mages. But they have further business with him. It's a… Yaetherim thought he had no further business with the College of Mages. But they have further business with him. It's a simple ask, for his assessment of which apprentice to promote to mage. He did catch the mage who murdered another fairy, after all. Turns out the Arch-Mage would rather not have another murderer working at the college. But while assessing the candidates, a fire breaks out. When the smoke clears, one apprentice lies dead. Amongst the ashes rests evidence the fire was more intentional than it seemed. As more misfortune befalls the college, Yaetherim and the town guard seek to find who is behind it. Hopefully before someone else dies. read more