Alec Hutson Reading Order
7 series · 14 books
Alec Hutson creates immersive fantasy worlds filled with action and adventure across multiple interconnected series and standalone novels. Drawing on an eclectic background that included growing up in unconventional spaces surrounded by books, Hutson has developed a distinctive voice in the fantasy genre, with notable works including the Empire of Flame and Fang series and the Swords and Saints collection. Since 2016, he has published fourteen books that blend compelling character-driven storytelling with richly imagined settings, establishing himself as a prolific voice in contemporary fantasy fiction.
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Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2016–2018)
Alec Hutson's two-book fantasy anthology series runs from 2016 to 2018 and is now complete. Read these action-driven fantasy collections in publication order, beginning with The Newcomer followed by Lost Lore, as each volume builds on the stories presented in the previous installment.
Start with The Newcomer and read in order.
Start this series with The Newcomer
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Empire of Flame & Fang Series
Complete1 book (2023–2023)
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete2 books (2021–2022)
Alec Hutson's two standalone fantasy novels should be read in publication order, beginning with The Shadows of Dust (2021) and followed by The Book of Zog (2022). While each novel stands alone, reading them in the order they were released provides the intended experience of Hutson's action-packed fantasy worlds. The series appears to be complete as of 2022.
Start with The Shadows of Dust and read in order.
Start this series with The Shadows of Dust
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Complete3 books (2019–2020)
Alec Hutson's Swords and Saints is a complete fantasy series spanning three books published between 2019 and 2020. This action-packed trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with The Cleansing Flame, followed by The Twilight Empire, and concluding with The Hollow God. The series combines sword-wielding adventure with themes of faith and conflict, delivering a self-contained narrative arc across its three volumes.
Start with The Cleansing Flame and read in order.
Start this series with The Cleansing Flame
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Complete3 books (2016–2019)
The Raveling is a completed fantasy series by Alec Hutson consisting of three books published between 2016 and 2019. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Crimson Queen, followed by The Shadow King, and concluding with The Silver Sorceress. This action-packed fantasy saga combines epic worldbuilding with adventure across its three installments.
Start with The Crimson Queen and read in order.
Start this series with The Crimson Queen
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The Sharded Few Series
Ongoing2 books (2022–2025)
The Sharded Few is an ongoing fantasy series by Alec Hutson featuring action and adventure across multiple installments. The series currently comprises two books, The Umbral Storm and The Sanguine Sands, published between 2022 and 2025. Readers should follow the books in their publication order to experience the story as intended.
Start with The Umbral Storm and read in order.
Start this series with The Umbral Storm
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- How many books has Alec Hutson written?
- Alec Hutson has written 14 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2016 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Alec Hutson series?
- Here are the first books in Alec Hutson's series: Anthologies: The Newcomer; Swords and Saints: The Cleansing Flame; The Raveling: The Crimson Queen; The Sharded Few: The Umbral Storm.
- What order should I read Alec Hutson's books?
- We recommend reading Alec Hutson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Alec Hutson still writing new books?
- Yes, Alec Hutson has 1 ongoing series: The Sharded Few.