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Janny Wurts

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8 series · 33 books · Born 1953-12-10

Fantasy

Janny Wurts is an American fantasy author and artist whose intricate worldbuilding and complex character arcs have earned her an international following across multiple series and standalone works. She is best known for her sprawling Wars of Light and Shadow saga, as well as for collaborating with Raymond E. Feist on the bestselling Empire trilogy, which expanded the Riftwar universe into new political and magical territories. With a career spanning from the early 1980s to the present, Wurts has established herself as a master of epic fantasy that blends richly detailed settings with deeply personal character journeys.

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Anthologies Series

Ongoing

6 books (2004–2026)

Start with Masters of Fantasy, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.

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Masters of Fantasy
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Elemental: The Tsunami Relief Anthology
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Under Cover of Darkness
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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5
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Here Be Dragons
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Grimdark Magazine Issue #46
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Blood Of Ten Chiefs Series

Complete

5 books (1986–1993)

Start with The Blood of Ten Chiefs, the first of 5 books in the Blood Of Ten Chiefs series.

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The Blood of Ten Chiefs
1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Winds of Change
1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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4
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Against the Wind
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Cycle Of Fire Series

Complete

3 books (1984–1988)

Start with Stormwarden and read in order.

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Keeper of the Keys
1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Riftwar: The World On The Other Side Series

Complete

3 books (1987–1992)

Start with Daughter of the Empire and read in order.

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Daughter of the Empire
1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Servant of the Empire
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Mistress of the Empire
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (1982–2002)

Start with Sorcerer's Legacy and read in order.

Start this series with Sorcerer's Legacy

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Sorcerer's Legacy
1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Master of Whitestorm
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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To Ride Hell's Chasm
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Wars of Light and Shadow Series

Ongoing

6 books (1993–2024)

Start with The Curse of the Mistwraith, the first of 4 books in the Wars of Light and Shadow series.

Start this series with The Curse of the Mistwraith

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The Curse of the Mistwraith
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Ships of Merior
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Warhost Of Vastmark
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Child of Prophecy
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Sundering Star
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Song of the Mysteries
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Wars of Light and Shadow: Alliance of Light Series

Complete

5 books (1997–2007)

Start with Fugitive Prince, the first of 5 books in the Wars of Light and Shadow: Alliance of Light series.

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Fugitive Prince
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Grand Conspiracy
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Peril's Gate
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Traitor's Knot
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Stormed Fortress
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Wars of Light and Shadow: Sword of the Canon Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2017)

Start with Initiate's Trial and read in order.

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Initiate's Trial
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Destiny’s Conflict
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Janny Wurts written?
Janny Wurts has written 33 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1982 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Janny Wurts series?
Here are the first books in Janny Wurts's series: Anthologies: Masters of Fantasy; Blood Of Ten Chiefs: The Blood of Ten Chiefs; Cycle Of Fire: Stormwarden; Riftwar: The World On The Other Side: Daughter of the Empire; Wars of Light and Shadow: The Curse of the Mistwraith.
What order should I read Janny Wurts's books?
We recommend reading Janny Wurts's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Janny Wurts still writing new books?
Yes, Janny Wurts has 2 ongoing series: Anthologies, Wars of Light and Shadow.

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