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Will Wight Reading Order

6 series · 29 books

Fantasy

Will Wight is an American fantasy author known for his engaging storytelling and intricate world-building. With a prolific portfolio of 29 books spanning six series—including the highly acclaimed Cradle and Elder Empire trilogies—he has captivated readers since his debut in 2013. His works have achieved significant success, with notable titles like Cradle reaching bestseller status on Amazon and the New York Times list, showcasing his popularity in the genre.

Cradle Series

Ongoing

13 books (2016–2025)

Start with Soulsmith, the first of 13 books in the Cradle series.

#Title
1
Cover of Soulsmith
Soulsmith
2016Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Unsouled
Unsouled
2016Buy 🇺🇸
3
Blackflame
2017Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Skysworn
Skysworn
2017Buy 🇺🇸
5
Ghostwater
2018Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of Uncrowned
Uncrowned
2019Buy 🇺🇸
7
Underlord
2019Buy 🇺🇸
8
Cover of Wintersteel
Wintersteel
2020Buy 🇺🇸
9
Bloodline
2021Buy 🇺🇸
10
Reaper
2021Buy 🇺🇸
11
Dreadgod
2022Buy 🇺🇸
12
Waybound
2023Buy 🇺🇸
13
Threshold: Stories from Cradle
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Elder Empire: Sea Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2020)

Start with Of Sea and Shadow and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Of Sea and Shadow
Of Sea and Shadow
2014Buy 🇺🇸
2
Of Dawn and Darkness
2015Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Of Kings and Killers
Of Kings and Killers
2020Buy 🇺🇸

Elder Empire: Shadow Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2020)

Start with Of Shadow and Sea and read in order.

#Title
1
Of Shadow and Sea
2014Buy 🇺🇸
2
Of Darkness and Dawn
2015Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Of Killers and Kings
Of Killers and Kings
2020Buy 🇺🇸

The Last Horizon Series

Ongoing

4 books (2023–2025)

Start with The Captain, the first of 4 books in the The Last Horizon series.

#Title
1
The Captain
2023Buy 🇺🇸
2
The Engineer
2023Buy 🇺🇸
3
The Knight
2024Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of The Pilot
The Pilot
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Traveler's Gate Series

Complete

5 books (2013–2014)

Start with Gardens of Mist, the first of 5 books in the Traveler's Gate series.

#Title
1
Gardens of Mist
2013Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of House of Blades
House of Blades
2013Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of The Crimson Vault
The Crimson Vault
2013Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of City of Light
City of Light
2014Buy 🇺🇸
5
The Lightning Wastes
2014Buy 🇺🇸

Traveler's Gate Chronicles Series

Complete

1 book (2015–2015)

#Title
1
The Traveler's Gate Chronicles
2015Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Will Wight written?
Will Wight has written 29 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Will Wight series?
Here are the first books in Will Wight's series: Cradle: Soulsmith; Elder Empire: Sea: Of Sea and Shadow; Elder Empire: Shadow: Of Shadow and Sea; The Last Horizon: The Captain; Traveler's Gate: Gardens of Mist.
What order should I read Will Wight's books?
We recommend reading Will Wight's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Will Wight still writing new books?
Yes, Will Wight has 2 ongoing series: Cradle, The Last Horizon.

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