Will Wight Reading Order
7 series · 30 books
Will Wight is an American fantasy author known for crafting intricate magic systems and progression-focused narratives across multiple interconnected series. His Cradle saga, which he independently published, has become a phenomenon in the fantasy community, achieving bestseller status on Amazon and the New York Times list. Wight has built an expansive fictional universe spanning six series and nearly thirty books, including the Elder Empire duology and Traveler's Gate trilogy, establishing himself as a major voice in modern fantasy literature since 2013.
Cradle Series
Ongoing13 books (2016–2025)
Start with Soulsmith, the first of 13 books in the Cradle series.
Start this series with Soulsmith
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Elder Empire: Sea Series
Complete3 books (2014–2020)
Start with Of Sea and Shadow and read in order.
Start this series with Of Sea and Shadow
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Elder Empire: Shadow Series
Complete3 books (2014–2020)
Start with Of Shadow and Sea and read in order.
Start this series with Of Shadow and Sea
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2027–2027)
The Last Horizon Series
Ongoing4 books (2023–2025)
Start with The Captain, the first of 4 books in the The Last Horizon series.
Start this series with The Captain
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Traveler's Gate Series
Complete5 books (2013–2014)
Start with Gardens of Mist, the first of 5 books in the Traveler's Gate series.
Start this series with Gardens of Mist
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Traveler's Gate Chronicles Series
Complete1 book (2015–2015)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Will Wight written?
- Will Wight has written 30 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2027.
- 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.