Martha Wells · universe
Ile-Rien books in order
A fantasy universe centered on the kingdom and cultures of Ile-Rien, including standalone novels, the Fall of Ile-Rien trilogy, and related short fiction.
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- 1 The Element of Fire
Book 1 · novel · 1993
The kingdom of Ile-Rein lies in peril, menaced by sorcerous threats and devious court intrigues. As the weak King Roland, flattered and misled by treacherous companions, rules the country, only his ruthless mother, the Dowager Queen…
- 2 The Death of the Necromancer
Book 2 · novel · 1998
Nicholas Valiarde is a passionate, embittered nobleman with an enigmatic past. Consumed by thoughts of vengeance, he is consoled only by thoughts of the beautiful, dangerous Madeline. He is also the greatest thief in all of Ile-Rien.…
- 3 The Wizard Hunters
Book 3.1 · novel · 2003
“A mysterious army known only as the Gardier has surrounded Ile-Rien, attacking in ominous black airships. When a magical spell goes disastrously awry, young Tremaine Valiarde and a brave band are transported to another world. A world of…
- 4 The Ships of Air
Book 3.2 · novel · 2004
Ile-Rien has fallen to a ruthless army of sorcerers intent on conquering all civilization. Now a small band of heroes aboard a majestic rescue ship must undertake an epic journey to preserve the remnants of a once-great land and drive the…
- 5 The Gate of Gods
Book 3.3 · novel · 2005
Known for her lush, intricate worlds and complex characters, acclaimed author Martha Wells has delighted readers with her extraordinary fantasy novels of daring and wit. With The Wizard Hunters and The Ships of Air, she launched her most…
- 6 Rites of Passage
Book 4 · novella · 2014
- 7 Between Worlds: The Collected Ile-Rien and Cineth Stories
Book 5 · collection · 2015
This collection includes the previously published stories “The Potter’s Daughter” (a prequel to the novel The Element of Fire), “Holy Places,” “Rites of Passage,” “Houses of the Dead,” “Reflections” (the Giliead and Ilias stories,…
