Martha Wells · novel series
The Rising World books in order
An epic fantasy series about Kai, a witch king whose return from imprisonment draws him into the political and magical struggles of a transformed world.
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- 1 Witch King
Book 1 · novel · 2023
From the breakout SFF superstar author of Murderbot comes a remarkable story of power and friendship, of trust and betrayal, and of the families we choose. Kai-Enna is the Witch King, though he hasn’t always been, and he hasn’t even…
- 2 Queen Demon
Book 2 · novel · 2025
Dahin believes he has clues to the location of the Hierarchs' Well, and the Witch King Kai, along with his companions Ziede and Tahren, knowing there's something he isn't telling them, travel with him to the rebuilt university of…
