Readers
Who this series serves.
Epic fantasy readers and returning Ruin Mist readers.
Series promise
Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches
Epic fantasy of prophecy, forbidden magic, kingdoms, elves, dragons, old power, divided peoples, and consequence.
Genre
Where it sits.
Epic fantasy / mythic fantasy / political fantasy
Imprint
Reagent Press
The historic publishing house behind Ruin Mist, Bugville, audio, digital-first work, and legacy editions.
Where to begin
Start with Winds of Change.
The original starting point for the eight-part Kingdoms and the Elves reading path.
Epic fantasy / mythic fantasy
LatestWinds of Change
Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches Book 1
A princess wants freedom. A village boy hides forbidden magic. An elven queen prepares for war. And the Fourth Wind is beginning to rise.
Series books
Books in this reader path.
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Epic fantasy / mythic fantasy
LatestWinds of Change
Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches Book 1
A princess wants freedom. A village boy hides forbidden magic. An elven queen prepares for war. And the Fourth Wind is beginning to rise.
Epic fantasy / mythic fantasy
LatestSeeds of Dissent
Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches Book 2
The alliance has failed before it begins. The wrong people are controlling the truth.
Epic fantasy / mythic fantasy
LatestPawn of Dragons
Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches Book 3
The kingdoms think they are choosing roads, alliances, marriages, and wars. Older powers have already begun choosing pieces.
Epic fantasy / mythic fantasy
LatestTower of Destiny
Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches Book 4
Survival is never free.
Epic fantasy / mythic fantasy
LatestA Clash of Heroes
Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches Book 5
The dragon is no longer outside the heroes. It is under the skin.
Epic fantasy / mythic fantasy
LatestA Dance of Swords
Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches Book 6
The king is dead. The heir is at sea. The princess is marked. And the funeral road has become a battlefield.
Epic fantasy / mythic fantasy
LatestA Storm of Shields
Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches Book 7
The enemy is not the only danger. So is what the heroes become when everyone needs them.
Epic fantasy / mythic fantasy
LatestA Reign of Dragons
Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches Book 8
The dragons are not coming. Their reign has already begun.
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Publishing name
W. R. Stanek
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