New to C.S. Harris and The Ring of Worlds? You’re in the right place. The Ring of Worlds is a connected science fantasy series set within a larger universe of novels, companion stories, prequels, lore, maps, language resources, and future standalone works. The main story is best read in order, beginning with Book One: Reunion of the Three.

Reunion of the Three is where the central story begins. Start here if you want to follow the main characters, mysteries, conflicts, and revelations as they unfold across the series.





Main Series Reading Order

Reunion of the Three, Book One

The Sorcerer’s Gambit, Book Two

The Vergence of Time, Book Three

Descendant of Dragons, Book Four

The Occulted Mirror, Book Five (forthcoming)

The main novels are connected and should be read in order.

Companion Stories and Prequels

Fulfilling a Vow, Prequel short story

This story takes place before the main series and offers additional background, but new readers do not need to read it first. It can be read before or after Reunion of the Three.

The Temporal Divide, A Jack Carter Spin-off Novel

This is set in The Ring of Worlds universe and is best read after Descendant of Dragons. It connects to the larger story but is not numbered among the main novels.

Box Sets

The Ring of Worlds Box Set Volume I: Books 1 - 3
This is a box set of the first three main series novels in one: Reunion of the Three, The Sorcerer's Gambit, and The Vergence of Time.
 

What Kind of Series Is This?

The Ring of Worlds blends science fantasy, hard sci-fi, magic, time travel, mythology, ancient mysteries, dragons, gods, monsters, queer characters, found family, cosmic danger, and the occasional deeply inadvisable space chicken.

At its heart, the series is about connection, identity, courage, loyalty, and the people we choose to protect when reality itself becomes dangerously complicated.

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