The Licanius Trilogy 3 Books Collection Set by James Islington - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Shadow of What Was Lost
An Echo of Things to Come
The Light of All That Falls

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780316274074, 9780316274135, 9780316274159
Publisher: Orbit

Overview
The Licanius Trilogy by James Islington delivers a complete, three-book epic fantasy journey in matching paperback editions. Set in the richly imagined land of Andarra, the story follows Davian, Wirr, and Asha as buried memories, forbidden magic, and a crumbling boundary between worlds pull them toward a destiny none of them chose. Islington blends classic high-fantasy scope with intricate time-based plotting, delivering a saga that rewards patient readers with payoffs planted books earlier. This set is ideal for adult and mature teen fantasy fans looking for a satisfying, self-contained trilogy to binge from start to finish.

About the Books
Originally self-published before being picked up by Orbit, the Licanius Trilogy has grown into one of modern epic fantasy's most talked-about debuts. The series opens with The Shadow of What Was Lost, introducing a world where the once-revered Augurs have been outlawed and the Gifted are watched with suspicion, and where a young man named Davian begins uncovering abilities he was never meant to have. An Echo of Things to Come pushes the story north toward a weakening Boundary, as fragile political amnesty collides with old betrayals and mounting threats from beyond Andarra's borders. The trilogy concludes with The Light of All That Falls, drawing every timeline, prophecy, and buried secret toward a final reckoning. Across all three paperbacks, Islington constructs a magic system built on essence and time manipulation that rewards careful attention, with clues dropped early paying off books later. Themes of memory, identity, sacrifice, and the cost of power run through every volume, while the ensemble cast of Davian, Wirr, and Asha each carry distinct arcs that intersect in increasingly high-stakes ways. Readers who enjoy Brandon Sanderson's intricate magic systems or Robert Jordan's sprawling political scope will find familiar pleasures here, filtered through Islington's own voice and structural ambition. This matching paperback set is a strong choice for readers who want to experience the entire arc, cover to cover, without waiting between installments or hunting down mismatched editions.

Key Benefits

• Complete three-book paperback set in matching editions
• Sweeping epic fantasy with an earned, intricate magic system
• Ideal for fans of Brandon Sanderson and Robert Jordan-style world-building
• Continuous story arc designed for binge reading
• Brand new condition, ready to gift or add to a home library
• Great pick for birthdays, holidays, or summer reading lists

Book-by-Book Guide
The Shadow of What Was Lost — Davian begins uncovering forbidden magic and a hidden heritage in a society that has outlawed the Augurs and distrusts the Gifted.
An Echo of Things to Come — A fragile amnesty for the Augurs unravels as Davian, Wirr, and Asha travel north toward a weakening Boundary and mounting political treachery.
The Light of All That Falls — The trilogy's threads of prophecy, memory, and time converge as the characters face the final consequences of choices made across the entire series.

About the Author
James Islington is an Australian fantasy author who first self-published The Shadow of What Was Lost before it was picked up by Orbit and launched the Licanius Trilogy. Drawing on influences like Robert Jordan and Raymond E. Feist, Islington built a reputation for intricate, time-bending plotting and morally complex characters. The Licanius Trilogy became his breakout series, praised for its ambitious structure and payoff-driven storytelling, and established him as a notable voice in modern epic fantasy alongside a growing catalog of further Andarra-set novels.

Why You'll Love This Collection
A complete epic fantasy arc in one matching paperback set, the Licanius Trilogy is perfect for readers who love getting lost in a richly built world. Whether it's a birthday gift, a holiday season splurge, or a pick for your own summer reading list, this brand new set delivers three books' worth of prophecy, magic, and payoff.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.