Your ultimate reading order for the Renegades Epic

The Renegades Epic comprises six different series set across five worlds, featuring one overarching story arc and fusing multiple subgenres of fantasy.

If you love shared universes, then the Renegades Epic may be up your alley. Each book listed below is related to another in one way, shape, or form, even if the crossover is minute. The Epic starts small, then slowly expands in scope, depth, and complexity.

For readers who crave simple, cookie-cutter plots, these books aren’t for you. But if you like fiction that pushes limits in all four cardinal directions, then you’ll devour these books. And if you’ve ever wished fantasy worlds explored liberty vs. tyranny — not just good vs. evil — you’ll find your home in the Epic.

Below is the ideal reading order to experience the saga’s evolution.

Wind Wielder (Elementals of Nordica, Book I)

The one that started it all, and hints at the existence of the Five Worlds. Wind Wielder also introduces strong libertarian themes and fuses elements of fantasy, sci-fi, dystopian, and even utopian fiction.

Wind Master (Elementals of Nordica, Book II)

Introduces you to the Five Worlds, including the lost World of Terrene, the dark world of Catenary (yes, the ‘w’ is lowercase on purpose), and the dystopian World of Rondure. These intros set the stage for each world to have its own series.

Tarja Titan (Terrian Chronicles, Book I)

Introduces you to the World of Terra, also known as Earth. Here, you’ll discover that the ruling political class exerting its iron grip over the masses are actually Elementals. This one carries strong Harry Potter vibes, but the deeper you venture into the series, the less Potter-like it gets.

Civil War (Chronicles of Rondure, Book I)

May as well give you a proper introduction into the World of Rondure, yeah? Civil War picks up where Wind Master left off. More grimdark in nature, Civil War lays the groundwork for several overarching concepts in the shared universe, such as the Escort, the Maalivahti, and those notorious Catenarian Mercenaries (also known as the Huotaja).

Wind Keeper (Elementals of Nordica, Book III)

The last book in the first trifecta of Elementals of Nordica. It takes the reader from the World of Eidolon as the cast and crew are forced to retreat into Rondure. This is where the series takes a right turn on an oval racetrack.

Liza Fury: Catch 22 (Terrian Chronicles, Book II)

An “intermission” between Tarja Titan and Tarja Titan: Sophomore Year, Liza Fury: Catch 22 furthers the mythos with a short, action-packed plot containing thriller elements. It also dives deep into just how complex Terrian Chronicles is with its plot elements, geography, and even Liza’s sheer power.

The Rebellion Awakens (Sentrys of Terrene, Book I)

A loose retelling of Star Wars set in one world. The Rebellion Awakens introduces you to the post-apocalyptic dystopian World of Terrene, and how a supposedly thriving society kept what was left of the population from dying off. But this is anything but a utopia. Side Note: Sentrys is spelled that way on purpose.

Tarja Titan: Sophomore Year (Terrian Chronicles, Book III)

By far the most complex book of the Epic. It introduces you to the Three Sisters, and how the ‘Thanos” of the series has manipulated the Five Worlds throughout the Ages. He is almost as old as the universe itself, and has the masses in all five worlds under His influence, even if they don’t know it.

Wind Ruler (Elementals of Nordica, Book IV)

The cast and characters of Elementals of Nordica and Chronicles of Rondure intertwine. This is the first true crossover in the Renegades Epic, and it’s the first book in Elementals that’s not set in the World of Eidolon. Fans of Elementals of Nordica and Civil War will finally see how closely-related these two series are.

Spirit and Fire (Cymraeg Tales, Book I)

Featuring Malikki “Mali” LaSalle, mentioned in passing during Wind Wielder, as the title character. Spirit and Fire and the Cymraeg Tales is the 600-year prequel series to Elementals of Nordica, containing old-world fantasy elements.

BattleFront (Chronicles of Rondure, Book II)

BattleFront contains major real-life influences in terms of U.S. foreign policy, and it takes place right after Wind Ruler in the timeline. This one ends with arguably the most disturbing shocker in the Renegades Epic, and you will see a familiar face from another series in that final scene. Hint: They’re the “Winter Soldier” of the Epic.

The Last Sentrys (Sentrys of Terrene, Book II)

It contains hordes of nods to The Empire Strikes Back, but with the main character, Sabre Kjaergaard, slowly going through an “identity crisis” over which path she will take. You’ll find a few characters from Terrian Chronicles making an appearance here, along with a jaw-dropping revelation regarding one of them.

Rise of the Sentrys (Sentrys of Terrene, Book III)

If Return of the Jedi met disaster fiction, that’s what Rise of the Sentrys has in store. The final book in Sentrys of Terrene contains an appearance from the Elementals of Nordica cast, signaling that a few characters from Sentrys aren’t finished yet.

Cursed Mage (Catenarian Chronicles, Book I)

If you’re not hot on the entire shared universe concept, you’ll find solace in Cursed Mage. It’s more mainstream, and not as rough around the edges. That said, you’ll get more insights on Maalivahtis literally from the first page. This one also leans less into military fantasy and more into the paranormal and urban aspects.

Spirit and Water (Cymraeg Tales, Book II)

Picks up where Spirit and Fire left off, and where Mali and Company continue their quest to find nine individuals capable of challenging the notorious Tamurian Empire. While they don’t know it, each of the nine individuals are hiding in places they least expect to find them.

Spirit and Earth (Cymraeg Tales, Book III)

After things take a turn for the worst in Spirit and Water, Spirit and Earth is the ultimate fall-out. This book doesn’t take place any longer than a few days, and it’s the first one in Cymraeg Tales to tell the story from multiple points of view.

Astray Mage (Catenarian Chronicles, Book II)

Like Cursed Mage, Astray Mage keeps up the paranormal fantasy aspect but swaps out urban fantasy elements and leans even heavier into dark fantasy. And buckle up, because this one may be the most disturbing read in the Renegades Epic.

Ready to rock? Head over to my Payhip Store and check out Cursed Mage if you’re interested in a series that stands alone, or start with Wind Wielder if you want the immersive shared universe experience.