Bright Empires Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Bright Empires books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Skin Map
Buy on Amazon2010
The Bone House
Buy on Amazon2011
The Spirit Well
Buy on Amazon2012
The Shadow Lamp
Buy on Amazon2013
The Fatal Tree
Buy on Amazon2014
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Bright Empires series is publication order: 1. The Skin Map (2010), 2. The Bone House (2011), 3. The Spirit Well (2012), 4. The Shadow Lamp (2013), 5. The Fatal Tree (2014). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Bright Empires series by Stephen R. Lawhead contains 5 books. The series began in 2010 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Bright Empires series is written by Stephen R. Lawhead. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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