James Islington
James Islington
b. 15 February 1981 · From Australia- Books
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James Islington is an Australian fantasy author, best known for The Licanius Trilogy (The Shadow of What Was Lost, An Echo of Things to Come, The Light of All That Falls) and the Hierarchy series (The Will of the Many, The Strength of the Few), as well as the standalone novel Scion. He previously ran a tech startup before turning to writing full-time in his early thirties. He lives on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia, with his wife and two children.
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New readers typically begin with The Shadow of What Was Lost, which is the first installment of The Licanius Trilogy. This series is widely considered the best entry point into his work before moving on to his later series, The Hierarchy.
The series begins with The Will of the Many, followed by the second book, The Strength of the Few. The third installment, titled The Justice of One, is currently in development.
His work is frequently noted for its intricate magic systems, political intrigue, and fast-paced narrative structure. Readers often compare his approach to worldbuilding and character complexity to authors like Brandon Sanderson and Robert Jordan.