Series reading guide · updated 2026
Shadows Of The Apt Books in Order
Every Shadows Of The Apt book in publication order — 10 in total, spanning 2008–2014.
Publication Order of Shadows of the Apt Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Empire in Black and Gold | 2008 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Dragonfly Falling | 2009 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Blood of the Mantis | 2009 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | Salute the Dark | 2010 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 | The Scarab Path | 2010 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 | The Sea Watch | 2011 | Amazon US UK |
| 7 | Heirs of the Blade | 2011 | Amazon US UK |
| 8 | The Air War | 2012 | Amazon US UK |
| 9 | War Master's Gate | 2013 | Amazon US UK |
| 10 | Seal of the Worm | 2014 | Amazon US UK |
Every title by year All 10, oldest to newest
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Empire in Black and Gold | 2008 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Dragonfly Falling | 2009 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Blood of the Mantis | 2009 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | Salute the Dark | 2010 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 | The Scarab Path | 2010 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 | The Sea Watch | 2011 | Amazon US UK |
| 7 | Heirs of the Blade | 2011 | Amazon US UK |
| 8 | The Air War | 2012 | Amazon US UK |
| 9 | War Master's Gate | 2013 | Amazon US UK |
| 10 | Seal of the Worm | 2014 | Amazon US UK |
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