Empires of the Monsoon Books in Order
Part ofDaniel John Roddy Books in OrderExplore Daniel John Roddy’s Empires of the Monsoon books in order, with short summaries and a series reading list to help you choose where to start.
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Empires of the Monsoon books in publication order
5 books
The Crimson Lotus
by Daniel John Roddy
2025
Court dancer Chantara and palace guard Mek notice dangerous secrets as a royal wedding approaches in fourteenth-century Ayutthaya. When an assassin attacks during a performance, they must choose their loyalties amid a struggle hidden behind ceremonial appearances.
The Empire of Light
by Daniel John Roddy
2025
In Angkor, healer Srey’s visions and sculptor Chan’s forbidden coronation mask expose a mystery beneath the Khmer Empire’s rituals. A buried truth threatens the kingdom’s sacred history, forcing them to weigh devotion against the danger of defiance.
The Fire and the Flower
by Daniel John Roddy
2025
Exiled prince Aditya meets shipwright’s daughter Ratna in tenth-century Sumatra, where a hidden star map could alter the balance of kingdoms. Pursued by rival powers, they navigate betrayal and gathering warships across the Srivijaya Empire’s stormy waters.
The Kingdom of Stone
by Daniel John Roddy
2025
Young monk Aye Min hears memories in Bagan’s temple stones, while dancer Thiri discovers a scroll someone intended to destroy. Their discoveries uncover a concealed truth that could threaten the foundations of an eleventh-century Burmese kingdom.
The Last Oracle
by Daniel John Roddy
2025
In Timor’s mountains, oracle Lani struggles with dangerous visions while runaway scribe Tariq carries a stolen map. The arrival of Portuguese ships draws them into looming war, revived legends, and secrets that could decide the island’s survival.
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