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Heirs of Alexandria Books in Order

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Explore the Heirs of Alexandria series by Mercedes Lackey with the books in reading order and short summaries to help you choose a starting point.

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Heirs of Alexandria books in publication order

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6 books

1

The Shadow of the Lion

by Mercedes Lackey

2002

Brothers Marco and Benito struggle to survive in a magical Renaissance Venice, unaware of their role in its defense. Demonic plots, political rivals, and religious conflict draw thieves, mages, and nobles together against a threat to the city.

2

This Rough Magic

by Mercedes Lackey

2003

Chernobog's alliance with Hungary brings a siege to Corfu, threatening Venice's control of the Adriatic. Cut off from the city's guardian magic, familiar heroes organize resistance while ancient powers on the island begin to awaken.

3

A Mankind Witch

by Mercedes Lackey

2005

A stolen Norse relic threatens to unleash war unless it is recovered before Yuletide. While Manfred and Erik investigate, the skeptical servant Cair must defend Princess Signy against accusations of theft, witchcraft, and murder amid real supernatural dangers.

4

Much Fall of Blood

by Mercedes Lackey

2010

Prince Manfred and his bodyguard Erik escort a Mongol envoy into lands threatened by demonic forces. Their diplomatic mission becomes entangled in civil war and Prince Vlad's struggle to reclaim his homeland through dangerous ancient magic.

5

Burdens of the Dead

by Mercedes Lackey

2013

In a magical fifteenth century, Constantinople's siege draws captain Benito Valdosta into a struggle involving the goddess Hekate. Saving his daughter and stopping demonic fleets requires choices with consequences for the future of Europe.

6

All the Plagues of Hell

by Mercedes Lackey

2018

Lucia del Maino unleashes a plague god while plotting to marry and murder Milan's ruler, Carlo Sforza. As family grievances and a dangerous sorcerer complicate his position, Sforza's physician must help him survive gathering supernatural and political threats.

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