The Aegis of Merlin Books in Order
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Last updated: July 1, 2026
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The Aegis of Merlin books in publication order
14 books
Escape from the Dragon Czar
by James E Wisher
2017
Anya Kazakov's eighteenth birthday ends with murder and flight. Chased by imperial agents, dragon-blood warriors, and white witches, she must escape the Dragon Empire before it crushes her.
The Awakening
by James E Wisher
2017
Conryu's first days at the Arcane Academy are a disaster of protests, enemies, and dangerous teachers. If he cannot survive school, he will never get the chance to master his powers.
The Chimera Jar
by James E Wisher
2017
Back at the academy, Conryu faces even deadlier challenges in his second semester. Meanwhile, Lady Raven's plans in Sentinel City push the threat beyond the classroom walls.
The Four Nations Tournament
by James E Wisher
2017
Conryu is pushed into a high-profile magical tournament meant to boost ratings and diplomacy. But London is full of enemies, and a public competition turns into another deadly trap.
The Impossible Wizard
by James E Wisher
2017
Conryu Koda expects an ordinary future until he passes the wizard exam and becomes the first known male wizard. The discovery makes him famous, feared, and very likely to be murdered.
The Raven's Shadow
by James E Wisher
2017
Conryu comes home wanting a quiet summer and instead lands at the top of a kill list. To save himself and Sentinel City, he has to hunt Lady Raven before her shadow beasts take over.
Wrath of the Dragon Czar
by James E Wisher
2017
Conryu agrees to protect Anya Kazakov, thinking it is a simple bodyguard job. It is not. What follows drags him into the Dragon Empire's reach and a fight he never expected.
Death Incarnate
by James E Wisher
2018
Morgana's followers are close to freeing a prisoner powerful enough to end the world. Conryu is trapped in an enchanted library and may miss his last chance to save everyone he cares about.
Atlantis Rising
by James E Wisher
2019
Conryu thinks life might finally be settling down after Morgana's fall. Then a plea from London's Ministry of Magic sends him after an ancient enemy that can neutralize his greatest strength.
Rise of The Demon Lords
by James E Wisher
2021
Conryu Koda only wants a quiet life, but the Reaper drags him back into danger. A summons to hell reveals a new threat, and whatever is coming will not stop with demons.
The Pale Princess
by James E Wisher
2022
Even the world's strongest vampire is terrified when the Pale Princess appears and seizes control of his people. That leaves Conryu facing a foe who can command vampires and rewrite the odds.
Malice
by James E Wisher
2023
Conryu is hunting for his missing friend Jonny while an old enemy quietly returns. Hellpriests, demons, and criminals close in from every side before he even realizes what Malice is planning.
Hearts of Corrupt Fire
by James E Wisher
2024
Summoned before the Reaper, Conryu learns Abaddon's followers have consecrated a temple and opened a new front in hell. Demons are only part of the problem when human schemers join the fight.
Ultima Thule
by James E Wisher
2025
A strange battle between a kraken and a flying Roman ship pulls Conryu across the Pacific. As he investigates the impossible, an old enemy begins plotting from the shadows once again.
The Aegis of Merlin books in chronological order

The Impossible Wizard
by James E Wisher
2017The Aegis of Merlin, Book 1
The Awakening
by James E Wisher
2017The Aegis of Merlin, Book 2
The Chimera Jar
by James E Wisher
2017The Aegis of Merlin, Book 3
The Raven's Shadow
by James E Wisher
2017The Aegis of Merlin, Book 4
Escape from the Dragon Czar
by James E Wisher
2017The Aegis of Merlin, Book 5
Wrath of the Dragon Czar
by James E Wisher
2017The Aegis of Merlin, Book 6
The Four Nations Tournament
by James E Wisher
2017The Aegis of Merlin, Book 7
Death Incarnate
by James E Wisher
2018The Aegis of Merlin, Book 8
Atlantis Rising
by James E Wisher
2019The Aegis of Merlin, Book 9
Rise of The Demon Lords
by James E Wisher
2021The Aegis of Merlin, Book 10
The Pale Princess
by James E Wisher
2022The Aegis of Merlin, Book 11
Malice
by James E Wisher
2023The Aegis of Merlin, Book 12
Hearts of Corrupt Fire
by James E Wisher
2024The Aegis of Merlin, Book 13
Ultima Thule
by James E Wisher
2025The Aegis of Merlin, Book 14
Series background & context
The Aegis of Merlin is James E Wisher's modern fantasy series about what happens when one impossible fact blows up an entire magical society. In this world, everyone knows that women can become wizards and men cannot. That belief shapes schools, government, power, and everyday life. Then Conryu Koda passes the wizard exam, and suddenly the whole system has a problem.
That is the hook, but the series does more with it than a one-book gimmick.
Conryu starts out as a teenager with ordinary plans. He likes bikes, wants a simple future, and is not looking to become a symbol. The moment his magic is discovered, that quiet life disappears. Some people want to study him, some want to use him, and others want him dead. That pressure is one of the main engines of the series. Conryu is not only learning how to use his power, he is learning how to live in a world that would rather he did not exist.
A lot of the books balance school-story energy with bigger urban fantasy stakes. The Arcane Academy matters. So do classes, rivals, mentors, and surviving the next term. But the trouble never stays on campus for long. Secret societies, magical law enforcement, hostile governments, citywide threats, and demonic forces all push Conryu out into a much larger arena. Later books widen the canvas even more, taking him into international conflicts, strange magical histories, and battles that reach well beyond Sentinel City.
The tone is brisk and accessible. There is action, plenty of magical combat, and a hero who often feels more grounded than the chaos around him. Wisher also gives the series a nice mix of the ordinary and the supernatural. Conryu can be dealing with world-shaking magic one minute and still feel like the same guy who would rather be left alone to work on a machine the next.
If you are trying to picture the overall experience, think urban fantasy with a strong magic-school backbone, a clear power system, and a protagonist who keeps getting dragged into bigger problems than he ever asked for. The books reward readers who like long arcs, returning allies and enemies, and watching one character's impossible existence keep changing the world around him.
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