Order of Darwath Books

The Darwath series represents Barbara Hambly's impressive entrance into fantasy literature, launching the American author's career with this atmospheric and intricately woven saga. Critics have praised the series for its powerful storytelling and complex world-building.

Hambly introduced readers to the Darwath universe in 1982 with The Time of the Dark, initially crafting what would become a complete trilogy that reached its conclusion in 1983 with The Armies of Daylight. The author later expanded this richly detailed world with two additional novels: Icefalcon's Quest in 1988 and Mother of Winter in 1996. Fans can also enjoy Pretty Polly, a complimentary short story released in 2010.

The books follow both their publication sequence and chronological story order, making it easy for new readers to dive into Hambly's compelling fantasy realm: