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James Islington is an Australian fantasy novelist, born in 1981 in Victoria. Best-known works include The Shadow of What Was Lost and Hierarchy.

The Bookish Elf has reviewed 3 books by James Islington, mostly fantasy and mystery thriller, published by S&S/Saga Press, Gallery / Saga Press, first published between 2023 and 2026. Our highest-rated is Scion (4.0/5).

Born 1981, VictoriaFrom Australia
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Books reviewed3
Our average4.0★from 3 rated
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Scion cover
Scion2026 · ★ 4.0
GenresFantasy 3Mystery Thriller 3Science Fiction 3PublishersS&S/Saga PressGallery / Saga Press

Hierarchy

2 books · reading orderSeries page →
The Will of the Many cover
#1The Will of the Many2023 · ★ 4.0
The Strength of the Few cover
#2The Strength of the Few2025 · ★ 4.0

Standalones

1 book
Scion cover
Scion2026 · ★ 4.0

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read James Islington's books in?

Hierarchy: The Will of the Many, The Strength of the Few.

Standalones can be read in any order.

Which James Islington book should I start with?

Our pick is Scion, which we rated 4.0 out of 5.

How many James Islington books has The Bookish Elf reviewed?

We have reviewed 3 books by James Islington: Scion, The Strength of the Few, The Will of the Many.

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