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Crucible of Ascension Books in Order

1 book so far (book 2 is due October 27, 2026). They run from Mage Mangler (2026) to Mage Mangler (2026). Rated 4.1 across 12 listener reviews.

Next Crucible of Ascension book

Bulwark of Hatred

Book 2 · out October 27, 2026 · preorder now

Reading order

  1. Mage Mangler

    Book 1 2026 4.1 (12)

    OH BROTHER . . . Adam Henshaw joined the army to bury his past and put his talent for violence to better use. He wanted a fresh start; he got a massacre.

  2. Bulwark of Hatred

    Book 2 Out October 27, 2026

    The Archons built their empire on the bones of the conquered, and they're always looking for fresh meat. Adam Henshaw is exactly what they need. He's strong, capable, and driven by a voracious hunger to learn.

About this reading order

Books are listed in the series' own numbering, which for Crucible of Ascension is also the best order to read them in. Years are first publication where we could confirm it, and otherwise the first audiobook release.