There are 12 books in the Cradle series. The newest book is Waybound which came out in 2023.

Sacred artists follow a thousand Paths to power, using their souls to control the forces of the natural world.Lindon is Unsouled, forbidden to learn the sacred arts of his clan.When faced with a looming fate he cannot ignore, he must rise beyond anything he's ever known...and forge his own Path.
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Soulsmith

Book cover of Soulsmith
The second volume in the New York Times best-selling Cradle series!

Lindon has taken his first step on the road to power, but the sacred artists of the world outside his homeland are still far beyond him.

To advance, he turns to the arcane skills of the Soulsmiths, who craft…

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Blackflame

Book cover of Blackflame
The third volume in the New York Times best-selling Cradle series!

Lindon has a year left.

When his time runs out, he'll have to fight an opponent that no one believes he can beat. Unless he learns the magic of the sacred arts the right way, from scratch, he won't…

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Skysworn

Book cover of Skysworn

The fourth volume in the New York Times best-selling Cradle series!

With his duel fast approaching, Lindon is locked away in prison.

As a Blackflame, he is too dangerous to remain free. The Skysworn, protectors of the Empire, have imprisoned him to keep him under control until the day of…

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Ghostwater

Book cover of Ghostwater

The fifth volume in the New York Times best-selling Cradle series!

Long ago, the Monarch Northstrider created a world of his own.

This world, known as Ghostwater, housed some of his most valuable experiments. It has been damaged by the attack of the Bleeding Phoenix, and a team of Skysworn…

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Underlord

Book cover of Underlord

The sixth volume in the New York Times best-selling Cradle series!

A tournament approaches.

All around the world, great clans and sects prepare their disciples to fight against one another in a competition of young Underlords. Even the Blackflame Empire is drawn in, but their youth are not strong enough…

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Uncrowned

Book cover of Uncrowned

The seventh volume in the New York Times best-selling Cradle series!

Emriss Silentborn, Memory of the World. Tiberian Arelius, the fallen Patriarch. Akura Malice, Queen of Shadows. Seshethkunaaz, King of Dragons. Reigan Shen, Emperor of Lions. Luminous Queen Sha Miara. The Eight-Man Empire. Northstrider.

The Monarchs, the most powerful sacred…

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Wintersteel

Book cover of Wintersteel

As the Uncrowned King tournament reaches its final rounds, tensions between the competing factions are higher than ever. The outcome may determine the power balance throughout the rest of the world.

Each Monarch schemes to seize any advantage they can...while far away, a Dreadgod stirs.

When the tournament ends, the…

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Bloodline

Bloodline

It's time to go back home.

In the years since Lindon left Sacred Valley, he has attained power beyond anything his family thought possible. Now he'll have to put those powers to the test, because a Dreadgod is on its way.

Lindon and his allies set out to evacuate the…

Sacred Valley has been saved…at least, what’s left of it.

With his home finally secure, Lindon delves deep into the ancient labyrinth, seeking long-lost Soulsmithing knowledge and the secret to destroying the Dreadgods. Monarchs plot against him and against each other, unaware of the threats gathering in realms beyond.

Far…

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Dreadgod

Book cover of Dreadgod

The battle in the heavens has left a target on Lindon's back.

His most reliable ally is gone, the Monarchs see him as a threat, and he has inherited one of the most valuable facilities in the world. At any moment, his enemies could band together to kill him.

If…

For everyone who bought paperbacks of Cradle before April 2023, this edition of Waybound will NOT match the books on your shelf. This paperback is a larger size of 6x9. Search "Waybound: 5x8 Edition" or use this link (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1959001116) to find the book to complete your set.
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