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Heirs of Alexandria books in order A series by Mercedes Lackey

The Heirs of Alexandria series by Mercedes Lackey has 5 books, from The Shadow of the Lion (2002) to Burdens of the Dead (2013). Read it in order, starting with The Shadow of the Lion.

Reading order: 1 The Shadow of the Lion (2002) · 2 A Mankind Witch (2005) · 3 This Rough Magic (Lackey, Mercedes) (2003) · 4 Much Fall of Blood (2010) · 5 Burdens of the Dead (2013)

Updated September 2026

All 5 Heirs of Alexandria books in order

  1. 1.

    The Shadow of the Lion (2002)

    825 pages

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  2. 2.

    A Mankind Witch (2005)

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  3. 3.

    This Rough Magic (Lackey, Mercedes) (2003)

    832 pages

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  4. 4.

    Much Fall of Blood (2010)

    594 pages

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  5. 5.

    Burdens of the Dead (2013)

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Heirs of Alexandria FAQ

How many Heirs of Alexandria books are there?
There are 5 Heirs of Alexandria books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Heirs of Alexandria books in?
In publication order, starting with The Shadow of the Lion (2002): 1 The Shadow of the Lion (2002) · 2 A Mankind Witch (2005) · 3 This Rough Magic (Lackey, Mercedes) (2003) · 4 Much Fall of Blood (2010) · 5 Burdens of the Dead (2013).
What is the first Heirs of Alexandria book?
The Shadow of the Lion (2002).
What is the latest Heirs of Alexandria book?
Burdens of the Dead (2013).
Is the Heirs of Alexandria series finished?
There have been no new Heirs of Alexandria books since 2013.
Did Mercedes Lackey write other series?
Yes: Heralds of Valdemar, Vows and Honor, Diana Tregarde, The Last Herald-Mage and Mage Winds.

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.