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Shadow's Gate books in order A series by Marion Zimmer Bradley

The Shadow's Gate series by Marion Zimmer Bradley has 4 books, from Ghostlight (1995) to Heartlight (1998). Read it in order, starting with Ghostlight.

Reading order: 1 Ghostlight (1995) · 2 Witchlight (1996) · 3 Gravelight ("Light") (1997) · 4 Heartlight (1998)

Updated September 2026

All 4 Shadow's Gate books in order

  1. 1.

    Ghostlight (1995)

    381 pages

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  2. 2.

    Witchlight (1996)

    312 pages

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  3. 3.

    Gravelight ("Light") (1997)

    384 pages

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  4. 4.

    Heartlight (1998)

    576 pages

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Shadow's Gate FAQ

How many Shadow's Gate books are there?
There are 4 Shadow's Gate books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Shadow's Gate books in?
In publication order, starting with Ghostlight (1995): 1 Ghostlight (1995) · 2 Witchlight (1996) · 3 Gravelight ("Light") (1997) · 4 Heartlight (1998).
What is the first Shadow's Gate book?
Ghostlight (1995).
What is the latest Shadow's Gate book?
Heartlight (1998).
Is the Shadow's Gate series finished?
There have been no new Shadow's Gate books since 1998; Marion Zimmer Bradley died in 1999.
Did Marion Zimmer Bradley write other series?
Yes: Darkover, Colin MacLaren, Avalon, Trillium and The Clingfire trilogy.

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