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The Obsidian Trilogy books in order A series by Mercedes Lackey

The Obsidian Trilogy series by Mercedes Lackey has 3 books, from The Outstretched Shadow (Oct 2003) to When Darkness Falls (Jul 2006). Read it in order, starting with The Outstretched Shadow.

Reading order: 1 The Outstretched Shadow (2003) · 2 To Light a Candle (2004) · 3 When Darkness Falls (2006)

Updated September 2026

All 3 The Obsidian Trilogy books in order

  1. 1.

    The Outstretched Shadow (Oct 2003)

    732 pages

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  2. 2.

    To Light a Candle (2004)

    756 pages

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  3. 3.

    When Darkness Falls (Jul 2006)

    496 pages

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The Obsidian Trilogy FAQ

How many The Obsidian Trilogy books are there?
There are 3 The Obsidian Trilogy books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the The Obsidian Trilogy books in?
In publication order, starting with The Outstretched Shadow (Oct 2003): 1 The Outstretched Shadow (2003) · 2 To Light a Candle (2004) · 3 When Darkness Falls (2006).
What is the first The Obsidian Trilogy book?
The Outstretched Shadow (Oct 2003).
What is the latest The Obsidian Trilogy book?
When Darkness Falls (Jul 2006).
Is the Obsidian Trilogy series finished?
There have been no new The Obsidian Trilogy books since 2006.
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.