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Start with Temple Knight and continue through all 7 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Temple Knight
Book 1 by Paul J Bennett • Published 2020
Blacksmith’s daughter Charlaine deShandria sacrifices her old life to protect her family, joining the order of Temple Knights. Posted to a distant coastal realm and branded a troublemaker, she uncovers raiders and plo...
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Ends with Temple General
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Book 1:Temple Knight
Paul J Bennett • 2020
Blacksmith’s daughter Charlaine deShandria sacrifices her old life to protect her family, joining the order of Temple Knights. Posted to a distant coastal realm and branded a troublemaker, she uncovers raiders and plo...
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Book 2:Tempered Steel
Paul J Bennett • 2020
This prequel traces Charlaine and baron’s son Ludwig before duty tears them apart. She trains at the forge for a future she thinks she understands, while he bristles at noble expectations until family decisions send t...
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Book 3:Warrior Knight
Paul J Bennett • 2021
Fleeing an arranged future, Ludwig Altenburg chases glory on the tournament field, then learns grim reality as a mercenary. As conflicts escalate and comrades fall, he has to grow from eager duelist into a leader who...
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Book 4:Temple Captain
Paul J Bennett • 2021
Promoted into the politically charged north, Charlaine takes command among the Sisters of Saint Agnes just as hints of corruption surface in the Church. Tasked with building a new holy fleet, she uncovers a conspiracy...
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Book 5:Warrior Lord
Paul J Bennett • 2022
After years as a wandering fighter, Ludwig Altenburg returns home hailed as a hero, only to inherit a barony in ruins. Balancing failing finances, hostile neighbours and court politics, he must learn to be both diplom...
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Book 6:Temple Commander
Paul J Bennett • 2023
Now leading temple forces on the Halvarian frontier, Charlaine finds her command filled with untested warriors and old rivals. While Danica drives the holy fleet into dangerous northern seas, Charlaine must ready her...
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Book 8:Temple General
Paul J Bennett • 2024
Rising to the rank of temple general, Charlaine now commands armies instead of single companies. With Halvarian pressure mounting and church politics as vicious as any battlefield, she has to hold a fragile alliance t...
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Power Ascending FAQ
What is the best order to read the Power Ascending series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Temple Knight.
How many books are in the Power Ascending series?
There are 7 books currently listed in the Power Ascending series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Power Ascending series?
New readers should start with Temple Knight, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Power Ascending series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears possibly ongoing and spans releases from 2020 to 2024.