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Start with Shaman's Crossing and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Shaman's Crossing
Book 2 by Robin Hobb • Published 2005
Noble born Nevare Burvelle is destined, by strict Gernian tradition, to become a cavalry officer and help expand his king's road through hostile lands. An encounter with the forest dwelling Specks infects him with ali...
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Soldier Son Trilogy reading order
Ends with Renegade's Magic
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Book 2:Shaman's Crossing
Robin Hobb • 2005
Noble born Nevare Burvelle is destined, by strict Gernian tradition, to become a cavalry officer and help expand his king's road through hostile lands. An encounter with the forest dwelling Specks infects him with ali...
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Book 4:Forest Mage
Robin Hobb • 2006
After plague ravages his military academy, Nevare returns home changed in body and mind, his expanding weight and strange dreams marking him as cursed. Cast out by his family, he is drawn ever deeper into Speck magic...
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Book 6:Renegade's Magic
Robin Hobb • 2007
Condemned for crimes he barely understands, Nevare finally gives in to the Speck magic that shares his body, watching as another self fights to stop Gernia's destruction of the ancestor forest. His struggle becomes a...
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Soldier Son Trilogy FAQ
What is the best order to read the Soldier Son Trilogy series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Shaman's Crossing.
How many books are in the Soldier Son Trilogy series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Soldier Son Trilogy series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Soldier Son Trilogy series?
New readers should start with Shaman's Crossing, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Soldier Son Trilogy series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2005 to 2007.