🎯 Where Should I Start?
ⓘ About Dan Willis
There is another side to Alex Lockerby. The talented detective is also a runewright. In his world, this kind of magic is used to write runes that are basically arcane geometric drawings agitated and used to perform magic. This puts him at an advantage since he can perform magic and unravel mysteries that may be hard for the normal eye. However, in his world are also sorcerers who are more powerful than him. While they are rare, sorcery is permanent, so their effects are more devastating. They are also evil and strive to serve their interest at the cost of humanity. Alex is happy to use his magic to help orphans, widows, and right the wrongs of these sorcerers. This well-written urban fantasy story set in the 1930’s takes you on such an adventure.
All Book Series by Dan Willis
The Sellsword
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2008 Anthology · Cam Banks
The Forest King
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2009 Anthology · Paul B. Thompson
Temple of the Dragonslayer
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2004 Anthology · Tim Waggoner
Dragon Sword
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2013 Anthology · Ree Soesbee
Wizard's Curse
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2005 Anthology · Christina Woods
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dan Willis?
There is another side to Alex Lockerby. The talented detective is also a runewright. In his world, this kind of magic is used to write runes that are basically arcane geometric drawings agitated and used to perform magic.
Which Dan Willis series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Dragonlance: The New Adventures series, the earliest of Dan Willis's multi-book series: it opens with Temple of the Dragonslayer (2004) and runs to 8 books across 2004–2013, ending with Dragon Sword (2013). Dan Willis's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Dan Willis written?
Dan Willis has 36 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2004 and 2027. 35 of them belong to 7 named series — the largest being the Arcane Casebook series with 15 books — and 1 is a standalone title, collection or anthology.
In what order should Dan Willis's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Dan Willis's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Dragonlance: The New Adventures (2004–2013, 8 books), Dragonlance: The New Adventures: Trinistyr (2005–2006, 3 books) and Dragonlance: The Anvil of Time (2008–2009, 4 books), plus 4 more.
How are Dan Willis's books organised into series?
This guide splits Dan Willis's 36 books into 7 named series and 1 title that stands alone or appear only in collections: Arcane Casebook (15 books, 2018–2027); Dragonlance: The New Adventures (8 books, 2004–2013); Dragonlance: The Anvil of Time (4 books, 2008–2009); Dragonlance: The New Adventures: Trinistyr (3 books, 2005–2006); The Arcane Irregulars (2 books, 2021–2023), plus 2 further series.