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ⓘ About London Shah
London Shah is an English science fiction and fantasy author known for her duology Light the Abyss. She is a British Muslim of Pashtun heritage and has spent most of her life in Britain’s capital. As a woman of color herself, London is motivated to write stories filled with characters of colors whose ethnicities and backgrounds reflect real-world people who rarely see themselves in the pages of their favorite novels. When not writing, you will find London taking a walk at Richmond Park or Thames, drinking tea, eating sweets and cakes, or getting lost in Britain’s capital streets. The Light at the Bottom of the World In the first book in her duology, London Shah introduces us to a 16-year-old Leyla McQueen, a full-time sub-race on a mission.
All Book Series by London Shah
The Light at the Bottom of the World
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2019
Journey to the Heart of the Abyss
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2021
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is London Shah?
London Shah is an English science fiction and fantasy author known for her duology Light the Abyss. She is a British Muslim of Pashtun heritage and has spent most of her life in Britain’s capital. As a woman of color herself, London is motivated to write stories filled with characters of colors whose ethnicities and backgrounds reflect real-world people who rarely see themselves in the pages of their favorite novels.
Which London Shah series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Light the Abyss series, the earliest of London Shah's multi-book series: it opens with The Light at the Bottom of the World (2019) and runs to 2 books across 2019–2021, ending with Journey to the Heart of the Abyss (2021).
How many books has London Shah written?
London Shah has 2 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2019 and 2021. Every one of them sits in one of 1 named series — the largest being the Light the Abyss series with 2 books.
In what order should London Shah's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. London Shah's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Light the Abyss (2019–2021, 2 books).
How are London Shah's books organised into series?
This guide splits London Shah's 2 books into 1 named series, with no standalone titles: Light the Abyss (2 books, 2019–2021).