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Cradle

by Will Wight

13 books Started 2016 Latest 2025
Publication Reading Order

The Cradle is a Fantasy series by Will Wight, made up of 13 books published between 2016 and 2025. It begins with Unsouled (2016), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Threshold: Stories from Cradle (2025), spanning 9 years of storytelling.

13books
9years active
2decades
~0.8yrs between books
2025latest release
# Title Year Buy
2010s
1 Unsouled 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Soulsmith 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Blackflame 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Skysworn 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Ghostwater 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Underlord 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Uncrowned 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
8 Wintersteel 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Bloodline 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Reaper 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Dreadgod 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Waybound 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Threshold: Stories from CradleLatest 2025 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Cradle series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Cradle series?

Start with Unsouled (2016), the first book in the Cradle series by Will Wight. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Cradle series?

There are 13 books in the Cradle series by Will Wight, published between 2016 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Cradle series?

The first book in the Cradle series is Unsouled, published in 2016 by Will Wight.

What is the latest book in the Cradle series?

The most recent book in the Cradle series is Threshold: Stories from Cradle (2025) by Will Wight.

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About Will Wight

Will Wight is an American fantasy author known for his Cradle series, which has become an international bestseller. Little is known about his personal life, as he prefers to keep a low profile. Wight began his writing career in 2016, self-publishing his first book, "Unsouled," on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing. The novel was a success, and he has since published over 20 books in the Cradle series, as well as other standalone novels and a shared world anthology. The Cradle series has received critical acclaim for its fast-paced action, well-developed characters, and intricate magic system. The books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into multiple languages. Wight has also won several awards for his writing, including the SPFBO Award for Best Self-Published Fantasy Novel in 2017 for "Unsouled."

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About the Cradle series

Will Wight's Cradle is the breakout hit of "progression fantasy" — a genre built on the deeply satisfying loop of a hero growing measurably more powerful. Lindon is born "Unsouled," forbidden from the sacred martial-spiritual arts of his clan, until a glimpse of apocalyptic prophecy sends him out to grow strong enough to save everyone.

Drawing on Asian cultivation traditions (xianxia), the series delivers escalating powers, clear rules, brilliant fight scenes and a hugely likeable cast. It is famous for being relentlessly fun and impossible to stop reading.

Start with "Unsouled." This is one continuous story across twelve books, so read in order — each volume raises the stakes and the power ceiling.