The Chronicles of Chaos
The Multi-Award-Winning YA Epic Fantasy Series — Winner of the Chanticleer Grand Prize, Multiple IAN Book of the Year Awards, and Gold Readers’ Favorite Medals.
In a world suffocated by the iron-fisted rule of the gods of Order and their militaristic priests of War, a volatile rebellion brews. The Harbingers of Chaos, desperate to shatter the divine stranglehold, seek to unleash the entombed Gift of Chaos, believing a prophecy of the “Child of Chaos” holds the key.
This conflict ignites a war that bleeds into the Dreaming, a perilous realm where imagination shapes reality and where the gods wage their own eternal battles. Caught in this cosmic crossfire are a handful of gifted mortals, whose choices within the Dreaming will determine the fate of their waking world.
Explore themes of power, faith, and rebellion in a dark fantasy epic brimming with complex characters, high-stakes conflict, and a unique magic system rooted in the interplay between rigid Order and untamed Chaos.
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The Game of War (Book Zero)
Never meet your heroes—especially if they’re dead.
Fifteen-year-old Dantess has spent his life worshipping his grandfather’s legend, but when his father is imprisoned in the God of War’s brutal dungeons, the only way to save him is to become the one thing he forbids: a priest of War. Forced into the ruthless trials of the Game of War, Dantess discovers that his grandfather’s legacy is a tapestry of secrets and blood rather than honor. In this high-stakes YA fantasy perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone, Dantess must survive a deadly initiation and decide if he will follow a fallen idol’s path or forge a new destiny before the god of War consumes his soul.
The Child of Chaos (Book One)
Nothing can stop the gods of Order—except a roll of the dice.
Plagued by the Longing, Galen is inexplicably drawn toward a vault where Chaos sleeps, seeking only freedom from a destiny he never wanted. But when visions warn of a world consumed by the unleashed power, and a darker rival races to claim it for vengeance, Galen must make a desperate gamble. In this epic fantasy reminiscent of Shadow and Bone and Mistborn, he must decide whether to trust his troublesome imagination or stake everything on the ancient dice that might reshape fate itself, proving that in a world ruled by Order, rebellion begins with a single throw.
The House of Prophecy (Book Two)
In the aftermath of chaos, a prophecy threatens to shatter the world anew.
Lorre should be dead, her survival a defiance of fate that threatens to unmake the world. Yet for Galen, saving his mother outweighs prophecy. To rescue her, he must challenge the Harbingers of Chaos and brave the buried horrors of the Home for Wayward Children, a journey that risks pushing Lorre into madness. Forced to choose between the woman he loves and the world’s survival, Galen and his allies must navigate divine wrath and forbidden truths. Perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson and George R.R. Martin, the House of Prophecy is a high-stakes epic where loyalty and sacrifice reshape destiny.
The Realm of Gods (Book Three)
In a realm where dreams and reality intertwine, the final battle brews.
The gods of Order have vanished, and the world teeters on the brink of war. As priests like Dantess and Myra struggle for peace, Galen is pulled into the ethereal Dreaming realm to face his nemesis, Carnaubas, and a horrifying truth: the exiled gods of Order still hunger for dominion. Joined by Eve, who can see the threads that connect everything, Galen must find the elusive god of Chaos—their only hope for preventing Order’s return. The Realm of Gods is the explosive climax of the Chaos Trilogy, bringing old battles to their end and shaping the world for the stories yet to come.
The Wrath of Order (Book Four)
The devil you know is sometimes the worst of all.
After years of searching, Eve’s reunion with Galen inadvertently unleashes a resurrected foe capable of wielding both Order and Chaos. This formidable entity haunts the Dreaming, feeding on the spirits of the innocent children within the House of Prophecy. Though Galen has forged an army from the figments of dreamers’ worlds, his enemy now wields prophecy as a weapon, anticipating every move and bending the gods of Order to his will. Alongside new allies, Eve and Galen must withstand an overpowering assault or watch as the Wrath of Order consumes everything they hold dear. Return to the award-winning world of the Chronicles of Chaos for the heroes’ most perilous challenge yet.
The Dice of Chaos (Book 1/2) – Short Story
When destiny calls, will you answer—or roll the dice?
After resisting for years, a young mother finally succumbs to the Longing. The pull drags her away from her family, but chance lands her in a mysterious swamp. There, an ancient tree offers magic that could change her fate in ways she never dreamed—or desired. Prepare to unveil the secrets of the dice and witness the spark that ignites a legendary saga, where mortals and gods clash in an epic battle over a world unlike any other.
Author’s Reading Advice
Although you can read 0, 1/2, and 1 in any order, I recommend reading the entire series chronologically. Just follow the numbers on the covers.
The Award-winning Fantasy Series
The critically-acclaimed designer behind Robert Jordan’s “The Wheel of Time” game, delivers a fantasy series hailed as “what fantasy fiction should be” (New York Times Bestselling author Piers Anthony).
Here’s what readers are saying:
★★★★★ “Packed with fast paced adventure and incredible world building, each book in the Chronicles of Chaos series is more engrossing than the last.” —Evelyn Puerto, award-winning author of Flight of the Spark
★★★★★ “Glen Dahlgren is a masterful storyteller. His prose is fluid and poignant, with vivid imagery that creates striking visuals.” —Robert Zangari, award-winning author of A Prince’s Errand
★★★★★ “The Chronicles of Chaos is a series that grabs you from the start and doesn’t let you go. The characters are great, the story is entertaining and twisty, and the world is unique.” —E. G. Stone, author of The Innocence of Death
★★★★★ “In his Chronicles of Chaos series, Glen has masterfully created an entire world of magic, treachery, and wonder. To read these books is to be transported to a different, unfamiliar, fully-realized dimension.” —Josh Mandel, award-winning designer of Spider Robinson’s Callahan’s Crosstime Saloon
★★★★★“The Chronicles of Chaos is a superb fantasy series from a masterful storyteller who artfully sends relatable heroes into a war with the gods. A mythic, magical world not to be missed!” —Cully Mack, author of A Voice that Thunders
★★★★★ “The Chronicles of Chaos is as artful as it is exciting, brimming with unique magics and highly addictive characters. A must add to any fantasy lover’s collection.” —J. D. Ruffin, author of the bestselling Kingdom War series
★★★★★ “As a lifelong fantasy reader and YA writer, I was massively impressed with Dahlgren’s worldbuilding, character development, and unique ability to make you feel like you’re watching a movie and simultaneously in the story itself. The Chronicles of Chaos is perfect for readers of all ages.” —Lily Luchesi, USA Today bestselling author
★★★★★ “What I love about Glen Dahlgren’s books is the compelling heart that is at the core of a genuinely fascinating world of fantasy, intrigue, and exploration.” —Barbara Blackburn, The Knights of the Dinner Table
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