Red Lantern - Chronology / Guide

I tend to assume that my readership is so niche, that most folks are in the know about my books, the chronology, the setting, the characters, etc.  And that's an incorrect assumption!  We actually have quite a drove of newcomers to the series and I want the story as accessible as possible. This may also prove to be helpful to long-term readers, since there is a LOT here, and even I lose track of things (don't get me started on dates, that's a whole can of worms)

Starting off with the Basics-

Red Lantern is a Historical Fiction Anthropomorphic, Age of Sail series that vaguely floats around the 18th-19th century in terms of technology and general 'vibes'. It is not directly analogous to any real historical periods, people, cultures, or events, and that is by design. I find direct analogies to be less than useful in storytelling for me personally, and prone to leading readers to draw faulty conclusions and comparisons to the real-world. I.E. the whole 'predatory species are an analogy for this group of people' comparison which is so rife in anthro fiction, which I find distasteful for more reasons than I'd care to list. This is a world wherein hundreds of different and distinct intelligent humanoids evolved. Comparing it directly to the real world is a pointless exercise. I source my inspiration from my love of history, animals, and my own opinions and feelings on the world we all find ourselves in now, but that is unavoidable in any fiction. Nothing is completely original. If you are ever curious if I'm trying to make such and such point, please just feel free to talk to me. Most of my stances in my storytelling are not subtle though, and broadly things I think most furries will give a resounding 'hell yeah' to. Or at least I hope so. Similarly, if you find yourself taking issue with things the characters in my books profess or believe, please remember these are meant to be honest portrayals of people, with all of the mistakes and shitty behavior you'd expect from said people (except Tulimak, because he's just a huge anxious muffin and has never done anything wrong ever) These characters are not saying what I believe, or doing what I'd do. And you probably shouldn't emulate them either. Especially Grayson.

CHRONOLOGY. This is in historical order by year, NOT the recommended order for reading the series.

• Legacy Dawn (Book 1), Legacy Dusk (Book 2)
• Heretic
• Illicit Alliance
• Kindred North (Book 1), Kindred South (Book 2)
• Off the Beaten Path (Book 1), Lost on Dark Trails (Book 2), The Long Road Home (Book 3)
• Red Lantern - The Crimson Divine (Book 1), Red Lantern - Conviction (Book 2)
• HeartTheft (Still Premiering)

'Dubiously Canon' is a book of short stories that take place a multiple points in time. Recommended you read the novels associated with the characters first.

All of my books can be found over at FURPLANET

Commonly Asked Questions-

Q: 'I started with _______', have I read the books out of order?

A: Odds are, unless you read part 2 or 3 of a trilogy before part 1, no. ALL Red Lantern stories, including the Graphic Novel, are stand-alone stories. You can read them in any order and they are meant to be digested and enjoyed on their own. If you read more than one of the series, you will begin to see the stories interconnect and weave together, and you may catch call-backs, little easter eggs and character cameos from other books you know, but you (should) not get lost. The ONE exception to this are the collections of short stories, since they almost always build on a core story and core characters.

Q: Is this an adult series?

A: In every way conceivable, yes. I don't just mean intimacy, either. Red Lantern deals with adult concepts that children should not be reading without a parent's supervision, including some of the darkest histories of the world both present and past. These stories are meant to educate and inform, and talk about struggles that are often marginalized or unknown. Please read with care and if you're concerned about particular triggers, ask the community or ask me.

Q: Is this series gay?

A: Yeah I'm not kidding, this IS one of the main questions I get asked. Usually hesitantly, and hopefully. The short answer is yes, the longer answer is yes, of course. Red Lantern has many characters on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, as well as straight and cisgender characters. If you're just hoping for straight m/f stories, we've got that, the Off the Beaten Path series and Illicit Alliance feature a straight F lead and a straight M lead, respectively. But be aware, if you're intolerant or would rather not read about gay characters existing, period, you're probably in the wrong place. You cannot escape us in our own domain. Run while you can.

Q: 'I like this character, where can I read their story?'

A: Below is the most complete list of my more popular characters with the main stories they appear in. These characters will also pop up in other stories, but these are arguably their primary books. Characters like Luther and Grayson are absolute attention wh0res, if I listed everything they're in we'd be here all day and this is already too long XP

*Some minor spoilers for character appearances in novels ahead*

Luther Denholme - Red Lantern Graphic Novel Series (protagonist/antagonist), Heretic (origin story), Illicit Alliance (supporting)

Grayson Reed - Red Lantern Graphic Novel Series (supporting), Illicit Alliance (origin story), and makes a cameo in most other novels, worst offender here for sure

Amon - Red Lantern Graphic Novel Series (protagonist, origin story), Legacy Series (alluded to, does not make appearance)

Dhaval - Red Lantern Graphic Novel Series (protagonist, origin story)

Esha - Red Lantern Graphic Novel Series (supporting protagonist, origin story), Illicit Alliance (alluded to, does not make appearance)

Isolde - Red Lantern Graphic Novel Series (protagonist, origin story)

Rajne Immar - Red Lantern Graphic Novel Series (antagonist), Legacy Series (antagonist, origin story)

Lochan - Legacy Series (antagonist/protagonist, origin story)

Johannes Cuthbert - Red Lantern Graphic Novel Series (protagonist/antagonist), HeartTheft (supporting), Heretic (supporting), and most other novels Luther is in

Puquanah (Puck) - Off the Beaten Path Series (supporting protagonist)

Ransom - Off the Beaten Path Series (supporting protagonist)

Shivah - Off the Beaten Path Series (Protagonist), Red Lantern Graphic Novel Series (supporting)

Grant Wickham - Off the Beaten Path Series (supporting), Kindred Series (supporting)

Tulimak Tawnahowac - Kindred Series (protagonist, origin story)

Finnegan Ambrose - Kindred Series (protagonist, origin story)

Lotus - Illicit Alliance (supporting protagonist)

Hadeon - Illicit Alliance (supporting protagonist)

Kadar - Legacy Series (protagonist, origin story)

Ahsan - Legacy Series (protagonist, origin story), Red Lantern Graphic Novel Series (supporting)

Richard Heinrich Cross - Red Lantern Graphic Novel Series (supporting)

Delilah Denholme - Heretic (protagonist, origin story), Red Lantern Graphic Novel Series (supporting)

Zakkra - Red Lantern Graphic Novel Series (protagonist/antagonist)

Darcy - HeartTheft (protagonist, origin story)

Isidor of Ebon Gables - HeartTheft (protagonist, origin story)

Please ask any other questions below, or if you think I can expand on this, let me know what else you'd like me to put here!