The River of Silver

Tales from the Daevabad Trilogy

Bestselling author S. A. Chakraborty's acclaimed Daevabad Trilogy gets expanded with this new fantasy short story collection from before, during, and after the events of The City of Brass, The Kingdom of Copper, and The Empire of Gold, all from the perspective of characters both beloved and hated, and even those without a voice in the novels. The River of Silver gathers material both seen and new - including a special coda fans will need to read - making this the perfect complement to those incredible novels.

Now together in one place, these stories of Daevabad enrich a world of epic fantasy already teeming with magic and wonder. Explore this magical kingdom, hidden from human eyes. A place where djinn live and thrive, fight and love amidst simmering political intrigue. A world where princes question their power, and powerful demons can help you...or destroy you.

A prospective new queen joins a court whose lethal history may overwhelm her own political savvy...

An imprisoned royal from a fallen dynasty and a young woman wrenched from her home cross paths in an enchanted garden...

A pair of scouts stumble upon a secret in a cursed winter wood that will turn over their world...

From Manizheh's first steps towards rebellion to adventures that take place after The Empire of Gold, this is a must-have collection for fans of immersive world-building and for those who can't get enough of Nahri, Ali, and Dara and all that unfolded around them.

Read the trilogy: The City of Brass, The Kingdom of Copper, & The Empire of Gold - plus more stories in The River of Silver

Don't miss your chance to see author Shannon Chakraborty as part of the 2026 AVID Series on Thursday, May 14 at 7:00PM at the Des Moines Public Library!