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ⓘ About Alma Katsu
Alma Katsu is an American author most popular for the writing of adult fiction. She is best known for “The Taker Trilogy” a series of fantasy and historical novels that she published in 2011 to much critical acclaim. The Taker was just the first of the Taker Trilogy and went on to be declared one of American Library Association’s ten best debut of 2011. Her novels have been translated into more than twelve languages in Italy, Spain, Brazil, and the United Kingdom. Before becoming an author, she spent almost three decades working for the Federal government in several departments that included foreign policy and intelligence, where she was a technology expert. Since 2012, she has been a consultant with the RAND Corporation where she holds the title of senior policy analyst.
All Book Series by Alma Katsu
Legacy of Blood
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2001 Anthology · Richard A. Knaak
Enhanced Gravity: More Fiction By Washington Area Women
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2006
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Alma Katsu?
Alma Katsu is an American author most popular for the writing of adult fiction. She is best known for "The Taker Trilogy" a series of fantasy and historical novels that she published in 2011 to much critical acclaim. The Taker was just the first of the Taker Trilogy and went on to be declared one of American Library Association’s ten best debut of 2011.
Which Alma Katsu series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Diablo series, the earliest of Alma Katsu's multi-book series: it opens with Legacy of Blood (2001) and runs to 8 books across 2001–2025, ending with Shadows of Sanctuary (2025). Alma Katsu's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Alma Katsu written?
Alma Katsu has 34 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2001 and 2026. 17 of them belong to 4 named series — the largest being the Diablo series with 8 books — and 17 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Alma Katsu's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Alma Katsu's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Diablo (2001–2025, 8 books), The Taker Trilogy (2011–2013, 4 books) and Red Widow (2021–2023, 2 books), plus 1 more.
How are Alma Katsu's books organised into series?
This guide splits Alma Katsu's 34 books into 4 named series and 17 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Diablo (8 books, 2001–2025); The Taker Trilogy (4 books, 2011–2013); The Spy Who Vanished (3 books, 2024); Red Widow (2 books, 2021–2023).