About Anna Kashina
Anna Kashina is a fantasy fiction novelist who was born in Russia and moved to the US after graduating with a doctorate in biology. While she now has a very successful career in biomedical research, she has said that she has been writing for as long as she can remember. Anna Kashina holds a doctorate and currently works as a University of Pennsylvania professor. While she is a scientist, she has never penned any science fiction but often incorporates her scientific background into some of her novels such as “Shadowblade.” On the other hand, The church which has a policy of forbidding magicians from ascending to power and killing anyone wielding magic is going after Kyth.
Publication Order of Books of Ys Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Lacrimosa of Dana(2023)
- Lacrimosa of Dana: Castaway Cookbook(2025)
- Lacrimosa of Dana: Castaway Tales(2025)
Publication Order of Majat Code Books
5 books in seriesPublication Order
- Blades of the Old Empire(2014)
- The Majat Testing(2014)
- The Guild of Assassins(2014)
- Assassin Queen(2016)
- Warlord's Assassin(2016)
Publication Order of The Spirits of the Ancient Sands Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Princess of Dhagabad(2012)
- The Goddess of Dance(2012)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
4 books in seriesPublication Order
- Mistress of the Solstice(2005)
- The First Sword(2008)
- Solstice Maiden(2015)
- Shadowblade(2019)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Hatchling(2012)
Publication Order of Anthologies
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- Once Upon a Curse(2012)
- Devil's Ways(2020)
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Who is Anna Kashina?
Anna Kashina is a bestselling author known for 6 book series. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide with compelling characters and intricate plots.
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How many books has Anna Kashina written?
Anna Kashina has written over 17 books across 6 different series, making them one of the most prolific authors in their genre.