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ⓘ About Catherine Adel West
Catherine Adel West is a literary fiction author from Illinois. She was born and raised in the city and went to the University of Illinois, Urbana from where she graduated with her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Journalism. She is best known for her debut novel “Saving Ruby King” that she published in 2020. Among her literary heroes include James Baldwin, Oscar Wilde, Nikki Giovanni, and Octavia Butler. Her work has been featured in Lunch Ticket, Black Box, The Helix Magazine, 805 Lit + Art, Five2One, Doors Ajar, and Better than Starbucks. For the most part, she writes during her free time since she is a full-time editor.
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Strangers Behind Closed Doors
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2026
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Catherine Adel West?
Catherine Adel West is a literary fiction author from Illinois. She was born and raised in the city and went to the University of Illinois, Urbana from where she graduated with her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Journalism. She is best known for her debut novel “Saving Ruby King” that she published in 2020.
Which Catherine Adel West series should I start with?
Catherine Adel West's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Saving Ruby King (2020).
How many books has Catherine Adel West written?
Catherine Adel West has 4 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2020 and 2026. They are filed under 2 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Standalone Novels and Anthologies.
In what order should Catherine Adel West's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 4 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Catherine Adel West's books organised into series?
This guide splits Catherine Adel West's 4 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (3 books); Anthologies (1 book).