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Eleanor Arnason

Bestselling Author • 15 Series • 155 Books

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Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
Start with: A Clear Day in the Motor City (1973)
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Chronological Order of Big Mama Books
Start with: Big Black Mama and Tentacle Man (2003)
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Publication Order of Hwarhath Stories Books
Start with: The Hound of Merin (1993)

About Eleanor Arnason

Eleanor Arnason is a published American author of fiction known for her science fiction books and her short stories. She was born on December 28, 1942 in Manhattan. She got her career started early when her first published story was featured in New Worlds in 1973. It is titled “A Clear Day in the Motor City”. The author grew up in various cities around the world, from Paris to London, Chicago, New York, Washington D.C., St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Honolulu. Today the author resides in Minnesota. She attended Swarthmore College where she would graduate with her BA in art history. She went to the University of Minnesota to do grad work before she stopped and dropped out so she could learn more about life outside of colleges and art museums. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, Eleanor Arnason has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Eleanor Arnason

Publication Order of Big Mama Books
6 books 2003–2013
1

Big Black Mama and Tentacle Man

Big Black Mama and Tentacle Man is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Big Mama Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2003
2

Big Ugly Mama and the Zk

Big Ugly Mama and the Zk is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Big Mama Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2003
3

Big Green Mama Falls in Love

Big Green Mama Falls in Love explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Big Mama Books series by Eleanor Arnason.

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2006
4

Big Mama Stories

Big Mama Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Big Mama Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2013
5

Big Brown Mama and Brer Rabbit

Big Brown Mama and Brer Rabbit is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Big Mama Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2013
6

Big Red Mama in Time and Morris, Minnesota

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Big Mama Books with Big Red Mama in Time and Morris, Minnesota, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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2013
Chronological Order of Big Mama Books
6 books 2003–2013
1

Big Black Mama and Tentacle Man

Big Black Mama and Tentacle Man is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Big Mama Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2003
2

Big Ugly Mama and the Zk

Big Ugly Mama and the Zk is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Big Mama Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2003
3

Big Green Mama Falls in Love

Big Green Mama Falls in Love explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Chronological Order of Big Mama Books series by Eleanor Arnason.

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2006
4

Big Brown Mama and Brer Rabbit

Big Brown Mama and Brer Rabbit is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Big Mama Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2013
5

Big Red Mama in Time and Morris, Minnesota

Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Big Mama Books with Big Red Mama in Time and Morris, Minnesota, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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2013
6

Big Mama Stories

Big Mama Stories is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Big Mama Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2013
Publication Order of Hwarhath Stories Books
14 books 1993–2016
1

The Hound of Merin

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Hwarhath Stories Books with The Hound of Merin, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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1993
2

Ring of Swords

Epic adventure awaits in Ring of Swords, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Hwarhath Stories Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Eleanor Arnason has built.

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1993
3

The Semen Thief

The Semen Thief is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Hwarhath Stories Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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1994
4

The Lovers

The Lovers explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Hwarhath Stories Books series by Eleanor Arnason.

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1994
5

The Small Black Box of Morality

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Hwarhath Stories Books with The Small Black Box of Morality, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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1996
6

Feeding the Mother: A Hwarhath Religious Anecdote

Conflict and courage define Feeding the Mother: A Hwarhath Religious Anecdote, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Hwarhath Stories Books series by Eleanor Arnason that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1998
7

The Gauze Banner

The Gauze Banner is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Hwarhath Stories Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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1998
8

Dapple

Dapple continues the Publication Order of Hwarhath Stories Books story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1999
9

The Actors

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Hwarhath Stories Books with The Actors, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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1999
10

Origin Story

Origin Story is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Hwarhath Stories Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2000
11

The Garden

The Garden continues the Publication Order of Hwarhath Stories Books story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2004
12

The Woman Who Fooled Death Five Times

A gripping mystery unfolds in The Woman Who Fooled Death Five Times as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Hwarhath Stories Books series showcases Eleanor Arnason's mastery of suspense.

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2012
13

Holmes Sherlock

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Hwarhath Stories Books with Holmes Sherlock, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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2012
14

Hwarhath Stories: Transgressive Tales by Aliens

Conflict and courage define Hwarhath Stories: Transgressive Tales by Aliens, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Hwarhath Stories Books series by Eleanor Arnason that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2016
Chronological Order of Hwarhath Stories Books
14 books 1993–1998
1

Ring of Swords

Epic adventure awaits in Ring of Swords, a landmark entry in the Chronological Order of Hwarhath Stories Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Eleanor Arnason has built.

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1993
2

The Hound of Merin

Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Hwarhath Stories Books with The Hound of Merin, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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1993
3

The Semen Thief

The Semen Thief is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Hwarhath Stories Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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1994
4

The Lovers

The Lovers explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Chronological Order of Hwarhath Stories Books series by Eleanor Arnason.

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1994
5

The Small Black Box of Morality

Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Hwarhath Stories Books with The Small Black Box of Morality, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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1996
6

The Gauze Banner

The Gauze Banner is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Hwarhath Stories Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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1998
7

Dapple

Dapple continues the Chronological Order of Hwarhath Stories Books story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1999
8

The Actors

Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Hwarhath Stories Books with The Actors, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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1999
9

Origin Story

Origin Story is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Hwarhath Stories Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2000
10

The Garden

The Garden continues the Chronological Order of Hwarhath Stories Books story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2004
11

The Woman Who Fooled Death Five Times

A gripping mystery unfolds in The Woman Who Fooled Death Five Times as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Chronological Order of Hwarhath Stories Books series showcases Eleanor Arnason's mastery of suspense.

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2012
12

Holmes Sherlock

Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Hwarhath Stories Books with Holmes Sherlock, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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2012
13

Hwarhath Stories: Transgressive Tales by Aliens

Conflict and courage define Hwarhath Stories: Transgressive Tales by Aliens, an action-packed entry in the Chronological Order of Hwarhath Stories Books series by Eleanor Arnason that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2016
14

Feeding the Mother: A Hwarhath Religious Anecdote

Conflict and courage define Feeding the Mother: A Hwarhath Religious Anecdote, an action-packed entry in the Chronological Order of Hwarhath Stories Books series by Eleanor Arnason that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1998
Publication Order of Lydia Duluth Books
7 books 1999–2020
1

Stellar Harvest

Stellar Harvest continues the Publication Order of Lydia Duluth Books story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1999
2

The Cloud Man

The Cloud Man is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Lydia Duluth Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2000
3

Moby Quilt

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2001
4

Lifeline

Lifeline continues the Publication Order of Lydia Duluth Books story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2001
5

Tomb of the Fathers

Tomb of the Fathers continues the Publication Order of Lydia Duluth Books story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
6

Checkerboard Planet

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Lydia Duluth Books with Checkerboard Planet, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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2016
7

Tunnels

Tunnels continues the Publication Order of Lydia Duluth Books story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2020
Publication Order of Outspoken Authors Books
1 books 2010–2010
1

Mammoths of the Great Plains

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Outspoken Authors Books with Mammoths of the Great Plains, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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2010
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
4 books 1978–1991
1

The Sword Smith

Epic adventure awaits in The Sword Smith, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series that raises the stakes across the realm Eleanor Arnason has built.

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1978
2

To the Resurrection Station

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with To the Resurrection Station, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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1986
3

Daughter of the Bear King

Daughter of the Bear King continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1987
4

A Woman of the Iron People

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with A Woman of the Iron People, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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1991
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
32 books 1973–2022
1

A Clear Day in the Motor City

A Clear Day in the Motor City is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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1973
2

The Warlords of Saturn's Moons

Conflict and courage define The Warlords of Saturn's Moons, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Eleanor Arnason that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1974
3

Ace 167

Ace 167 continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1974
4

The House by the Sea

The House by the Sea continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1975
5

Going Down

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1977
6

A Ceremony of Discontent

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1981
7

The Ivory Comb

The Ivory Comb is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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1982
8

Glam's Story

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Glam's Story, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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1987
9

Among the Featherless Bipeds

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Among the Featherless Bipeds, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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1988
10

A Brief History of the Order of St. Cyprian the Athlete

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with A Brief History of the Order of St. Cyprian the Athlete, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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1992
11

The Dog's Story

The Dog's Story is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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1996
12

The Venetian Method

The Venetian Method continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1998
13

The Grammarian's Five Daughters

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with The Grammarian's Five Daughters, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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1999
14

The Potter of Bones

The Potter of Bones is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2002
15

The Lost Mother: A Story Told by the Divers

The Lost Mother: A Story Told by the Divers continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
16

Knapsack Poems

Knapsack Poems is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2002
17

The Diner

The Diner is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2008
18

Patrick and Mr. Bear: A True Story

Patrick and Mr. Bear: A True Story continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
19

My Husband Steinn

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with My Husband Steinn, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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2011
20

Kormak the Lucky

Kormak the Lucky is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2013
21

The Hat Maker of God

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with The Hat Maker of God, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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2014
22

The Scrivener

The Scrivener continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
23

The Black School

The Black School continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
24

The Puffin Hunter

The Puffin Hunter is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2014
25

Telling Stories to the Sky

Telling Stories to the Sky is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2014
26

Ruins

Ruins is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2015
27

Daisy

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Daisy, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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2017
28

Mines

Mines continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2017
29

Loft the Sorcerer

Magic takes center stage in Loft the Sorcerer, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series that expands the enchanting world created by Eleanor Arnason.

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2018
30

Laki

Laki continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2021
31

The Graveyard

The Graveyard is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2021
32

Grandmother Troll

Grandmother Troll is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2022
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
3 books 2005–2014
1

Ordinary People

Ordinary People continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2005
2

The Land of Ordinary People

The Land of Ordinary People continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2005
3

Hidden Folk

Hidden Folk continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
Publication Order of Eleanor Arnason Poems Books
17 books 1986–2005
1

On Writing

On Writing continues the Publication Order of Eleanor Arnason Poems Books story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1986
2

On the Border

On the Border is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Eleanor Arnason Poems Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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1986
3

There Was an Old Lady...

There Was an Old Lady... continues the Publication Order of Eleanor Arnason Poems Books story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1987
4

Clean House Poem

Clean House Poem is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Eleanor Arnason Poems Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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1988
5

Mars Poem

Mars Poem continues the Publication Order of Eleanor Arnason Poems Books story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1988
6

Poem Written After I Read an Article Which Argued That Birds Are Descended From Dinosaurs

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Eleanor Arnason Poems Books with Poem Written After I Read an Article Which Argued That Birds Are Descended From Dinosaurs, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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1988
7

Dragon Poem

Epic adventure awaits in Dragon Poem, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Eleanor Arnason Poems Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Eleanor Arnason has built.

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1989
8

Amnita and the Giant Stinginess

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Eleanor Arnason Poems Books with Amnita and the Giant Stinginess, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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1990
9

A Dark Night in November ...

A Dark Night in November ... is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Eleanor Arnason Poems Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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1990
10

A Poem to Drive Monsters Away

A Poem to Drive Monsters Away is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Eleanor Arnason Poems Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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1990
11

Bear Song

Bear Song continues the Publication Order of Eleanor Arnason Poems Books story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1990
12

Love Song

Love Song explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Eleanor Arnason Poems Books series by Eleanor Arnason.

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1990
13

The Glutton: A Goxhat Accounting Chant

The Glutton: A Goxhat Accounting Chant continues the Publication Order of Eleanor Arnason Poems Books story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2001
14

Song from the Kalevala

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Eleanor Arnason Poems Books with Song from the Kalevala, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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2003
15

Colline\'s Coat

Colline\'s Coat continues the Publication Order of Eleanor Arnason Poems Books story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
16

On Seeing Bellini\'s Opera The Capulets and Montagues...

On Seeing Bellini\'s Opera The Capulets and Montagues... continues the Publication Order of Eleanor Arnason Poems Books story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
17

The Land of Ordinary People

The Land of Ordinary People continues the Publication Order of Eleanor Arnason Poems Books story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2005
Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books
18 books 1996–2013
1

Year's Best SF

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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1996
2

Year's Best SF 2

Year's Best SF 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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1997
3

Year's Best SF 3

Year's Best SF 3 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1998
4

Year's Best SF 4

Year's Best SF 4 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1999
5

Year's Best SF 5

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 5, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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2000
6

Year's Best SF 6

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 6, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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2001
7

Year's Best SF 7

Year's Best SF 7 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2002
8

Year's Best SF 8

Year's Best SF 8 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
9

Year's Best SF 9

Year's Best SF 9 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2004
10

Year's Best SF 10

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 10, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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2005
11

Year's Best SF 11

Year's Best SF 11 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2006
12

Year's Best SF 12

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 12, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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2007
13

Year's Best SF 13

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 13, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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2008
14

Year's Best SF 14

Year's Best SF 14 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2009
15

Year's Best SF 15

Year's Best SF 15 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
16

Year's Best SF 16

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 16, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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2011
17

Year's Best SF 17

Year's Best SF 17 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
18

Year's Best SF 18

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 18, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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2013
Publication Order of Conversation Pieces Books
1 books 2005–2005
1

Ordinary People

Ordinary People continues the Publication Order of Conversation Pieces Books story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2005
Publication Order of Baldemar Books
1 books 2017–2017
1

Daisy

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Baldemar Books with Daisy, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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2017
Publication Order of Woman of the Iron People Books
2 books 1991–1991
1

In the Light of Sigma Draconis

In the Light of Sigma Draconis continues the Publication Order of Woman of the Iron People Books story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1991
2

Changing Women

Changing Women continues the Publication Order of Woman of the Iron People Books story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1991
Publication Order of Anthologies
29 books 1982–2022
1

Amazons II

Amazons II continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1982
2

Time Gum and Other Poems from the Minicon Poetry Readings

Time Gum and Other Poems from the Minicon Poetry Readings continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1988
3

The Norton Book of Science Fiction

The Norton Book of Science Fiction continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1993
4

More Amazing Stories

More Amazing Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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1998
5

Isaac Asimov's Camelot

Isaac Asimov's Camelot continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1998
6

Asimov's Science Fiction, April 1999

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Asimov's Science Fiction, April 1999, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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1999
7

Best of the Rest 2: The Best Unknown Science Fiction and Fantasy of 1998

Best of the Rest 2: The Best Unknown Science Fiction and Fantasy of 1998 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1999
8

Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, October/November 2000

Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, October/November 2000 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2000
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Tales of the Unanticipated #22 2

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Tales of the Unanticipated #22 2, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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2001
10

Tales of the Unanticipated #23

Tales of the Unanticipated #23 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
11

The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 15

The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 15 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2002
12

Year's Best SF 8

Year's Best SF 8 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
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The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 16

The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 16 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2003
14

Tales of the Unanticipated, Number 30: The Anthology of TOTU Ink

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Tales of the Unanticipated, Number 30: The Anthology of TOTU Ink, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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2010
15

Fantasy & Science Fiction, July/August 2012

Fantasy & Science Fiction, July/August 2012 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2012
16

Lightspeed Magazine, November 2012

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Lightspeed Magazine, November 2012, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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2012
17

The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2014

The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2014 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
18

Aliens: Recent Encounters

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Aliens: Recent Encounters, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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2013
19

Best New SF 26

Best New SF 26 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
20

Lightspeed Magazine, June 2014: Women Destroy Science Fiction! Special Issue

Lightspeed Magazine, June 2014: Women Destroy Science Fiction! Special Issue is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2014
21

Old Venus of Stories

Old Venus of Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2015
22

Sisters of the Revolution

Sisters of the Revolution continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
23

Lightspeed Magazine, July 2015

Lightspeed Magazine, July 2015 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Eleanor Arnason's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
24

The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirty-Fourth Annual Collection

The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirty-Fourth Annual Collection is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2017
25

Infinity Wars

Conflict and courage define Infinity Wars, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Eleanor Arnason that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2017
26

The Book of Magic: A Collection of Stories

Magic takes center stage in The Book of Magic: A Collection of Stories, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Anthologies series that expands the enchanting world created by Eleanor Arnason.

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2018
27

Orbit 15

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Orbit 15, another outstanding contribution from Eleanor Arnason.

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2022
28

Orbit 16

Orbit 16 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2022
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Orbit 19

Orbit 19 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eleanor Arnason have come to expect.

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2022

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Eleanor Arnason has written over 155 books across 15 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

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