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ⓘ About Elizabeth Hand
Elizabeth Hand is a bestselling of cross-genre novels and collections of essays and short stories. She has been known for writing some of the most intriguing science fiction, fantasy and horror novels that have earned her wide readership and critical acclaim. Hand has received multiple awards for her works that include a Nebula, Award, a World Fantasy Award and a Shirley Jackson Award among several other awards. Her novels have been compared to the works of greats such as Patricia Highsmith. Her “Cass Neary” series of novels are currently being adapted into a TV series. As a critically acclaimed novelist, she has been writing essays, critiques, and reviews for the likes of “Los Angeles Times” and the “Washington Post” among many others. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Anthologies series, Elizabeth Hand 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 Elizabeth Hand
Winterlong
Winterlong is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Winterlong Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
Æstival Tide
Æstival Tide continues the Publication Order of Winterlong Books story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Icarus Descending
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Winterlong Books with Icarus Descending, another outstanding contribution from Elizabeth Hand.
Illyria
Illyria continues the Publication Order of Illyria Books story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Radiant Days
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Illyria Books with Radiant Days, another outstanding contribution from Elizabeth Hand.
Generation Loss
Generation Loss is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cass Neary Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
Available Dark
Available Dark continues the Publication Order of Cass Neary Books story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Hard Light
Hard Light is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cass Neary Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
The Book of Lamps and Banners
The Book of Lamps and Banners is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cass Neary Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
Waking the Moon
Waking the Moon is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
Twelve Monkeys
Twelve Monkeys continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Glimmering
Glimmering continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Black Light
Black Light continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Anna and the King
Anna and the King is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
The Affair of the Necklace
The Affair of the Necklace is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
Catwoman
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Catwoman, another outstanding contribution from Elizabeth Hand.
Mortal Love
Mortal Love explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elizabeth Hand.
The Bride of Frankenstein
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Bride of Frankenstein, another outstanding contribution from Elizabeth Hand.
Wylding Hall
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Wylding Hall, another outstanding contribution from Elizabeth Hand.
Curious Toys
Curious Toys is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
Hokuloa Road
Hokuloa Road continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Haunting on the Hill
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with A Haunting on the Hill, another outstanding contribution from Elizabeth Hand.
The Erl-King
The Erl-King is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
Cleopatra Brimstone
Cleopatra Brimstone continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Least Trumps
The Least Trumps continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Maiden Flight of McCauley’s Bellerophon (in Stories)
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with The Maiden Flight of McCauley’s Bellerophon (in Stories), another outstanding contribution from Elizabeth Hand.
Near Zennor
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Near Zennor, another outstanding contribution from Elizabeth Hand.
Chip Crockett's Christmas Carol
Chip Crockett's Christmas Carol continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
For Sale by Owner
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with For Sale by Owner, another outstanding contribution from Elizabeth Hand.
Last Summer at Mars Hill
Last Summer at Mars Hill is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
Bibliomancy
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with Bibliomancy, another outstanding contribution from Elizabeth Hand.
Saffron and Brimstone
Saffron and Brimstone is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
Errantry
Errantry continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Best of Elizabeth Hand
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with The Best of Elizabeth Hand, another outstanding contribution from Elizabeth Hand.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books with The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition, another outstanding contribution from Elizabeth Hand.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2013 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2013 Edition continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2015 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2015 Edition is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2016 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2016 Edition continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2017 Edition
The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2017 Edition is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2018 Edition
The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2018 Edition continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2019 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2019 Edition continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 1
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 1 continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 2
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, Volume 3
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, Volume 3 continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 4
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 4 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 5
The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 5 continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Hunted
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Wars: Boba Fett Books with Hunted, another outstanding contribution from Elizabeth Hand.
A New Threat
A New Threat is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Wars: Boba Fett Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
Pursuit
Pursuit continues the Publication Order of Star Wars: Boba Fett Books story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Maze of Deception
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Wars: Boba Fett Books with Maze of Deception, another outstanding contribution from Elizabeth Hand.
Fight the Future
Conflict and courage define Fight the Future, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of The X-Files Books series by Elizabeth Hand that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Best New Horror 2
Best New Horror 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
Best New Horror 3
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Best New Horror 3, another outstanding contribution from Elizabeth Hand.
Omni Best Science Fiction Two
Omni Best Science Fiction Two continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Giant Book of Best New Horror
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Giant Book of Best New Horror, another outstanding contribution from Elizabeth Hand.
The Giant Book of Terror
The Giant Book of Terror continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Seventh Annual Collection
Seventh Annual Collection is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
Best New Horror 5
Best New Horror 5 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
The Best from Fantasy & Science Fiction: The 50th Anniversary Anthology
The Best from Fantasy & Science Fiction: The 50th Anniversary Anthology continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Tails of Wonder and Imagination
Tails of Wonder and Imagination continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Mammoth Book of Vampire Stories by Women
The Mammoth Book of Vampire Stories by Women continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Writer's Guide to Fantasy Literature
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Writer's Guide to Fantasy Literature, another outstanding contribution from Elizabeth Hand.
Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 13
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 13, another outstanding contribution from Elizabeth Hand.
Fifteenth Annual Collection
Fifteenth Annual Collection is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Sixteenth Annual Collection
Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Sixteenth Annual Collection continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Many Faces of Van Helsing
The Many Faces of Van Helsing continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Nine Muses
The Nine Muses is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Nineteenth Annual Collection
Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Nineteenth Annual Collection continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Best New Paranormal Romance
Best New Paranormal Romance explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Elizabeth Hand.
Best New Horror 18
Best New Horror 18 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
Logorrhea: Good Words Make Good Stories
Logorrhea: Good Words Make Good Stories continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Best American Fantasy
Best American Fantasy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2009
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2009, another outstanding contribution from Elizabeth Hand.
Songs of the Dying Earth: Stories in Honour of Jack Vance
Songs of the Dying Earth: Stories in Honour of Jack Vance continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Darkness: Two Decades of Modern Horror
Darkness: Two Decades of Modern Horror is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
21st-Century Gothic: Great Gothic Novels Since 2000
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with 21st-Century Gothic: Great Gothic Novels Since 2000, another outstanding contribution from Elizabeth Hand.
A Book of Horrors
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with A Book of Horrors, another outstanding contribution from Elizabeth Hand.
The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume 5
The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume 5 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Bewere the Night
Bewere the Night continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2011
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2011, another outstanding contribution from Elizabeth Hand.
Obsession: Tales of Irresistible Desire
Obsession: Tales of Irresistible Desire explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Elizabeth Hand.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
Ghosts: Recent Hauntings
Ghosts: Recent Hauntings is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
Rock On: The Greatest Hits of Science Fiction & Fantasy
Rock On: The Greatest Hits of Science Fiction & Fantasy continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Hauntings
Hauntings continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Telling Tales: The Clarion West 30th Anniversary Anthology
Telling Tales: The Clarion West 30th Anniversary Anthology is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
Handsome Devil: Stories of Sin and Seduction
Handsome Devil: Stories of Sin and Seduction is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction May/June 2016
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction May/June 2016, another outstanding contribution from Elizabeth Hand.
Lightspeed Magazine, May 2016
Lightspeed Magazine, May 2016 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Mixed Up: Cocktail Recipes (and Flash Fiction) for the Discerning Drinker
Mixed Up: Cocktail Recipes (and Flash Fiction) for the Discerning Drinker is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
Edited By
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Edited By, another outstanding contribution from Elizabeth Hand.
When Things Get Dark
When Things Get Dark continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Elizabeth Hand's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Someone in Time
Someone in Time is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Elizabeth Hand have come to expect.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Elizabeth Hand?
Elizabeth Hand is a bestselling author known for 10 book series containing over 96 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Winterlong Books, Publication Order of Illyria Books, Publication Order of Cass Neary Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Elizabeth Hand series to start with?
For readers new to Elizabeth Hand's work, the Publication Order of Anthologies series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 42 books. Begin with Best New Horror 2 to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Elizabeth Hand written?
Elizabeth Hand has written over 96 books across 10 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Elizabeth Hand books in order?
Yes, reading Elizabeth Hand's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Elizabeth Hand write in?
Elizabeth Hand writes primarily in fiction. With 10 series across 96 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Elizabeth Hand's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Elizabeth Hand's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Elizabeth Hand's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Elizabeth Hand's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Anthologies series. The first book, Best New Horror 2, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.