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ⓘ About Kalynn Bayron
Kalynn Bayron is a young adult fantasy author best known for her debut novel “Cinderella is Dead.” The author is a vocalist trained in the classic tradition who writes stories that appeal to readers of all ages. However, most of the novels which are reenactments of fairy tales are targeted to the young at heart. They are novels that feature mermaids, dragon tamers, members of a royal family with magical powers and vampires. She is a full time author but also has a partner, kids and interests outside of publishing. When she is not writing her novels, she can be found listening to Ella Fitzgerald, spending time with her children and husband, watching scary movies and going to the theater.
All Book Series by Kalynn Bayron
Imaginary Friends: A 1960s story
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2023 Anthology · Jacqueline Rayner,Doctor Who
Doctor Who: The Monster in the Cupboard: a 2000s story
Book 2 of 9 · published 2023
Doctor Who: Wannabes: A 1990s story
Book 3 of 9 · published 2023 Anthology · Dave Rudden
The Self-Made Man: A 1980s story
Book 4 of 9 · published 2023 Anthology · Doctor Who,MarkGriffiths
Wannabes: A 1990s story
Book 5 of 9 · published 2023 Anthology · Dave Rudden,Doctor Who
The Angel of Redemption: A 2010s story
Book 6 of 9 · published 2023 Anthology · Nikita Gill
The Monster in the Cupboard: A 2000s story
Book 7 of 9 · published 2023 Co-authored · Doctor Who
The Cradle: A 1970s Story
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2024 Anthology · Tasha Suri,Doctor Who
A Clash of Steel
Series opener · book 1 of 10 · published 2021 Anthology · C.B. Lee
Travelers Along the Way
Book 3 of 10 · published 2022 Anthology · Aminah Mae Safi
Teach the Torches to Burn
Book 7 of 10 · published 2023 Anthology · Caleb Roehrig
This Wretched Beauty
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2026 Anthology · Elle Grenier
Charles Darwin and the Silurian Survival
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2024 Anthology · L.D. Lapinski
Frida Kahlo and the Skull Children
Book 2 of 4 · published 2024 Anthology · Sophie McKenzie
One Night Only
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2025 Anthology · Tade Thompson
Out There: Into the Queer New Yonder
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2022
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kalynn Bayron?
Kalynn Bayron is a young adult fantasy author best known for her debut novel “Cinderella is Dead.” The author is a vocalist trained in the classic tradition who writes stories that appeal to readers of all ages. However, most of the novels which are reenactments of fairy tales are targeted to the young at heart. They are novels that feature mermaids, dragon tamers, members of a royal family with magical powers and vampires.
Which Kalynn Bayron series should I start with?
The best place to start is the KalynnBayron Standalone Novels series, the earliest of Kalynn Bayron's multi-book series: it opens with Cinderella Is Dead (2020) and runs to 5 books across 2020–2026, ending with Tell the Ghosts I'm Gone (2026). Kalynn Bayron's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Kalynn Bayron written?
Kalynn Bayron has 42 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2015 and 2026. 35 of them belong to 7 named series — the largest being the Doctor Who: The Decades Collection series with 9 books — and 7 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Kalynn Bayron's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Kalynn Bayron's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Six Points of Light (2015–2016, 2 books), KalynnBayron Standalone Novels (2020–2026, 5 books) and This Poison Heart (2021–2022, 2 books), plus 3 more.
How are Kalynn Bayron's books organised into series?
This guide splits Kalynn Bayron's 42 books into 7 named series and 7 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Doctor Who: The Decades Collection (9 books, 2023–2024); KalynnBayron Standalone Novels (5 books, 2020–2026); Doctor Who: Icons (4 books, 2024–2025); The Vanquishers (3 books, 2022–2024); Six Points of Light (2 books, 2015–2016), plus 2 further series.