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ⓘ About Katherine Addison
Her short fiction has been picked by The Year’s Best Science Fiction and The Year’s Best Fantasy and Horror. Sarah reviews fiction, while Katherine reviews nonfiction. That said, she reads very little fiction these days. She writes under the Katherine Addison name because in the year 2009, Ace decided not to re-sign her. Tor picked her up on the condition she write under a pen name. She was still attempting to come to grips with this, as it was a horribly crippling blow to her ego. It was during this time, in August of 2010, that she broke her ankle. It took a plate and nine titanium screws to fix it and make it functional again. However, the six weeks of immobility caused a horrible flare up of Restless Leg Syndrome that doesn’t appear likely to flare back down. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Anthologies series, Katherine Addison 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 Katherine Addison
Mélusine
Mélusine is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctrine of Labyrinths Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Katherine Addison have come to expect.
The Virtu
The Virtu is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctrine of Labyrinths Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Katherine Addison have come to expect.
The Mirador
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Doctrine of Labyrinths Books with The Mirador, another outstanding contribution from Katherine Addison.
Corambis
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Doctrine of Labyrinths Books with Corambis, another outstanding contribution from Katherine Addison.
The Goblin Emperor
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Chronicles of Osreth Books with The Goblin Emperor, another outstanding contribution from Katherine Addison.
The Witness for the Dead
A gripping mystery unfolds in The Witness for the Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of The Chronicles of Osreth Books series showcases Katherine Addison's mastery of suspense.
Lora Selezh
Lora Selezh continues the Publication Order of The Chronicles of Osreth Books story arc with Katherine Addison's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Grief of Stones
The Grief of Stones continues the Publication Order of The Chronicles of Osreth Books story arc with Katherine Addison's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Tomb of Dragons
Epic adventure awaits in The Tomb of Dragons, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of The Chronicles of Osreth Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Katherine Addison has built.
A Companion to Wolves
A Companion to Wolves is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Iskryne World Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Katherine Addison have come to expect.
The Tempering of Men
The Tempering of Men is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Iskryne World Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Katherine Addison have come to expect.
An Apprentice to Elves
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Iskryne World Books with An Apprentice to Elves, another outstanding contribution from Katherine Addison.
The Angel of the Crows
The Angel of the Crows continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Katherine Addison's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Somewhere Beneath Those Waves
Somewhere Beneath Those Waves is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sarah Monette Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Katherine Addison have come to expect.
A Theory of Haunting
A Theory of Haunting is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sarah Monette Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Katherine Addison have come to expect.
The Orb of Cairado
The Orb of Cairado continues the Publication Order of Sarah Monette Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Katherine Addison's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
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 Katherine Addison.
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 Katherine Addison 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 Katherine Addison 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 Katherine Addison'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 Katherine Addison 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 Katherine Addison 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 Katherine Addison'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 Katherine Addison 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 Katherine Addison'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 Katherine Addison'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 Katherine Addison'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 Katherine Addison 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 Katherine Addison'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 Katherine Addison 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 Katherine Addison's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Shadow Unit 1
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Shadow Unit Books with Shadow Unit 1, another outstanding contribution from Katherine Addison.
Shadow Unit 2
Shadow Unit 2 continues the Publication Order of Shadow Unit Books story arc with Katherine Addison's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Shadow Unit 3
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Shadow Unit Books with Shadow Unit 3, another outstanding contribution from Katherine Addison.
Shadow Unit 4
Shadow Unit 4 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Shadow Unit Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Katherine Addison have come to expect.
Shadow Unit 5
Shadow Unit 5 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Shadow Unit Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Katherine Addison have come to expect.
Shadow Unit 6
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Shadow Unit Books with Shadow Unit 6, another outstanding contribution from Katherine Addison.
Shadow Unit 7
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Shadow Unit Books with Shadow Unit 7, another outstanding contribution from Katherine Addison.
Shadow Unit 8
Shadow Unit 8 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Shadow Unit Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Katherine Addison have come to expect.
Shadow Unit 9
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Shadow Unit Books with Shadow Unit 9, another outstanding contribution from Katherine Addison.
Shadow Unit 10
Shadow Unit 10 continues the Publication Order of Shadow Unit Books story arc with Katherine Addison's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Shadow Unit 11
Shadow Unit 11 continues the Publication Order of Shadow Unit Books story arc with Katherine Addison's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Shadow Unit 12
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Shadow Unit Books with Shadow Unit 12, another outstanding contribution from Katherine Addison.
Shadow Unit 13
Shadow Unit 13 continues the Publication Order of Shadow Unit Books story arc with Katherine Addison's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Shadow Unit 14
Shadow Unit 14 continues the Publication Order of Shadow Unit Books story arc with Katherine Addison's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Shadow Unit 15
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Shadow Unit Books with Shadow Unit 15, another outstanding contribution from Katherine Addison.
The Queen in Winter
The Queen in Winter is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Katherine Addison 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 Katherine Addison's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Best New Romantic Fantasy 2
Best New Romantic Fantasy 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Katherine Addison have come to expect.
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Fourth Annual Collection
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Fourth Annual Collection is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Katherine Addison have come to expect.
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 Katherine Addison have come to expect.
So Fey: Queer Fairy Fiction
So Fey: Queer Fairy Fiction is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Katherine Addison have come to expect.
TwentiethAnnual Collection
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with TwentiethAnnual Collection, another outstanding contribution from Katherine Addison.
Fast Ships, Black Sails
Fast Ships, Black Sails continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Katherine Addison's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The New Weird
The New Weird continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Katherine Addison's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
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 Katherine Addison.
The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 22
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 22, another outstanding contribution from Katherine Addison.
Best New Fantasy 2
Best New Fantasy 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Katherine Addison have come to expect.
Lovecraft Unbound
Lovecraft Unbound explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Katherine Addison.
Last Drink Bird Head
Last Drink Bird Head is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Katherine Addison have come to expect.
The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 2
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 2, another outstanding contribution from Katherine Addison.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition, another outstanding contribution from Katherine Addison.
Starship Vectors
Starship Vectors continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Katherine Addison's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Whedonistas
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Whedonistas, another outstanding contribution from Katherine Addison.
The Mammoth Book of Angels and Demons
The Mammoth Book of Angels and Demons continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Katherine Addison's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Recent Weird
The Recent Weird continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Katherine Addison's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
New Cthulhu: The Recent Weird
New Cthulhu: The Recent Weird is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Katherine Addison 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 Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Katherine Addison 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 Katherine Addison have come to expect.
The Book of Cthulhu II
The Book of Cthulhu II is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Katherine Addison have come to expect.
Clarkesworld: Year Three
Clarkesworld: Year Three continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Katherine Addison's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Best New SF 26
Best New SF 26 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Katherine Addison's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2013 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2013 Edition continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Katherine Addison's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
In Space No One Can Hear You Scream
In Space No One Can Hear You Scream continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Katherine Addison's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Book of Apex: Volume 4
The Book of Apex: Volume 4 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Katherine Addison'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 Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Katherine Addison have come to expect.
Time Travel: Recent Trips
Time Travel: Recent Trips is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Katherine Addison have come to expect.
New Cthulhu 2: More Recent Weird
New Cthulhu 2: More Recent Weird continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Katherine Addison's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Mermaids and Other Mysteries of the Deep
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Mermaids and Other Mysteries of the Deep, another outstanding contribution from Katherine Addison.
Ex Libris: Stories of Librarians, Libraries, and Lore
Ex Libris: Stories of Librarians, Libraries, and Lore is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Katherine Addison have come to expect.
Chiral Mad 4
Chiral Mad 4 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Katherine Addison's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Katherine Addison?
Katherine Addison is a bestselling author known for 9 book series containing over 81 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Doctrine of Labyrinths Books, Publication Order of The Chronicles of Osreth Books, Publication Order of Iskryne World Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Katherine Addison series to start with?
For readers new to Katherine Addison's work, the Publication Order of Anthologies series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 35 books. Begin with The Queen in Winter to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Katherine Addison written?
Katherine Addison has written over 81 books across 9 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Katherine Addison books in order?
Yes, reading Katherine Addison'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 Katherine Addison write in?
Katherine Addison writes primarily in fiction. With 9 series across 81 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Katherine Addison's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Katherine Addison'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 Katherine Addison's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Katherine Addison's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Anthologies series. The first book, The Queen in Winter, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.