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ⓘ About Maurice Broaddus
Maurice Broaddus is a published author from Jamaica. He attended Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, graduating in 1993. He has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology and an undeclared major in English. He likes to write books but is employed at Commonwealth Biomonitoring as an environmental toxicologist. His family has several people who practice ‘obeah’, something akin to Jamaican voodoo. He now serves as a facilitator for the church. He has been an accidental teacher, librarian, and community organizer (that one was on purpose, as an Afrofuturist at the Kheprw Institute). Maurice has had his work appear in Lightspeed Magazine, Magazine of SF&F, Beneath Ceaseless Skies, Uncanny Magazine, and Asimov’s. Some of his stories were featured in The Voices of Martyrs. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Anthologies series, Maurice Broaddus 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 Maurice Broaddus
Sweep of Stars
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Astra Black Books with Sweep of Stars, another outstanding contribution from Maurice Broaddus.
Breath of Oblivion
Breath of Oblivion continues the Publication Order of Astra Black Books story arc with Maurice Broaddus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A City Dreaming
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Astra Black Books with A City Dreaming, another outstanding contribution from Maurice Broaddus.
King Maker
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Knights of Breton Court Books with King Maker, another outstanding contribution from Maurice Broaddus.
King's Justice
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Knights of Breton Court Books with King's Justice, another outstanding contribution from Maurice Broaddus.
King's War
Conflict and courage define King's War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Knights of Breton Court Books series by Maurice Broaddus that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Pimp My Airship
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Pimp My Airship, another outstanding contribution from Maurice Broaddus.
The Usual Suspects
The Usual Suspects continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Maurice Broaddus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Unfadeable
Unfadeable continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Maurice Broaddus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Devil's Marionette
Devil's Marionette continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Maurice Broaddus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Can Transform You
I Can Transform You continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Maurice Broaddus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Buffalo Soldier
Conflict and courage define Buffalo Soldier, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Maurice Broaddus that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Walkers with the Dawn
Walkers with the Dawn is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Maurice Broaddus have come to expect.
The Voices of Martyrs
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with The Voices of Martyrs, another outstanding contribution from Maurice Broaddus.
Strangers Among Us
Strangers Among Us continues the Publication Order of Laksa Anthology: Speculative Fiction Books story arc with Maurice Broaddus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Sum Of Us
The Sum Of Us continues the Publication Order of Laksa Anthology: Speculative Fiction Books story arc with Maurice Broaddus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Where the Stars Rise
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Laksa Anthology: Speculative Fiction Books with Where the Stars Rise, another outstanding contribution from Maurice Broaddus.
Shades Within Us
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Laksa Anthology: Speculative Fiction Books with Shades Within Us, another outstanding contribution from Maurice Broaddus.
Seasons Between Us
Seasons Between Us continues the Publication Order of Laksa Anthology: Speculative Fiction Books story arc with Maurice Broaddus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Beauty & Dynamite
Beauty & Dynamite continues the Publication Order of Alethea Kontis Biographies & Memoirs story arc with Maurice Broaddus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Voices from the Other Side
Voices from the Other Side continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Maurice Broaddus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Whispers in the Night
Whispers in the Night is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Maurice Broaddus have come to expect.
Legends of the Mountain State 2
Legends of the Mountain State 2 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Maurice Broaddus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Harlan County Horrors
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Harlan County Horrors, another outstanding contribution from Maurice Broaddus.
Shroud 7
Shroud 7 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Maurice Broaddus have come to expect.
Dark Faith
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Dark Faith, another outstanding contribution from Maurice Broaddus.
Dark Futures: Tales of Dystopia SF
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Dark Futures: Tales of Dystopia SF, another outstanding contribution from Maurice Broaddus.
The Book of Apex: Volume 2 of Apex Magazine
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Book of Apex: Volume 2 of Apex Magazine, another outstanding contribution from Maurice Broaddus.
Beauty Has Her Way
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Beauty Has Her Way, another outstanding contribution from Maurice Broaddus.
Hot and Steamy
Hot and Steamy continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Maurice Broaddus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Carnage & Consequences
Carnage & Consequences is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Maurice Broaddus have come to expect.
The Book of the Dead
A gripping mystery unfolds in The Book of the Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Maurice Broaddus's mastery of suspense.
Shroud 12
Shroud 12 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Maurice Broaddus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Appalachian Undead
A gripping mystery unfolds in Appalachian Undead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Maurice Broaddus's mastery of suspense.
Vampires Don't Sparkle!
Vampires Don't Sparkle! continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Maurice Broaddus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Eulogies II
Eulogies II is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Maurice Broaddus have come to expect.
Glitter & Mayhem
Glitter & Mayhem is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Maurice Broaddus have come to expect.
Asimov's Science Fiction, February 2014
Asimov's Science Fiction, February 2014 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Maurice Broaddus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Sword & Mythos
Epic adventure awaits in Sword & Mythos, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Anthologies series that raises the stakes across the realm Maurice Broaddus has built.
The Mammoth Book of Gaslit Romance
The Mammoth Book of Gaslit Romance explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Maurice Broaddus.
Streets of Shadows
Streets of Shadows is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Maurice Broaddus have come to expect.
Not Our Kind: Tales ofBelonging
Not Our Kind: Tales ofBelonging continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Maurice Broaddus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Upside Down: Inverted Tropes in Storytelling
Upside Down: Inverted Tropes in Storytelling is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Maurice Broaddus have come to expect.
People of Color Take over Fantastic Stories of the Imagination
People of Color Take over Fantastic Stories of the Imagination continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Maurice Broaddus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Straight Outta Tombstone
Straight Outta Tombstone is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Maurice Broaddus have come to expect.
Steampunk Universe
Steampunk Universe is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Maurice Broaddus have come to expect.
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 Maurice Broaddus have come to expect.
Chiral Mad 4
Chiral Mad 4 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Maurice Broaddus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Knaves
Knaves is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Maurice Broaddus have come to expect.
Do Not Go Quietly
Do Not Go Quietly continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Maurice Broaddus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Escape Pod
Escape Pod continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Maurice Broaddus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Aliens vs. Predators - AVP: Ultimate Prey
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Aliens vs. Predators - AVP: Ultimate Prey, another outstanding contribution from Maurice Broaddus.
Trouble the Waters
Trouble the Waters is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Maurice Broaddus have come to expect.
Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 143, April 2022
Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 143, April 2022 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Maurice Broaddus have come to expect.
Marvel Studios' Black Panther: Dreams of Wakanda: Creators, Writers, and Comics Legends on the Impact of Marvel Studios' Black Panther
Marvel Studios' Black Panther: Dreams of Wakanda: Creators, Writers, and Comics Legends on the Impact of Marvel Studios' Black Panther continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Maurice Broaddus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Africa Risen
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Africa Risen, another outstanding contribution from Maurice Broaddus.
Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror
Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Maurice Broaddus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Good, The Bad, & The Uncanny
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Good, The Bad, & The Uncanny, another outstanding contribution from Maurice Broaddus.
Appalachian Strong: A Charity Anthology Benefiting the Survivors of Hurricane Helene
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Appalachian Strong: A Charity Anthology Benefiting the Survivors of Hurricane Helene, another outstanding contribution from Maurice Broaddus.
The Map of Lost Places: Stories From Strange and Haunted Realms
The Map of Lost Places: Stories From Strange and Haunted Realms continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Maurice Broaddus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Big Bad Book of Kaiju
The Big Bad Book of Kaiju continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Maurice Broaddus's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Maurice Broaddus?
Maurice Broaddus is a bestselling author known for 8 book series containing over 61 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Astra Black Books, Publication Order of Knights of Breton Court Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Maurice Broaddus series to start with?
For readers new to Maurice Broaddus's work, the Publication Order of Anthologies series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 41 books. Begin with Voices from the Other Side to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Maurice Broaddus written?
Maurice Broaddus has written over 61 books across 8 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Maurice Broaddus books in order?
Yes, reading Maurice Broaddus'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 Maurice Broaddus write in?
Maurice Broaddus writes primarily in fiction. With 8 series across 61 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Maurice Broaddus's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Maurice Broaddus'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 Maurice Broaddus's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Maurice Broaddus's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Anthologies series. The first book, Voices from the Other Side, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.