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Nina Allan

Bestselling Author • 7 Series • 62 Books

7
Series
62
Books
7
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Anthologies
Start with: Strange Tales (2003)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
Start with: Madness, Death And Disease In The Fiction Of Vladimir Nabokov (1994)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
Start with: A Thread of Truth (2007)

About Nina Allan

Nina Allan is a British author of fiction. Born on May 27, 1966, Nina Allan is an author you may have heard of before. She is known for writing speculative fiction, something which she has a huge love of that extends to gothic, strange, science fiction, and ghost-centered fiction. She has written several books of short stories, a novella, and a few novels. She says that she is interested in work that test genre boundaries, savors language, plays with philosophical ideas, and experiments with form. Writers that have inspired her include Ali Smith, Paul Auster, Joyce Carol Oates, M. John Harrison, Iris Murdoch, and Alasdair Gray. She has had her stories published in a variety of places, including the magazines Crimewave, Black Static, and Interzone. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Anthologies series, Nina Allan 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 Nina Allan

Publication Order of Standalone Novels
5 books 2016–2023
1

The Race

The Race is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nina Allan have come to expect.

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2016
2

The Rift

The Rift continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Nina Allan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2017
3

The Dollmaker

The Dollmaker is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nina Allan have come to expect.

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2019
4

The Good Neighbours

The Good Neighbours is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nina Allan have come to expect.

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2021
5

Conquest

Epic adventure awaits in Conquest, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series that raises the stakes across the realm Nina Allan has built.

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2023
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
8 books 1994–2016
1

Madness, Death And Disease In The Fiction Of Vladimir Nabokov

A gripping mystery unfolds in Madness, Death And Disease In The Fiction Of Vladimir Nabokov as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series showcases Nina Allan's mastery of suspense.

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1994
2

Bird Songs at Eventide

Bird Songs at Eventide continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Nina Allan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2005
3

My Brother's Keeper

My Brother's Keeper continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Nina Allan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2009
4

Sunshine

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

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2012
5

Spin

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

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2013
6

Angelus

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

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2013
7

The Harlequin

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

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2015
8

The Art of Space Travel

The Art of Space Travel continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Nina Allan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
5 books 2007–2021
1

A Thread of Truth

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with A Thread of Truth, another outstanding contribution from Nina Allan.

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2007
2

The Silver Wind / Complications

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with The Silver Wind / Complications, another outstanding contribution from Nina Allan.

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2011
3

The Silver Wind

The Silver Wind continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Nina Allan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
4

Ruby / Stardust

Ruby / Stardust continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Nina Allan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
5

The Art of Space Travel and Other Stories

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with The Art of Space Travel and Other Stories, another outstanding contribution from Nina Allan.

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2021
Publication Order of Five Stories High Books Books
1 books 2016–2016
1

Maggots

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Five Stories High Books Books with Maggots, another outstanding contribution from Nina Allan.

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2016
Publication Order of Imaginings Books
1 books 2013–2013
1

Microcosmos

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Imaginings Books with Microcosmos, another outstanding contribution from Nina Allan.

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2013
Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books
18 books 2009–2025
1

The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One

The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nina Allan have come to expect.

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2009
2

The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Two

The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Two continues the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books story arc with Nina Allan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
3

The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Three

The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Three continues the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books story arc with Nina Allan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
4

The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Four

The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Four is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nina Allan have come to expect.

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2012
5

The Best Horror of the Year Volume Five

The Best Horror of the Year Volume Five continues the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books story arc with Nina Allan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
6

The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books with The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six, another outstanding contribution from Nina Allan.

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2014
7

The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Seven

The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Seven is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nina Allan have come to expect.

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2015
8

The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eight

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books with The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eight, another outstanding contribution from Nina Allan.

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2016
9

The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Nine

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books with The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Nine, another outstanding contribution from Nina Allan.

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2017
10

The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Ten

The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Ten is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nina Allan have come to expect.

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2018
11

The Best of the Best Horror of the Year: 10 Years of Essential Short Horror Fiction

The Best of the Best Horror of the Year: 10 Years of Essential Short Horror Fiction continues the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books story arc with Nina Allan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
12

The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eleven

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books with The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eleven, another outstanding contribution from Nina Allan.

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2019
13

The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Twelve

The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Twelve is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nina Allan have come to expect.

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2020
14

The Best Horror of the Year Volume Thirteen

The Best Horror of the Year Volume Thirteen is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nina Allan have come to expect.

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2021
15

The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fourteen

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books with The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fourteen, another outstanding contribution from Nina Allan.

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2022
16

The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fifteen

The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fifteen is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nina Allan have come to expect.

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2024
17

The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Sixteen

The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Sixteen continues the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books story arc with Nina Allan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2024
18

The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Seventeen

The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Seventeen continues the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books story arc with Nina Allan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2025
Publication Order of Anthologies
24 books 2003–2023
1

Strange Tales

Strange Tales continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nina Allan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
2

Strange Tales, Volume III

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Strange Tales, Volume III, another outstanding contribution from Nina Allan.

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2009
3

The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Two

The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Two continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nina Allan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
4

Never Again

Never Again is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nina Allan have come to expect.

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2010
5

Crimewave 11

The investigation intensifies in Crimewave 11, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Nina Allan's creation.

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2010
6

House of Fear

House of Fear continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nina Allan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
7

Full Fathom Forty

Full Fathom Forty continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nina Allan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
8

Dark Currents

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Dark Currents, another outstanding contribution from Nina Allan.

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2012
9

Dadaoism

Dadaoism is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nina Allan have come to expect.

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2012
10

The Mammoth Book of Ghost Stories by Women

The Mammoth Book of Ghost Stories by Women is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nina Allan have come to expect.

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2012
11

Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 35, April 2013

Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 35, April 2013 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nina Allan have come to expect.

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2013
12

The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2013

The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2013 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nina Allan have come to expect.

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2013
13

Story Behind the Book : Volume 1

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Story Behind the Book : Volume 1, another outstanding contribution from Nina Allan.

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2013
14

Speculative Fiction 2013

Speculative Fiction 2013 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nina Allan have come to expect.

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2014
15

The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six, another outstanding contribution from Nina Allan.

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2014
16

Solaris Rising 3

Solaris Rising 3 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nina Allan have come to expect.

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2014
17

Aickman's Heirs

Aickman's Heirs is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nina Allan have come to expect.

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2015
18

The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 7

The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 7 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nina Allan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
19

Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2016 Edition

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2016 Edition, another outstanding contribution from Nina Allan.

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2017
20

The Best Science Fiction of the Year: Volume Two

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Best Science Fiction of the Year: Volume Two, another outstanding contribution from Nina Allan.

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2017
21

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 Nina Allan have come to expect.

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2017
22

Out of the Ruins: The Apocalyptic Anthology

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Out of the Ruins: The Apocalyptic Anthology, another outstanding contribution from Nina Allan.

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2021
23

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 Nina Allan have come to expect.

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2022
24

Darkness Beckons Anthology

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Darkness Beckons Anthology, another outstanding contribution from Nina Allan.

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2023

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Nina Allan?

Nina Allan is a bestselling author known for 7 book series containing over 62 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas, Publication Order of Short Story Collections. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Nina Allan series to start with?

For readers new to Nina Allan's work, the Publication Order of Anthologies series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 24 books. Begin with Strange Tales to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Nina Allan written?

Nina Allan has written over 62 books across 7 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Nina Allan books in order?

Yes, reading Nina Allan'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 Nina Allan write in?

Nina Allan writes primarily in fiction. With 7 series across 62 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Nina Allan's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Nina Allan'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 Nina Allan's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Nina Allan's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Anthologies series. The first book, Strange Tales, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.