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ⓘ About Pat Murphy
About Pat Murphy American author Pat Murphy writes science fiction and fantasy stories along with science-focused nonfiction. Her work spans different genres, blending imaginative ideas with grounded storytelling. She has a talent for building interesting characters that feel real and relatable. Readers often find her protagonists engaging, which makes her books enjoyable. Murphy’s stories pull people in with well-structured plots and creative settings. She knows how to balance action, emotion, and thought-provoking concepts. Her narratives flow smoothly, keeping readers hooked from start to finish. The way she crafts her tales makes them both entertaining and memorable. Her writing stands out because she pays close attention to detail while keeping things fresh.
All Book Series by Pat Murphy
The Adventures of Mary Darling
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2025
The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, April 1992
Book 10 of 29 · published 1992
Telling Tales: The Clarion West 30th Anniversary Anthology
Book 22 of 29 · published 2013
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirty-Fourth Annual Collection
Latest in the series · book 29 of 29 · published 2017
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Pat Murphy?
About Pat Murphy American author Pat Murphy writes science fiction and fantasy stories along with science-focused nonfiction. Her work spans different genres, blending imaginative ideas with grounded storytelling. She has a talent for building interesting characters that feel real and relatable.
Which Pat Murphy series should I start with?
Pat Murphy's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is The Shadow Hunter (1982).
How many books has Pat Murphy written?
Pat Murphy has 53 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1979 and 2025. They are filed under 5 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Anthologies, Standalone Novels and Short Stories/Novellas.
In what order should Pat Murphy's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 53 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Pat Murphy's books organised into series?
This guide splits Pat Murphy's 53 books into categories rather than numbered series: Anthologies (29 books); Standalone Novels (9 books); Short Stories/Novellas (8 books); Short Story Collections (4 books); Non-Fiction (3 books).