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ⓘ About Rachel Gillig
If she is not ensconced in blankets dreaming her next novel up, she is walking with her son, husband, and Wally (their poodle), or in her garden. The monster/maiden has been a favorite trope of Rachel’s since she was five when she watched “Beauty and the Beast”. For “One Dark Window”, her monster was the first character she created. He’s called the Nightmare, and he’s an amalgamation of two inspirations. The first is the yew tree from Patrick Ness’ “A Monster Calls”, and the second is his namesake, the creature in Henry Fuseli’s 1781 painting “The Nightmare”. Both of these monsters are horrifying and captivating entities. They aren’t “good” but they are not necessarily villains either. For Rachel, they stir up feelings of dread and wonder. They keep their own rules.
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Two Twisted Crowns Bonus Chapter 51
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2023
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rachel Gillig?
If she is not ensconced in blankets dreaming her next novel up, she is walking with her son, husband, and Wally (their poodle), or in her garden. The monster/maiden has been a favorite trope of Rachel’s since she was five when she watched “Beauty and the Beast”. For “One Dark Window”, her monster was the first character she created.
Which Rachel Gillig series should I start with?
The best place to start is The Shepherd King series, the earliest of Rachel Gillig's multi-book series: it opens with One Dark Window (2022) and runs to 4 books across 2022–2023, ending with Two Twisted Crowns Bonus Chapter 51 (2023). Rachel Gillig's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Rachel Gillig written?
Rachel Gillig has 8 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2022 and 2027. 7 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being The Shepherd King series with 4 books — and 1 is a standalone title, collection or anthology.
In what order should Rachel Gillig's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Rachel Gillig's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are The Shepherd King (2022–2023, 4 books) and The Stonewater Kingdom (2025–2027, 3 books).
How are Rachel Gillig's books organised into series?
This guide splits Rachel Gillig's 8 books into 2 named series and 1 title that stands alone or appear only in collections: The Shepherd King (4 books, 2022–2023); The Stonewater Kingdom (3 books, 2025–2027).