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ⓘ About Shelley Parker-Chan
Growing up surrounded by mythology, Parker-Chan has always held a strong fascination in storytelling in all its forms. This has helped inspire her as a writer, from Greek legends, to Arthurian and Chinese folklore, creating her own unique stories in the process. Always with something to say through her work, her voice is distinctive and idiosyncratic, standing out from the rest in her genre. Combining elements of history and fantasy, she’d also provide her own alternative view of history, taking a diversion into the realm of speculative fiction. This has allowed her writing to create multiple levels, evolving to establish a style, tone, and voice that is entirely singular.
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shelley Parker-Chan?
Growing up surrounded by mythology, Parker-Chan has always held a strong fascination in storytelling in all its forms. This has helped inspire her as a writer, from Greek legends, to Arthurian and Chinese folklore, creating her own unique stories in the process. Always with something to say through her work, her voice is distinctive and idiosyncratic, standing out from the rest in her genre.
Which Shelley Parker-Chan series should I start with?
The best place to start is The Radiant Emperor series, the earliest of Shelley Parker-Chan's multi-book series: it opens with She Who Became the Sun (2021) and runs to 2 books across 2021–2023, ending with He Who Drowned the World (2023).
How many books has Shelley Parker-Chan written?
Shelley Parker-Chan has 2 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2021 and 2023. Every one of them sits in one of 1 named series — the largest being The Radiant Emperor series with 2 books.
In what order should Shelley Parker-Chan's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Shelley Parker-Chan's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are The Radiant Emperor (2021–2023, 2 books).
How are Shelley Parker-Chan's books organised into series?
This guide splits Shelley Parker-Chan's 2 books into 1 named series, with no standalone titles: The Radiant Emperor (2 books, 2021–2023).