Alaya Dawn Johnson Books in Order
Alaya Dawn Johnson is a critically acclaimed author, weaving intricate narratives that blend elements of fantasy, science fiction, and horror. With a BA in East Asian Languages and Cultures from Columbia University, earned in 2004, she has cultivated a unique voice that draws upon her diverse interests and experiences. Johnson's writing has been praised for its lyrical prose, complex characters, and thought-provoking themes. Her notable works include the young adult novel "The Summer Prince" and the adult fantasy series "The Blue Book of Nebo." Her writing has been widely praised and has garnered numerous awards, including the Andre Norton Award for Outstanding Young Adult Science Fiction or Fantasy Book.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Alaya Dawn Johnson
- #1AmazonArrivals (By: Ellen Kushner)(2015)
- #2AmazonThe North Side of the Sun(2015)
- #3AmazonHeavenly Bodies (By: Joel Derfner)(2015)
- #4AmazonA Wake in Riverside (By: Malinda Lo)(2015)
- #5AmazonThe Dagger and the Sword(2015)
- #6AmazonA Fair Hand (By: Patty Bryant)(2015)
- #7AmazonThe Swan Ball (By: Joel Derfner)(2015)
- #8AmazonA City Without Chocolate (By: Malinda Lo)(2015)
- #9AmazonLies in Our Stars (By: Paul Witcover)(2015)
- #10AmazonShadowroot (By: Joel Derfner)(2016)
- #11AmazonGo and Tell The Morning Star(2016)
- #12AmazonA Tale of Two Ladies (By: Malinda Lo)(2016)
- #13AmazonDepartures (By: Ellen Kushner)(2016)
- #14AmazonThe Eye of the Swan (By: Kelly Robson)(2016)
- #15AmazonConvocation (By: Ellen Kushner)(2016)
- #16AmazonOld in Mischief (By: Tessa Gratton)(2016)
- #17AmazonFireworks (By: Mary Anne Mohanraj)(2016)
- #18AmazonAll That Glitters (By: Joel Derfner)(2016)
- #19AmazonAlive and Home Here(2016)
- #20AmazonBlood and Silk (By: Mary Anne Mohanraj)(2016)
- #21AmazonThe Duchess Gambit (By: Joel Derfner)(2016)
- #22AmazonA Rushing of Wings (By: Paul Witcover)(2016)
- #23AmazonThe Heart A Liability (By: Tessa Gratton)(2016)
- #24AmazonThe Coming Night (By: Joel Derfner)(2016)
- #25AmazonNine Duels (By: Tessa Gratton)(2016)
- #26AmazonIn the Shadow of Riverside (By: Tessa Gratton)(2017)
- #27AmazonSmoke and Ashes (By: Mary Anne Mohanraj)(2017)
- #28AmazonDissolution (By: Ellen Kushner)(2017)
- #29AmazonAmbition (By: Ellen Kushner)(2017)
- #30AmazonThe Siege of Riverside (By: Tessa Gratton)(2017)
- #31AmazonThe Bridge (By: Karen Lord)(2017)
- #32AmazonNight of the Flames (By: Joel Derfner)(2017)
- #33AmazonEvery Face a Forgery (By: Paul Witcover)(2017)
- #34AmazonMy Life for Your Life (By: Tessa Gratton)(2017)
- #35AmazonInto the Woods (By: Delia Sherman,Liz Duffy Adams)(2017)
- #36AmazonBehind the Mask (By: Joel Derfner)(2017)
- #37AmazonSword and Spirit (By: Karen Lord)(2017)
- #38AmazonA Blur of Bright Water (By: Tessa Gratton)(2017)
- #39AmazonDragon Rampant (By: Karen Lord)(2017)
- #40AmazonSurrounded (By: Joel Derfner)(2018)
- #41AmazonA City's Favor (By: Racheline Maltese)(2018)
- #42AmazonPotential (By: Ellen Kushner,Tessa Gratton)(2018)
- #43AmazonWhat Goes Up (By: Ellen Kushner,Joel Derfner,Liz Duffy Adams)(2018)
- #44AmazonBuilding Bridges (By: Delia Sherman,Ellen Kushner,Liz Duffy Adams)(2018)
- #45AmazonA World of Change (By: Karen Lord)(2018)
- #46AmazonThe Turning of the Tide (By: Ellen Kushner,Joel Derfner,Liz Duffy Adams)(2018)
- #47AmazonWhat Light in the Houses Beneath the Earth? (By: Tessa Gratton)(2018)
- #48AmazonWhat the River Wants (By: Ellen Kushner)(2018)
- #49AmazonAfter the Flood (By: Ellen Kushner,Joel Derfner,Liz Duffy Adams)(2018)
- #50AmazonA City in Crisis (By: Karen Lord)(2018)
- #51AmazonThe Cacao Tree (By: Karen Lord)(2018)
- #52AmazonSet the Night on Fire (By: Ellen Kushner,Tessa Gratton)(2018)
- #53AmazonOnward (By: Ellen Kushner,Racheline Maltese,Karen Lord,Tessa Gratton)(2018)
- #1AmazonTremontaine: The Complete Season 1 (With: Ellen Kushner,Paul Witcover,Joel Derfner,Racheline Maltese,Malinda Lo,Patty Bryant)(2016)
- #2AmazonTremontaine: The Complete Season 2 (By: Mary Anne Mohanraj,Ellen Kushner,Paul Witcover,Joel Derfner,Racheline Maltese,Tessa Gratton)(2017)
- #3AmazonTremontaine: The Complete Season 3 (By: Delia Sherman,Ellen Kushner,Joel Derfner,Racheline Maltese,Karen Lord,Tessa Gratton,Liz Duffy Adams)(2018)
- #4AmazonTremontaine: The Complete Season 4 (By: Delia Sherman,Ellen Kushner,Joel Derfner,Racheline Maltese,Karen Lord,Tessa Gratton,Liz Duffy Adams)(2018)
- #5AmazonYear's Best SF 11(2006)
- #6AmazonInterfictions 2(2009)
- #7AmazonWilde Stories 2011: The Year's Best Gay Speculative Fiction(2011)
- #8AmazonGhosts: Recent Hauntings(2012)
- #9AmazonThe Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2014(2013)
- #10AmazonNightmare Magazine 13: October 2013(2013)
- #11AmazonThe Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2015(2015)
- #12AmazonThe Long List Anthology(2015)
- #13AmazonLuminescent Threads(2017)
- #14AmazonThree Sides of a Heart(2017)
- #15AmazonA Phoenix First Must Burn(2020)
- #16AmazonThe Book of Witches(2023)
- #17AmazonStoryteller: A Tanith Lee Tribute Anthology(2025)
- #18AmazonRevolution in the Heart(2026)
- #1AmazonThe Time Travel Trap (By: Dan Jolley)(2007)
- #2AmazonTerror in Ghost Mansion (By: Paul D. Storrie)(2007)
- #3AmazonCaptured by Pirates (By: Justine Korman Fontes)(2007)
- #4AmazonAlien Incident on Planet J (By: Dan Jolley)(2008)
- #5AmazonVampire Hunt (By: Dan Jolley)(2008)
- #6AmazonNightmare on Zombie Island (By: Paul D. Storrie,David Witt)(2008)
- #7AmazonKung Fu Masters (By: Evonne Tsang)(2009)
- #8AmazonAgent Mongoose and the Hypno-beam Scheme (By: Dan Jolley)(2009)
- #9AmazonShipwrecked on Mad Island (By: Dan Jolley)(2009)
- #10AmazonThe Goblin King(2009)
- #11AmazonSchool of Evil (By: Marie P. Croall)(2010)
- #12AmazonAttack of the Mutant Meteors (By: Dan Jolley)(2010)
- #13AmazonAgent Mongoose and the Attack of the Giant Insects (By: Dan Jolley,Marie P. Croall)(2010)
- #14AmazonDetective Frankenstein(2010)
- #15AmazonHorror in Space (By: Janine E. Young)(2010)
- #16AmazonThe Quest for Dragon Mountain (By: Robin Mayhall)(2010)
- #17AmazonHero City (By: Evonne Tsang,Adan Jimenez)(2012)
- #18AmazonPeril at Summerland Park (By: Paul D. Storrie)(2012)
- #19AmazonThe Fifth Musketeer: Book 19 (By: Justine Korman Fontes,Ron Fontes)(2012)
- #20AmazonEscape from Pyramid X (By: Dan Jolley)(2013)
- #1AmazonYear's Best SF(1996)
- #2AmazonYear's Best SF 2(1997)
- #3AmazonYear's Best SF 3(1998)
- #4AmazonYear's Best SF 4(1999)
- #5AmazonYear's Best SF 5(2000)
- #6AmazonYear's Best SF 6(2001)
- #7AmazonYear's Best SF 7(2002)
- #8AmazonYear's Best SF 8(2003)
- #9AmazonYear's Best SF 9(2004)
- #10AmazonYear's Best SF 10(2005)
- #11AmazonYear's Best SF 11(2006)
- #12AmazonYear's Best SF 12(2007)
- #13AmazonYear's Best SF 13(2008)
- #14AmazonYear's Best SF 14(2009)
- #15AmazonYear's Best SF 15(2010)
- #16AmazonYear's Best SF 16(2011)
- #17AmazonYear's Best SF 17(2012)
- #18AmazonYear's Best SF 18(2013)
About Alaya Dawn Johnson
Alaya Dawn Johnson is a critically acclaimed author, weaving intricate narratives that blend elements of fantasy, science fiction, and horror. With a BA in East Asian Languages and Cultures from Columbia University, earned in 2004, she has cultivated a unique voice that draws upon her diverse interests and experiences. Johnson's writing has been praised for its lyrical prose, complex characters, and thought-provoking themes. Her notable works include the young adult novel "The Summer Prince" and the adult fantasy series "The Blue Book of Nebo." Her writing has been widely praised and has garnered numerous awards, including the Andre Norton Award for Outstanding Young Adult Science Fiction or Fantasy Book.
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