Ted Kosmatka Books in Order
Ted Kosmatka is a versatile and accomplished writer whose diverse background has informed his unique voice. After a stint as a steel worker, like his father and grandfather, he transitioned into various lab jobs, where he formed lasting friendships and honed his observational skills. His experiences have been shaped by periods of uncertainty, including the bankruptcy of the steel mill where he worked. This trajectory culminated in a career shift to writing video games in Seattle. As a fiction author, Kosmatka's work has garnered recognition, earning nominations for the prestigious Nebula and Sturgeon awards. His novel, THE FLICKER MEN, was acclaimed by Publishers Weekly as one of the best thrillers of the summer, solidifying his reputation as a writer with a talent for crafting compelling and suspenseful stories.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Ted Kosmatka
- #1AmazonThe Games(2012)
- #2AmazonProphet of Bones(2013)
- #3AmazonThe Flicker Men(2015)
- #4AmazonThe Mammoth Book of Best New SF 21(2008)
- #5AmazonSeeds of Change(2008)
- #6AmazonThe Mammoth Book of Best New SF 22(2008)
- #7AmazonThe Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Seventh Annual Collection(2010)
- #8AmazonLightspeed: Year One(2011)
- #9AmazonThe Geek's Guide to the Galaxy #82-84(2013)
- #10AmazonLightspeed Magazine, July 2016(2016)
- #11AmazonThe Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirty-Fourth Annual Collection(2017)
- #12AmazonThe Year's Top Hard Science Fiction Stories(2017)
About Ted Kosmatka
Ted Kosmatka is a versatile and accomplished writer whose diverse background has informed his unique voice. After a stint as a steel worker, like his father and grandfather, he transitioned into various lab jobs, where he formed lasting friendships and honed his observational skills. His experiences have been shaped by periods of uncertainty, including the bankruptcy of the steel mill where he worked. This trajectory culminated in a career shift to writing video games in Seattle. As a fiction author, Kosmatka's work has garnered recognition, earning nominations for the prestigious Nebula and Sturgeon awards. His novel, THE FLICKER MEN, was acclaimed by Publishers Weekly as one of the best thrillers of the summer, solidifying his reputation as a writer with a talent for crafting compelling and suspenseful stories.
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