C.S. Poe

C.S. Poe is a highly acclaimed author in the genres of gay mystery, romance, and speculative fiction. With several accolades to her name, she has been a finalist for the Lambda Literary and EPIC awards, and has won the FAPA, Indie, e-Lit, and Next Generation awards. Her ability to weave captivating stories has earned her a loyal fanbase and critical acclaim.

Poe's love for literature and writing is matched by her diverse range of interests, which often find their way into her work. She has a deep appreciation for Romanticism artwork, Gilded Age New York, and the films of Buster Keaton. Her writing is also influenced by her love for coffee, whiskey, true crime, and cats. She has even rescued two cats, Milo and Kasper, who often distract her from her work.

Born outside of Philadelphia, Poe has called various places home, including Key West and Ibaraki, Japan. Currently, she resides in New York City, where she draws inspiration from her surroundings. Poe is an alumna of the School of Visual Arts, and her debut novel, "The Mystery of Nevermore," was published in 2016. Her writing is a testament to her passion for storytelling and her ability to create compelling characters and narratives.
A Lancaster Story Books
# Title Year
1 Kneading You 2020
2 Joy 2020
3 Color of You 2020
Magic & Steam Books
# Title Year
1 The Engineer 2020
2 The Gangster 2020
3 The Doctor 2022
4 The Councilman 2024
Memento Mori Books
# Title Year
1 Madison Square Murders 2021
2 Subway Slayings 2022
3 Broadway Butchery 2023
4 Hudson River Homicides 2024
The Silver Screen Books
# Title Year
1 Lights. Camera. Murder. 2020
Snow & Winter Books
# Title Year
1 The Mystery of Nevermore 2020
2 The Mystery of the Curiosities 2020
3 The Mystery of the Moving Image 2020
4 The Mystery of the Bones 2020
5 Interlude 2021
6 The Mystery of the Spirits 2021
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Southernmost Murder 2020
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Love in 24 Frames 2019
2 New Game, Start 2020
3 That Turtle Story 2020
4 11:59 2020
An Auden & O'Callaghan Mystery Books (with Gregory Ashe)
# Title Year
1 A Friend in the Dark 2020
2 A Friend in the Fire 2021
C.S. Poe Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Simmer 2016
2 Once Upon a Time in the Weird West 2016
3 Devil Take Me 2018
4 Footsteps in the Dark 2019