Daniel Polansky

Daniel Polansky is a highly regarded author, known for his work in urban fantasy, crime, thriller, and science fiction genres. He was born in Baltimore and has since spent time living in various locations, including Los Angeles and Brooklyn. Polansky has a reputation for reinventing and inverting well-worn genres, making his work stand out in unique and interesting ways.

Some of Polansky's most notable works include "The Builders," which was a Hugo Award finalist in 2016, as well as the Low Town trilogy and the Empty Throne duology. His writing has been praised by critics and readers alike, and he has even won the Prix Imaginales for his work. In addition to his novels, Polansky has also written a number of short stories and novellas, further showcasing his versatility as a writer.

Despite his success, Polansky remains humble and approachable. He can often be found in Los Angeles, but he also travels frequently, spending time in various corners of the world. This love of travel and exploration is often reflected in his writing, which features a wide range of settings and characters. Whether he's writing about the gritty underworld of a crime-ridden city or the fantastical world of a medieval kingdom, Polansky's work is always engaging and thought-provoking.
The Empty Throne Books
# Title Year
1 Those Above 2015
2 Those Below 2016
Low Town Books
# Title Year
1 Low Town 2011
2 Tomorrow, the Killing 2012
3 She Who Waits 2013
4 A Drink Before We Die 2014
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 A City Dreaming 2016
2 The Seventh Perfection 2020
3 March's End 2023
4 Tomorrow's Children 2024
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 The Builders 2015
2 meat+drink 2016
3 Baby Teeth 2021
Biography Profile Books
# Title Year
1 The Civil War: One Event, Six People 2011
2 World War II 2011
3 The Vietnam War 2013
4 Peace Warriors 2013
5 War Spies 2013
Daniel Polansky Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Tor.com Collection: Season 1 2016
2 Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2016 Edition 2017
3 The Outcast Hours 2019
4 Some of the Best of Tor.com 2021 2022
5 The King Must Fall 2022