Lydia Kang

Lydia Kang is a renowned American author, particularly known for her fiction work. She is a graduate of Columbia University and New York University School of Medicine, and completed her training at Bellevue Hospital in New York City. After completing her education, she decided to pursue a career in internal medicine, while also nurturing her passion for writing. She currently balances her time between her medical practice and writing, demonstrating her dedication and commitment to both fields.

Kang's writing is characterized by her unique blend of historical mysteries, forensics, anatomy, apothecary medicine, and chemistry. Many of her novels take place in New York City and feature strong female protagonists. Some of her most popular adult fiction novels include "A Beautiful Poison," "The Impossible Girl," and "Opium and Absinthe," which was released in July 2020. In addition to her adult fiction, Kang has also written nonfiction books, such as "Quackery: A Short History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything," which she co-authored with Nate Pederson.

Kang is also well-known for her young adult (YA) novels, which explore a range of themes and genres. Her YA novels include "Control," "Catalyst," "The November Girl," and "TOXIC," a space opera about a created, teen girl who's abandoned on a biological spaceship. Kang's writing is not only engaging and thought-provoking, but it also provides a fresh perspective on various historical and scientific topics. She has a talent for weaving together complex narratives that captivate her readers and keep them coming back for more.

Kang is active on social media and can be followed on Facebook (AuthorLydiaKang) and Instagram (@LydiaKang). She enjoys connecting with her readers and sharing insights into her writing process and medical career. With her unique background and diverse writing portfolio, Lydia Kang is a talented and accomplished author who continues to inspire and entertain readers with her captivating stories.
Control Books
# Title Year
1 Control 2013
2 Catalyst 2015
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 A Beautiful Poison 2017
2 The November Girl 2017
3 The Impossible Girl 2018
4 Toxic 2018
5 Opium and Absinthe 2020
6 The Half-Life of Ruby Fielding 2022
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything 2017
2 Patient Zero: A Brief History of the Science Stories Behind the World's Worst Diseases 2021
Star Wars: The High Republic Books
# Title Year
1 The Great Jedi Rescue 2021
2 Light of the Jedi 2021
3 The High Republic: Into the Dark 2021
4 Race to Crashpoint Tower 2021
5 Star Wars: The Rising Storm 2021
6 Out of the Shadows 2021
7 Tempest Runner 2021
8 Showdown at the Fair 2021
9 Midnight Horizon 2022
10 The Fallen Star 2022
11 Mission to Disaster 2022
12 The Battle for Starlight 2022
13 Quest for the Hidden City 2022
14 Convergence 2022
15 The High Republic: Starlight Stories 2022
16 The Battle of Jedha 2023
17 Cataclysm 2023
18 Quest for Planet X 2023
19 The Edge of Balance: Precedent 2023
20 Tales of Light and Life 2023
21 The Nameless Terror 2023
22 The Eye of Darkness 2023
23 Escape from Valo 2024
24 Defy the Storm 2024
25 Tales of Enlightenment 2024
26 Star Wars: Temptation of the Force 2024
27 Tears of the Nameless 2024
Lydia Kang Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Poetry Pact 2011 2012
2 The best of Vine Leaves Literary Journal 2012 2012
3 Among the Shadows 2015
4 From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back 2020