Max Gladstone

Max Gladstone is a highly acclaimed author, best known for his Craft Sequence series. He has been nominated for a Hugo Award, which is a testament to his recognized talent and skill in the genre. In addition to his work as an author, Gladstone has also been sought after for his expertise in world building, consulting for narrative design, game design, and world building in various projects.

Gladstone's writing combines high-octane action and fantasy, creating suspenseful stories that keep readers invested in the characters and the action. He excels in serialized storytelling, mastering the art of pacing his stories over a course of books. This skill has contributed to his success as an award-winning novelist, demonstrating his ability to maintain reader engagement and interest over an extended period.

Beyond his work as an author and consultant, Max Gladstone has an impressive and diverse personal background. Gladstone has lived and studied in various locations, including China and Yale University, where he studied Chinese. Additionally, He is a fencer, a fiddler, and a Hugo Award Finalist. His experiences living abroad and engaging in diverse activities have likely contributed to the rich and unique world building in his Craft Sequence series.

Max Gladstone's achievements and background show that he is a well-rounded and talented individual. His expertise in writing and world building has been recognized and rewarded in the industry, and his personal experiences have added depth and richness to his work. Gladstone continues to write and create engaging stories for his readers, solidifying his position as a respected and successful author in the fantasy genre.
Craft Sequence Books
# Title Year
1 Three Parts Dead 2012
2 Two Serpents Rise 2013
3 Full Fathom Five 2014
4 Last First Snow 2015
5 Four Roads Cross 2016
6 The Ruin of Angels 2017
Craft Wars Books
# Title Year
1 Dead Country 2023
2 Wicked Problems 2024
Bookburners Books
# Title Year
1 A Sorcerer's Apprentice 2015
2 Badge, Book, and Candle 2015
3 Under My Skin 2015
4 Shore Leave 2015
5 Creepy Town 2016
6 Bookburners 2016
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Empress of Forever 2019
2 This Is How You Lose the Time War 2019
3 Last Exit 2022
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 The Angelus Guns 2014
2 A Kiss With Teeth 2014
3 The Scholast in the Low Waters Kingdom 2017
4 Crispin's Model 2017
5 Fitting In 2018
Graphic Novels
# Title Year
1 The Ghost in the Shell 2018
The Witch Who Came In From The Cold Books (with Michael Swanwick, with Ian Tregillis, with Fran Wilde, with Lindsay Smith, with Lindsay Smith, with Cassandra Rose Clarke)
# Title Year
1 The Witch Who Came In From The Cold: Season One 2016
2 The Witch Who Came In From The Cold: The Complete Season 2 2023
Max Gladstone Anthologies
# Title Year
1 The New Voices of Fantasy 2013
2 xo Orpheus 2013
3 Shared Nightmares 2014
4 Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2014 edition 2015
5 The Long List Anthology 2015
6 The Starlit Wood 2016
7 Robots vs. Fairies 2018
8 Worlds Seen in Passing: Ten Years of Tor.com Short Fiction 2018
9 The Long List Anthology Volume 4: More Stories From the Hugo Award Nomination List 2018
10 Nebula Awards Showcase 55 2021