Rysa Walker is an acclaimed American author, best known for her captivating works in the realm of fantasy and speculative fiction. Her writing is highly regarded within her field, and she has produced a vast number of stories that have resonated with readers worldwide. Walker has a remarkable ability to create intricate and immersive worlds, filled with epic themes and well-developed characters that readers can relate to.
Rysa Walker is the author of the bestselling Chronos Files series, which has captivated audiences since 2013. The first book in the series, Timebound, was a Young Adult and Grand Prize winner in the 2013 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards. The series has sold nearly half a million copies worldwide and has been translated into fourteen languages, demonstrating its global appeal.
In addition to her work on the Chronos Files series, Walker has also written mysteries under the pseudonym C. Rysa Walker. She currently resides in North Carolina with her husband, two youngest sons, and a golden retriever. When not writing, Walker enjoys indulging in science fiction and fantasy shows and books, often featuring magical creatures, superheroes, and time travel.
Walker's impressive bibliography includes numerous award-winning novels, such as Timebound and The Delphi Effect, which was an Amazon Editors' Pick and a finalist in the 2018 ITW Thriller Awards. Her books have sold nearly a million copies worldwide, showcasing her global impact and the enduring appeal of her stories.
Coastal Playhouse Mysteries Books (as C. Rysa Walker)
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Phantom of the Opal
2019
2
Curtains for Romeo
2019
3
Arsenic and Ole
2019
4
Offed Off-Broadway
2019
5
Exes! Stage Right
2021
The Chronos Files Books (by with J.L. Johnson)
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Timebound
2012
2
Time's Echo
2014
3
Time's Edge
2014
4
Time's Mirror
2015
5
Time's Divide
2015
6
Simon Says
2015
7
Whack Job
2016
8
The Gambit
2016
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2092
2016
10
Splinter
2016
The Chronos Files Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
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Timebound
2012
2
Time's Echo
2014
3
Time's Edge
2014
4
Time's Mirror
2015
5
Time's Divide
2015
6
Simon Says
2015
7
Whack Job
2016
8
The Gambit
2016
9
2092
2016
10
Splinter
2016
Chronos Origins Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
The Circle That Whines
2020
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Full Circle
2020
3
Now, Then, and Everywhen
2020
4
Red, White, and the Blues
2021
5
Bell, Book, and Key
2021
The Delphi Trilogy Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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The Delphi Effect
2016
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The Delphi Resistance
2017
3
The Abandoned
2018
4
The Delphi Revolution
2018
Enter Haddonwood Books (with Caleb Amsel)
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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As the Crow Flies
2019
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As the Crow Flies (With: Caleb Amsel)
2019
3
When the Cat's Away
2020
4
Where Wolves Fear to Prey
2022
5
Where Wolves Fear to Prey (With: Caleb Amsel)
2022
The Icarus Code Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
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The Cold Light of Stars
2023
2
First Watch of Night
2024
3
Dark Little Worlds
2025
4
On Alien Skies
2026
Improbable: The Outlandish Adventures of Miriam Cole Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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Season One
2021
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Season Two
2021
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Season Three
2022
4
Season Four
2022
5
Season Five
2022
6
Season Six
2022
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Season Seven
2022
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Season Eight
2023
9
Season Nine
2023
10
Season Ten
2023
11
Season Eleven
2023
Improbable: A Historical Fantasy Mystery Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
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Improbable
2024
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Slipstream
2024
3
Split Infinities
2024
Time Trial: The Graphic Novel Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Time Trial: The Graphic Novel
2014
Thistlewood Star Mysteries Books (as C. Rysa Walker)
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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Baskerville for the Bear
2019
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A Murder in Helvetica Bold
2019
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Palatino for the Painter
2019
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A Séance in Franklin Gothic
2019
5
Courier to the Stars
2019
6
Comic Sans for the Ex
2020
Frontiers of Speculative Fiction Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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Oceans (With: Ken Liu, Caroline M. Yoachim, Alex Shvartsman, Daniel Arthur Smith, S. Elliot Brandis, Hank Garner, Nathan M. Beauchamp, P.K. Tyler, R.D. Brady)
2024
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Clones (With: Samuel Peralta, Susan Kaye Quinn, Daniel Arthur Smith, Michael Patrick Hicks, Hank Garner, Nathan M. Beauchamp, P.K. Tyler, R.D. Brady, Joshua Ingle)
2024
The Future Chronicles Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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The Future Chronicles (By: Patrice Fitzgerald, Samuel Peralta, Hugh Howey, Ann Christy, Peter Cawdron, Sam Best, Angela Cavanaugh, David Adams, Nina Croft, Deirdre Gould)
2015
2
The A.I. Chronicles (By: Alex Albrinck)
2015
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The Dragon Chronicles (By: Chris Pourteau, Alex Albrinck, Vincent Trigili)
2015
4
The Z Chronicles (By: Samuel Peralta, Hugh Howey, Jennifer Foehner Wells, Ann Christy, Ellen Campbell, Christopher Boore, Will Swardstrom, Peter Cawdron, Stacy Ericson, Angela Cavanaugh, David Adams, Theresa Kay, Geoffrey Wakeling, Deirdre Gould, Lesley Smith, Kris Holt)
2015
5
Alt.History 101 (By: Samuel Peralta, Ann Christy)
2015
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The Immortality Chronicles (By: Samuel Peralta, David Bruns, Thomas Robins, Harlow C. Fallon, E.E. Giorgi, Will Swardstrom, Drew Avera, Carol Davis, Paul B. Kohler, Patricia Gilliam, John Gregory Hancock, D. Robert Pease, D.K. Cassidy, Gareth Foy)
2015
7
The Time Travel Chronicles (With: Robert J. Sawyer, Ann Christy, Crystal Watanabe, Daniel Arthur Smith, Stefan Bolz, Lucas Bale, Tracy Banghart, Ernie Lindsey, Carol Davis, Erik Wecks, Anthony Vicino, Carol Davis)
2015
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The Galaxy Chronicles (By: Nick Webb, G.S. Jennsen, Jennifer Foehner Wells, Matthew Alan Thyer, Nicolas Wilson, David Adams, Pippa DaCosta, Jasper T. Scott, Raymond L. Weil, Felix R. Savage, Chris Reher, Jeff Seymour)
2015
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The Cyborg Chronicles (By: Samuel Peralta, Ken Liu, Annie Bellet, Moira Katson, Susan Kaye Quinn, Artie Cabrera, Michael Patrick Hicks, A.K. Meek, P.K. Tyler, Paul K. Swardstrom, Eric Tozzi)
2015
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Alt.History 102 (With: Samuel Peralta, J.E. Mac, Jennifer Ellis, Artie Cabrera, Alex Roddie, Will Swardstrom, Therin Knite, J.J. Brown, Drew Avera, Hank Garner, Asha Bardon)
2016
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The Doomsday Chronicles (By: Seanan McGuire, Ken Liu, Ann Christy, Saul Tanpepper, Daniel Arthur Smith, S. Elliot Brandis, Matthew Alan Thyer, Therin Knite, Holly Heisey, Terry R. Hill, James Knapp, E.R. Arroyo, Monica Enderle Pierce)
2016
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Feyland (By: Samuel Peralta, K.J. Colt)
2016
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The Shapeshifter Chronicles (By: Samuel Peralta)
2016
14
Chronicle Worlds: Paradisi (By: Samuel Peralta)
2016
15
The Jurassic Chronicles (By: Samuel Peralta)
2017
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Chronicle Worlds: B-Movie (By: Samuel Peralta)
2017
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Tails of Dystopia (By: Samuel Peralta, Ann Christy, Chris Pourteau)
2017
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Chronicle Worlds: No Way Home (By: Samuel Peralta)
2019
19
The Gamer Chronicles (By: Samuel Peralta, Anthea Sharp)
2019
20
Chronicle Worlds: Legacy Fleet (By: Samuel Peralta)
2019
21
Chronicle Worlds: Crime and Punishment (By: Samuel Peralta)
2019
22
Chronicle Worlds: Half Way Home (By: Samuel Peralta, David Bruns, Saul Tanpepper)