Sarah Zettel is an acclaimed American author, well-known for her works in the science fiction, fantasy, and mystery genres. She has written numerous novels, including the Isavalta series, Camelot series, American Fairy Trilogy, and Palace of Spies series. Sarah was born in California and has lived in various cities across four states and two countries. Currently, she resides in Michigan with her husband and son.
Zettel's writing career took off in 1988 with her debut novel, Reclamation, which won the Locus Award for Best First Novel. This success was followed by another notable book in 1997, and one of her initial novels was recognized as one of the Best Young Adult Books in 1999. In 2009, she won the Philip K. Dick Award for best science fiction paperback for her novel Bitter Angels. Her latest novel, Dust Girl, has been praised by Kirkus Reviews and the American Library Association as one of the best young adult books of the year.
In addition to her successful career, Sarah Zettel is a dedicated individual who balances her time between writing and family. She lives in Michigan with her husband, son, and a cat named Buffy, the Vermin Slayer. Her life is a testament to her passion for storytelling and her ability to maintain a successful career in the competitive world of fiction writing.
The American Fairy Books
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Dust Girl
2012
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Golden Girl
2013
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Bad Luck Girl
2014
Isavalta Books
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A Sorcerer's Treason
2002
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The Usurper's Crown
2002
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The Firebird's Vengeance
2004
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Sword of the Deceiver
2007
Palace of Spies Books
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Palace of Spies
2013
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Dangerous Deceptions
2014
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The Assassin's Masque
2016
The Paths to Camelot Books
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In Camelot's Shadow / Camelot's Shadow
2004
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For Camelot's Honor / Camelot's Honour
2005
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Under Camelot's Banner / Camelot's Sword
2006
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Camelot's Blood / Laurel: By Camelot's Blood
2012
Vampire Chef Books
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A Taste of the Nightlife
2011
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Let Them Eat Stake
2012
Standalone Novels
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Reclamation
1996
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Fool's War
1997
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Playing God
1998
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The Quiet Invasion
2000
5
Kingdom of Cages
2001
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The Seduction of Miranda Prosper
2011
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The Surrender of Lady Jane
2011
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Fascinated
2012
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Lord of the Rakes ( As: Darcie Wilde)
2014
10
The Accidental Abduction ( As: Darcie Wilde)
2014
11
The Other Sister
2018
12
A Mother's Lie
2020
Useful Woman Mysteries Books (as Darcie Wilde)
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The Secret of the Lost Pearls
2022
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The Secret of the Lady’s Maid
2023
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The Matter of the Secret Bride
2024
Witch's Cat Mystery Books (as Delia James)
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A Familiar Tail ( As: Delia James)
2016
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By Familiar Means ( As: Delia James)
2016
3
Familiar Motives ( As: Delia James)
2017
Regency Makeover Books (as Darcie Wilde)
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The Bride Behind the Curtain
2016
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The Stepsister's Triumph
2016
3
An Exquisite Marriage
2016
A Chatty Corgi Mystery Books (as Jennifer Hawkins)
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To Fetch a Felon
2020
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Murder Always Barks Twice
2021
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A Cold Nose for Murder
2022
Young Queen Victoria Mystery Books (as Darcie Wilde)
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The Heir
2025
Smart Pop Books
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Seven Seasons of Buffy
2003
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Taking the Red Pill (By: Glenn Yeffeth)
2003
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Five Seasons of Angel (By: Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, Peter S. Beagle, Laura Anne Gilman, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Nancy Holder, Jacqueline Lichtenberg, Jean Lorrah, Josepha Sherman, Laura Resnick, Candace Havens, Glenn Yeffeth, Michelle Sagara, Steven Harper, Amy Berner, Marguerite Krause, Abbie Bernstein, Jennifer Crusie, Don DeBrandt, K. Stoddard Hayes, Joy Davidson, Don Kerns)
2004
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Stepping through the Stargate (By: P.N. Elrod, Roxanne Conrad)
2004
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The Anthology at the End of the Universe (By: Stephen Baxter, John Shirley, Adam-Troy Castro, Lawrence Watt-Evans, Adam Roberts, Susan Sizemore, Mark W. Tiedemann, Jacqueline Carey, Vox Day, Cory Doctorow, A.M. Dellamonica, Glenn Yeffeth, Selina Rosen, Amy Berner, Maria Alexander, Marguerite Krause, Bruce Bethke, Don DeBrandt, Marie-Catherine Caillava, Mike Byrne)
2005
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Finding Serenity (By: Robert Brian Taylor)
2005
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The War of the Worlds (By: Connie Willis, Mercedes Lackey, H.G. Wells, Mike Resnick, Stephen Baxter, Lawrence Watt-Evans)
2005
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Navigating the Golden Compass (By: Glenn Yeffeth)
2005
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Alias Assumed (By: Tracy S. Morris)
2005
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Farscape Forever! Sex, Drugs and Killer Muppets (By: Glenn Yeffeth)
2005
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Flirting With Pride And Prejudice (By: Glenn Yeffeth, Jennifer Crusie)
2005
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Revisiting Narnia (By: Shanna Caughey)
2005
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King Kong Is Back! An Unauthorized Look at One Humongous Ape! (By: David Brin)
2005
14
Totally Charmed (By: Maggie Shayne, Rebecca York, Jody Lynn Nye, Evelyn Vaughn, Tanya Huff, Vera Nazarian, Jennifer Crusie)
2005
15
The Unauthorized X-Men (By: Leah Wilson, Len Wein)
2006
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This Is Chick-Lit (By: Lauren Baratz-Logsted)
2006
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Welcome to Wisteria Lane ( By: Leah Wilson)
2006
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The Man from Krypton (By: Glenn Yeffeth)
2006
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The Battle for Azeroth (By: Jody Lynn Nye, Justina Robson, Doranna Durgin, Bill Fawcett, Mel White, James John Bell, James M. Ward, Scott Cuthbertson, Nancy Berman, Jerry Jackson, Chris McCubbin, Maressa Hecht Orzack, Nancy Durgin)
2006
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Getting Lost (By: Orson Scott Card)
2006
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Boarding the Enterprise (By: Robert J. Sawyer, David Gerrold)
2006
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So Say We All (By: Peter B. Lloyd, Richard Hatch)
2006
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Investigating CSI (By: Leah Wilson, Donn Cortez)
2006
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Coffee at Luke's (By: Leah Wilson, Jennifer Crusie)
2007
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Webslinger (By: Leah Wilson, Gerry Conway)
2007
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Halo Effect (By: Glenn Yeffeth, Jennifer Thomason)
2007
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Neptune Noir (By: Rob Thomas)
2007
28
Perfectly Plum (By: Leah Wilson)
2007
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Grey's Anatomy 101 (By: Leah Wilson)
2007
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Serenity Found (By: Orson Scott Card, Jacob Clifton, Michael Marano, Jane Espenson, Natalie Haynes, Nathan Fillion)
2007
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House Unauthorized (By: Leah Wilson)
2007
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Batman Unauthorized (By: Leah Wilson)
2008
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Secrets of the Dragon Riders (By: James A. Owen)
2008
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In the Hunt (By: Leah Wilson)
2009
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James Bond in the 21st Century (By: Leah Wilson, Glenn Yeffeth)
2009
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Ardeur (By: Laurell K Hamilton)
2010
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A Taste of True Blood (By: Leah Wilson)
2010
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You Do Not Talk About Fight Club (By: Chuck Palahniuk, Read Mercer Schuchardt)
2015
Rosalind Thorne Mysteries Books (as Darcie Wilde)
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A Useful Woman
2016
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A Purely Private Matter
2017
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And Dangerous to Know
2019
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A Lady Compromised
2020
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A Counterfeit Suitor
2021
Sarah Zettel Anthologies
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Year's Best SF 5
2000
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Seven Seasons of Buffy
2003
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Seven Seasons of Buffy: Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Discuss Their Favorite Television Show