Kelley Armstrong is the author of the Cainsville modern gothic series and the Casey Butler crime thrillers. Past works include Otherworld urban fantasy series, the Darkest Powers & Darkness Rising teen paranormal trilogies, the Age of Legends fantasy YA series and the Nadia Stafford crime trilogy. Armstrong lives in Ontario, Canada with her family.
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Mystery, Young Adult Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Young Adult Fiction, Historical Mystery
New Books
Series
Women of the Otherworld
0.9. Becoming (2010)
1. Bitten (2001)
2. Stolen (2002)
3. Dime Store Magic (2004)
4. Industrial Magic (2004)
5. Haunted (2005)
5.2. Chaotic (2012)
6. Broken (2006)
7. No Humans Involved (2007)
8. Personal Demon (2008)
9. Living with the Dead (2008)
9.3. Angelic (2009)
10. Frost Bitten (2009)
10.2. Hidden (2011)
10.3. Counterfeit Magic (2010)
10.6. Forbidden (2012)
10.7. Amityville Horrible (2012)
11. Waking the Witch (2010)
12. Spellbound (2011)
13. Thirteen (2012)
13.4. Brazen (2013)
13.5. Forsaken (2014)
13.6. Driven (2015)
0.9. Becoming (2010)
1. Bitten (2001)
2. Stolen (2002)
3. Dime Store Magic (2004)
4. Industrial Magic (2004)
5. Haunted (2005)
5.2. Chaotic (2012)
6. Broken (2006)
7. No Humans Involved (2007)
8. Personal Demon (2008)
9. Living with the Dead (2008)
9.3. Angelic (2009)
10. Frost Bitten (2009)
10.2. Hidden (2011)
10.3. Counterfeit Magic (2010)
10.6. Forbidden (2012)
10.7. Amityville Horrible (2012)
11. Waking the Witch (2010)
12. Spellbound (2011)
13. Thirteen (2012)
13.4. Brazen (2013)
13.5. Forsaken (2014)
13.6. Driven (2015)
Otherworld Omnibus
1. Werewolves (2012)
2. Spellcasters (2013)
Witch Magic (2004)
The Hunter and the Hunted (2012)
1. Werewolves (2012)
2. Spellcasters (2013)
Witch Magic (2004)
The Hunter and the Hunted (2012)
Nadia Stafford
1. Exit Strategy (2007)
2. Made to Be Broken (2009)
3. Wild Justice (2013)
3.5. Double Play (2016)
1. Exit Strategy (2007)
2. Made to Be Broken (2009)
3. Wild Justice (2013)
3.5. Double Play (2016)
Darkest Powers
0.5. Hunting Kat (2012)
1. The Summoning (2008)
2. The Awakening (2009)
3. The Reckoning (2010)
Darkest Powers Tales (2015)
0.5. Hunting Kat (2012)
1. The Summoning (2008)
2. The Awakening (2009)
3. The Reckoning (2010)
Darkest Powers Tales (2015)
Otherworld Tales
1. Men of the Otherworld (2009)
2. Tales of the Otherworld (2010)
3. Otherworld Nights (2014)
4. Otherworld Secrets (2015)
5. Otherworld Chills (2016)
1. Men of the Otherworld (2009)
2. Tales of the Otherworld (2010)
3. Otherworld Nights (2014)
4. Otherworld Secrets (2015)
5. Otherworld Chills (2016)
Darkness Rising
1. The Gathering (2011)
2. The Calling (2011)
3. The Rising (2013)
3.1. Atoning (2015)
1. The Gathering (2011)
2. The Calling (2011)
3. The Rising (2013)
3.1. Atoning (2015)
Omens and Shadows / Cainsville
1. Omens (2013)
2. Visions (2014)
3. Deceptions (2015)
4. Betrayals (2016)
5. Rituals (2017)
1. Omens (2013)
2. Visions (2014)
3. Deceptions (2015)
4. Betrayals (2016)
5. Rituals (2017)
City of the Lost Serialization
1. City of the Lost: Part One (2015)
2. City of the Lost: Part Two (2015)
3. City of the Lost: Part Three (2015)
4. City of the Lost: Part Four (2015)
5. City of the Lost: Part Five (2015)
6. City of the Lost: Part Six (2015)
1. City of the Lost: Part One (2015)
2. City of the Lost: Part Two (2015)
3. City of the Lost: Part Three (2015)
4. City of the Lost: Part Four (2015)
5. City of the Lost: Part Five (2015)
6. City of the Lost: Part Six (2015)
Cainsville Stories
1. Lost Souls (2016)
2. Rough Justice (2018)
3. Cruel Fate (2019)
Portents: A Collection of Cainsville Tales (2018)
1. Lost Souls (2016)
2. Rough Justice (2018)
3. Cruel Fate (2019)
Portents: A Collection of Cainsville Tales (2018)
Casey Duncan
1. City of the Lost (2016)
2. A Darkness Absolute (2017)
3. This Fallen Prey (2018)
4. Watcher in the Woods (2019)
5. Alone in the Wild (2020)
6. A Stranger in Town (2021)
7. The Deepest of Secrets (2022)
8. Murder at Haven's Rock (2023)
1. City of the Lost (2016)
2. A Darkness Absolute (2017)
3. This Fallen Prey (2018)
4. Watcher in the Woods (2019)
5. Alone in the Wild (2020)
6. A Stranger in Town (2021)
7. The Deepest of Secrets (2022)
8. Murder at Haven's Rock (2023)
Royal Guide to Monster Slaying
1. A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying (2019)
2. The Gryphon's Lair (2020)
3. The Serpent's Fury (2021)
4. The Final Trial (2022)
1. A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying (2019)
2. The Gryphon's Lair (2020)
3. The Serpent's Fury (2021)
4. The Final Trial (2022)
Stitch in Time
1. A Stitch in Time (2020)
2. A Twist of Fate (2021)
3. A Turn of the Tide (2022)
Ballgowns & Butterflies (2021)
Snowstorms & Sleigh Bells (2021)
Ghosts & Garlands (2022)
1. A Stitch in Time (2020)
2. A Twist of Fate (2021)
3. A Turn of the Tide (2022)
Ballgowns & Butterflies (2021)
Snowstorms & Sleigh Bells (2021)
Ghosts & Garlands (2022)
Dreaming Darkness
1. Dreaming Darkness: Volume One (2020)
2. Dreaming Darkness: Volume Two (2021)
3. Dreaming Darkness: Volume Three (2022)
1. Dreaming Darkness: Volume One (2020)
2. Dreaming Darkness: Volume Two (2021)
3. Dreaming Darkness: Volume Three (2022)
Novels
The Masked Truth (2015)
Missing (2017)
Indigo (2017) (with Christopher Golden, Charlaine Harris, Tim Lebbon, Jonathan Maberry, Seanan McGuire, James A Moore, Mark Morris, Cherie Priest and Kat Richardson)
Aftermath (2018)
Wherever She Goes (2019)
Every Step She Takes (2020)
Someone Is Always Watching (2023)
Hemlock Island (2023)
Missing (2017)
Indigo (2017) (with Christopher Golden, Charlaine Harris, Tim Lebbon, Jonathan Maberry, Seanan McGuire, James A Moore, Mark Morris, Cherie Priest and Kat Richardson)
Aftermath (2018)
Wherever She Goes (2019)
Every Step She Takes (2020)
Someone Is Always Watching (2023)
Hemlock Island (2023)
Omnibus
Collections
Kisses from Hell (2010) (with Francesca Lia Block, Kristin Cast, Richelle Mead and Alyson Noël)
Four Summoner's Tales (2013) (with Christopher Golden, David Liss and Jonathan Maberry)
Led Astray (2015)
Obsidian (2016) (with Tanith Lee, Alison Littlewood, Maura McHugh, Laura Mauro, Marie O'Regan, Sarah Pinborough, Kari Sperring, Lisa Tuttle and Liz Williams)
The Dame Was Trouble (2018) (with Gail Bowen, M H Callway, Melodie Campbell, Pat Flewwelling, R M Greenaway, Susan MacGregor, Darusha Wehm, Elle Wild and S G Wong)
Under a Winter Sky (2020) (with Jeffe Kennedy, Melissa Marr and L Penelope)
Hex on the Beach (2021) (with Jeaniene Frost and Melissa Marr)
Birds of Prey (2022) (with Ace Atkins, C J Box, Allison Brennan, Harlan Coben, S A Cosby, Robert Dugoni, Tess Gerritsen, Heather Graham, Gregg Hurwitz, Kathy Reichs and Hank Phillippi Ryan)
Christmas at Thorne Manor (2022)
Four Summoner's Tales (2013) (with Christopher Golden, David Liss and Jonathan Maberry)
Led Astray (2015)
Obsidian (2016) (with Tanith Lee, Alison Littlewood, Maura McHugh, Laura Mauro, Marie O'Regan, Sarah Pinborough, Kari Sperring, Lisa Tuttle and Liz Williams)
The Dame Was Trouble (2018) (with Gail Bowen, M H Callway, Melodie Campbell, Pat Flewwelling, R M Greenaway, Susan MacGregor, Darusha Wehm, Elle Wild and S G Wong)
Under a Winter Sky (2020) (with Jeffe Kennedy, Melissa Marr and L Penelope)
Hex on the Beach (2021) (with Jeaniene Frost and Melissa Marr)
Birds of Prey (2022) (with Ace Atkins, C J Box, Allison Brennan, Harlan Coben, S A Cosby, Robert Dugoni, Tess Gerritsen, Heather Graham, Gregg Hurwitz, Kathy Reichs and Hank Phillippi Ryan)
Christmas at Thorne Manor (2022)
Series contributed to
Anthologies edited
Enthralled: Paranormal Diversions (2011) (with Melissa Marr)
Campus Chills (2012) (with Julie E Czerneda, Sèphera Girón, Michael Kelly, Nancy Kilpatrick, Susie Moloney, Douglas Smith and Steve Vernon)
Shards and Ashes (2013) (with Melissa Marr)
Campus Chills (2012) (with Julie E Czerneda, Sèphera Girón, Michael Kelly, Nancy Kilpatrick, Susie Moloney, Douglas Smith and Steve Vernon)
Shards and Ashes (2013) (with Melissa Marr)
Kelley Armstrong recommends

Four and Twenty Blackbirds (2003)
(Eden Moore, book 1)
Cherie Priest
"Southern gothic at its best. An absorbing mystery told with humor and bite."

Touch the Dark (2006)
(Cassie Palmer, book 1)
Karen Chance
"A wonderfully entertaining romp with an engaging heroine. Here's hoping there's a sequel in the works!"

Night Rising (2007)
(Vampire Babylon, book 1)
Chris Marie Green
"An engaging heroine and a killer mystery. Bring on book two!"

Killing the Rabbit (2007)
Alison Goodman
"Every fascinating, unique character leaps off the page and lingers long after it's turned. Goodman has a winner."

The Vampire Shrink (2007)
(Kismet Knight, Vampire Psychologist, book 1)
Lynda Hilburn
"A refreshingly original twist on the vampire story... fast-paced and fun."

The Devil Inside (2007)
(Morgan Kingsley, book 1)
Jenna Black
"An exorcist with an attitude, Morgan Kingsley is sure to win Black a legion of fans."

Raphael (2009)
(Vampires in America, book 1)
D B Reynolds
"Smart, suspenseful and sexy. D. B. Reynolds' characters linger long after the last page."

The Gemini Factor (2010)
Paul Kane
"Kane finds the everyday horrors buried within us, rips them out andserves them up in these deliciously dark tales."

Sins of the Soul (2010)
(Otherkin, book 2)
Eve Silver
"Hot romance and truly cool paranormal world building make Silver a welcome addition to the genre."

Left for Undead (2010)
(Crimson Moon, book 6)
L A Banks
"L. A. Banks takes on werewolves and makes them her own."

Vicious Grace (2010)
(Black Sun's Daughter, book 3)
M L N Hanover
"Jayne is a great urban fantasy heroine."

Graveminder (2011)
(Graveminder, book 1)
Melissa Marr
"A deliciously creepy tale that is as skilfully wrought as it is spellbindingly imagined."

Witches of East End (2011)
(Beauchamp Family, book 1)
Melissa De La Cruz
"A sexy, magical romp, sure to bring de la Cruz a legion of new fans."

Fateful (2011)
Claudia Gray
"A rich historical tale with an engaging heroine and an action packed plot."

Greta and the Goblin King (2012)
(Mylena Chronicles, book 1)
Chloe Jacobs
"High adventure and hot romance. Greta and the Goblin King is a winner!"

Outcast (2013)
Adrienne Kress
"Witha crisp, engaging voice and sharp wit, Adrienne Kress is always a treat to read."

Untold (2013)
(Lynburn Legacy, book 2)
Sarah Rees Brennan
"[The Lynburn Legacy is] a darkly funny, deliciously thrilling Gothic."

A Book of Spirits and Thieves (2015)
(Spirit and Thieves, book 1)
Morgan Rhodes
"Rhodes always tells a smashing story, and this is no exception. Magic and romance combine in a page-turning adventure. Can’t wait for more!"

Cast in Honor (2015)
(Chronicles of Elantra, book 11)
Michelle Sagara
"First-rate fantasy. Sagara's complex characterizations and rich world-building lift her above the crowd."

Spectacle (2017)
(Menagerie , book 2)
Rachel Vincent
"Amazing world-building and a captivating cast of characters. My new favorite Rachel Vincent book."

Scion of the Fox (2017)
(Realms of Ancient, book 1)
S M Beiko
"A thrilling tale underscored by excellent, deep, and unique world-building."

Starlings (2018)
Jo Walton
"Exquisitely written feats of imagination, each one leaving an impression long after it’s done."

The Women's War (2019)
(Women's War, book 1)
Jenna Glass
"A rich and multilayered dark fantasy filled with unforgettable characters."

The Immortal Conquistador (2020)
(Kitty Norville, book 15)
Carrie Vaughn
"A must have for Kitty Norville fans, but also an excellent standalone for readers new to Vaughn’s worlds."

Smoke Bitten (2020)
(Mercy Thompson, book 12)
Patricia Briggs
"The best new urban fantasy series I've read in years."

Broken Genius (2020)
(Will Parker, book 1)
Drew Murray
"A tech thriller with brains and heart. Memorable characters and sharply written action scenes make this excellent debut a standout."

The Tangleroot Palace (2021)
Marjorie M Liu
"Rich and evocative tales with just the right amount of bite."

Curses (2021)
Lish McBride
"If you're looking to escape into a fun fantasy romp, you can't go wrong with this one."
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