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Olivia Hawker

Through unexpected characters and vivid prose, Olivia Hawker explores the varied landscape of the human spirit. Olivia’s interest in genealogy often informs her writing. Her first two novels from Lake Union Publishing, The Ragged Edge of Night and One for the Blackbird, One for the Crow (2019), are based on true stories found within the author’s family tree. She lives in the San Juan Islands of Washington State, where she homesteads at Longlight, a one-acre microfarm dedicated to sustainable permaculture practices.

Genres: Historical

New and upcoming books

March 2026

Through All Our Heavens

March 2027

Riddle Song

Novels

   The Ragged Edge of Night (2018)
   One for the Blackbird, One for the Crow (2019)
   The Rise of Light (2021)
   The Fire and the Ore (2022)
   October in the Earth (2023)
   The Stars and Their Light (2025)
   Through All Our Heavens (2026)
   Riddle Song (2027)

Series contributed to

Point in Time collection
3. Landing (2022)

Olivia Hawker recommends

The Fourth Wife (2026)
Linda Hamilton
"A ghostly mystery lies at the heart of this tremendous debut. The Fourth Wife will thrill fans of historical fiction and horror equally with its haunting atmosphere and cast of unforgettable characters. Linda Hamilton is a new author to watch!"

The Fallen Fruit (2024)
Shawntelle Madison
"What a clever, brilliant tale. Every time I thought I had the mystery of the Bridges puzzled out, Shawntelle Madison surprised me with another twist of this family's tangled roots. I've seldom read such a unique novel - or one so eloquent and thoughtful, with so much to say about the complexities of generational trauma and the importance of understanding one's own ancestors. The Fallen Fruit will stay with me for a very long time."

The Village Healer's Book of Cures (2023)
Jennifer Sherman Roberts
"A firecracker of a debut, packed with well-researched historical details, a tense mystery, and a few twists I never saw coming. Mary - a strong, independent woman trapped in a gender-centric panic - is the perfect character to take the reader on a perilous journey - one that could almost happen today."

The Orchid Hour (2023)
Nancy Bilyeau
"With a heroine you can't help rooting for, a fascinating cast of characters, and a tense, high-stakes mystery at its heart, this is a book you can't stop reading."

Light to the Hills (2022)
Bonnie Blaylock
"A bright and vibrant debut. Light to the Hills is a touching meditation on motherhood and the importance of community, especially during difficult times. Bonnie Blaylock will be one to watch in the realm of historical fiction."

Dovetails in Tall Grass (2021)
Samantha Specks
"Samantha Specks weaves an unforgettable tale of two women in frontier America-one white, one Dakota-each changed forever by the violence of colonization. A remarkably thoughtful and honest look at the human cost of westward expansion; a welcome addition to the world of historical fiction in this new era of truthful storytelling without romanticization of the past. Specks makes a strong debut with Dovetails in Tall Grass. She will be an author worth watching."

This Terrible Beauty (2020)
Katrin Schumann
"A complex, moving story of love and loss, beautifully written. This Terrible Beauty explores the critical nature of art as a lens through which we can understand history and asks us to be mindful of the ways we choose to look at the world. This is one historical fiction fans can’t miss."

A Fire Sparkling (2019)
Julianne MacLean
"War tests the bonds of family and the heart in Julianne MacLean's newest novel. A Fire Sparkling is a touching examination of the intricacies of love with a cleverly interlaced plot that kept me reading at a breakneck speed."

What the Wind Knows (2019)
Amy Harmon
"An inspiring exploration of a setting seldom found in historical fiction, What the Wind Knows is a heartfelt, beautifully written journey through time, history, and love. Fans of Outlander will treasure this book."

The River Widow (2018)
Ann Howard Creel
"The River Widow grabbed me from the first page. Ann Howard Creel’s elegant and vivid prose brings to life a remarkable woman’s struggle against oppressive forces during one of the darkest periods of American history. Haunting and ultimately uplifting, The River Widow is one of the best books I’ve read this year."

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