Sam Hawke is an Australian fantasy author. She has wanted to write books since realizing as a child that they didn’t just breed between themselves in libraries. Having contemplated careers as varied as engineer, tax accountant, and zookeeper, she eventually settled on the law. After marrying a jujitsu training partner and traveling to as many countries as possible, Sam now resides in Canberra raising two small ninjas and two idiot dogs. Sam has a black belt in jujitsu.
Call Me Traitor (2026) Everina Maxwell "Rarely do I finish a book and have the immediate urge to turn back to the start to begin again, but Call Me Traitor is just that good. It's more than good, it's exceptional."
A Complement of Scoundrels (2026) S V Lockwood "A swift heist packed with a cast of charming miscreants and vibrant, inventive world-building, A Complement of Scoundrels is an accomplished debut and tremendous fun!"
The Last Hour Between Worlds (2024) (Echo Archives, book 1) Melissa Caruso "A witty, tense and imaginative triumph of a book! I lost many an unplanned hour inhaling The Last Hour Between Worlds. With its compelling magic, reluctant hero trying (and failing) to be on leave, and one increasingly surreal party, this tightly paced story will be a lasting favorite!"
The Surviving Sky (2023) (Rages Trilogy, book 1) Kritika H Rao "Some books reach right into your brain and give it a good shake, and this expansive science fantasy, with its wildly inventive worldbuilding and characters who feel desperately real, shook mine in the most delicious way. Highly recommended!"
A Strange and Stubborn Endurance (2022) (Tithenai Chronicles, book 1) Foz Meadows "An engrossing political intrigue and romance set in a world that feels complex and lived-in; beautifully realised and a pleasure to read!"
A Marvellous Light (2021) (Last Binding, book 1) Freya Marske "Equal parts fantasy, mystery and romance-with bonus murderous garden features-A Marvellous Light heralds a strong new voice in science fiction and fantasy."
The Jasmine Throne (2021) (Burning Kingdoms, book 1) Tasha Suri "Like the magic in this tale of reclaiming power, The Jasmine Throne will work its way under your skin with Suri’s compelling characters and gorgeous, effortless prose."
The Councillor (2021) E J Beaton "A tense intrigue of unknown loyalties, political machinations, and secret magic, The Councillor explores ambition, addiction, and the consequences of power. A powerful and intelligent debut from a writer to watch."
The Stone Knife (2020) (Songs of the Drowned, book 1) Anna Stephens "THE STONE KNIFE has everything you’d hope for in a Stephens novel: sharp action, cracking pace, and a brutal disregard for our poor feelings. A compelling story of clashing cultures, of duty and ambition and change, that will leave you desperate for the next instalment."
We Ride the Storm (2020) (Reborn Empire, book 1) Devin Madson "An utterly arresting debut, Storm's heart is in its complex, fascinating characters, each trapped in ever tightening snarls of war, politics and magic. Madson's sharp, engaging prose hauls you through an engrossing story that will leave you wishing you'd set aside enough time to read this all in one sitting. One of the best new voices in fantasy."
The Beast's Heart (2018) Leife Shallcross "I might have a new favourite Beauty and the Beast! 5 out of 5 stars to Leife Shallcross's utterly beautiful retelling The Beast's Heart. Gorgeous writing, magical romance at its best. Absolutely loved it."
