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Kim Harrison

Kim Harrison(born September 30, 1966) is a pen name of American authorDawn Cook.Harrison is best known as the author of theNew York Times#1 best sellingHollowsurban fantasyseries, but she has also published over two dozen books spanning the gamut from young adult, accelerated-science thriller, anthology, and a unique, full-color world book, and has scripted two original graphic novels set in the Hollows universe. She has also published traditional fantasy under the name Dawn Cook.

Dawn Cook
Harrison at a book-signing event for A Perfect Blood, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Harrison at a book-signing event forA Perfect Blood,Ann Arbor, Michigan
Born(1966-09-30)September 30, 1966(age 58)[1]
Midwest
Pen nameKim Harrison
OccupationNovelist
NationalityAmerican
Period2002 to present
GenreFantasy
Website
kimharrison.net

TheRachel Morganurban fantasy series is set in analternate historyin which a worldwidepandemiccaused bygenetically modified tomatoesled to the death of a large portion of the world's human population. Under the name of Dawn Cook, she writes the Decoy Princess and Truth series, published in the first few years of the 21st century.

Harrison has received praise from fellow authors, and has reached the #1 spot on theNew York TimesBest Seller list.[2]

Early life

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Kim Harrison was born and raised in theMidwest.A self-proclaimed "former tomboy,"[3]she grew up the only girl in a family of boys. Despite her love of writing, she took an unorthodox approach to it, and claims to have avoided English courses beyond the basic requirements in high school and college.[4]

Career

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Harrison began her career with writing traditionalscience fiction,but began writingcontemporary fantasyafter deciding to focus more on character development. She spent the better part of a decade struggling as an aspiring author before meeting her current agent at a writing convention. He then introduced her to Diana Gill, who became Harrison's editor. Together, they producedDead Witch Walking,and her first book was published in paperback by HarperTorch in 2004. Since then, she has written twelve more books, two graphic novels, and extensive world book in theHollowsseries,also called the Rachel Morgan series, (most with titles punning offClint Eastwoodmovies) and contributed to multiple anthologies, with prequels to theHollowsbooks, and one with a young adult story.

After the success of her first novel, Harrison was able to resign from her day job, devoting herself to writing full-time. Her favorite author isRay Bradbury.She references music as one of her strongest writing influences, providing song lists for several of her characters.[5]In her spare time, she communicates with fans via her self-maintained website and blog.

Harrison is a member of the International Thriller Writers.[6]

The first two Truth books were originally one book, which was split into two separate books for publishing.[7]That the two are the same, and that Cook was Harrison, was disclosed in a May 2009Locusmagazine article.[8]

"I'm glad it's out in the open, because it is hard to maintain these two separate identities, and remind your friends or family when you go out, 'I'm Kim today, so don't call me Dawn.' The division has served its purpose. I'm still going to be Kim, but now if somebody calls me Dawn I won't have to say 'Shut your mouth!'"[8]

Reception

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Harrison has reached #1 on theNew York TimesBest Seller listand is generally recognized as one of the most successful and influential creators of urban fantasy.[2][9]Her writing has garnered praise from numerous peers. AuthorsKelly Gayand Courtney Allison Moulton have cited her as an inspiration.[10][11]TheHollowsseries has also gained recognition fromThe New York TimesandAmazon.[12]In 2007,Amazonnoted that Harrison had become "one of the hottest authors in the incredibly popular genre of sexy supernaturalism."[9]

Bibliography as Kim Harrison

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The Hollows universe

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The Turn Novels (Hollows prequel)

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  1. The Turn: The Hollows begins with Death(February 7, 2017,ISBN978-1501108716)

Rachel Morgan / The Hollows Novels

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Main article:Hollows (series)
  1. Dead Witch Walking(April 2004,ISBN0-06-057296-5)
  2. The Good, the Bad, and the Undead(January 2005,ISBN0-06-057297-3)
  3. Every Which Way But Dead(June 28, 2005,ISBN0-06-057299-X)
  4. A Fistful of Charms(June 27, 2006,ISBN0-06-078819-4)
  5. For a Few Demons More(March 20, 2007,ISBN0-06-078838-0)
  6. The Outlaw Demon Wails(Where Demons Darein the UK) (February 26, 2008,ISBN978-0-06-078870-4)
  7. White Witch, Black Curse(February 24, 2009,ISBN978-0-06-113801-0)
  8. Black Magic Sanction(February 23, 2010,ISBN0-06-113803-7)
  9. Pale Demon(February 22, 2011,ISBN0-06-113806-1)
  10. A Perfect Blood(February 21, 2012,ISBN0-06-195789-5)
  11. Ever After(January 22, 2013,ISBN0-06-195791-7)[13]
  12. The Undead Pool(February 25, 2014,ISBN978-0-06-195793-2)[14]
  13. The Witch with No Name(September 9, 2014,ISBN9780061957956)[15]
  14. American Demon(Jun 16, 2020,ISBN9780593101414)
  15. Million Dollar Demon(June 15, 2021,ISBN9780593101445)
  16. Trouble with the Cursed(June 14, 2022,ISBN9780593437513)
  17. Demons of Good and Evil(June 13, 2023,ISBN9780593437544)

Graphic novels

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  • Blood Work: An Original Hollows Graphic Novel(July 12, 2011,ISBN0-345-52101-3)—Illustrated by Pedro Maia and Gemma Magno.
  • Blood Crime(October 30, 2012,ISBN0-345-52102-1)—Illustrated by Gemma Magno.

Supplement

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  • The Hollows Insider: New fiction, facts, maps, murders, and more in the world of Rachel Morgan(October 25, 2011,ISBN0-06-197433-1)

Audio books

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The Turn Novels

  1. The Turn: The Hollows begins with Death(February 12, 2018,ISBN978-1-5082-1160-0)—Simon & Schuster Audio, read by Marguerite Gavin

The Hollows Novels

  1. Dead Witch Walking(July 23, 2007,ISBN978-1-4001-0471-0)—Tantor Media, read by Marguerite Gavin
  2. The Good, the Bad, and the Undead(November 29, 2007,ISBN978-1-4001-3472-4)—Tantor Media, read by Marguerite Gavin
  3. Every Which Way But Dead(December 31, 2007,ISBN978-1-4001-3473-1)—Tantor Media, read by Marguerite Gavin
  4. A Fistful of Charms(January 9, 2008,ISBN978-1-4001-0474-1)—Tantor Media, read by Marguerite Gavin
  5. For a Few Demons More(May 28, 2007,ISBN978-1-4001-3453-3)—Tantor Media, read by Marguerite Gavin
  6. The Outlaw Demon Wails(February 26, 2008,ISBN978-0-0614-5298-7)—HarperAudio, read by Gigi Bermingham
  7. White Witch, Black Curse(February 24, 2009,ISBN978-0-0617-1469-6)—HarperAudio, read by Marguerite Gavin
  8. Black Magic Sanction(February 1, 2010,ISBN978-1-4417-2292-8)—Blackstone Audio, read by Marguerite Gavin
  9. Pale Demon(February 22, 2011,ISBN978-1-4417-7630-3)—Blackstone Audio, read by Marguerite Gavin
  10. A Perfect Blood(February 1, 2012,ISBN978-1-4551-1954-7)—Blackstone Audio, read by Marguerite Gavin
  11. Ever After(January 22, 2013,ISBN978-1-4708-3873-7)—Blackstone Audio, read by Marguerite Gavin
  12. The Undead Pool(February 25, 2014,ISBN978-1-4829-9215-1)—HarperAudio, read by Marguerite Gavin
  13. The Witch with No Name(September 9, 2014,ISBN978-1-4830-2825-5)—HarperAudio, read by Marguerite Gavin

Omnibus editions

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Collection

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  • Into the Woods: Tales from the Hollows and Beyond(October 9, 2012,ISBN0-06-197432-3)—Includes all previous Rachel Morgan series short stories, a new related short story from Trent's perspective, and two new short stories unrelated to the series. Also published as audiobook.

Novellas and short stories

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  • Undead in the Garden of Good and Evil:A series prequel from the viewpoint of Ivy Tamwood, the origins of her struggle against the vampiric power structure and her partnership with Rachel. Originally published inDates from Hell(April 1, 2006,ISBN0-06-085409-X)—anthology withKelley Armstrong,Lynsay Sands,andLori Handeland;also included in the short story collectionInto the Woods(October 9, 2012,ISBN978-0-06-197432-8).
  • Two Ghosts for Sister Rachel:A novella prequel centered on the character Rachel Morgan inHolidays Are Hell(October 30, 2007,ISBN978-0-06-123909-0)—anthology withLynsay Sands,Marjorie M. Liu,andVicki Pettersson.
  • "Dirty Magic": A short story centered around the banshee Mia in the anthologyHotter Than Hell.(June 24, 2008,ISBN978-0-06-116129-2)—anthology withLilith Saintcrow,Tanya Huffand others
  • "The Bridges of Eden Park": A short story initially included in the paperback edition ofFor a Few Demons Moreand again in "Into the Woods," centered on Rachel Morgan's love interest Kisten, and his familial ties to the vampire world.
  • "The Bespelled": A short story on the origins of the relationship between Ceri and Algaliarept, included in the paperback edition ofThe Outlaw Demon Wailsand "Into the Woods."
  • "Ley Line Drifter": A short story focused on Hollows character Jenks working an independent pixy case with the assistance of Ivy and Bis, published inUnbound(August 25, 2009,ISBN0-06-169993-4)—anthology withMelissa Marr,Jeaniene Frost,Vicki Pettersson,and Jocelynn Drake; and "Into the Woods."
  • "Sudden Backtrack": A short story focused on Algaliarept and Newt, detailing the origins of the elf and demon war; published as an exclusive addition in The Witch With No Name.

Madison Avery trilogy

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Novels

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  1. Once Dead, Twice Shy(May 26, 2009,ISBN978-0-06-171816-8)
  2. Early to Death, Early to Rise(May 25, 2010,ISBN978-0-06-171817-5)
  3. Something Deadly This Way Comes(May 24, 2011,ISBN978-0-06-171819-9)

Novellas and short stories

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The Peri Reed Chronicles

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Novels

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  1. The Drafter(September 1, 2015,ISBN978-1-50-110869-3)
  2. The Operator(November 22, 2016,ISBN978-1-40-870758-6)

Novellas and short stories

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  • "Sideswiped" (August 1, 2015)
  • "Waylaid", a Peri Reed and Hollows crossover (April 4, 2016)

Standalone works

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Novels

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  1. Perfunctory Affection(Perfection) (2019,ISBN978-1-59606-896-4)
  2. Eclipsed Evolution(2024,ISBN978-0-59-381625-7)—set to release in three audio parts read by Xe Sands throughout 2024 (First Contact,Totality,Emergence) and as one comprehensive audiobook in July 2024

Bibliography as Dawn Cook

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Truth series

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The Truth series is about a young woman whose mother tells her she needs to leave home to find a mythical fortress called 'The Hold.' Along the way, she falls into a ravine and is brought out of it by a plainsman. On the way to the Hold, she dreams of her dead father and learns about her true heritage, that she has the ability to use magic, skeptical as she is.

  1. First Truth,May 28, 2002,Ace Books,ISBN0-441-00945-X
  2. Hidden Truth,November 26, 2002,Ace Books,ISBN0-441-01003-2
  3. Forgotten Truth,November 25, 2003,Ace Books,ISBN0-441-01117-9
  4. Lost Truth,November 30, 2004,Ace Books,ISBN0-441-01228-0

Decoy Princess series

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  1. The Decoy Princess,November 29, 2005,Ace Books,ISBN0-441-01355-4
  2. Princess at Sea,July 25, 2006,Ace Books,ISBN0-441-01424-0

Short story

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With Friends Like These

A story about a vampire and his roommate, inThe Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance 2(September 22, 2009,ISBN978-0-7624-3796-2)—anthology with Jordan Summers, Deborah Cooke, Karen MacInerney,Caitlin Kittredge,Dina James, Camille Bacon-Smith, Rosemary Laurey, Patti O'Shea, Angie Fox,Caitlín R. Kiernan,Jamie Leigh Hansen,Carole Nelson Douglas,Diane Whiteside, Jaye Wells,Stacia Kane,Jennifer Ashley,Justine Musk,Jennifer St. Giles,Nancy Holder,Larissa Ione,Jeanne C. Stein,Tiffany Trent,Ann Aguirre,andDevon Monk.

See also

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References

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  1. ^Contemporary Authors Online, Gale, 2009. Reproduced in Biography Resource Center. Farmington Hills, Mich.: Gale, 2009.http://galenet.galegroup /servlet/BioRC
  2. ^ab"The Peri Reed Chronicles Books By Kim Harrison"(Press release). simonandschuster.RetrievedJune 18,2016.
  3. ^"Kim's Bio".Kim Harrison's website.June 10, 2007. Archived fromthe originalon July 9, 2012.RetrievedMay 31,2009.
  4. ^McCune, Alisa (March 2005)."A Conversation With Kim Harrison".SF Site.RetrievedMay 31,2009.
  5. ^"The Music".Kim Harrison's website.May 31, 2009.RetrievedMay 31,2009.[dead link‍]
  6. ^"Members".
  7. ^Dark Star (July 19, 2008)."Dawn Cook Interview (english)".fantasy-news.RetrievedAugust 4,2008.
  8. ^ab"Kim Harrison: Secret Identity".Locus.May 2009. Archived fromthe originalon 2009-05-29.RetrievedMay 31,2009.
  9. ^ab"Editorial Reviews".amazon.RetrievedMarch 6,2011.
  10. ^M, Sara (December 9, 2009)."Author Interview and Giveaway: Kelly Gay".urbanfantasyreader.blogspot.RetrievedFebruary 28,2011.
  11. ^"Interview with Courtney Allison Moulton, Debut Author ofAngelfire".mundiemoms.blogspot.February 12, 2011.RetrievedMarch 6,2011.
  12. ^Garner, Dwight (April 8, 2007)."TBR: Inside the List".The New York Times.RetrievedMarch 6,2011.
  13. ^"The Books,[1],Revised: 01/09/2013. Retrieved on 13 January 2013.
  14. ^"And the Next Hollows Book Will Be Called".Kim Harrison's blog.May 21, 2013.RetrievedMay 22,2013.
  15. ^"And the Title of the Last Hollows Book Is..."April 14, 2014.RetrievedApril 15,2014.
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