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Melissa Caruso

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Melissa Caruso writes books of murder, magic, and mayhem. Her published fantasy novels include the Swords & Fire trilogy (THE TETHERED MAGE, THE DEFIANT HEIR, THE UNBOUND EMPIRE) and the Rooks & Ruin trilogy (THE OBSIDIAN TOWER, THE QUICKSILVER COURT, THE IVORY TOMB), all from Orbit Books. Her newest book, THE LAST HOUR BETWEEN WORLDS, arrives in November 2024 and launches a new series. Her debut novel was shortlisted for the Gemmell Morningstar Award in 2017, and her books have received starred reviews and made countless Best Of lists. Melissa is a tea drinker, larper, and mom, and lives in Massachusetts with her video game designer husband, two superlative daughters, and assorted pets.

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Swords and Fire


A Fantasy series (2017 - 2019)

This series is for you if you're into...

  • State-controlled magic colliding with ruthless court politics
  • Uneasy magical pairings under pressure from empire rules
  • Deadly diplomacy in conclaves, masquerades, and spy games

Rooks and Ruin


A Fantasy series (2020 - 2022)

This series is for you if you're into...

  • Forbidden towers hiding world-ending secrets
  • Court intrigue under magical siege
  • Heroines facing impossible loyalty choices

The Echo Archives


A Fantasy series (2024 - 2026)

This series is for you if you're into...

  • Reality-warping fantasy mysteries with escalating danger
  • Sapphic tension under pressure
  • Glamorous magical games and party chaos

Little Stacks of Fantasy

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