Author guide
Kate Elliott Books in Order
Kate Elliott is the pen name of Alis A. Rasmussen, an American author who has published science fiction and fantasy for more than three decades. Her work includes the Jaran novels, the Crown of Stars epic fantasy, the Crossroads and Spiritwalker trilogies, the Court of Fives trilogy, the Sun Chronicles space opera, and the Witch Roads duology. She has also written standalone novels, novellas, short fiction, and collections, including a collaboration on The Golden Key.
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The Labyrinth Gate
A standalone fantasy novel and Kate Elliott's first published novel.
Jaran
The opening of her first major science-fiction series.
King's Dragon
The opening of the completed Crown of Stars epic fantasy.
Spirit Gate
The opening of the completed Crossroads trilogy.
Cold Magic
The opening of the completed Spiritwalker trilogy.
Court of Fives
The opening of the Court of Fives young adult fantasy trilogy.
Unconquerable Sun
The opening of the Sun Chronicles space opera.
The Witch Roads
The opening of the completed Witch Roads duology.
Read in order
Books by series
trilogy · completed
Highroad Trilogy
A science-fiction trilogy originally published under the name Alis A. Rasmussen.
series · completed
The Novels of the Jaran
A science-fiction series centered on the Jaran people and their changing relationship with interstellar civilization.
series · completed
Crown of Stars
An epic fantasy series set in a landscape reminiscent of early medieval Europe.
- 1 King's DragonAmazon ↗
Book 1 · novel · 1997
- 2 Prince of DogsAmazon ↗
Book 2 · novel · 1998
- 3 The Burning StoneAmazon ↗
Book 3 · novel · 1999
- 4 Child of FlameAmazon ↗
Book 4 · novel · 2000
- 5 The Gathering StormAmazon ↗
Book 5 · novel · 2003
- 6 In the RuinsAmazon ↗
Book 6 · novel · 2005
- 7 Crown of StarsAmazon ↗
Book 7 · novel · 2006
- 0 Everything in the World Wants SomethingAmazon ↗
Book 0 · short-story · 2017 Optional
trilogy · completed
Crossroads
An epic fantasy trilogy about rival cultures, trade routes, religion, and political transformation.
trilogy · completed
Spiritwalker
An alternate-history fantasy trilogy involving cold mages, political conflict, and an Afro-Celtic post-Roman world.
- 1 Cold MagicAmazon ↗
Book 1 · novel · 2010
- 2 Cold FireAmazon ↗
Book 2 · novel · 2011
- 3 Cold SteelAmazon ↗
Book 3 · novel · 2013
- 2 The Secret Journal of Beatrice Hassi BarahalAmazon ↗
Book 2.5 · short-story · 2013 Optional
- 4 The History of the World Begins in Ice: Stories and Essays from the World of Cold MagicAmazon ↗
Book 4 · collection · 2024 Optional
trilogy · completed
Court of Fives
A young adult fantasy trilogy with related novellas about class, competition, family, and rebellion.
trilogy · unfinished
Black Wolves Trilogy
A planned trilogy set in the same universe as Crossroads. The first novel was published, while the remaining volumes remain unpublished.
- 1 Black WolvesAmazon ↗
Book 1 · novel · 2015
series · ongoing
The Sun Chronicles
A space-opera series inspired by the life and campaigns of Alexander the Great.
duology · completed
The Witch Roads
A completed fantasy duology following a courier and court officials through a world shaped by plague, haunting, and political intrigue.
Outside the series
Bibliography by category
Novels (5)
Other (1)
- The Very Best of Kate ElliottAmazon ↗
collection · 2015