Author guide
Tade Thompson Books in Order
Tade Thompson is a British-Nigerian Yoruba writer, psychiatrist, and social anthropologist. Born in London and raised partly in Nigeria, he writes science fiction, horror, and speculative fiction, including the Wormwood Trilogy, the Molly Southbourne trilogy, and the novels Making Wolf, Far from the Light of Heaven, and Jackdaw. His work has won the Arthur C. Clarke Award and Nommo Award, among others.
Tade Thompson's Newest Book
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Start with one of these
Rosewater
Best entry point to Thompson's major science-fiction universe and most acclaimed series.
The Murders of Molly Southbourne
A concise entry point for his horror and science-fiction writing.
Making Wolf
Standalone debut novel for readers who prefer literary crime fiction.
Read in order
Books by series
trilogy · complete
The Wormwood Trilogy
A science-fiction trilogy centered on the alien presence known as Wormwood and its effects on humanity.
trilogy · complete
The Molly Southbourne Trilogy
A horror science-fiction trilogy about Molly Southbourne and the lethal duplicates she produces.
series · ongoing
The Icons Series
A Doctor Who prose series featuring standalone stories by different authors.
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Book 4 · novella · 2025
Outside the series
