Elizabeth Bear

Elizabeth Bear

Elizabeth Bear is an author whose writing navigates the spaces where fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction intertwine, creating worlds as complex and varied as the human condition itself. With a background deeply rooted in both science and the arts, her stories weave together elements of mythology, speculative thought, and philosophical exploration. Her ability to craft intricate worlds and layered narratives has earned her a devoted following among fans of thoughtful, boundary-pushing speculative fiction.

From the very first pages of her Jacob's Ladder series to the haunting landscapes of The Lotus Kingdoms, Elizabeth's work has been defined by a remarkable ability to merge the epic with the intimate. She explores what it means to be human in extraordinary circumstances, often with protagonists who are not easily defined by their roles, but who struggle to carve out meaning within systems larger than themselves. Themes of identity, power, and the choices that define one's destiny thread through her novels, creating stories that resonate deeply with readers long after the final page is turned.

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Updated 04/10/2025




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Series by Elizabeth Bear

The Promethean Age (5 books)
The Edda of Burdens (3 books)
The Jenny Casey Trilogy (3 books)
Jacob's Ladder Trilogy (3 books)
New Amsterdam (4 books)
The Iskryne Series (3 books)
The Eternal Sky (5 books)
- The Lotus Kingdoms (3 books)
Karen Memory (2 books)
White Space (2 books)

Speculative Fiction Books

(The Lotus Kingdoms #3 / 3)
2022 | fantasy, high fantasy
(White Space #2 / 2)
2020 | science fiction, space opera
2020 | science fiction, fantasy, horror, short stories
(The Lotus Kingdoms #2 / 3)
2019 | fantasy, high fantasy
(White Space #1 / 2)
2019 | science fiction, space opera
(Karen Memory)
2018 | alternate history, steampunk
(The Lotus Kingdoms #1 / 3)
2017 | fantasy, high fantasy
(The Iskryne Series #3 / 3)
2015 | fantasy, high fantasy, romance
(Karen Memory)
2015 | alternate history, steampunk
(The Promethean Age #5 / 5)
2014 | fantasy
(The Eternal Sky #3 / 3)
2014 | fantasy, high fantasy
(The Eternal Sky)
2013 | fantasy, high fantasy
(The Eternal Sky #2 / 3)
2013 | fantasy, high fantasy
2012 | science fiction, fantasy, short stories, locus award
(New Amsterdam)
2012 | fantasy, alternate history
(The Eternal Sky #1 / 3)
2012 | fantasy, high fantasy
(The Iskryne Series #2 / 3)
2011 | fantasy, high fantasy, romance
(Jacob's Ladder Trilogy #3 / 3)
2011 | science fiction
(The Edda of Burdens #3 / 3)
2011 | science fiction, fantasy
(New Amsterdam)
2011 | fantasy, alternate history
(The Eternal Sky)
2010 | fantasy, high fantasy
(Jacob's Ladder Trilogy #2 / 3)
2010 | science fiction
(The Edda of Burdens #2 / 3)
2009 | science fiction, fantasy
(New Amsterdam)
2009 | fantasy, alternate history
(The Edda of Burdens #1 / 3)
2008 | science fiction, fantasy
(The Promethean Age #4 / 5)
2008 | fantasy
(The Promethean Age #3 / 5)
2008 | fantasy
(Jacob's Ladder Trilogy #1 / 3)
2007 | science fiction
(The Iskryne Series #1 / 3)
2007 | fantasy, high fantasy, romance
2007 | science fiction
(The Promethean Age #2 / 5)
2007 | fantasy
(New Amsterdam)
2007 | fantasy, short stories, alternate history
(The Promethean Age #1 / 5)
2006 | fantasy
2006 | science fiction
2006 | science fiction, fantasy, short stories
(The Jenny Casey Trilogy #3 / 3)
2005 | science fiction, locus award
(The Jenny Casey Trilogy #2 / 3)
2005 | science fiction, locus award
(The Jenny Casey Trilogy #1 / 3)
2004 | science fiction, locus award

Comics and Anthology

2009 | science fiction, anthology

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