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The Beatriceid

The Spiritwalker Trilogy
by Kate Elliott
The Beatriceid (The Spiritwalker Trilogy) by Kate Elliott
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A short story. Cover art by Julie Dillon.

A stunning new short story, written in verse, set in Kate Elliott’s Spiritwalker Universe

Before Andevai, the waking of dreaming dragons, the war for Europa, and the cruel treachery of the Wild Hunt, cousins Catherine and Beatrice Hassi Barahal were novice students at the Academy. Here, Cat and Bee learned of mathematics and politics, history and storytelling. But not all stories are told or remembered in the same way – particularly where the tale of Dido and Aeneas, and the fate of Carthage and Rome are concerned.

To the victors go the spoils – only this time, it is the gilded-tongued Bee and the quick-footed Cat who will collect the winnings.

Set before the start of Cold Magic, The Beatriceid is a brand new, standalone short story written in Iambic Pentameter that reimagines The Aeneid in a feminist, Phonecian light.

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Category: Fantasy
Release date: December 22, 2015

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Kate Elliott

Kate Elliott

Few fantasy authors conjure worlds as vast, as lived-in, or as emotionally resonant as Kate Elliott. Her stories don't just transport readers—they immerse them, body and soul, into realms shaped by history, culture, and the complexities of power. With a career spanning decades and genres, Elliott has carved a unique space in speculative fiction by weaving epic narratives that are as intellectually rich as they are emotionally gripping.

What sets her apart is not only her sweeping world-building, but the way she grounds it in human experience. Whether she’s charting dynastic struggles in the Crown of Stars series, redefining epic fantasy with the Spiritwalker Trilogy, or exploring the intersections of gender, colonialism, and resistance in Unconquerable Sun, Elliott brings a rare depth to every page. Her characters—especially her fiercely determined women—push against the boundaries of their worlds with strength, vulnerability, and defiance.

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Raised in Oregon but shaped by a life that’s crossed continents and cultures, Elliott has long been fascinated by how societies rise, fall, and rebuild. That fascination shows in her writing, which often draws from her academic background in history and her love of anthropology, fencing, and science fiction. Each of her stories feels like the product of a lived-in world with centuries behind it, where every custom, language, and map has meaning.

She’s been a finalist for the Nebula, World Fantasy, and Locus Awards—not just for her prose, but for the way she challenges what fantasy can be. Her work is often described as feminist, inclusive, and daring, not because it chases trends, but because it refuses to overlook the voices and stories that matter.

For readers who crave epic fantasy that questions the status quo, that values relationships as much as battles, and that never underestimates the cost of power, Kate Elliott’s work offers more than escape. It offers transformation.

Kate Elliott is the pen name of Alis A. Rasmussen.

The Spiritwalker Trilogy

The Spiritwalker Trilogy consists of three primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Cold Magic (The Spiritwalker Trilogy #1)
  ★ 9.16 / 6
Cold Fire (The Spiritwalker Trilogy #2)
  ★ 9.00 / 6
Cold Steel (The Spiritwalker Trilogy #3)
  ★ 9.00 / 5
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