Kate Wilhelm

Kate Wilhelm

Kate Wilhelm was born in Toledo, Ohio, USA on June 8th, 1928 and passed away at the age of 89 on March 8th, 2018.

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Kate Wilhelm Stats: The highest rated book by Kate Wilhelm on Book Notification is No Defense, the 5th novel in the Barbara Holloway series. The second-highest rated book is Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang, a Standalone novel.

The most read book by Kate Wilhelm on Book Notification is Death Qualified, the first novel in the Barbara Holloway series. The second most read book is Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang, a Standalone novel.

Below is a complete list of Kate Wilhelm books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Kate Wilhelm is the Barbara Holloway Series.

List of Constance and Charlie Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Constance and Charlie books are The Dark Door, The Gorgon Field, and Seven Kinds of Death.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9
The Gorgon Field
1986
Go
2
6
The Hamlet Trap
1987
Go
3
6
The Dark Door
1988
Go
4
6
Smart House
1989
Go
5
Sweet, Sweet Poison
1990
Go
6
5
Seven Kinds of Death
1992
Go
7
A Flush of Shadows
1995
Go
8
All For One
2012
Go
9
Sister Angel
2012
Go
10
Torch Song
2012
Go
11
With Thimbles, With Forks, and Hope
2012
Go
12
7
Whisper Her Name
2012
Go

List of Barbara Holloway Books in Publication Order

Brilliant lawyer Barbara Holloway takes on tough cases with her father Frank, navigating complex legal and personal challenges.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.5
Death Qualified
1991
Go
2
9.3
The Best Defense
1994
Go
3
8
Malice Prepense / For the Defense
1996
Go
4
8
Defense for the Devil
1999
Go
5
8.4
No Defense
2000
Go
6
8
Desperate Measures
2001
Go
7
8
Clear and Convincing Proof
2003
Go
8
9
The Unbidden Truth
2004
Go
9
8
Sleight of Hand
2006
Go
10
6.7
A Wrongful Death
2007
Go
11
8
Cold Case
2008
Go
12
7.3
Heaven is High
2011
Go
13
7.3
By Stone By Blade By Fire
2012
Go
14
8.8
Mirror, Mirror
2017
Go

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang, The Fullness of Time, and The Deepest Water.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Mile-Long Spaceship
1963
Go
2
More Bitter Than Death
1963
Go
3
The Clone (With: Theodore L. Thomas)
1965
Go
4
Andover and the Android
1966
Go
5
The Nevermore Affair
1966
Go
6
The Killer Thing / The Killing Thing
1967
Go
7
6
Let the Fire Fall
1969
Go
8
Margaret and I
1971
Go
9
City of Cain
1974
Go
10
The Infinity Box
1975
Go
11
7.8
Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang
1975
Go
12
7
The Clewiston Test
1976
Go
13
Fault Lines
1977
Go
14
8
Juniper Time
1979
Go
15
A Sense of Shadow
1981
Go
16
The Winter Beach
1981
Go
17
Oh, Susannah!
1982
Go
18
4
Welcome, Chaos
1983
Go
19
4
Huysman's Pets
1985
Go
20
Crazy Time
1988
Go
21
Cambio Bay
1990
Go
22
10
Justice for Some
1993
Go
23
7
The Good Children
1998
Go
24
7.3
The Deepest Water
2000
Go
25
8
Skeletons
2002
Go
26
7
The Price of Silence
2005
Go
27
8
Death of an Artist
2012
Go
28
5
The Fullness of Time
2012
Go

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top short stories and novellas are In Between, Naming the Flowers, and The Girl Who Fell Into the Sky.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Girl Who Fell Into the Sky
1986
Go
2
Forever Yours, Anna (in Omni)
1987
Go
3
Naming the Flowers
1992
Go
4
I Know What You’re Thinking (in Asimov's)
1994
Go
5
Moongate
2000
Go
6
6
In Between
2014
Go
7
The House Share
2022
Go

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top short story collections are Better Than One, Children of the Wind, and Listen, Listen.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Downstairs Room, The
1970
Go
2
Abyss
1973
Go
3
Somerset Dreams and Other Fictions
1978
Go
4
Better Than One (With: Damon Knight)
1980
Go
5
Listen, Listen
1981
Go
6
Children of the Wind
1989
Go
7
And the Angels Sing
1992
Go
8
Fear is a Cold Black
2010
Go
9
The Bird Cage
2012
Go
10
Music Makers
2012
Go
11
Kate Wilhelm in Orbit, Volume One
2015
Go
12
Kate Wilhelm in Orbit, Volume Two
2015
Go
13
Yesterday's Tomorrows
2015
Go

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Hills Are Dancing
1986
Go
2
7
Storyteller
2005
Go

List of Kate Wilhelm Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Orbit 3
1967
Go
2
Orbit 6
1970
Go
3
Orbit 11
1972
Go
4
Orbit 12
1973
Go
5
Those Who Can: A Science Fiction Reader
1973
Go
6
4
Alpha 5
1974
Go
7
Nebula Awards 9
1974
Go
8
Clarion SF
1977
Go
9
Best Science Fiction Stories of the Year: Sixth Annual Collection
1977
Go
10
8
The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume Three: Nebula Winners 1965-1969
1981
Go
11
Isaac Asimov's Aliens & Outworlders
1983
Go
12
Isaac Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine, October 1986
1986
Go
13
Terry's Universe: Science fiction's finest writers join in honoring the memory of Terry Carr
1987
Go
14
The Orbit Science Fiction Yearbook 1
1988
Go
15
The Seventh Omni Book of Science Fiction
1989
Go
16
Best New Horror 4
1993
Go
17
The Giant Book of Terror
1994
Go
18
Omni Visions Two
1994
Go
19
Asimov's Science Fiction, November 1994
1994
Go
20
Angels!
1995
Go
21
The Penguin Book of Modern Fantasy by Women
1995
Go
22
8
The Best from Fantasy & Science Fiction: The 50th Anniversary Anthology
1999
Go
23
The Secret History of Science Fiction
2009
Go
24
The Wesleyan Anthology of Science Fiction
2010
Go
25
Fantasy & Science Fiction, July/August 2012
2012
Go
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Kate Wilhelm

Kate Wilhelm (Katie Gertrude Meredith) was born on June 8th, 1928. Kate passed away March 8th, 2018 at 89 years old. Kate Wilhelm was born in Toledo, Ohio, USA.

Kate Wilhelm had written 28 standalone novels, starting with The Mile-Long Spaceship in 1963. The most recently released novel was The Fullness of Time, which was released in 2012.

Kate Wilhelm also wrote the Barbara Holloway series which has 14 books including Death Qualified and The Best Defense.

Kate Wilhelm: Awards & Accolades

Wilhelm's books have won multiple awards, Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang won the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 1977. The Penguin Book of Modern Fantasy by Women won the World Fantasy Award, Anthology, in 1996. Storyteller won the Hugo Award, Best Related Work, in 2006.

Kate Wilhelm books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Juniper Time was nominated for the National Book Awards, Best Science Fiction - Hardcover, in 1980. The Gorgon Field was nominated for the World Fantasy Award, Novella, in 1986. The Clewiston Test was nominated for the Otherwise Award, Retrospective Award, in 1995.

Related Authors

Fans of Kate Wilhelm also enjoy these authors:

  1. Michael Connelly, author of the Harry Bosch Series.
  2. Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent Series.
  3. Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
  4. John Sandford, author of the Prey/Lucas Davenport Series.
  5. Louise Penny, author of the Inspector Gamache Series.

Kate Wilhelm: F.A.Q

When was Kate Wilhelm Born?

Kate Wilhelm was born on June 8th, 1928.

When did Kate Wilhelm die?

Kate Wilhelm died on March 8th, 2018 at 89 years old.

Where was Kate Wilhelm Born?

Kate Wilhelm was born in Toledo, Ohio, USA.

What book awards has Kate Wilhelm won?

Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang: Hugo Award: Best Novel (1977).
The Penguin Book of Modern Fantasy by Women: World Fantasy Award: Anthology (1996).
Storyteller: Hugo Award: Best Related Work (2006).

What was the first book Kate Wilhelm wrote?

The first book written by Kate Wilhelm was The Mile-Long Spaceship, published in 1963.

What was the most recent book Kate Wilhelm wrote?

Her most recently released work was The House Share on September 6th, 2022.

What is the most popular book by Kate Wilhelm?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Kate Wilhelm book is Death Qualified. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. Death Qualified (8.50)
  2. Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang (7.78)
  3. The Best Defense (9.33)
  4. A Wrongful Death (6.67)
  5. Heaven is High (7.33)

How many books has Kate Wilhelm written?

Kate Wilhelm has written 76 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 12 books in the Constance and Charlie Series, 14 books in the Barbara Holloway Series, 28 Standalone Novels, 7 Short Stories/Novellas, 13 Short Story Collections, 2 Non-Fiction Books.

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