T. Kingfisher

T. Kingfisher

T. Kingfisher also writes as: Ursula Vernon.

Upcoming T. Kingfisher Books

March 24th, 2026: Wolf Worm (Standalone)

Snake-Eater (Standalone) was the most recently released book by T. Kingfisher, on December 1st, 2025.

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T. Kingfisher Stats: The highest rated book by T. Kingfisher on Book Notification is Swordheart, a Standalone novel. The second-highest rated book is Minor Mage, a Novella.

The most read book by T. Kingfisher on Book Notification is Nettle & Bone, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is What Moves the Dead (Sworn Soldier #1).

Below is a complete list of T. Kingfisher books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Clocktaur War Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.32017
2
8.32018

List of Sworn Soldier Books in Publication Order

List of The Saint of Steel Books in Publication Order

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

List of Collections in Publication Order

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T. Kingfisher

T. Kingfisher (Ursula Vernon) was born on May 28th, 1977 and is currently 48 years old. T. Kingfisher was born in Japan.

T. Kingfisher has published 15 standalone novels, starting with The Seventh Bride in 2014. The most recently released novel was Snake-Eater, which was released in 2025.

T. Kingfisher: Awards & Accolades

Kingfisher's books have won multiple awards, The Twisted Ones won the RUSA Awards, Horror Award, in 2020. A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking won the Mythopoeic Award, Fantasy Award for Children's Literature, in 2021 as well as the Hugo Award - Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book in 2021. Nettle & Bone won the RUSA Awards, Fantasy Award, in 2023 as well as the Hugo Award - Best Novel in 2023. Thornhedge won the Hugo Award, Best Novella, in 2024.

The following novels by T. Kingfisher were nominated for these awards:

  • Jackalope Wives: World Fantasy Award, Short Fiction (2015).
  • Summer in Orcus: Hugo Award, Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book (2018).
  • The Twisted Ones: Goodreads Awards, Best Horror (2019). British Fantasy Award, Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award) (2020).
  • Minor Mage: Hugo Award, Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book (2020).
  • The Hollow Places: Goodreads Awards, Best Horror (2020). British Fantasy Award, Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award) (2021). RUSA Awards, Horror Award (2021).
  • Nettle & Bone: Goodreads Awards, Best Fantasy (2022). Alex Awards, Best Book (2023).
  • What Moves the Dead: Goodreads Awards, Best Horror (2022). RUSA Awards, Horror Award (2023). Hugo Award, Best Novella (2023).
  • A House With Good Bones: Goodreads Awards, Best Horror (2023).
  • Thornhedge: Nebula Award, Best Novella (2023). RUSA Awards, Fantasy Award (2024). World Fantasy Award, Novella (2024).
  • What Feasts at Night: Goodreads Awards, Best Horror (2024). Hugo Award, Best Novella (2025).
  • A Sorceress Comes to Call: Goodreads Awards, Best Fantasy (2024). RUSA Awards, Fantasy Award (2025). Hugo Award, Best Novel (2025).
  • Hemlock & Silver: Goodreads Awards, Best Fantasy (2025).

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T. Kingfisher: F.A.Q

When was T. Kingfisher Born? How old is T. Kingfisher?

T. Kingfisher was born on May 28th, 1977. T. Kingfisher is currently 48 years old.

Where was T. Kingfisher Born?

T. Kingfisher was born in Japan and is Japanese.

What book awards has T. Kingfisher won?

The Twisted Ones: RUSA Awards Horror Award (2020).
A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking: Mythopoeic Award Fantasy Award for Children's Literature (2021), Hugo Award Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book (2021).
Nettle & Bone: RUSA Awards Fantasy Award (2023), Hugo Award Best Novel (2023).
Thornhedge: Hugo Award Best Novella (2024).

What was the first book T. Kingfisher wrote?

The first book written by T. Kingfisher was Nine Goblins, published in 2013.

What was the most recent book T. Kingfisher wrote?

Her most recently released work was Snake-Eater on December 1st, 2025.

What is the most popular book by T. Kingfisher?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular T. Kingfisher book is Nettle & Bone. Here are her most popular books:
  1. Nettle & Bone (8.18)
  2. What Moves the Dead (8.18)
  3. A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking (7.55)
  4. Paladin's Grace (8.55)
  5. Clockwork Boys (8.29)

Are there upcoming new books by T. Kingfisher?

T. Kingfisher has two new books coming out: Wolf Worm will be released on March 24th, 2026. Daggerbound will be released on August 25th, 2026

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How many books has T. Kingfisher written?

T. Kingfisher has written 34 books. 2 books in the Clocktaur War Series, 3 books in the Sworn Soldier Series, 4 books in The Saint of Steel Series, 15 Standalone Novels, 6 Short Stories/Novellas, 3 Collections.

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