Daniel José Older
Daniel José Older
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Daniel José Older, a lead story architect for Star Wars: The High Republic, is the New York Times best-selling author of the upcoming Young Adult fantasy novel Ballad & Dagger (book 1 of the Outlaw Saints series), the sci-fi adventure Flood City, the monthly comic series The High Republic Adventures.
His other books include the historical fantasy series Dactyl Hill Squad, The Book of Lost Saints, the Bone Street Rumba urban fantasy series, Star Wars: Last Shot, and the Young Adult series the Shadowshaper Cypher, including Shadowshaper, which was named one of the best fantasy books of all time by TIME magazine and one of Esquire’s 80 Books Every Person Should Read.
He won the International Latino Book Award and has been nominated for the Kirkus Prize, The World Fantasy Award, the Andre Norton Award, the Locus, and the Mythopoeic Award. He co-wrote the upcoming graphic novel Death’s Day. You can find more info and read about his decade long career as an NYC paramedic at
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Daniel José Older is widely recognized for his contributions to the Star Wars universe, particularly his work on The High Republic series. He is also known for his urban fantasy novels and young adult fiction, often blending diverse cultural elements with speculative fiction.
For readers new to Daniel José Older's work, a good starting point is the Shadowshaper Cypher series, beginning with "Shadowshaper." This series offers a strong introduction to his unique blend of urban fantasy and social commentary.
Daniel José Older writes for both young adult and adult audiences. His young adult novels often feature diverse protagonists and explore themes of identity and social justice, while his adult works delve into urban fantasy and science fiction.