Justina Ireland
Justina Ireland
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Justina Ireland is the author of Dread Nation (Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins), a New York Times bestseller as well as the sequel Deathless Divide. Her earlier works include the fantasy young adult novels Vengeance Bound and Promise of Shadows (both Simon and Schuster).
Justina also writes for the Star Wars franchise, including the books Lando’s Luck, Spark of the Resistance, and the upcoming A Test of Courage, part of the High Republic publishing initiative.
She is the former co-editor in chief of FIYAH Literary Magazine of Black Speculative Fiction, for which she won a World Fantasy Award. She holds a BA from Armstrong Atlantic University and an MFA from Hamline University.
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Justina Ireland is widely recognized for her New York Times bestselling novel, Dread Nation, which reimagines the post-Civil War era with zombies. She is also a significant contributor to the Star Wars universe, particularly within The High Republic publishing initiative.
Justina Ireland has also used the name Tyler Champion for her illustration work, indicating a creative range beyond writing.
The Dread Nation series begins with Dread Nation, followed by its sequel, Deathless Divide. These two books form the complete narrative for this particular series.