Max Gladstone
Max Gladstone
b. 28 May 1984 · From United States11
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Max Gladstone is an American fantasy and science fiction author, born in Cambridge, Massachusetts and raised in Sewanee, Tennessee. He studied Chinese at Yale and lived in China from 2006 to 2008 as a Yale-China Fellow. His debut, Three Parts Dead (2012), began the Craft Sequence, urban fantasy in w…
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Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction Time Travel Urban Fantasy
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Gladstone, Max, Gladstone, M., M. GladstoneFeatured Works
This Is How You Lose the Time War
Amal El-Mohtar
Novella
Kiss with Teeth
Max Gladstone
The Long List Anthology: More Stories from the Hugo Awards Nomination List
Eugie Foster
The Long List Anthology Series #1
Dead Hand Rule
Max Gladstone
The Craft Wars #3
The Witch Who Came in from the Cold
Cassandra Rose Clarke
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Frequently asked questions
What is Max Gladstone known for?
Max Gladstone is widely recognized for his innovative approach to fantasy and science fiction, often exploring themes of magic, technology, and societal structures. He is particularly acclaimed for his Craft Sequence series, which reimagines magic as a form of corporate finance and law.
Where should a new reader start with Max Gladstone?
New readers interested in his unique world-building might begin with Three Parts Dead, the first book in the Craft Sequence, to experience his blend of urban fantasy and legal drama. For a standalone, This Is How You Lose the Time War, co-written with Amal El-Mohtar, offers a poetic and intricate time-travel narrative.
Does Max Gladstone write with other authors?
Max Gladstone has notably co-authored This Is How You Lose the Time War with Amal El-Mohtar, a critically acclaimed novella. He has also contributed to collaborative projects and shared world anthologies.