Jacqueline A. Carey (born October 9, 1964)"Jacqueline Carey – Summary Bibliography"
Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved 4 August 2014. is an American writer, primarily of

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Biography

Carey was born in Highland Park, Illinois, and attended

Lake Forest College Lake Forest College is a private liberal arts college in Lake Forest, Illinois. Founded in 1857 as Lind University by a group of Presbyterian ministers, the college has been coeducational since 1876 and an undergraduate-focused liberal arts i ...

, both in the northern suburbs of Chicago. She received

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degrees in psychology and English literature in 1986. During college she spent 6 months working in a London bookstore as part of a work exchange program, where she decided to write professionally. After returning she started her writing career while working at the art center of a local college. After ten years, she discovered success with the publication of her first book in 2001. Currently, Carey lives in western Michigan and is a member of the oldest Mardi Gras

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in the state.

Career

Writing

Carey's literary work has been recognized and highlighted at Michigan State University in their Michigan Writers Series.

Works

Terre D'Ange

Her first novel was ''

Kushiel's Dart ''Kushiel's Dart'' is a fantasy novel by American writer Jacqueline Carey, the first book in her Kushiel's Legacy series. The idea for the book first came to Carey when she was reading the Biblical Book of Genesis, specifically a passage about "So ...

'', published by

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in 2001, and the recipient of the 2002

Locus Award The Locus Awards are an annual set of literary awards voted on by readers of the science fiction and fantasy magazine ''Locus'', a monthly magazine based in Oakland, California. The awards are presented at an annual banquet. In addition to the pl ...

for Best First Novel. The ''

Kushiel's Legacy ''Kushiel's Legacy'' is a series of fantasy novels by Jacqueline Carey, comprising the Phèdre Trilogy and the Imriel Trilogy (called the "Treason's Heir" trilogy in the United Kingdom). Since the series features a fictional version of medieval ...

'' trilogy, completed with ''

Kushiel's Chosen ''Kushiel's Chosen'' is a historical fantasy/alternate history novel by American writer Jacqueline Carey. It is a sequel to '' Kushiel's Dart'' and the second novel in the Kushiel's Legacy series. Synopsis In the novel, the journey of famed ' ...

'' and ''

Kushiel's Avatar ''Kushiel's Avatar'' is a fantasy novel by American writer Jacqueline Carey, the third book in her Kushiel's Legacy series. It is often referred to as the last of the Phèdre Trilogy. Synopsis In the ten years of peace following the events of '' ...

'', follows the story of a

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in a

historical fantasy Historical fantasy is a category of fantasy and genre of historical fiction that incorporates fantastic elements (such as magic) into a more "realistic" narrative. There is much crossover with other subgenres of fantasy; those classed as Arthu ...

or alternate history (

Terre d'Ange "Terre" (meaning "Earth") is a song by Canadian singer Celine Dion, recorded for her 1998 French-language album, ''S'il suffisait d'aimer''. It was written by French songwriter and producer Erick Benzi, and produced by Jean-Jacques Goldman and B ...

) society that follows a demi-god,

Elua ''Kushiel's Legacy'' is a series of fantasy novels by Jacqueline Carey, comprising the Phèdre Trilogy and the Imriel Trilogy (called the "Treason's Heir" trilogy in the United Kingdom). Since the series features a fictional version of medieval ...

, whose precept is " Love as thou wilt". The map of Terre d'Ange, the "Land of the Angels," bears a striking resemblance to that of France. Fictional versions of Greece, Great Britain, Italy, Germany, and Spain also figure prominently in the series. Elua was born when the blood of Yeshua ben Yosef, the son of the one God, mingled with the tears of the Magdelene and carried in the womb of Mother Earth. With Elua's peaceful wanderings and the one God's rejection of him, seven angels then rejected God to become Elua's companions on Earth. These angels and Elua himself then founded a nation and comingled with humans before leaving. D'Angelines are the people from their descent. The first trilogy, ''

'', begins with the story of Phèdre nò Delaunay, a courtesan's flawed and unwanted daughter who is sold into indentured servitude. The first book of the trilogy, ''

'', will be retold from the point of view of Joscelin Verreuil, a warrior and protector of Phèdre, in an upcoming addition to the trilogy titled ''Cassiel's Servant''. The second trilogy (named ''Treason's Heir'' in the UK and frequently dubbed the ''Imriel Trilogy'' in North America), is a continuation of the storyline started in ''Kushiel's Legacy''. The main protagonist is Imriel nò Montrève de la Courcel, third in line for the throne of

and adopted son of Phèdre nò Delaunay de Montrève. The third trilogy, whose third novel ''Naamah's Blessing'' came out in June 2011, takes place a century after both trilogies and features the protagonist Moirin of the Maghuinn Dhon. Moirin is half-D'Angeline and half of the Maghuin Donn. She is touched by the blessing of Naamah as well as her diadh-anam, the bear-goddess of the Maghuin Dhonn. After a terrible accident and the revelation that her father is a priest of Naamah, Moirin sets sail for

in search of a destiny her bear-goddess has foretold. Instead of a seemingly clear destiny, Moirin finds herself in an entanglement of court intrigue, scandal and passion. Tossed between the Queen and her courtier, Moirin must decide which path to take before she bleeds dry in the process. She also meets Lo Feng, a sort-of priest of Ch'in, present day China. Feng teaches our heroine the five styles of breathing and offers a respite from her complicated court life. In following her destiny, she will also follow Feng and his young apprentice across yet another ocean where she will meet a princess possessed by a dragon. This is just the first test Moirin will encounter along her destiny's path. She discovers through her diadh-anam that her true love has never been far away. She will travel through cities, deserts and vast areas in an attempt to join the two together. Through her travels, she will always remember that she still has unfinished business back in Terre d'Ange before she can ever hope to see her mother again. According to ''Publishers Weekly,'' "Carey's triumph as a writer lies in her ability to turn these stock—nearly stereotyped—components into an engaging, fascinating novel."

Other

Carey's second fantasy series is ''

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'', consisting of '' Banewreaker'', published in 2004, and '' Godslayer'', published in 2005. It is a story in the vein of

J. R. R. Tolkien John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (, ; 3 January 1892 – 2 September 1973) was an English writer and philologist. He was the author of the high fantasy works ''The Hobbit'' and ''The Lord of the Rings''. From 1925 to 1945, Tolkien was the Rawlins ...

's ''

The Lord of the Rings ''The Lord of the Rings'' is an epic high-fantasy novel by English author and scholar J. R. R. Tolkien. Set in Middle-earth, intended to be Earth at some time in the distant past, the story began as a sequel to Tolkien's 1937 children's b ...

'', but told as a

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from the point of view of the "dark" side. Carey's third series begins with ''Santa Olivia'', published in 2009 and concludes with its sequel, ''Saints Astray'', in 2011. Through a Facebook contest, Carey offered fans the chance to choose a new name for the sequel to ''Santa Olivia'', as her publishers were not happy with the working title. The new title of ''Saints Astray'' was announced on her Facebook fan page on August 27, 2010. Carey's first standalone novel, '' Miranda and Caliban'' was published in 2017. It's a retelling of

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's '' The Tempest'', about Prospero's daughter Miranda and her friendship with the strange, feral boy Caliban.

Bibliography

Fiction

*''Kushiel Universe'' series **''

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Earth Begotten ''Kushiel's Legacy'' is a series of fantasy novels by Jacqueline Carey, comprising the Phèdre Trilogy and the Imriel Trilogy (called the "Treason's Heir" trilogy in the United Kingdom). Since the series features a fictional version of medieval ...

'' (April 2003) limited edition companion book ***'' Cassiel's Servant'' (August 2023) ***'' Imriel Trilogy'' series ****1 '' Kushiel's Scion'' (June 2006) ****2 '' Kushiel's Justice'' (June 2007) ****3 '' Kushiel's Mercy'' (June 2008) **'' Moirin Trilogy'' series ***1 '' Naamah's Kiss'' (June 2009) ***2 '' Naamah’s Curse'' (June 2010) ***3 '' Naamah’s Blessing'' (June 2011) * ''The Sundering'' series **1 '' Banewreaker'' (November 2004) **2 '' Godslayer'' (August 2005) * ''Santa Olivia'' series **1 '' Santa Olivia'' (May 2009) **2 '' Saints Astray'' (October 2011) *'' Agent of Hel'' series **1 '' Dark Currents'' (October 2012) **2 '' Autumn Bones'' (October 2013) **3 '' Poison Fruit'' (October 2014) *'' Miranda and Caliban'' (February 2017) *'' Starless'' (June 2018)

Short stories

*"One Hundred Ablutions" in ''A Fantasy Medley 3'' (2015), edited by Yanni Kuznia *"The Martyr of the Roses" in '' Unfettered'' (2013), edited by

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*"You and You Alone" in ''

Songs of Love and Death ''Songs of Love and Death'' is the eighth full-length album by Canadian singer-songwriter Emm Gryner, released in 2005 on her independent label Dead Daisy Records. ''Songs of Love and Death'' is Gryner's second album of cover versions, followin ...

'' (2010), edited by

George R. R. Martin George Raymond Richard Martin (born George Raymond Martin; September 20, 1948), also known as GRRM, is an American novelist, screenwriter, television producer and short story writer. He is the author of the series of epic fantasy novels ''A Song ...

and

Gardner Dozois Gardner Raymond Dozois ( ; July 23, 1947 – May 27, 2018) was an American science fiction author and editor. He was the founding editor of ''The Year's Best Science Fiction'' anthologies (1984–2018) and was editor of '' Asimov's Science Fictio ...

*"In The Matter of Fallen Angels" in ''Elemental: The Tsunami Relief Anthology'' (2006), edited by Steven Savile and

Alethea Kontis Alethea Kontis is an American writer of Teen & Young Adult Books, picture books and speculative fiction, primarily for children. She lived in Ashburn, Virginia and then in Titusville, FL. Selected works Novels * ''Enchanted'' The Woodcutter Sis ...

*"The Isle of Women" in ''Emerald Magic: Great Tales of Irish Fantasy'' (2004), edited by the Rev.

Andrew Greeley Andrew M. Greeley (February 5, 1928 – May 29, 2013) was an American Catholic priest, sociologist, journalist and popular novelist. Greeley was a professor of sociology at the University of Arizona and the University of Chicago, and a researc ...

*"Jazznight" in ''I-94: A Collection of Southwest Michigan Writers'' (1997), edited by Brett Van Ernst

Online archived short stories

The Peacock Boy
"in '' The Scroll'' (issue 4, 1995), edited by Thom O'Connor
Actaeon
" in '' The Scroll'' (issue 6, 1995) *"The Antedivulians," ''Prisoners of the Night'' No. 9 (1995)
In the City
" in ''Quanta'' (1995), edited by Daniel K. Appelquist

" in ''InterText'' (issue #26, July–August 1995), edited by Jason Snell *"What Bled Through the Wall," in ''Clique of the Tomb Beetle'' (1996)

Non-fiction

*'' Angels: Celestial Spirits in Legend & Art'' (1997)

Awards

*2002

Locus Award for Best First Novel The Locus Award for Best First Novel is one of the annual Locus Awards presented by the science fiction and fantasy magazine '' Locus''. Awards presented in a given year are for works published in the previous calendar year. The award for Best Fi ...

for ''Kushiel's Dart''The LOCUS Index to SF Awards. . Retrieved 2009-1-06. *2001 Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award, Best Fantasy Novel for ''Kushiel's Dart'' *Barnes & Noble, Top Ten Science Fiction & Fantasy of 2001 for ''Kushiel's Dart'' *Amazon.com Editors, Top Ten Fantasy of 2001 for ''Kushiel's Dart'' *Borders, Top Ten Fantasy of 2002 for ''Kushiel's Chosen'' *Amazon.com Editors, Top Ten Fantasy of 2003 for ''Kushiel's Avatar''

References

External links

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