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Delilah S. Dawson

b. 1977

1 series 1 book in order

Delilah S. Dawson is an American author known for her work in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. She is the New York Times bestselling writer of Star Wars: PHASMA, Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire, and other novels including The Secrets of Long Snoot, The Perfect Weapon, Scorched, and the Blud and Shadow series. She also wrote the HIT series and Wake of Vultures. Under the pseudonym Lila Bowen, she authored the Shadow series. Dawson has contributed short stories to anthologies such as Death & Honey and Violent Ends. She co-wrote the Tales of Pell series with Kevin Hearne. Her upcoming projects include the middle grade horror novel MINE and the generational trauma novel THE VIOLENCE. She has also written comics, including Ladycastle, Sparrowhawk, and Firefly: The Sting, as well as stories for Star Wars Adventures and Adventure Time. She won the 2015 Fantasy Book of the Year and the 2013 Steampunk Book of the Year. Dawson lives in Florida with her family.

Born
1977
Known for
Star Wars

Series by Delilah S. Dawson

Star Wars

57 books in order · 1976–2025

  1. Cover of The Phantom Menace: Star Wars: Episode I

    The Phantom Menace: Star Wars: Episode I

    2011

    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, an evil legacy long believed dead is stirring. Now the dark side of the Force…

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  2. Cover of Attack of the Clones: Star Wars: Episode II

    Attack of the Clones: Star Wars: Episode II

    2002

    A great disturbance in the Force signals growing unrest across the galaxy, as the Republic faces political paralysis and the threat of war from the…

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  3. Cover of Revenge of the Sith: Star Wars: Episode III

    Revenge of the Sith: Star Wars: Episode III

    2011

    Tempted by the power of the Dark Side and plagued by nightmares of Padme’s death, Anakin must choose his path. His decision will reverberate…

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  4. Cover of A New Hope: Star Wars: Episode IV

    A New Hope: Star Wars: Episode IV

    2011

    The classic adventure that started the Star Wars saga. Luke Skywalker lived and worked on his uncle's farm on the remote planet of Tatooine—and he…

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  5. Cover of The Empire Strikes Back: Star Wars: Episode V

    The Empire Strikes Back: Star Wars: Episode V

    2011

    The Empire Strikes Back is a science-fiction novelization written by Donald F. Glut and first published by Del Rey. It is based on the screenplay to…

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  6. Cover of Return of the Jedi: Star Wars: Episode VI

    Return of the Jedi: Star Wars: Episode VI

    2011

    It was a dark time for the rebel alliance...Han Solo, frozen in carbonite, had been delivered into the hands of the vile gangster Jabba the Hutt.…

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Cover of Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga), Vol. 1

Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga), Vol. 1📅 Expected Sep 29, 2026

Adapted by Man Tsang

The official manga adaptation of the New York Times bestselling novel Thrawn by Timothy Zahn Grand Admiral Thrawn’s legend begins far from the Empire, deep…

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Cover of The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga), Vol. 1

The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga), Vol. 1📅 Expected Oct 20, 2026

Adapted by Yusuke Osawa

The official manga adaptation of the first season of the hit Disney+ show The Mandalorian The Mandalorian and the Child are on the run, and nowhere is safe!…

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Cover of The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga), Vol. 2

The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga), Vol. 2📅 Expected Oct 20, 2026

Adapted by Yusuke Osawa

Volume 2 in the official manga adaptation of the first season of the hit Disney+ show The Mandalorian The Mandalorian and the Child are deeper in enemy…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Delilah S. Dawson written?

We list 1 book by Delilah S. Dawson across 1 series, published between 1976–2025 — each shown in full reading order.

When is the next Delilah S. Dawson book coming out?

The next book is “Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga), Vol. 1”, expected Sep 29, 2026. That is the publisher's announced date and can change; this page updates when it does.

What order should I read Delilah S. Dawson's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Phantom Menace: Star Wars: Episode I.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Delilah S. Dawson's books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.