Ken Liu

b. 1976

1 series 4 books in order

Ken Liu, born in 1976, is an American author of science fiction and fantasy. He is a Chinese-American writer who has won multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards for his short fiction. His work has been published in magazines such as F&SF, Asimov's, Analog, Lightspeed, and Clarkesworld, as well as in multiple "Year's Best" anthologies. Liu also wrote an epic fantasy novel series called The Dandelion Dynasty, which he describes as silkpunk. The series was published by Simon & Schuster.

Born: 1976
Known for: The Dandelion Dynasty

Series by Ken Liu

The Dandelion Dynasty

4 books in order · 2015–2022

The Grace of Kings (The Dandelion Dynasty)

2015 · Ken Liu

The Grace of Kings (2015) is Ken Liu's first novel and the opening book of the Dandelion Dynasty. As Emperor Mapidere lies dying, a bandit and the…
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The Wall of Storms (The Dandelion Dynasty)

2016 · Ken Liu

The 2016 novel by Ken Liu follows Emperor Kuni Garu, now known as Emperor Ragin, who rules the archipelago kingdom of Dara. He faces the challenge of…
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The Veiled Throne

2021 · Ken Liu
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Speaking Bones

2022 · Ken Liu
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Ken Liu written?

We list 4 books by Ken Liu across 1 series, published between 2015–2022 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Ken Liu's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Veiled Throne.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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