Retrieval Artist Books in Order

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The Retrieval Artist series by Kristine Kathryn Rusch is set in a future where humans have colonized distant worlds and treaties allow for the extradition of individuals to face justice. In this universe, two professions exist to locate people who have gone into hiding: Trackers, who pursue individuals for legal or financial reasons, and Retrieval Artists, who are often hired to find people for inheritance or personal matters. The series explores themes of identity, justice, and the moral complexities of seeking out those who wish to remain hidden.

Books in this series

Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.

  1. Cover of Extremes

    Extremes

    2003 · Kristine Kathryn Rusch

    Extremes is the second book in the Retrieval Artist series by Kristine Kathryn Rusch. The novels are set in a future where humans have colonized many…

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    Consequences

    2004 · Kristine Kathryn Rusch

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    Paloma

    2006 · Kristine Kathryn Rusch

    Kristine Kathryn Rusch is an American writer and editor who works across multiple genres. She writes under various pseudonyms, allowing her to…

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What order should I read the Retrieval Artist books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Extremes”.

How many books are in the Retrieval Artist series?

We list 3 books by Kristine Kathryn Rusch , published between 2003–2006.

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