Tiffany McDaniel books

Tiffany McDaniel is an American author of literary fiction set in rural Ohio, known for novels like Betty (2020) and The Summer That Melted Everything (2016).
Author · Literary Fiction · Historical Fiction · Southern Gothic

Standalone Novels

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The Summer That Melted Everything 2016 Buy
Betty 2020 Buy
On the Savage Side 2023 Buy

The Wand Keepers

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A Sky Full of Dragons 2024 Buy

Tiffany McDaniel is an American novelist from Ohio whose books are rooted in the landscape and history of rural Appalachian communities. The Summer That Melted Everything (2016), her debut, tells the story of a boy who arrives in a small town claiming to be the devil, set against the backdrop of a scorching summer in the 1980s.

Betty (2020) drew on McDaniel’s own family history, telling the story of a Cherokee girl growing up in 1960s Ohio. It became an international bestseller, particularly in France. On the Savage Side (2023) continued her focus on marginalized women, inspired by the real-life murders of women in Chillicothe, Ohio. Her 2024 book A Sky Full of Dragons begins The Wand Keepers series, marking a shift toward younger readers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Tiffany McDaniel written?

Tiffany McDaniel has written four books across two series.

What was Tiffany McDaniel's first book?

Tiffany McDaniel’s first book is The Summer That Melted Everything, published in 2016.

What are Tiffany McDaniel's books about?

McDaniel’s novels are set in small-town Ohio and deal with difficult subjects including racism, poverty, and violence against women. Betty (2020), inspired by her mother’s life as a Cherokee woman in 1960s Ohio, is her most well-known work.

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