Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Bad Luck |
2013 |
Buy |
| McSweeney’s #46 |
2014 |
Buy |
| Your Impossible Voice #8: Summer 2015 |
2015 |
N/A |
Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
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| Natural Disaster |
2015 |
Buy |
| A Silent Fury: The El Bordo Mine Fire |
2018 |
Buy |
Short Stories/Novellas#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Kingdom Cons |
2004 |
Buy |
| Signs Preceding the End of the World |
2009 |
Buy |
| The Transmigration of Bodies |
2016 |
Buy |
Short Story Collections#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Ten Planets |
2023 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Season of the Swamp |
2024 |
Buy |
Yuri Herrera is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary Mexican literature. His short novels, written in dense, rhythmic Spanish, deal with border crossings, political power, and violence. Kingdom Cons (2004), his debut, tells the story of a singer drawn into a drug lord’s court. Signs Preceding the End of the World (2009) follows a young woman’s journey across the US-Mexico border and has been called one of the best novels of the 21st century by multiple critics.
The Transmigration of Bodies (2016) rounds out a loose thematic trilogy. His work also includes nonfiction, short stories, and contributions to anthologies. Ten Planets (2023), a short story collection, marked his first book of fiction in English-language translation in several years, and Season of the Swamp (2024) is his first full-length novel in English.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Yuri Herrera written?
Yuri Herrera has written ten books across five series.
What was Yuri Herrera's first book?
Yuri Herrera’s first book is Kingdom Cons, published in 2004.
What are Yuri Herrera's most acclaimed books?
Signs Preceding the End of the World (2009) and Kingdom Cons (2004) are his most widely read novels, both originally published in Spanish and later translated into English by Lisa Dillman.