Chronological Order of Lady Astronaut books in order

Mary Robinette Kowal's standalone novels include Ghost Talkers, The Spare Man, and other science fiction and fantasy works outside her main series.
Series · Science Fiction · Fantasy

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Katwalk 2014 Mary Robinette Kowal Buy
2 Ghost Talkers 2016 Mary Robinette Kowal Buy
3 The Original 2020 Mary Robinette Kowal Buy
4 The Spare Man 2022 Mary Robinette Kowal Buy

These are Mary Robinette Kowal’s standalone novels, separate from her Lady Astronaut and Glamourist Histories series. Each book explores different genres and settings.

Ghost Talkers (2016) is a WWI fantasy about mediums who communicate with dead soldiers to gather intelligence. The Spare Man (2022) is a space-cruise mystery that won the Hugo Award for Best Novel.

Each book can be read independently based on which premise interests you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghost Talkers about?

Ghost Talkers is a WWI fantasy where mediums communicate with the spirits of dead soldiers to gather intelligence. Ginger Stuyvesant works for the Spirit Corps and uncovers a German plot targeting the mediums themselves.

What is The Spare Man about?

The Spare Man is a locked-room mystery set on a luxury space cruise liner, following a detective and her service dog as they investigate a murder. It won the 2023 Hugo Award for Best Novel.

Are these books connected to each other?

No. These are standalone novels with different settings and characters. Each can be read independently.

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