Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clan of the Claw | 2011 | Jody Lynn Nye | Buy |
| 2 | By Tooth and Claw | 2015 | Jody Lynn Nye | Buy |
The Exiled series, also known as Clan of the Claw, is a pair of shared-world anthologies edited by Bill Fawcett. The premise is striking: the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs in our timeline instead triggered the rise of intelligent cat-people called the Mrem, who now fight for survival against the cold-blooded, psychically gifted Liskash. The first volume, Clan of the Claw, was published in 2011, followed by By Tooth and Claw in 2015.
Each anthology brings together stories from several authors, including Jody Lynn Nye, S.M. Stirling, Harry Turtledove, and others. The contributors explore different aspects of the Mrem civilization as its clans migrate, wage war, and try to build a future in a hostile world. The stories range from large-scale battles to more personal tales of individual Mrem caught up in the conflict with the Liskash.
The books work well for readers who enjoy alternate history with a fantasy twist. The shared-world format means each story has its own voice, and the variety of contributors keeps the settings and characters fresh across both volumes.