Kelly Robson Short Stories/Novellas books in order

A reading guide for Kelly Robson's standalone short stories and novellas, including the Nebula Award-winning 'A Human Stain.'

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Waters of Versailles 2015 Kelly Robson Buy
2 Two-Year Man 2016 Kelly Robson Buy
3 A Human Stain 2017 Kelly Robson Buy
4 Median 2024 Kelly Robson Buy
5 Landline 2025 Kelly Robson Buy

Kelly Robson’s short fiction covers a lot of ground. “Waters of Versailles” (2015), her breakout story, imagines the plumbing system at Versailles powered by a water sprite. “A Human Stain” (2017) is a darker piece about a governess in a remote house with a secret.

These stories are all standalone works and can be read in any order. Robson’s shorter fiction tends to mix historical settings with speculative elements, and she is comfortable writing in both science fiction and horror modes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Kelly Robson Short Stories/Novellas series?

There are five books in the Kelly Robson Short Stories/Novellas series, published between 2015 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Kelly Robson Short Stories/Novellas series?

The first book in the Kelly Robson Short Stories/Novellas series is Waters of Versailles, published in 2015.

Which of these stories won an award?

‘A Human Stain’ won the Nebula Award for Best Novelette in 2018. ‘Waters of Versailles’ was also nominated for both the Hugo and the Nebula.

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