Books

This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.

1. 1. Feed

   

   In a world where humanity has been ravaged by a zombie apocalypse, a team of bloggers sets out to cover the presidential elections, offering a unique perspective on the state of a society where the undead are a constant threat. The protagonist, a young woman with a passion for the truth, navigates a landscape of danger, political intrigue, and conspiracy, all while dealing with the challenges of living in a post-apocalyptic environment. As they delve deeper into the heart of America's reanimated politics, they uncover a plot that could have dire consequences for both the living and the undead, forcing them to confront the question of what it truly means to be human in a world overrun by zombies.

   The 6380th Greatest Book of All Time

2. 2. Middlegame

   

   In a world where alchemy and science intertwine, two extraordinary children, Roger and Dodger, find themselves part of a grand, sinister plan to manifest the Doctrine of Ethos, the power that controls the universe. Separated at birth, the twins are unknowingly designed to embody the forces of language and mathematics, respectively. As they grow up miles apart, a mysterious psychic connection draws them together, allowing them to share their unique talents. Their creator, an ambitious alchemist, watches from the shadows, intending to use them to achieve godhood. The twins must navigate a complex chessboard of power, manipulation, and destiny, as they struggle to understand their abilities and the cosmic game they are pawns in. With the fabric of reality at stake, Roger and Dodger must confront their own humanity and the daunting path that lies before them.

   The 10623rd Greatest Book of All Time

3. 3. Every Heart A Doorway

   

   In a narrative that blends fantasy with a touch of the macabre, the story unfolds in a boarding school for children who have returned from magical worlds where they felt they truly belonged. These wayward souls struggle to adapt to their mundane lives, yearning to find their way back to the fantastical realms from which they were expelled. The protagonist, a girl who once wandered a land of the dead, must navigate the complex dynamics of her fellow students while the school becomes the setting of a mysterious and sinister series of events. As she delves into the investigation, the school's purpose and the students' stories intertwine, revealing the painful reality that not all doors to magical worlds can or should be reopened.

   The 11179th Greatest Book of All Time

4. 4. Down Among The Sticks And Bones

   

   This dark fantasy novella delves into the backstory of Jack and Jill, twin sisters who, discontent with their strict upbringing, stumble through a portal into a grim otherworld. In this realm, they find themselves on divergent paths: one sister apprentices under a mad scientist, embracing logic and science, while the other is swept into the world of a vampire, seduced by the promise of power and belonging. As they navigate this eerie and dangerous world, their bond is tested, and they confront the harsh realities of choice, consequence, and the deeply ingrained desire to find a place where they truly fit in.

   The 11187th Greatest Book of All Time
5. 5. Beneath The Sugar Sky

   

   In this fantastical novella, readers return to a whimsical world where doors lead to magical lands reflecting the true nature of the children who find them. The narrative follows a diverse group of friends who embark on a quest across these fantastical realms to resurrect a friend who has died before her time. Their journey is one of self-discovery, facing the complexities of identity and belonging, and challenging the very rules of life and death. With its vivid world-building and poignant exploration of what it means to find one's place in the world, the story weaves a tale of adventure, friendship, and the lengths one will go to right the balance of the universe.

   The 11198th Greatest Book of All Time

6. 6. In An Absent Dream

   

   This novel follows the journey of a young girl who discovers a magical doorway that leads her to the Goblin Market, a realm where fair value must be given for fair value received. As she navigates this enchanting yet strict world, she finds a place where she truly belongs, with rules that make sense to her. However, the girl must balance her life between the Market and her reality at home, grappling with the consequences of her choices and the price that must be paid for the life she desires. Her story is a poignant exploration of the sacrifices we make for the places we call home and the sometimes painful decisions involved in growing up and finding where we belong.

   The 11205th Greatest Book of All Time