Simon R. Green
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Simon R. Green is the New York Times bestselling author of more than fifty science fiction, fantasy, and mystery novels. Simon sold his first book in 1988 and the very next year was commissioned to write the bestselling novelization of the Kevin Costner film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.
From there he went on to write many more series of books including Deathstalker, Nightside, Secret History, Forest Kingdom, and the Ishamel Jones mysteries among others.
His books have sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over a dozen different languages.
You can find Simon Green on his website, or follow him on Twitter @TheSimonRGreen.
Bibliography
- Gideon SableThe Best Thing You Can Steal (#1)Simon R. Green
- Gideon SableA Matter of Death and Life (#2)Simon R. Green
- The Nightside SeriesSomething from the Nightside (#1)Simon R. Green
- The Nightside SeriesAgents of Light and Darkness (#2)Simon R. Green
- The Nightside SeriesNightingale’s Lament (#3)Simon R. Green
- The Nightside SeriesHex and the City (#4)Simon R. Green
- The Nightside SeriesPaths Not Taken (#5)Simon R. Green
- The Nightside SeriesSharper Than a Serpent’s Tooth (#6)Simon R. Green
- The Nightside SeriesHell to Pay (#7)Simon R. Green
- The Nightside SeriesThe Unnatural Inquirer (#8)Simon R. Green
- The Nightside SeriesJust Another Judgment Day (#9)Simon R. Green
- The Nightside SeriesThe Good, The Bad, and The Uncanny (#10)Simon R. Green
- The Nightside SeriesA Hard Day’s Knight (#11)Simon R. Green
- The Nightside SeriesThe Bride Wore Black Leather (#12)Simon R. Green
- The Nightside SeriesTales from the NightsideSimon R. Green
- The Nightside SeriesNight Fall (#13)Simon R. Green
- Jekyll & HydeJekyll & Hyde Inc.Simon R. Green
- Ishmael Jones MysteriesThe Dark Side of the Road (#1)Simon R. Green
- Ishmael Jones MysteriesDead Man Walking (#2)Simon R. Green
- Ishmael Jones MysteriesVery Important Corpses (#3)Simon R. Green
- Ishmael Jones MysteriesDeath Shall Come (#4)Simon R. Green
- Ishmael Jones MysteriesInto the Thinnest of Air (#5)Simon R. Green
- Ishmael Jones MysteriesMurder in the Dark (#6)Simon R. Green
- Ishmael Jones MysteriesTill Sudden Death Do Us Part (#7)Simon R. Green
- Ishmael Jones MysteriesNight Train to Murder (#8)Simon R. Green
- Ishmael Jones MysteriesThe House on Widows Hill (#9)Simon R. Green
- Ishmael Jones MysteriesBuried Memories (#10)Simon R. Green
- Twilight of the Empire (Deathstalker Prelude) SeriesMistworld (#1)Simon R. Green
- Twilight of the Empire (Deathstalker Prelude) SeriesGhostworld (#2)Simon R. Green
- Twilight of the Empire (Deathstalker Prelude) SeriesHellworld (#3)Simon R. Green
- Deathstalker SeriesDeathstalker (#1)Simon R. Green
- Deathstalker SeriesDeathstalker Rebellion (#2)Simon R. Green
- Deathstalker SeriesDeathstalker War (#3)Simon R. Green
- Deathstalker SeriesDeathstalker Honor (#4)Simon R. Green
- Deathstalker SeriesDeathstalker Destiny (#5)Simon R. Green
- Deathstalker SeriesDeathstalker Legacy (#6)Simon R. Green
- Deathstalker SeriesDeathstalker Return (#7)Simon R. Green
- Deathstalker SeriesDeathstalker Coda (#8)Simon R. Green
- Secret Histories SeriesThe Man with the Golden Torc (#1)Simon R. Green
- Secret Histories SeriesDaemons are Forever (#2)Simon R. Green
- Secret Histories SeriesThe Spy Who Haunted Me (#3)Simon R. Green
- Secret Histories SeriesFrom Hell With Love (#4)Simon R. Green
- Secret Histories SeriesFor Heaven’s Eyes Only (#5)Simon R. Green
- Secret Histories SeriesLive and Let Drood (#6)Simon R. Green
- Secret Histories SeriesCasino Infernale (#7)Simon R. Green
- Secret Histories SeriesProperty of a Lady Faire (#8)Simon R. Green
- Secret Histories SeriesFrom a Drood to a Kill (#9)Simon R. Green
- Secret Histories SeriesDr. DOA (#10)Simon R. Green
- Secret Histories SeriesMoonbreaker (#11)Simon R. Green
- Secret Histories SeriesNight Fall (#12)Simon R. Green
- StandaloneDrinking Midnight WineSimon R. Green
- StandaloneShadows FallSimon R. Green
- StandaloneRobin Hood: Prince of ThievesSimon R. Green
- CollectionsTales of the Hidden WorldSimon R. Green
- Forest Kingdom SeriesBlue Moon Rising (#1)Simon R. Green
- Forest Kingdom SeriesBlood and Honor (#2)Simon R. Green
- Forest Kingdom SeriesDown Among the Dead Men (#3)Simon R. Green
- Forest Kingdom SeriesBeyond the Blue Moon (#4)Simon R. Green
- Forest Kingdom SeriesOnce in a Blue Moon (#5)Simon R. Green
- Ghost Finders SeriesGhost of a Chance (#1)Simon R. Green
- Ghost Finders SeriesGhost of a Smile (#2)Simon R. Green
- Ghost Finders SeriesGhost of a Dream (#3)Simon R. Green
- Ghost Finders SeriesSpirits from Beyond (#4)Simon R. Green
- Ghost Finders SeriesVoices from Beyond (#5)Simon R. Green
- Ghost Finders SeriesForces from Beyond (#6)Simon R. Green
- Hawk and Fisher SeriesWolf in the Fold (#4)Simon R. Green
- Hawk and Fisher SeriesGuard Against Dishonor (#5)Simon R. Green
- Hawk and Fisher SeriesThe Bones of Haven (#6)Simon R. Green
- Hawk and Fisher SeriesThe Swords of Haven (Omnibus #1-3)Simon R. Green
- Hawk and Fisher SeriesThe Guards of Haven (Omnibus #4-6)Simon R. Green
Reviews
Gideon Sable
The Best Thing You Can Steal (#1)
"Master thief and con man Gideon Sable has a plan. He intends to breach the private vault of Fredric Hammer, noted bad guy, and rob him blind. To do that, he needs to assemble a crack team of professionals. But this is no ordinary team, because this is no ordinary London. This is an alternate London, wherein ghosts and demons and people with special gifts coexist with regular human folk. And Gideon's team consists of former girlfriend Annie Anybody, whose gift is luck; a fellow known as the Damned (because he's, you know, damned); the Ghost, who retains the memory of what it is to be a man; and the Wild Card, who sees all the truths in the world. Each of them has a score to settle with Hammer, and each of them is willing to risk plenty to get revenge. This novel by the author of the terrific Ishmael Jones series is a treat for anyone who relishes the blending of alternate-world fantasy, urban fantasy, and the caper novel. Exciting, witty, and stuffed full of fun."Booklist
"[Green] gives an urban fantasy twist to Oceans 11."Publisher's Weekly
"You donât so much read a Simon R Green novel as grab on with both hands and hope youâre still alive at the end of the ride... [Green's] writing is the very definition of pure, unadulterated escapism."
"If you like the idea of a snark-sparked team coming together in order to pull off the caper of the century, Gideon Sable might just be your jam."
"If you like gritty, funny, slapdash urban fantasy heist novels with crazy characters...ou will enjoy this."
"[Featuring] pacey writing, strong characters and tongue-in-cheek humour that doesnât take itself too seriously."
A Matter of Death and Life (#2)
"Itâs a wonderfully imagined setting, which will be no surprise for those familiar with Greenâs oeuvre. The Sable novels make perfect fare for fans of urban fantasy, thrillers, or caper novels (or, especially, blends of all three)."Booklist
"I had a cracking good time with Gideon Sable and his more-misfit-than-usual crew as they took on Las Vegas. Calling this book a fantastic, slightly supernatural version of Oceanâs Eleven â complete with ALL the wisecracks â would be more accurate, and more fun, than anyone might have expected."
The Nightside Series
Something from the Nightside (#1)
âA fast-paced, macabre excursion into an entertaining world of twisted heroes and rampant weirdness.âLocus
âDevotees of edgy urban fantasists Laurell K. Hamilton and Jim Butcher will eat this one up.âRT Book Reviews
âSo much fun itâs practically irresistible [âŚ] The start of a series of books that could come to dominate our beach reading for many a summer to come.âCemetery Dance
âNobody delivers sharp, crackling dialogue better than Green, and no one whisks readers away to more terrifying adventures or more bewildering locales.âBlack Gate
âA grand tour [âŚ] the setup and the writing are good enough to make me hope for more in the series in the near future.âScience Fiction Chronicle
âA fascinating little gem that makes people want to walk on the wild and visit his extraordinary world.âMidwest Book Review
âA fun read, lots of action and some pretty wild character. I get the feeling Simon Green is setting up a series, and Iâll be willing to read more of them.âBooks ânâ Bytes
âGreat fun [âŚ] I really enjoyed and would recommend to anyone that likes urban fantasy. There is a hard edge to the book, which I think enhances the chaos and mayhem.âFantasy Book Review
âSimon Green is known for bringing impossible beings and worlds to life with his words. His most fantastic series, Nightside, kicks off with a book that delves readers deeper into their imagination than they ever thought possible.âThe Examiner
Agents of Light and Darkness (#2)
âGreenâs writing style is a mix of creepy and matter-of-fact, perfectly suited to his dark-tinged story. Supernatural and religious elements combine in the Twilight Zone-like setting.âRT Book Reviews
âEven better than the first [âŚ] one of the easiest and fastest reads Iâve had this summer.âScience Fiction Chronicle
âConsiderable skill [âŚ] so much fun youâre only thinking about what comes on the next page â or in the next book.âCemetery Dance
Nightingale’s Lament (#3)
âThe latest installment in Greenâs Nightside series is a delight â exciting, action packed, truly suspenseful.âBooklist
âStrong characterization of a complicated hero is one of the qualities that makes Greenâs series effective. With dark humor and psychological horror he rivals urban horror writers such as Jim Butcher and Christopher Golden. Laurell Hamilton fans should enjoy this series as well.âRT Book Reviews
âNIGHTINGALEâS LAMENT offers all the pleasures of the previous novels while still seeming fresh [âŚ] Green is a remarkably effective writer, and his work here is exemplary. He describes vistas that are astonishing, inspiring and darker than the reader might expect. [...] Simon R. Green is a man who knows what works and delivers [âŚ] no less than a perfectly satisfactory reading experience.âCemetery Dance
âNIGHTINGALEâS LAMENT is a good addition in the Nightside series.âThe Book Plank
Hex and the City (#4)
âGreen is a master chef. Fans of Harry Dresden would find John Taylor a terrific readâŚbut then again, so would any fan of good, dark urban fantasy. Recommended.â
âAll the elements of a classic PI story [âŚ] I find this series to be totally enjoyable, and this latest one is no exception.. Green is a natural story teller with a wonderful imagination. Think Mickey Spillane writing espisodes of Millenium. He makes the Nightside come alive in such a vivid way that you wonder if maybe he hasnât actually been there himself. Take a vacation with Green into The NightsideâŚâCrimespree Magazine
âInfused with a wonderful dark humor that is as unique as the Nightside itself.âSciFi Chick
âThe Nightside books are quick, easy, and fun reads. Their strength is Greenâs setting: the Nightside is bursting with flavor.âFantasy Literature
âHEX AND THE CITY is for me the best Nightside book yet, it further enlarges the Nightside universe both by showing more of what the Nightside has to offer [âŚ] and also nailing that dark gritty and often times humorous setting on the spot [âŚ] You wonât be disappointed.âThe Book Plank
Paths Not Taken (#5)
âFans of the Nightside series will enjoy the journey into the past of Londonâs underworld.âBooklist
âA great entrĂŠe into the series for new readers and will delight [old] fans [âŚ] of the Nightside as well.âRT Books
âGreenâs Nightside novels continue to build, one to the next [âŚ] Fascinating new players are introduced [âŚ] High Recommended.â
âGreen makes this kind of story look deceptively easy and he never fails to deliver an entertaining adventure.âScience Fiction Chronicle
âGreen weaves the threads from book to book that enrich the series as a whole and make each book better than the one before. With every book in this series Green fleshes out his world more and more. A perfect blend of mystery and supernatural fantasy, the Nightside has it all, superb plotting, witting humor and great dialogue. Full of original and unique characters the Nightside is a place I love to visit. John Taylor is a combination of Magnum PI, Van Helsing and Gandalf only hipper and cooler. Get comfortable before you start reading, because chances are youâll want to read it in one sitting. I cannot recommend this series enough.âCrimespree Magazine
Sharper Than a Serpent’s Tooth (#6)
âColorful and quirky characters [âŚ] packed with action and dark humor. Taylor is an eminently sympathetic hero.âRT Book Reviews
âThis is Greenâs tour-de-force culmination of the Nightside books. Anyone whoâs enjoyed the series to date absolutely must read this installment. Highly recommended.â
âSHARPER THAN A SERPENTâS TOOTH is an excellent blend of dime store detective and dark fantasy. Itâs an intense culmination of a gripping series. Highly recommended.âInfinity Plus Review
Hell to Pay (#7)
âThe most entertaining aspect lies [âŚ] in anticipating what Greenâs twisted imagination will conjure next.âPublishers Weekly
âThis is an absolutely fantastic and compulsively readable entry in Greenâs long-running Nightside series. Witty banter, a well-constructed plot and compelling characters combine to make this one hell of a read.âRT Book Reviews
âAs always, Green shines in his over-the-top no-holds-barred action and descriptions of the Nightsideâs nastiest, strangest corners [âŚ] No one can write quite like Simon Green [âŚ] A worthy addition to the Nightside series.âGreen Man Review
âSimon R. Green takes his Nightside series to the next level. With all the mysteries solved in the previous SHARPER THAN A SERPENTâS TOOTH, it was anyoneâs guess where the story might go from here. Well, now we knowâand itâs dynamite. If youâre looking for fast-paced, no-holds-barred dark urban fantasy, you need look no further: the Nightside is the place for you. With John Taylor as your guide, you know things will never be dull⌠Strongly recommended.â
âAn easy and enjoyable entry into Greenâs weird and wonderful world.âSFX Magazine
âItâs no secret that I am a huge fan of this series from Green, and in this latest tale from the Nightside the adventure is a real treat. Green is a demented and disturbed genius, and I mean that in the nicest way! If I ever need help, I want to call on John Taylor.âCrimespree Magazine
âGreenâs latest is the Nightside series featuring one of fantasyâs most intriguing private investigators, John Taylor. Replete with puns and colorful characters, HELL TO PAY is an easy and painless read. Fans will likely enjoy.âBlack Gate
âWonderfully imaginative. Green presents some great plot twists, and a few sparkling and quite original concepts. An imaginative narrative, which pays homage to a range of pulp prose. The novel rattles along at such a pace that, if youâre into spoof fantasy, youâll find it compelling despite yourself.âDeathRay
âI love Greenâs little Night Side novels, they are absolutely tops with me. Each one a quick-reading nugget of fun, chock-a-block with monsters, gangsters, touch talk and good jokes. Hereâs the book you pick up to read while you ride on one of them cigar tubes that scoots through the skies, crammed with sweaty Others. Yikes, get me my gas mask and aluminum-foil helmet. I donât want anybody reading my mind on the plane. They can read their own Simon R. Green novel. Greenâs little NightSide novels are the epitome of delightful paperback cheese, smart but not too smart, well-written but not literary. They are tonic to a complicated world that often in fact does demand complicated literature.âThe Agony Column
The Unnatural Inquirer (#8)
âSam Spade meets Sirius Black [âŚ] in The Case of the Cosmic MacGuffin! Greenâs crabby wit and inventively gruesome set pieces make up for a scattershot mystery plot.âEntertainment Weekly
âEnjoyably edgy [âŚ] a dryly humorous, darkly quirky vacation from mundane reality.âKirkus
âFast, fun, adventurous detection in a setting in which nearly anythingâs possible.âBooklist
â[THE UNNATURAL INQUIRER is] the engaging eighth book in Greenâs popular offbeat Nightside series. Green skillfully blends action and humor, and shows no sign of running out of ideas. This installment will undoubtedly rope in new readers who enjoy his blend of dark humor and the supernatural.âPublishers Weekly
âGreen skillfully blends action and humor, and shows no sign of running out of ideas. This installment will undoubtedly rope in new readers who enjoy his blend of dark humor and the supernatural.âSchool Library Journal
âGreen writes with his usual hyper-octane manner, injecting your standard urban fantasy setup with a brilliant cocktail of widescreen adventure and psychedelic insanity, resulting in an over-the-top blend of adventure, dark humor and strange magic. I thoroughly enjoyed the book, as I do all the ones in this series. Itâs fast-paced, entertaining and appealing [...] I highly recommend.âGreen Man Review
âFans of genre-bending detective stories will find John Taylor is their guy, and fans of the series will enjoy this latest installlment. Recommended.â
âFast paced and amusing as well as packed with inventive details.âDenver Post
âA terrific hardcover debut. I love this series. Great detective work set in a mystical realm that is loads of fun. The dialogue is sharp and witty and the characters are unique and entertaining as hell. And on a personal level Iâm thrilled to see these in hardcover because that means these wonderful covers will be bigger!âCrimespree Magazine
âLaced with dark humor and plenty of action, this paranormal detective series is always highly entertaining.âSciFi Chick
âContaining even more dark humor than the previous outing, alongside the occasional smart homage to H.P. Lovecraft, itâs a fun read.âSFX Magazine
Just Another Judgment Day (#9)
âYet another roller-coaster ride through the dark fantasy landscape of the nightside [âŚ] Certain to please Greenâs legions of fans.
âThe Nightside is perhaps my favorite of all those invented magical neighborhoods that have spawned in one series or another, and Tayor is fast becoming one of my favorite private eyes.âCritical Mass
âFans of urban noir will want to discover this series if they have not already done so.âMonsters & Critics
âBloody, brutal, stylized, extremely over-the-top, wildly inventive and always entertaining, the Nightside series has become a guilty pleasure, the sort of series that hits a great many of my âAwesome Buttons.â The Nightside is one of a kind.âSF Site
The Good, The Bad, and The Uncanny (#10)
âAn enjoyable read and a worthy addition to the series, with plenty of Greenâs patented snark and style. And the glimpse behind the curtain of one of the seriesâ most mysterious layers is a real treat.âSacramento Book Review
âTaylorâs snappy wit and quick thinking make for another exciting Nightside volume.âBooklist
âThe ripping, suspenseful and wry 10th tale in the Nightside series proves every bit the equal of Jim Butcherâs better known Harry Dresden books [âŚ] Longtime fans and first timers alike will applaud Greenâs blend of fantasy, mystery, and humor.âPublishers Weekly
âReaders who appreciate urban fantasy told with a flair for the ironic should find this hard-boiled fantasy detective tale to their liking.âLibrary Journal
âA fast, intelligently written tale.âGreen Man Review
âGreen remains the master of postmodern genre blending [âŚ] Fans of Greenâs staggering body of work will be well rewarded in this volume.â
âGreen once again showcases his amazing talent.âFantasy Literature
âThis fast-paced urban fantasy is great fun [âŚ] newcomers will be able to jump right in and enjoy the ride.âMonsters & Critics
âGreen has a relaxed though lively style of writing that I almost always enjoy, and this is no exception. I read this one through in a single sitting.âCritical Mass
âChock full of the usual mad ideas, bizarre concepts, weird moments, and characters-writ-large that Green specializes in.âSF Site
A Hard Day’s Knight (#11)
âAt least the equal of Jim Butcherâs Harry Dresden.âKirkus
â[A HARD DAY'S KNIGHT] gleefully dives headlong into the story of King Arthur and Merlin [...] deftly mix[ing] centuries of historical myth with [its] own trademark twisted variations to weave an engaging story, full of dark humor and surprises. Green has pulled out all the stops for this one.âSacramento Book Review
âWith plenty of action packed in, fun characters, and outrageous villains, A HARD DAYâS KNIGHT should definitely please fantasy action fans.âBooklist
âIrrepressible sarcasm and a twisted take on quotidian scenes.âPublishers Weekly
âAn extremely entertaining read full of hilarious in-jokes.âRT Book Reviews
âThe best novel to date in the series.âGreen Man Review
âAnother fast-paced, quirky dark tale.âMonsters & Critics
âA terrific chapter in the ongoing saga of John Taylor with lots of eye-opening surprises. Strongly recommended.â
âGreen has this down to a science and as usual he delivers an engrossing and intelligent adventure story.âCritical Mass
âI enjoyed it thoroughly and I look forward to the next entry in the series. Highly recommended. A great read.â
The Bride Wore Black Leather (#12)
âAnother dramatic, inventive, and highly selective orgy of murder and mayhem. A hugely satisfying windup for one of fantasyâs most memorable constructs.âKirkus
âSuperlative. An intricate and action-filled plot that seamlessly blends crime and the supernatural. The pace never flags and the sardonic Chandleresque narration is perfectly suited to the Nightsideâs fantastical mean streets.âPublishers Weekly
âExactly what Greenâs fans have come to expect from the steamy streets of Nightside.âMonsters & Critics
âHuge payoffs in the narrative and lots of affectionate farewells [âŚ] Recommended.â
âOutstanding [âŚ] This reviewer highly recommends this terrific book.âBitten By Books
âDry humor and sly satire [âŚ] a worthy journey.âRomance Reviews Today
âFast paced, to the point where you just have to keep reading because you donât want to miss a single thing.âThe Gatehouse
âA great ending to a great series.âWhatchamacallit Reviews
âEverything I expect from a Nightside book. Taylor is the Sam Spade for the twenty-first century.âFantasy Literature
âA wonderful read.âNight Owl Reviews
Tales from the Nightside
âDevotees of Greenâs murky, dangerous and utterly captivating Nightside will savor this collection of tales about some of its most notorious and strangely likable denizens [âŚ] Greenâs wry humor and seemingly boundless imagination ensure that each tale is rich with with and phantasmagoric detail that will enchant fans all over again, and also offers an ideal opportunity for new readers to begin to find their way around this delightfully dark world for the first time.âRT Book Reviews
âThis was a real treat to read. Tales from the Nightside is a must read for any fans of the Nightside series [âŚ] If you havenât ventured into the Nightside, you really should.â
âThe narration on the stories was solid, giving me a distinctive feel to each character as well as each story. Definitely a better than average reading of the material. Which was solid to begin with [âŚ] Of the stories presented, the one that stood out to me the most was around the halfway mark [âŚ] A rather interesting piece on people who were celebrating Christmas at the oldest bar in the world. Something about the characters and their lives and motivations spoke to me. In a collection of good stories, this was the gem atop the tree for me. The frosting on the cake.âWicked Little Pixie
âA macabre and thoroughly entertaining world.âJim Butcher, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Dresden Files
Night Fall (#13)
âA splendid riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma, conveyed with trademark wisecracking humor, and carried out with maximum bloodshed and mayhem. In a word, irresistible.â
âLong-time Green fans will be disappointed to learn that this is the last book planned for the two series (after MOONBREAKER, 2017) but will be glad they go out with a bang.â
âIn this epic conclusion to two long-running series, the Secret History books (following 2017âs MOONBREAKER) and the Nightside books (2015âs THE BIG GAME), Green pits the Drood familyâthe secret guardians of humankindâagainst the denizens of the NightsideâLondonâs dark heart where anything is possible [âŚ] With nods to his other urban fantasy works, such as GHOST FINDERS and SHADOWS FALL, Green tosses in everything including the kitchen sink in one final apocalyptic farewell. This is a worthwhile if not always happy ending for a sprawling cast of colorful characters, and readers will be curious to see where Green goes next.â
âIn the middle of the mayhem there are moments of great heroism, sacrifice, romance, and tragedy.âLocus
âSimon R. Green knocks this one out of the ballpark as NIGHT FALL concludes both series with just the kind of urban fantasy mayhem we had hoped for.â
Jekyll & Hyde
Jekyll & Hyde Inc.
"This book is hard to put down. It is exciting from start to finish, with thrills and monsters waiting behind every dark corner. "San Francisco Book Review
"Green transforms Robert Lewis Stevensonâs classic horror novel into the launch pad for an exciting adventure. He takes readers through a romp involving multiple horror classics, updated to the twenty-first century in an amusing and entertaining read."
"Thereâs something about Greenâs dark humor that sucks me into many of his books. And, as violent and gory as this book is, itâs really about a good man striving to stay good in the worst circumstances."
Ishmael Jones Mysteries
The Dark Side of the Road (#1)
â[A] brisk, breezy first in a new mystery series [âŚ] With convincing supernatural twists [and] witty chapter titles [âŚ] readers will be anxious for a sequel.â
âGenre-blending author Green introduces another wisecracking protagonist, Ishmael Jones [âŚ] Fans of the British TV series Torchwood will enjoy the irreverent, otherworldly protagonist.âBooklist
âA new book from Green is always a treat for SF and urban fantasy fans, because they know that in his fictional worlds things are never quite what they seem until itâs too late. His first foray into more traditional crime fiction (albeit with an otherworldy flavor) will delight mystery readers, especially those who relish a bit of genre blending.âLibrary Journal
âPure horrific fun.âAudio File Magazine
âWithout a doubt, this is one of the best books the author has ever penned down.â
âI really enjoyed the book. If anything it was over too soon. The author captures the English Country Manor Murder Mystery feel very well, as he sets up pretty much everybody as a suspect [âŚ] I look forward to finding out more in future volumes.â
Dead Man Walking (#2)
âNot to be taken too seriously, this meld of SF and traditional hard-boiled spy fiction hints at plenty of further adventures.â
âThis sequel to the wonderful THE DARK SIDE OF THE ROAD takes the basic structure of a traditional English country house mystery and mixes it with a bit of supernatural horror and suspense. Richard Kadrey and E.E. Knight fans will particularly relish Greenâs genre-blending novel.âLibrary Journal
âItâs the kind of novel that reads easily, and that just as easily holds your attention from the first page to the last, making you regret the story is over and making you long for the next adventure of the characters youâve come to love over the course of this tale. [âŚ] Fun, quirky and most importantly: slightly different from what you would traditionally expect in the genre.â
âIâm not sure how Simon Green manages to be hilarious yet grotesquely gruesome at the same time, yet he pulls it off magnificently! The fast-moving, twisting plot kept me gripped throughout â and I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who enjoys an intriguing mystery enlivened by a dash of the supernatural, a hint of the macabre and a liberal sprinkling of humour.â
âDEAD MAN WALKING is a very, very good book; atmospheric, funny, intense and a bit gory!â
Very Important Corpses (#3)
âIshmael is a wonderful character, an extraterrestrial living among humans, and the series (this is the third installment) is a clever mixture of thriller and SF-horror genres. Green is best known for the Deathstalker space operas, but give this one a few more installments to develop, and it could well become Greenâs masterwork.âBooklist, Starred Review
âI recommend VERY IMPORTANT CORPSES if you are looking for a fun, scary, and entertaining read before bedtime.â
Death Shall Come (#4)
âGreenâs style of sci-fi blends levity with a high body count.âKirkus
âEntertaining [âŚ] Green once again smoothly blends science fiction with classic detection.âPublishers Weekly
âLovers of high-quality fantasy and science fiction should make it a point to seek this guy out, if they havenât already.âBooklist
âThis fourth series adventure (after Very Important Corpses) is fast-paced, entertaining, and genre-bending.âLibrary Journal
âThis relatively new series is a wonderful balance of murder mystery and urban fantasy with a sci-fi twist. We loved Ishmael and Pennyâs witty banter as they sleuth out the clues and find the culprit â hopefully before the body count gets too high. If you enjoyed Greenâs previous books or if you are looking for a classic mystery with a modern twist, this is the series for you!âThatâs What Iâm Talking About
âAs usual, there is plenty of Greenâs patented wry, dry repartee and smart-alecky humor [âŚ] Fans of the series should not miss this book because it contains one more tiny clue to Ishmaelâs distant past.âFang-tastic Fiction
Into the Thinnest of Air (#5)
â⌠those who love the series for Ishmaelâs quick wit will be pleased.âBooklist
Murder in the Dark (#6)
âGreen follows up Into the Thinnest of Air with this latest blend of SF, mystery, and horror that features the authorâs trademark black humor and ratchets up the suspense with a compelling story line reminiscent of Agatha Christieâs AND THEN THERE WERE NONE.âLibrary Journal
âWhen some researchers discover what appears to be a black hole that has suddenly manifested itself in Somerset, of all places, secret agent Ishmael Jones is on the case. [...] Jones is a very interesting character, a man (?) of many layers, and readers who have been following his adventures will find much to enjoy in this latest escapade. Readers who have not yet made Jonesâ acquaintance need to get with the program now."Booklist
Till Sudden Death Do Us Part (#7)
âThe big story here is his struggle to maintain his own humanity.â
âFans of the series will be delighted to reconnect with the quick-witted detective and to learn a little bit more about his early days on the planet.âBooklist
Night Train to Murder (#8)
âFun, fast-paced, light fare that passes almost as quickly as that fatal train ride.â
â[An] entertaining romp.â
âEnergetically written, with larger-than-life characters, stories that gleefully push the boundaries of plausibility, and plenty of neck-wrenching plot twists [...] SF/fantasy fans who haven't yet discovered the Jones novels are in for a real treat.âBooklist
The House on Widows Hill (#9)
âA fast, fun supernatural thriller that never takes itself too seriously.â
âThis thoroughly entertaining adventure works equally well with series followers and with newbies to the world of Ishmael Jones.âBooklist
Buried Memories (#10)
"Green offers enough to please series fans and hook newcomers, while posing new mysteries."
Twilight of the Empire (Deathstalker Prelude) Series
Mistworld (#1)
âLots of action [âŚ] an uncomplicated plot [âŚ] and plenty of exotic dangers and scenes, the kind of story you read to clear your mind of everyday hassles.âScience Fiction Chronicle
âGreen moves his plot at top speed, and his characters are alive and his background solid.âAsimov's SF Magazine
âFascinating characters and a complex plot to keep your interest at a fever pitch.âRave Reviews
Deathstalker Series
Deathstalker (#1)
âWhen Owen Deathstalker, foppish aristocrat-about-the-galaxy and master of the martial arts whoâd rather write history, is outlawed by the maximally evil empress Lionstone, itâs a pretty sure bet that narrow escapes and desperate deeds will follow. They do. This first-in-a-series is populated by a suave and suitably blasĂŠ hero, nasty villians galore, a wide assortment of peculiar supporting characters of many bizarre species, and the requisite confused love interest; and it is set on a criminal planet, Mistworld, at an imperial court, and all over a wildly variegated galaxy. Green blends derring-do, space battles and wry banter aplenty to form an eminently satisfying space opera.âBooklist
âA huge SF novel of sweeping scope, told with a strong sense of legend [âŚ] some old-fashioned heroes and a theme of honor â and for the most part, it works.âLocus
âExciting and colourful.âSF Site
âI should mention that the new audiobook editions, narrated by Gildart Jackson, are excellent productions. Jackson does a great job with Greenâs characters and story. The audiobook of Deathstalker is 23 hours long.â
Deathstalker Rebellion (#2)
âGreen makes a virtue of taking everything to extremes, and has a lot of fun [âŚ] the action is fast and frantic, even compelling.âLocus
â[A] grand space opera [âŚ] fighting, treachery, intrigue, romance, and lots of good plain fun.â
Deathstalker War (#3)
âThe action is fast and frenzied [âŚ] Consistently entertains with some wondrously quirky and warped characters.âLocus
Deathstalker Honor (#4)
âGreen writes great space opera, with blasters and swords and heroes that kick butt around the galaxy.â
Deathstalker Destiny (#5)
â[An] incredible romp through a wonderful universe of space opera, filled with outrageous and incredibly powerful heroes and villains, swords and disruptors and more lethal creatures than you can imagine.â
Deathstalker Legacy (#6)
âAn over-the-top masterpiece that veers between brutal comedy and touching riffs on love, loyalty and betrayal [âŚ] bloody funny and extremely bloody.â
âSwashbuckling [âŚ] rushes from one dramatic set piece to the next [âŚ] When Lewis sets off on his heroic quest to locate the original Deathstalker, accompanied by an outrageously diverse band of cohorts, the prospect of another long series of long novels actually sounds like fun.â
âFull of high drama and huge body count [âŚ] itâs good fun in Greenâs best gory style, and all ends with a cliffhanger escape that promises much more action to come in future volumes.âLocus
âOne of the few writers still using the galactic empire as a theme, and he does it to good effect. At times the stories have some of the feel of a fantasy epic, but theyâre undeniably sf, rip roaring space operas with dastardly villains, exciting battles, nefarious plots, and strong willed heroes. Take this as an antidote after one too many serious and relevant stories about the human condition.âScience Fiction Chronicle
âA great facility with action scenes [and] dialogue [...] Terrific new characters.âSFX Magazine
âI would recommend this book if you like your plots sweeping, your characters big and your stories bold.âSFcrowsnest
âSpace opera at its action best. The novel is populated with heroic figures reminiscent of Lancelot and Arthur and villains that make Darth Vader seem like a nice person [âŚ] Once again, Simon R. Green has written a work that will appeal to Star War fans.âMidwest Book Review
âItâs fun, itâs frenetic, and itâs a barrel of laughs. Doubtless not to everyoneâs taste, but I canât wait for the next one. Heartily recommended.âInfinity Plus
Deathstalker Return (#7)
âA fun, twisty romp with surprises around every corner.â
âHave fun. Reading even one Deathstalker leaves one feeling jollier than before.âBooklist
âSpace opera at its finest [âŚ] The motley band of rebels plays off each other with the sharp wit and endearing affection found in the best buddy comedies, and Lewis, with his wry humor, is an engaging galactic Indiana Jones.â
âSpace opera on a grand scale done with great talent and a sense of adventure.âScience Fiction Chronicle
âHighly readable, with plenty of interesting, fun characters and enjoyable ideas [âŚ] Greenâs fluid, often tongue-in-cheek style really helps the pages fly.âSFX Magazine
âA guaranteed blood-and-thunder romp, shot-through with broad swathes of fashion parody, a sustained piss-take on âlives of the Rich and Famousâ and the occasional lance of satire. This last is refreshing stuff. Itâs mostly aimed at Dictatorship, Fascism, Established Religion, the Toadying Media and so-forthâand itâs nice to find an author who knows that laughter is the most destructive weapon to aim at a repressive establishment. In short, very violent, very funny, very good.âInfinity Plus
âIf youâre in the mood for a cleverly imagined, fun space adventure, then youâll want to consider strapping in with this.â
Deathstalker Coda (#8)
âAction, characterization, and ethical dilemmas all balanced and mingled in a way to keep readers turning pages.âBooklist
âGreenâs ingenuity and sarcastic prose style keep readers from getting grossed out by the bloodshed or bored by tired space opera theatrics.â
âGreen has created an amazing universe that stretches light years into the far future. DEATHSTALKER CODA provides a very satisfying conclusion to a highly enjoyable series.â
âThankfully, DEATHSTALKER CODA is one of those books that has quite obviously been written to entertain you, the reader, rather than simply indulge the writer. CODA bounds forward at a terrific pace [âŚ] always keeping its focus on the characters rather than impenetrable technobabble. [Green's] prose sparkles with wit, great dialogue and a genuine sense of place. CODA retains the sense of adventure and high spirits that so many epics lose when they drown in their own backstory. You really shouldnât start the series here, but youâd probably enjoy it even if you did.âSFX Magazine
âAn epic crescendo in this final installment. Green uses every trick in his extensive repertoire in constructing this ultimate Deathstalker adventure. Highly recommended.â
âDEATHSTALKER CODA is the latest, last, and possibly even the best installment of Simon R. Greenâs sprawling space opera, a story overflowing with over-the-top action, memorable characters, bizarre twists, unexpected revelations, monumental battles, huge armies, and visceral fight scenes.âSF Site
âFans of Simon R. Greenâs Deathstalker series will find the latest a âmust haveâ conclusion to the series [âŚ] DEATHSTALKER CODA is a highly recommended pick and essential reading for any prior Deathstalker fan.âMidwest Book Review
Secret Histories Series
The Man with the Golden Torc (#1)
âThis spy yarn is packed with enough humor, action and plot twists to satisfy fans who prefer their adventure shaken, not stirred.âPublishers Weekly
âGreen sustains a good spy thrillerâs breakneck action with lots of magic, strange creatures, and even some character growth and romance. His new series star is one fun character.âBooklist
âWith crossover appeal to fans of urban fantasy and adventure/suspense, this witty fantasy adventure belongs in most libraries.âLibrary Journal
âWritten in Greenâs usual sarcastically snarky style, this is an entertaining and enjoyable series first [âŚ] While the story treads on the same ground as Greenâs Nightside series, it stands on its own with the addition of James Bond-esque gadgets and highjinks.âRT Book Reviews
âThe wisecracking plot hits the ground running and ends with a riproaring finale. Green has certainly provided himself with plenty of scope for Eddieâs future adventures.âStarburst Magazine
âSECRET HISTORIES is a mix of James Bond and Blade, a fast-paced roller-coaster ride through the dark side. The equivelant of a theme park ride, seat of your pants writing, with larfer than life characters and exaggerated situations. Youâll step off exhilarated and a little dizzy, but youâll be aware that you had a pretty good time.â
âTHE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN TORC is an enjoyable change of direction from sci-fi master Simon R. Green. The idea [âŚ] has been tackled before, but Green has given the idea a new lease of life with Eddie Drood, a character as fresh and original as anything seen in fantasy for some time. This will appeal to readers of Terry Pratchett and Christopher Fowler, and should work outside the genreâs traditional fanbase.âThe Bookseller
âThereâs no one whoâs consistently more entertaining writing that subset of contemporary fantasy that involves the wizards and creatures secretly living among us than Simon R. Green. Iâve enjoyed all of the books in the Nightside series and this new novel [âŚ] is even better, with its blend of humor and high adventure.âCritical Mass
âAn action packed paranormal mystery.âMonsters & Critics
âQuite sharp and easy to read [âŚ] wonderfully imaginative. Green presents some great plot twists, and a few sparkling and quite original concepts. Imaginative narrative, which pays homage to a range of pulp prose. The novel rattles along at such a pace that, if youâre into spoof fantasy, youâll find it compelling despite yourself.âDeathRay
âThis is a rollicking adventure that perfectly treads the line between taking itself too seriously and being overly tongue-in-cheek. If you like spy dramas and supernatural or both, this is the book for you.âSFcrowsnest
âAnother example of Greenâs action packed yet irreverent approach to story-telling [âŚ] All the staples are there for a cracking read; a fast paced plot (complete with car chases and big explosions) coupled with a main character that the reader really wants to succeed. Greenâs sense of humour runs rampant throughout the book.âGraemeâs Fantasy Book Reviews
âItâs almost impossible to find a writer with a more fertile imagination than Simon, and in his latest book he combines that imagination with non-stop action adventure and a dash of romance. Heâs a writer who seems endlessly inventive.âCharlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Daemons are Forever (#2)
âFast and energetic [âŚ] Green loves the wide-screen splash of cinematic battles against zombie hordes, and genuine traces of tragedy and nobility underlie the nonstop punning banter and pop culture references, lending surprise nuance to this merry metaphysical romp.âPublishers Weekly
âGreen supplies some much needed tongue-in-cheek humor to a genre that often takes itself too seriously.âLibrary Journal
âA fantastic story. The action is fast paces, and the dialogue is clever and amusing. This book is a delight from beginning to end, and readers will eagerly look forward to the next in the series.âRT Book Reviews
âRivals anything out of [Ian] Flemingâs imagination [âŚ] Green delivers on the high-stakes action/adventure in this new Eddie Drood tale.â
âFull of sharp twists and sudden curves, a roller-coaster of a storyline thta manages to pull out more than one surprise when youâre not looking [âŚ] Simon R. Green [is] doing what he does best, and delivering yet another high-octane performance.âGreen Man Review
âA page-turner from beginning to end. One of those that draws you in so tightly, you cannot let go until the very end, and even then you want more.âAffaire de Coeur
âShowing no signs of slowing down [âŚ] Simon Green has hit the mark once again with this series and itâll be interesting to see where it takes us next.âSFcrowsnest
âGreen has created an amusing and entertaining mythos for this series, full of magical peoples and things. The hero is likable if not particularly memorably, indecisive but committed, and naturally we know that heâs going to end up on top of things. The journey in this case is more important than the destination, and Green provides his usual light but effective style throughout. Not the least of its advantages is the fact that the series is still new enough to hold some surprises.âCritical Mass
âWe liked this book immediately [âŚ] told in a fun, fresh style with some surprisingly hefty battle scenes. Itâs great fun.âSFX Magazine
The Spy Who Haunted Me (#3)
âAs usual, the narrative moves at a fast clip and the sarcasm flows freely. Another action-packed melding of spy story and fantasy, featuring suave sleuthing, magican powers and a generous dash of dry wit.âKirkus
âGreenâs Drood books are fun, funny and action-packed, and Eddie is one of Greenâs most entertaining creations.âBooklist
âEngaging, well-crafted quests take the team from Loch Ness to Roswell, where Eddie is forced to choose between saving humanity and recovering the information his family desperately needs. Though some supporting characters are clearly meant to be disposable, Eddie makes a likable hero, and fans will enjoy following him through this surprisingly complex mystery.âPublishers Weekly
âOnce again, Green delivers a tale complete with witty dialogue, exciting action-packed adventure and close encounters of the bizarre kind â in Greenâs classic wry style. A page-turner from first to last.âRT Book Reviews
âRollicking.âGold Coast Review (Australia)
âPerhaps the best Eddie Drood adventure to date, with lots of snark, sardonic wit, violence and perhaps one of the most tender goodbyes in Greenâs canon. Fans will love it, and those interested in giving Green a try should pick it up. Strongly recommended.â
âI thoroughly enjoyed THE SPY WHO HAUNTED ME, and Iâll cheerfully recommend it to anyone who wants some wide-screen no-holds-barred, big ideas and snappy execution thereof, urban fantasy adventure.âGreen Man Review
âI canât think of anyone who writes this kind of light, occult adventure story more entertainingly than Green, and this is one of his best.âCritical Mass
âFast, fun and furious [âŚ] It had me smiling all the while I read.âCrimespree Magazine
From Hell With Love (#4)
âGripping, fast-paced, emotionally intense [âŚ] Fans of the series will be delighted by the deft combination of urban fantasy adventure, sharp-edged sarcasm, and treachery upon treachery, which make this installment strong enough to stand alone as a great introduction to Greenâs work.âPublishers Weekly
âWitty urban fantasy [âŚ] Series fans should enjoy this extended parody and the genuine storytelling skill that lies beneath it.âLibrary Journal
âFilled with fun gadgetry, humor and underneath it all, some pointed observations about loyalty, family and the human quest for immortality. New readers will appreciate [it].âRT Book Reviews
âGreen delivers yet another powerhouse in this volume [âŚ] Fans of Greenâs singular knack for genre-bending mashups and high octane excitement will be delight[ed] by this newest installment.â
âAn intelligently written novel that advances the story of the characters while telling a ripping good yarn. I wholeheartedly recommend this novel.âGreen Man Review
âA masterpiece of pulp fiction [âŚ] Greenâs imagination runs even wilder than usual in this action-filled tale.âNight Owl Reviews
âLighting fast and filled with battles, murder, backstabbing and plot twists galore, this rockâem sockâem urban fantasy has something for just about everyone.âMonsters and Critics
âSimon R. Green is a great favorite of mine, and I think FROM HELL WITH LOVE is the best Edwin Drood book so far.âCharlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author of DEAD IN THE FAMILY
For Heaven’s Eyes Only (#5)
âA winning fifth entry [âŚ] Clever world-building, madcap characters, cheeky one-liners, and a James Bond feel make this series stand out, and a surprise ending will have readers eagerly anticipating the next Eddie Drood adventure.âPublishers Weekly
âGreenâs popular Drood series carries on in its expected clever, action-packed manner [âŚ] Fans of Greenâs madcap fantasies will enjoy the ride.âRT Book Reviews
âWitty urban fantasy [âŚ] Series fans should enjoy this extended parody and the genuine storytelling skill that lies beneath it.âLibrary Journal
âEnjoyable, fast-paced and fun entertainment [âŚ] this one is not to be missed.â
âAction-packed, intense, rocket-paced and completely, utterly, shamelessly over the top, everything fans have come to expect and then some [âŚ] the perfect popcorn book.âGreen Man Review
âFilled with the wit readers have come to expect of Green, this lightning fast tale includes a fun batch of characters [âŚ] captures your attention and doesnât let go.âMonsters & Critics
âAnother exciting chapter in the Secret Histories series filled with the extreme weapons, unlikely scenarios and confusing conflicts that permeate the series.âNight Owl Sci-Fi
âFOR HEAVENâS EYES ONLY aims to be a mix of James Bond and The Hitchhikerâs Guide to the Galaxy, and it succeeds marvelously on both fronts.âAll Things Urban Fantasy
âThe writing [is] light and humorous, and the action continuous [âŚ] Fans of Greenâs other works will enjoy the series, and as I mentioned, I canât wait for the next book in this exciting series.âWhatchamacallit Reviews
Live and Let Drood (#6)
âThe usual pithy banter, and Greenâs outrageously creative magic.âRT Book Reviews
Casino Infernale (#7)
âThe bottom line is that if you are a Simon Green fan, youâll enjoy this book. With its ties to the rest of his universe, and all of his other qualities present in abundance, itâs everything thatâs made him a bestselling author and then some.â
âGreen has a fantastic new entry in this series, with his trademark cameos and shout-outs to his own work and many other pop culture touchstones, all building to a shattering climax where it all comes down to one decision. By contrast, the readerâs decision is easy: buy this book.â
âSimon R. Green pays homage to his other works, as well as sprinkles in enough pop references to appease even the pickiest of geeks [âŚ] Iâm keeping my fingers crossed, that the books have no ending. Iâll gladly devour them until the sun refuses to shine anymore.â
Property of a Lady Faire (#8)
âTons of plot, nonstop semicomic action, and further revelations about the entire Drood brood and their mysterious missionâwhatâs not to enjoy? Close to the best of a fun series.â
âJumping from battle to battle, the action never stops in this eighth series entry that attempts to cross James Bond-style secret agent high jinks with urban fantasy. Fun, escapist fare.âLibrary Journal
âGreenâs imagination seems boundless, and this eighth installment of his snarky, dark paranormal noir Eddie Drood series is only further proof of that. Green also manages to weave genuinely moving moments and deeply poignant relationships into the colorful and irresistibly humorous scenes, creating a story that is superbly well balanced and instantly engaging.â
âGreenâs worldwide legions of fans are sure to enjoy this newest entry into the Histories, as it represents all that readers have come to desire in an Eddie Drood and Molly Metcalf story: action, romance, intrigue, surprises around every corner, and an impossible threat defeated by heroism.â
âItâs inventive, itâs lively and [âŚ] I always enjoy reading his work. His writing is like taking a whirl on a Snap-the-Whip ride in an amusement park with a soundtrack of comedy albums [âŚ] and it works!â
âWitty as always, Simon R. Greenâs PROPERTY OF A LADY FAIRE was a fun romp [âŚ] light-hearted adventure full of a great balance of humor and action.â
From a Drood to a Kill (#9)
âThis ninth book in the Secret Histories series carries the story along at a relentless pace fueled by a whimsical fantasy-noir attitude [âŚ] an easy read for those who want a fantasy-genre mash-up that doesnât slow down.âBooklist
âEddie Droodâs ninth adventure sees him tackling not only powerful paranormal enemies, but also his own morally complex past. The result is a book as quick-paced, snarky and imaginative as any that have come before, but the intensely personal issues that Eddie is forced to confront make this book particularly emotional and intensely gripping. FROM A DROOD TO A KILL adds enormously to an already fascinating series and offers plenty of promise for the tales still to come.â
âFROM A DROOD TO A KILL is Simon R. Greenâs latest entry in the terrific Secret Histories series, a literary love letter to the spy thrillers of the â60s mashed up with every sort of paranormal weirdness under the sun. Itâs sort of âJames Bond Meets the National Enquirer,â with an extra helping of weirdness and snarkâŚ.a great addition to the Eddie Drood narrative and even puts things in place for the next installmentâŚHighly recommended.â
âSimon R. Green is an absolute master at world building and he continues to showcase his creative imagination in FROM A DROOD TO A KILL [âŚ] I love going on adventures with Eddie Drood and Simon R. Green does not disappoint with FROM A DROOD TO A KILL. Simon R. Green takes the superhero/spy tropes and turns them upside down, as the Secret Histories series is one that is never static.âFresh Fiction
Dr. DOA (#10)
âWhile Greenâs worldbuilding is pretty much a given in this series, he continues to amaze with his mix of contemporary London and the paranormal London that resides just outside of normal human perspective. New characters â both organic and otherwise â provide not just color, but a dose of wry humor. The first-person narrative works well in this fast-paced outing, but the unresolved ending is sudden. Readers have to wait to see what happens in the next book.â
âSimon R. Green has yet another winner on his hands with DR. DOA! The Secret Histories series artfully blends together the best elements of the urban fantasy and spy genres as Eddie Drood/Shamon Bond is definitely a hero to remember.â
âThis is a great recommendation for anyone who is a fan of supernatural stories; the novel combines a classic spy mystery genre with the incredible paranormal and fantasy worlds which Green has constructed.âFresh Fiction (Gabrielle Lee)
Moonbreaker (#11)
âA rollicking fun outing that introduces readers to even more of the Droodsâ particular brand of top-secret adventures and gadgets.â
âWith a sharp comedic whit and generous action and sequences, Green appeals to many readers sense of adventure and the dangerous spy game, while also intertwining areas of drama and heartfelt emotion giving readers a mix that will have them coming back to the other stories in the series.â
Night Fall (#12)
âA splendid riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma, conveyed with trademark wisecracking humor, and carried out with maximum bloodshed and mayhem. In a word, irresistible.â
âLong-time Green fans will be disappointed to learn that this is the last book planned for the two series (after MOONBREAKER, 2017) but will be glad they go out with a bang.â
âIn this epic conclusion to two long-running series, the Secret History books (following 2017âs MOONBREAKER) and the Nightside books (2015âs THE BIG GAME), Green pits the Drood familyâthe secret guardians of humankindâagainst the denizens of the NightsideâLondonâs dark heart where anything is possible [âŚ] With nods to his other urban fantasy works, such as GHOST FINDERS and SHADOWS FALL, Green tosses in everything including the kitchen sink in one final apocalyptic farewell. This is a worthwhile if not always happy ending for a sprawling cast of colorful characters, and readers will be curious to see where Green goes next.â
âIn the middle of the mayhem there are moments of great heroism, sacrifice, romance, and tragedy.âLocus
âSimon R. Green knocks this one out of the ballpark as NIGHT FALL concludes both series with just the kind of urban fantasy mayhem we had hoped for.â
Standalone
Drinking Midnight Wine
âAn incredibly English novel, in the best sense of the word.âThe Guardian
âAnother wildly fantastic extravaganza bound to please [Green's] many fans.â
âGreen weaves numerous plot threads together with vivid characters, sharp dialogue, and a touch of Terry Pratchettish absurdity. This world and these characters are so amusing that it will be a shame if Green doesnât revisit them.âBooklist
âAn engaging cross-world fantasy that transforms a small English village into a realm of wonder and nightmare. Fans of the urban fantasies of Charles de Lint and Tanya Huff should enjoy this multilayered tale. For most fantasy collections.âLibrary Journal
âA fantastic tale [...] DRINKING MIDNIGHT WINE has a little of everything â mystery, fantasy, horror, suspense and a wicked sense of humor. Green throws it all in a [b]lender and what comes out is a very satisfying story.âThe News-Star
âWith his usual over-the-top style, Green mixes gods, angels, hard-hitting violence, and mundane details with absurd abandon, working humor into even the most horrifying moments, for some great fun, with a bit of a blood-stained edge to it.âLocus
âWisecracking fantasy adventure. An entertaining romp [âŚ] Many of Greenâs characters have a depth that humorous fantasy often lacks.âStarburst Magazine
âA likable hero, some new takes on the set up, and [Green's] usual highly polished adventure format [âŚ] I wouldnât mind another trip to the worlds of Veritie and Mysterie.âScience Fiction Chronicle
âAn imaginative and fun adventure.âPunch
âA highly satisfying comic fantasy â well-written, funny and with a happy ending.âSFRevu
âStands out as being an original and interesting fantasy. It is also a highly entertaining book, easy to read and great fun. Without making it an actual comic story, Green writes with a dry wit and irony which is refreshing and appealing, particularly when compared to the pedestrian nature of much fantasy writing.âInfinity Plus
âI was entertained by every page of this book, and can recommend it most highly.âSF Site
Shadows Fall
âA memorable effort with some brilliant moments. The finale is epic.âLocus
âSHADOWS FALL is an extraordinary town.âPublishers Weekly
âDefinitely a Simon Green classic. Itâs great fun, and worth reading whether youâre a fan of urban fiction, a fan of Simon Green, or just in the mood for something sprawling, epic, action-packed and yet confined to the pages of a single book. Give it a shot if you havenât already.âGreen Man Review
Collections
Tales of the Hidden World
âTALES OF THE HIDDEN WORLD is a tour of these secret worlds, and Green serves as both tour guide and ringmaster to unexpected wonders and perils within [âŚ] Readers who mostly know Green through his Drood or Nightside novels will be pleasantly surprised to see some unfamiliar tricks up his sleeve.â
âThough primarily known as a bestselling novelist, Green has a knack for shorter tales as well [âŚ] Recommended.â
Forest Kingdom Series
Blue Moon Rising (#1)
âDelightful.âNew York Daily News
âEasily my favorite of Simon Greenâs fantasy novels.âScience Fiction Chronicle
âThis fantasy adventure is one readers will savor and enjoy for a long time to come.âRave Reviews
Beyond the Blue Moon (#4)
âContinuing the adventures of a pair of charmingly roguish and intensely honorable heroes, this fast-moving wisecracking sequel to BLUE MOON RISING belongs in most fantasy collections.âLibrary Journal
âFans of Hawk & Fisher will particularly enjoy the revelations about the deadly duoâs background, and as always Green provides plenty of spectacular violence and some spectactular wonders. Solving the mystery is almost incidental, but that doesnât really matter in this engrossing adventure.âLocus
âOne of the best fantasy books Iâve read all year [âŚ] I canât recommend the book highly enough.âGreen Man Review
âI was completely caught up in their adventure and read it intently and impatiently until they finally achieved their destiny. If theyâre making fantasy adventure much better than this, I donât know about it.âScience Fiction Chronicle
âVery satisfying.âWiltshire Times
Once in a Blue Moon (#5)
âONCE IN A BULE MOON is full of action, intrigue, wild magic, hordes of demons, artifacts of terrifying power, and heroes who are both sometimes brutally bloodthirsty and relatable at the same time. This story is classic fantasy turned to 11, and [exemplifies] Simon Greenâs writing style, which manages somehow to be both lighthearted and grim, dark, and brutal [âŚ] fans of Greenâs writing will find much to enjoy here.â
âAn energetic, engaging and poignant success. The scope of Greenâs world and the cast are enormous, but every scene is infused with such touching humanity and delightful wit that itâs impossible not to be drawn along each step of the journey and become a part of every relationship.â
âQuirky secondary characters [âŚ] add touches of oddball humor. The political scheming is as important as the magic, blending together for a story with intriguing depth. The sheer volume of information, an occasional swear word, and a few mature references, such as the magical tantric sex classes, make this a good choice for older teens looking for engaging, epic fantasy.âVOYA
âHis characters have heart and soul, and the whole story, as mad and epic and wild and weird and wonderful as it is, somehow feels intimate and personal for it. [Green has] realized heâd created pure gold, and heâs been striving for that level of perfection ever since. One of the first and and quite possibly the best of Greenâs fantasies, this is a book I wholeheartedly recommend to fantasy lovers. Some twenty years after its first release, it remains relevant, exciting, and worth picking up.âGreen Man Reviews
âAs endings go, this is about a much a love letter as a writer can create, and well done, too. Recommended.â
âGreen does NOT disappoint with this final installment in the Blue Moon novels [âŚ] ONCE IN A BLUE MOON is fantastic. There is tons of action to keep readers captivated and entertained, heaps of typical Simon r. Green humor that will have you giggling to yourself, more familiar faces than you could shake a stick at, and at 560 pages readers will get their money worth [âŚ] I highly recommend ONCE IN A BLUE MOON to any fan of Simon R. Green and anyone looking for a fun read.â
âFast-moving.âPublishers Weekly
Ghost Finders Series
Ghost of a Chance (#1)
âAll of Greenâs trademark banter, plot twists, and ultra vibrant super-natural eeriness [âŚ] Iâm most definitely looking forward to further adventures.âSan Francisco Review of Books
âSkirmishes and plot twists rule as Green serves up enough blood and viscera to slake the thirst of any thriller aficianado. Readers will appreciate the camaraderie and snappy dialogue of what is sure to become Britainâs favorite ghost hunters.âPublishers Weekly
âThis first book in Greenâs newest series embodies everything his fans expect in his novels: interesting characters with plenty of room for growth, lots of action laced with sharp humor and a well-honed sense of the macabre [âŚ] Green has laid a solid foundation for an engaging series with seemingly unlimited potential.âRT Book Reviews
âAs a launching point for a new series, new readers and Greenâs legion of fans should find GHOST OF A CHANCE a terrific kickoff, with lots of exciting adventures certainly in store.â
âItâs good [...] fast-paced, filled with nifty concepts and memorable characters, and quite enjoyable.âGreen Man Review
âStrong, diverse characters packed with attitude and some serious (but fun) issues make this an entertaining read. The pace doesât disappoint, the banter is lively, and the charactersâ rather unusual hobbies add spice to what promises to be an amusing new urban fantasy series.âMonsters & Critics
âThoroughly entertaining!âJim Butcher, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Dresden Files
Ghost of a Smile (#2)
â[Green] gleefully tweaks the natural fear of experimentation (and the inscrutable motivations of the men behind it), bringing some real-world paranoia into his fantasy-laden playground. Itâs a gamble that pays off nicely [âŚ] With his Nightside series ending soon, the Ghost Finders books are quickly proving to be worthy replacements.âSacramento Book Review
âPacked with creepy thrills, GHOST OF A SMILE is a mighty strong follow-up in this brand new series. Ghost hunting has never been quite this exciting. Recommended.âSFRevu
âGHOST OF A SMILE is a lovely blend of popcorn adventure and atmospheric thriller, and good for a few hours of distraction and entertainment. Thatâs one of the reasons why Greenâs books always leap right to the top of my reading list.âGreen Man Review
â[With] plenty of actions and chills, this book keeps pages turning even as a feeling of dread builds. The dialogue between the three characters is snappy and humorous, as it hes chemistry between them.âNews and Sentinel
Ghost of a Dream (#3)
âUndeniably a fun, free-wheeling romp with things that go bump in the night [âŚ] this is an enjoyable read with slapstick vignettes and cleverly devised situations.âRT Book Reviews
âReaders who enjoy a roller-coaster ride through a haunted house (well, theater, but Iâm mixing metaphors here) will love this novel. Not exactly a hopping-on point, it is nevertheless a terrific continuation of the Ghost Findersâ adventures, with loads of horrors, thrills and shocks to keep readers turning pages long into the night. Recommended.â
âThis is straight-up adventure fantasy, with over-the-top plotting, and itâs meant to be fun [...] Make yourself a big bowl of popcorn, put up your feet, and go adventuring with JC, Melody, and Happy.â
Spirits from Beyond (#4)
âSPIRITS FROM BEYOND [âŚ] picks up to that same masterful level of storytelling [Green] is known for. And he delivers with this excellent work of classic, good old ghost hunter fun that weâve come to love.â
âGreen does a great job writing action and suspense while also adding in the needed horror aspects and humor. Itâs a fine balancing act to be able to do all of that without throwing a reader [âŚ] SPIRITS FROM BEYOND is a fun book.â
Voices from Beyond (#5)
âGreen comes through with more than enough gore, wit, and mild suspense to satisfy series fans.â
âFrom the depths of Greenâs imagination comes the latest fascinating paranormal adventure in his Ghost Finders series. Fans will delight in the evolution of these surprisingly complex and sympathetic characters, but new readers will have no issues falling into this quick, smart escapade and reveling in the eerie and unpredictable world of the Ghost Finders. The contrast between Greenâs deceptively light narrative tone and trademark snarky humor and the genuinely creepy elements of this story make for a combination that is unsettling, engaging and downright irresistible.âRT Book Reviews
âA rollercoaster ride with mounting stakes until an all-or-nothing climax [...] Recommended.â
âAn interesting matchup combined with a secretive group keeping the normal society safe and in the dark, you get a dynamic done well and a little familiar to Greenâs fans.â
âThere are plenty of mind-twisting, chilling moments in this book. JC, Melody and Happy Jack are all snarky in the face of danger and make great heroes, they are super brave in the face of some pretty freaky stuff!âNews & Sentinel
Forces from Beyond (#6)
âGreenâs boundless imagination never fails to delight, and his ability to blend chillingly creepy descriptions and emotionally wrenching details with arch humor makes this sixth Ghost Finders novel particularly memorable â and thoroughly eerie. He doesnât waste a moment launching his endearing and enigmatic operatives on their quest through a revealing opening scene reminiscent of Lovecraft, and their adventure is, as ever, high-stakes and fast-paced. The final scenes are particularly epic, jarring and bittersweet in a way that only Green can craft.â
Hawk and Fisher Series
The Swords of Haven (Omnibus #1-3)
âI think what charmed me about it is the absolutely unabashed manner in which Green has copied the style of almost any current cop/detective/sleuth TV show â I kept seeing Hawk as a slightly aging Ken Wahl, and the situations and dialogue are straight off your current screen [âŚ] Green makes this peculiar combination of classic fantasy and modern tube script work; itâs good fun, and ideal light reading.âAsimov's SF Magazine
âSwift, intriguing and lively. Green has a marvelous gift of leavening grim situations with wicked wit, and the intrigues are intricative enough to leave even the most practised mystery-solver puzzling. A stormer of a series. Fine stuff.âPrism UK
âHaven is one of the most interesting settings yet to appear in fantasy fiction, and Greenâs very different approach to writing fantasy adventure â bearing a strong resemblance to the private eye novel â works surprisingly well.âScience Fiction Chronicle
âGreenâs hallmarkâmashing up genres and inventing something entirely new and engagingâis on full display in these three stories. At heart a modern police proceedural, the inclusion of a fantasy-medieval setting, magic of various stripes and a backstory familiar to Greenâs faithful readers, make the Haven series far more than the sum of its parts. A high fantasy counterpart to the Nightside. Strongly recommended.âSFRevu
Awards & Accolades
Gideon Sable
The Nightside Series
Nightingale’s Lament (#3)
#7 Locus Bestseller List
Hex and the City (#4)
#7 Locus Bestseller List
Paths Not Taken (#5)
#4 Locus Bestseller List
Sharper Than a Serpent’s Tooth (#6)
#5 Locus Bestseller List
Hell to Pay (#7)
#2 Locus Bestseller List
#38 Neilson Bookscan Mass Market List
The Unnatural Inquirer (#8)
#5 Locus Bestseller List
#4 Neilson Bookscan Fantasy Hardcover List
#43 Neilson Bookscan Hardcover List
Just Another Judgment Day (#9)
#41 New York Times Hardcover Fiction Bestseller List
Top 40 overall fiction for Barnes & Noble, Borders, and Bookscan
A Hard Day’s Knight (#11)
#34 New York Times Hardcover Fiction Bestseller List
Tales from the Nightside
Night Fall (#13)
Jekyll & Hyde
Ishmael Jones Mysteries
Very Important Corpses (#3)
NY Times bestseller
Best Novel
Twilight of the Empire (Deathstalker Prelude) Series
Deathstalker Series
Deathstalker (#1)
#5 Locus Bestseller List
Deathstalker Rebellion (#2)
#9 Locus Bestseller List
#6 Barnes & Noble / Dalton Bestseller List
#8 Walden Books Bestseller List
Deathstalker War (#3)
#6 Locus Bestseller List
#6 Barnes & Noble / Dalton Bestseller List
#9 Walden Books Bestseller List
Deathstalker Honor (#4)
#3 Barnes & Noble / Dalton Bestseller List
#5 Locus Bestseller List
#5 Walden Books Bestseller List
Deathstalker Legacy (#6)
#6 Locus Bestseller List (Hardcover)
Deathstalker Return (#7)
#8 Locus Bestseller List (Hardcover)
Deathstalker Coda (#8)
#6 Locus Bestseller List
#6 Barnes & Noble Bestseller List (Science Fiction Hardcover)
Romantic Times Award Finalist: âBest SF Novelâ
Secret Histories Series
The Man with the Golden Torc (#1)
#23 New York Times Mass Market Fiction Bestseller List
#5 Locus Bestseller List
#6 debut Barnes & Noble SF/F Hardcover Bestseller List
Daemons are Forever (#2)
#4 debut Neilsen Bookscan Hardcover Fantasy Bestseller
#12 debut Neilsen Bookscan Fantasy Bestseller
For Heaven’s Eyes Only (#5)
#5 debut New York Times Hardcover Bestseller List
Dr. DOA (#10)
Fresh Fiction: âFresh Pickâ
Night Fall (#12)
Standalone
Drinking Midnight Wine
#2 Locus Trade Paperback Bestseller List
#6 Locus Mass-Market Paperback Besteller List
Finalist, Children of the Night Award: âBest Dark Fantasyâ
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
New York Times Bestseller
Collections
Forest Kingdom Series
Blue Moon Rising (#1)
Locus Bestseller