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Jacqueline Carey

3 universes Last reviewed 2026-09-29

Jacqueline Carey (born October 9, 1964, in Highland Park, Illinois) is an American fantasy author best known for the Kushiel's Legacy series, which began with her 2001 debut novel Kushiel's Dart. She earned a B.A. in psychology and English literature from Lake Forest College in 1986; during college she worked in a London bookstore through an exchange program, an experience that inspired her to pursue professional writing, and she spent about a decade developing her craft while working at an art center at a local college before achieving publication success. Kushiel's Dart won the 2002 Locus Award for Best First Novel and the 2001 Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for Best Fantasy Novel. She has since written numerous other series, including The Sundering (Banewreaker and Godslayer), the Santa Olivia duology, and the Agent of Hel trilogy, as well as the standalone novel Miranda and Caliban (2017). She currently resides in Saugatuck, Michigan.

Universe(s)

Kushiel's Legacy

  • Core Canon books: 9
  • Current rank: #114 in the official ranking
  • Weighted average: 4.20
  • Award recognitions: 1 won, 1 nomination

The Sundering

  • Core Canon books: 2
  • Current rank: #832 in the official ranking
  • Weighted average: 3.59
  • Award recognitions: None recorded

Miranda and Caliban

  • Core Canon books: 1
  • Current rank: #727 in the official ranking
  • Weighted average: 3.72
  • Award recognitions: None recorded

Books

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