T. KINGFISHER writes fantasy, horror, and occasional oddities, including Nettle & Bone, Thornhedge, A Sorceress Comes to Call, What Moves the Dead, and A House with Good Bones. Under a pen name, she also writes bestselling children's books. She lives in New Mexico with her husband, who is absolutely not an enchanted sword.

"Comforting, wise, funny and sharp-edged. Swordheart is an absolute joy."--KJ Charles, author of The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen

Praise for the works of T. Kingfisher:

"Kingfisher is a master."--Travis Baldree, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Legends & Lattes

"Such a pleasure to read."--The New York Times

"T. Kingfisher's delicate, bittersweet style of fantasy is like nothing else on shelves at the moment."--Paste

"Kingfisher never fails to dazzle."--Peter S. Beagle, Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Award-winning author of The Last Unicorn

"Prepare to be delighted and enchanted."--NPR

"A true comfort read."--The Washington Post

"Absolutely delightful and full of charm and truth."--Naomi Novik, New York Times bestselling author of A Deadly Education and Uprooted

Publisher: Bramble

Pub date: 2026-07-28

Length: 464 pages