93 ratings | 36 reviews | avg rating:4.54

more photos (1)

Morgan Shamy’s Followers (378)

Morgan’s Bookshelves

to-read (56)
currently-reading (0)
read (94)
did-not-finish (0)

Morgan’s Friends (1,054)

Armand Rosamilia

6,377 books | 4,996 friends

Richard Rogers

1,199 books | 131 friends

Shellie Blum

120 books | 5,358 friends

Katelyn

2,819 books | 3,012 friends

Kendra Burns

1,861 books | 152 friends

Brittany Engstrand

3 books | 27 friends

Debra K

2,721 books | 3,650 friends

James

6,222 books | 2,451 friends

More friends…

Morgan Shamy

Goodreads Author

Website

https://www.morganshamy.com

Twitter

MorganShamy

Genre

Fantasy, Young Adult, Mystery

Member Since

January 2011

edit data

Unlock the exclusive DANSE MACABRE soundtrack here: https://www.morganshamy.com/about-4 🩰🎶

Morgan Shamy is a former ballerina turned YA dark fantasy author. A classically trained dancer and accomplished pianist, she has performed on world-class stages—including Carnegie Hall—and devoted nearly two decades to teaching ballet and piano, guiding students to scholarships at elite schools nationwide.

After her three-year-old son was diagnosed with cancer, Morgan turned to writing as both a creative escape and a lifeline, eventually building a successful career as an author.

Her breakout gothic thriller, The Stricken, hit #1 on Amazon in hardcover, remained in Barnes & Noble’s Top 10 Dark Fantasy rankings for over three consecutive months, and was ...more

Learn more
Ask the Author

To ask Morgan Shamy questions, please sign up.

Combine Editions
Morgan Shamy’s books

Average rating: 3.88 · 1,275 ratings · 789 reviews · 7 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Dollmaker 3.83 avg rating — 435 ratings — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Stricken 3.73 avg rating — 441 ratings — published 2024 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Redpoint Crux 4.06 avg rating — 176 ratings — published 2020 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Serenade (The Dark Nocturne, #1) 4.02 avg rating — 175 ratings — published 2022 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Etude (The Dark Nocturne, #2) 4.39 avg rating — 28 ratings — published 2022 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Promenade (The Dark Nocturne, #3) 4.40 avg rating — 20 ratings — published 2022 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Danse Macabre 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

More books by Morgan Shamy…

14 posts
Morgan Shamy's Blog

MY DREAM CAME TRUE! DANSE MACABRE IS HAPPENING!

Hey guys!

I have HUGE NEWS!!!

My book DANSE MACABRE went to AUCTION and I’ve signed a deal with Entangled Publishing’s new YA imprint, Mayhem Books!

It will also be released with Michael Joseph, an imprint of Penguin Random House!!

🎉🩰💀🙌

Release date JAN 5, 2027!

And it's already up for preorder! It has a DELUXE LIMITED EDITION available while supplies last. Cover and edges to be revealed so

Series by Morgan Shamy

The Dark Nocturne (3 books)
by

Morgan Shamy (Goodreads Author)

4.10 avg rating — 223 ratings

rss
Morgan’s Recent Updates

Morgan Shamy and 1 other person liked Bruce’s status update Bruce Buchanan wants to read Danse Macabre
Apr 26, 2026 09:18AM
Morgan Shamy and 2 other people liked Morgan Shamy's blog post: MY DREAM CAME TRUE! DANSE MACABRE IS HAPPENING! " Hey guys! I have HUGE NEWS!!! My book DANSE MACABRE went to AUCTION and I’ve signed a deal with Entangled Publishing’s new YA imprint, Mayhem Books! It will also be released with Michael Joseph, an imprint of Penguin Random House!! 🎉🩰💀🙌Releas..." Read more of this blog post »
Apr 26, 2026 09:17AM
Morgan Shamy liked L.E. Todd's review of Danse Macabre:
Apr 26, 2026 09:17AM · see review
Morgan Shamy wants to read Danse Macabre by Morgan Shamy (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Apr 20, 2026 01:29PM · like
Morgan Shamy entered a giveaway Storm Breaker (Storm Breaker, #1) by Nisha J. Tuli (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Feb 03, 2026 02:26PM · like · see giveaway · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Storm Breaker by Nisha J. Tuli. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Storm Breaker by Nisha J. Tuli <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Morgan Shamy wants to read The Blinder by Erin Simpson (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Oct 03, 2025 07:20AM · 1 like · like
Morgan Shamy wants to read The Blacksmith's Boy by Bruce Buchanan (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
May 28, 2025 08:50AM · 1 like · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Blacksmith's Boy by Bruce Buchanan. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Blacksmith's Boy by Bruce Buchanan <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Morgan Shamy rated a book it was amazing Sky's End (Above the Black, #1) by Marc J. Gregson (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Oct 26, 2024 09:03PM · 5 likes · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Sky's End by Marc J. Gregson. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Sky's End by Marc J. Gregson <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Morgan Shamy liked John Walkenford's review of The Dollmaker: "I binge read so I read a lot of books, mostly sci-fi/fantasy but I also enjoy mystery/adventure novels. Usually I am happy if I just have a "nice read" through the books. But The Dollmaker surpassed all of that. I don't think I have ever been drawn i" Read more of this review »
Jul 21, 2024 05:27PM · see review
Morgan Shamy answered M Myosotis's question: Hello! This may be a dumb question, but I recently came into possession of an ARC copy of "The Stricken". I've noticed the page count from ARC to published copy is very different. I was wondering if you would personally recommend I read the published version of the story, or if I may read the ARC as usual? I'm just unsure if there's any significant difference in terms of story or something else I should keep in mind. Hi there! I'm so sorry I just saw this! Delayed answer! You can absolutely read the ARC! It's just an uncorrected proof--but the ARC is great. No significant difference!
Jul 21, 2024 06:18AM · like

More of Morgan's books…

Topics Mentioning This Author

topics	posts	views	last activity
Friends Sharing B...: Books You Recommend - 2023	7046	397	Dec 31, 2023 11:26PM

Morgan’s Friend Comments

Comments (showing 1-1) post a comment »

date

newest »

message 1: by Iread

May 11, 2012 08:54AM

Your Subjective POV on Subjectivity was spot on. Loved it. There is an extensive investigation of exactly what you were talking about in Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. The author's journey to identify was makes "good" writing precipitates the entire rest of the book/philosophy/electroshock therapy. You probably wouldn't enjoy the book- it's long and gets pretty bogged down in philosophy and science- but his discussion of your question was very intriguing. Essentially he decided that there is something outside of our mortal existence that is good and we measure the goodness of everything inside our mortal existence by that. (Gee, I wonder what/WHO that could be?) :) Interesting post anyway. Love you.

reply | flag

Morgan Shamy’s Followers (378)

Morgan’s Bookshelves

Morgan’s Friends (1,054)

Morgan Shamy

Goodreads Author

Learn more
Ask the Author

Popular Answered Questions

Combine Editions
Morgan Shamy’s books

14 posts
Morgan Shamy's Blog

MY DREAM CAME TRUE! DANSE MACABRE IS HAPPENING!

Series by Morgan Shamy

rss
Morgan’s Recent Updates

See a Problem?

Preview — Storm Breaker by Nisha J. Tuli

See a Problem?

Preview — The Blacksmith's Boy by Bruce Buchanan

See a Problem?

Preview — Sky's End by Marc J. Gregson

Topics Mentioning This Author

recent posts
Morgan’s Groups

Morgan’s Friend Comments

Morgan Shamy’s Followers (378)

Morgan Shamy

Goodreads Author

Popular Answered Questions

rssMorgan’s Recent Updates

See a Problem?

Preview — Storm Breaker by Nisha J. Tuli

See a Problem?

Preview — The Blacksmith's Boy by Bruce Buchanan

See a Problem?

Preview — Sky's End by Marc J. Gregson

Topics Mentioning This Author

rss
Morgan’s Recent Updates