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Marshall Ryan Maresca

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Marshall Ryan Maresca is a fantasy and science-fiction writer, author of sixteen novels, most of which are part of the Maradaine Saga: Four braided series set amid the bustling streets and crime-ridden districts of the exotic city called Maradaine. He is also the author of the standalone dieselpunk fantasy, The Velocity of Revolution. He is a four-time Hugo finalist as the co-host of the podcast Worldbuilding for Masochists, and has been a playwright, an actor and an amateur chef. He lives in Austin, Texas with his family.
For more information, visit Marshall’s website at www.mrmaresca.com.
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Marshall Ryan Maresca Hey Fredrik--

Thanks! As it stands right now, the books' release order and chronological order line up. Thorn takes place in the middle of Spring in 12…more
Hey Fredrik--

Thanks! As it stands right now, the books' release order and chronological order line up. Thorn takes place in the middle of Spring in 1215, Murder about a week later, and then Alchemy a month after that at the end of spring. Import will take place about a month after Alchemy, in the height of the summer.

However, the launch of the third series-- The Holver Alley Crew-- next year will throw a wrench in the chronology. It takes place between Murder and Alchemy.

Around the time the third series launches, I'll put up a list on my webpage making clear the release order, the series order and the chronological order, so people can decide the reading order that they feel works best for them.

Thanks! Glad you're enjoying the books!

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Marshall Ryan Maresca So, the upcoming An Unintended Voyage (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...) is a follow-up to the events of Parliament, specifically being Corrie…moreSo, the upcoming An Unintended Voyage (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...) is a follow-up to the events of Parliament, specifically being Corrie's story.

As for further adventures in Maradaine, I do have a lot of things in the works, and I hope to make formal announcements soon about them.(less)
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November 2025 Update

 It has been a busy year so far here! After WorldCon and ArmadilloCon, I’ve been writing up a storm, which will hopefully result in new things in your hands in the relatively near future. The next Maradaine novel, An Unkindness of Circled Mages, is coming together nicely now, and I know I’ve been saying “it’ll be soon” for a bit now, but… briefly, in retrospect, I can now see the level of damage t

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“Yes, Asti is very cautious and terrified about anything and everyone,” Raych said. “It’s one of his most endearing qualities, that he balances his absurd need to do stupid things with a meticulous care borne out of the overwhelming fear that something might go wrong.”
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