Ian Whates Books in Order

This collection gathers eighteen stories that range from distant futures to uneasy near tomorrows. It's a strong introduction to Whates's short fiction, mixing science fiction, fantasy, and darker turns with a human touch.

After witnessing a murder in forbidden territory, street-nick Tom is hunted through the depths of Thaiburley. With only the renegade Kat beside him, he stumbles into a conspiracy that threatens the whole city.

Tom leaves Thaiburley's walls to seek the source of the river Thair while danger gathers at home. Assassins, sickness, and long-buried secrets turn the journey into something larger than any of them expected.

Industrialist Philip Kaufman and black-ops agent Jim Leyton are thrown together by a pirate vessel that seems to break the rules of space travel. Their pursuit leads to first contact, hidden agendas, and a crisis bigger than either man imagined.

Thaiburley is reeling from bone flu when the Rust Warriors return and old horrors stir again. Tom, Kat, Dewar, and their allies face a fight that could change the City of a Hundred Rows forever.

An ex-special-ops man, now working as a courier, takes what should be a simple job in London's red-light district. By morning he is caught in international intrigue and a fast, nasty fight for survival.

As humanity adjusts to first contact, Jim Leyton turns against his former masters to save the woman he loves. Philip Kaufman finds deeper dangers inside Virtuality, and both men begin to suspect the alien encounter is a deadly deception.

A varied collection of previously uncollected stories, including the BSFA-shortlisted "The Assistant" and two originals. Expect clever science fiction, sharp character work, and ideas that often turn everyday life slightly strange.

An anthology honoring fantasy legend David Gemmell, featuring stories by various authors. Joe Abercrombie contributes a tale that pays tribute to the heroic fantasy tradition while maintaining his own gritty, distinct voice.

Captain Pelquin and his rough-edged crew race to recover a cache of alien technology and strike it rich. With rivals, authorities, and the bank's mysterious agent Drake closing in, the job becomes far deadlier than a salvage run.

A darker side of Whates's short fiction, this collection moves through horror, dark fantasy, and shadowy science fiction. The stories are varied in setting and mood, but all lean toward unease, menace, and sharp final turns.

Corbin Drake takes on an assignment that feels like a trap just as former Dark Angels are being murdered. Leesa and Jen go after the shadowy Saflik, and the hunt drags old loyalties and buried secrets back into the open.

Chris makes a living slipping between alternate Londons to recover lost people and objects. When his friend Claire comes to him in terror, the pair are chased across stranger and stranger versions of the city.

This later collection mixes near-future worries, stranger far-future ideas, and a few stories linked to Whates's novels. It's a good snapshot of his range, from sly social speculation to darker, more unsettling tales.

The old Dark Angels have scattered, but a resurrected Elder pulls them back into one last fight. Drake, Leesa, Jen, and the rest must stop an alien-backed grab for godlike power before humanity pays the price.

A disgraced swordsman heads for the seaport city of Cray looking for work and a little distance from trouble. Instead he lands in a feud between powerful families, with betrayal, theft, and a near-suicidal mission waiting.