| Ann Aguirre | |
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| Pen name | Ellen Connor, Ava Gray |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Urban fantasy, Romantic science fiction, Young adult fiction |
| Notable awards | RITA Award, Top 10 Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers, YALSA Best of 2011 |
| Spouse | Andres Aguirre |
| Website | |
| www |
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Ann Aguirre is an American author of speculative fiction. She writes urban fantasy, romantic science fiction, apocalyptic paranormal romance (with co-author Carrie Lofty as Ellen Connor),[1] paranormal romantic suspense (as Ava Gray), and post-apocalyptic dystopian young adult fiction.
Personal life[edit]
Aguirre has a degree in English literature and lives in Mexico with her husband and children.[2][citation needed]
Works[edit]
Grimspace (2008)[edit]
Science fiction adventure introducing Sirantha Jax, a "dazzling debut novel" according to RT BookReviews.[3]
Wanderlust (2008)[edit]
Sequel to Grimspace, given 4 1⁄2 out of 5 stars by RT Book Reviews.[3]
Blue Diablo (2009)[edit]
A supernatural story set in the US Southwest, introducing lead character Corine Solomon, RT Book Reviews scored it 4 stars.[4]
Hell Fire (2010)[edit]
A supernatural conspiracy thriller, sequel to Blue Diablo, it was praised by Publishers Weekly for its characterization, atmospheric setting, and page-turning quality.[5]
Enclave (2011)[edit]
Enclave is a post-apocalyptic science fiction story for teens.[6] Kirkus called it a "standard post-apocalyptic dystopia", and despite minor quirks (such as jarring references to fantasy writer George MacDonald) recommended it to genre fans.[6] Publishers Weekly called it "skilled but violent" and suitable for fans of The Hunger Games.[7] RT Book Reviews also praised it.[8] It was a 2012 RITA Finalist for Young Adult Romance.[9] It won the RITA for Best Young Adult Romance in July 2012.
Outpost (2012)[edit]
The second book in the Razorland Trilogy, the sequel to Enclave.
Horde (2013)[edit]
Third and final book in the Razorland Trilogy, sequel to Outpost. Nominated for multiple awards.[citation needed]
The Queen of Bright and Shiny Things[edit]
(forthcoming 2015)
Bibliography[edit]
Sirantha Jax Series[edit]
Science fiction
- Grimspace (2008, ISBN 978-0-441-01599-3)
- Wanderlust (2008, ISBN 978-0-441-01627-3)
- Doubleblind (2009, ISBN 978-0-441-01781-2)
- Killbox (2010, ISBN 978-0-441-01941-0)
- Aftermath (2011, ISBN 978-0-441-02078-2)
- Endgame (2012, ISBN 978-1937007744)
Corine Solomon Series[edit]
Urban fantasy
- Blue Diablo (2009, ISBN 978-0-451-46264-0)
- Hell Fire (2010, ISBN 978-0-451-46324-1)
- Shady Lady (2011, ISBN 978-0-451-46325-8)
- Devil's Punch (2012, ISBN 978-0451464491)
- Agave Kiss (March 2013)
Razorland Trilogy[edit]
Young-adult fiction
- Enclave (2011, ISBN 978-0-312-65008-7)
- Outpost (September 4, 2012, ISBN 978-0312650094)
- Horde (September 2013, ISBN 978-1250024633)
The Skin Series[edit]
Paranormal romantic suspense as Ava Gray
- Skin Game (2009, ISBN 978-0-425-23153-1)
- Skin Tight (2010, ISBN 978-0-425-23516-4)
- Skin Heat (2011, ISBN 978-0-425-23920-9)
- Skin Dive (2011, ISBN 978-0-425-24214-8)
Dark Age Dawning Series[edit]
Apocalyptic romance with Carrie Lofty as Ellen Connor
- Nightfall (2011, ISBN 978-0-425-24169-1)
- Midnight (2011, ISBN 978-0-425-24299-5)
- Daybreak (2011, ISBN 978-0-425-24340-4)
Dread Queen Series[edit]
- Perdition (September 2013)
- Havoc (2014)
- Breakout (2015)
Apparatus Infernum[edit]
Steampunk noir as A.A. Aguirre, with Andres Aguirre
- Bronze Gods (May 2013)
- Silver Mirrors (May 2014)
The Immortal Game Trilogy[edit]
Paranormal YA
- Mortal Danger (2014, ISBN 978-1-250-02464-0)
- Public Enemies (2015)
- Infinite Risk (2016)
Other novels[edit]
- Stone Maiden (2009, BoD and Free PDF Download under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License)
Anthologies[edit]
- Primal (2011, ISBN 978-0425239056) As Ava Gray with Lora Leigh, Michelle Rowen and Jory Strong
- 'Til the World Ends (2013, ISBN 978-0373803491) With Julie Kagawa and Karen Duvall
- Fierce Reads: Kisses and Curses (2015, ISBN 9781250060532) ed. Lauren Burniac
Short fiction[edit]
- Circle Unbroken (2009)
- Princes of Dominion (2010)
- Skin & Bone (2011)
- Wild Magic (2011)
- Endurance (2012)
References[edit]
- ^ "Ann Aguirre and Carrie Lofty Team Up to Create Nightfall", RT Book Reviews, MAY 18, 2010
- ^ Aguirre, Ann. "About Ann".
- ^ a b Jill M. Smith, "Wanderlust", RT Book Reviews, September 2008
- ^ Jill M. Smith, "Blue Diablo", RT Book Reviews, April 2009
- ^ "Hell Fire"
- ^ a b "ENCLAVE by Ann Aguirre", Kirkus Reviews, March 1, 2011
- ^ "Enclave", Publishers Weekly, 02/07/2011
- ^ Raven Haller, "Enclave", RT Book Reviews, April 2011
- ^ "RWA Announces RITA & Golden Heart Finalists" Archived June 4, 2012, at the Wayback Machine., Publishers Weekly blog, March 27, 2012