R.J. Anderson

"We love R.J. Anderson, who refuses to bend to fashion and
resolutely does her own thing to rather wonderful effect."
- The Bookbag

Faery Books

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KNIFE a.k.a. FAERY REBELS: SPELL HUNTER (2009)
REBEL a.k.a. WAYFARER (2010)
ARROW (UK 2011 / CAN 2012)

SWIFT (UK 1 March 2012)
NOMAD (coming Spring 2014)

Other Books

ULTRAVIOLET (2011)
QUICKSILVER (coming Spring 2013)

#1: KNIFE (UK) a.k.a. SPELL HUNTER (US/Can)

Knife and Spell Hunter Covers

There are humans at the bottom of the garden, and a glimpse inside their forbidden House convinces the fierce young faery hunter known as Knife that they have knowledge that could help her dying people.

But if the human world has so much to offer, why is the faery Queen determined to keep her people away from it? Is there a connection between the House and the faeries' loss of magic? And why is Knife so drawn to the young Paul McCormick — that strangest of creatures, a human male?

"Pure pleasure... a particularly well drawn, charming romantic thriller." - The Times (London)
"Gripping and involving." - School Library Journal
"A satisfying story with engaging characters, human and fey." - Strange Horizons
"The central character rocks.... Readers, particularly girls, are going to love it." - The Bookbag

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Buy (US/CAN): Amazon.com | Barnes & Noble | Chapters/Indigo | IndieBound

(UK/AUS/NZ): Amazon.co.uk | Waterstone's | Lovereading 4 Kids

#2: REBEL (UK) a.k.a. WAYFARER (US/Can)

The faeries of the Oak are in danger of extinction, and their only hope for survival rests in fifteen-year-old Linden. Armed with the last of her people's magic, she travels bravely into the modern human world. Along the way she makes a reluctant ally—a human boy named Timothy.

Soon Linden and Timothy discover a danger much worse than the Oakenfolk's loss of magic . . . a potent evil that threatens to enslave faeries and humans alike. In a fevered, desperate chase across the country, Tim and Linden must risk their lives to seek an ancient power before it's too late to save everyone they love.

"An exciting tale, told with verve and skill..." - The Times (of London)
"Ready to grab your attention from the beginning to the very end." - Waterstone's Books Quarterly
"A thrilling, addicting read." - VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates)

#3: ARROW (UK, Jan 2011 / CAN, May 2012)

Rhosmari trembled as the Empress walked over to her. ‘Oh, do not struggle. There is nowhere for you to escape,’ the Empress said, her voice silken and sweet. Then she unsheathed a small dagger from her waist. ‘This will only hurt a little...’

Rhosmari has lived her whole life on a sheltered chain of faery islands. But with the Empress's power growing, and her desire to enslave the entire faery race becoming a reality, Rhosmari knows she must fight back...

"A wholly satisfying conclusion to everything set up in the first two books." - Myths Like Moths
"My favorite book in this series so far." - Heaven, Hell and Purgatory Reviews

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Buy (UK/Aus/NZ): Amazon.co.uk | Waterstone's | Lovereading 4 Kids
(US): Book Depository | (CAN): Amazon.ca or Chapters Indigo

SWIFT (UK, 1 March 2012)

Ivy sensed the stone hurtling towards her and rolled - too late. Heat scored across her back in a blaze of dazzling pain. The ground spiralled to meet her, and she knew it would only be seconds before she hit...

Ivy is a determined young Cornish piskey living in an abandoned tin mine with her clan. In a cruel twist of fate she was born without wings, and she longs to fly like the others. When she meets an enigmatic stranger, he seems to offer an answer. But there is more to him than meets the eye - and more secrets in Ivy's world than she ever realised...

"Recommended to all readers who love a well-written, traditional fairy story." - The Bookbag
"A compelling read and beautifully crafted... keeps the reader hooked." - Birmingham Post
"An exciting, richly plotted novel." - Booktrust

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Buy (UK/Aus/NZ): Amazon.co.uk | Book Depository| Waterstones
(US/CAN): Book Depository

ULTRAVIOLET (UK & US, 2011)

Once upon a time there was a girl who was special.
This is not her story.
Unless you count the part where I killed her.

Sixteen-year-old Alison has been sectioned in a mental institute for teens, having murdered the most perfect and popular girl at school. But the case is a mystery: no body has been found, and Alison's condition is proving difficult to diagnose. Alison herself can't explain what happened: one minute she was fighting with Tori -- the next she disintegrated. Into nothing. But that's impossible. Right?

"Complex, deep and wonderfully written." - Birmingham Post
[STARRED REVIEW] "Refreshingly free of cliche... a thoroughly enjoyable ride." - Kirkus Reviews
"An intriguing story... keeps readers guessing throughout." - Publishers Weekly
"A first-rate read." - School Library Journal

Discover the Truth (UK edition) | Discussion Guide (US edition)

QUICKSILVER (UK & US, Spring 2013)

Once I was a girl who was special.
Now I am extraordinary.
And they will never stop hunting me.

The companion novel to Ultraviolet,
this psychological thriller will take
your breath away...

"Anderson's strong characters and rare knack for weaving contemporary realism and emotional authenticity into hard science fiction should keep even readers in the know engaged."
- Kirkus Reviews

Preorder (UK/Aus/NZ): Amazon.co.uk | Book Depository | Waterstones
Buy (US/Canada): Amazon.com | Lerner Books