Ann Aguirre

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Ann Aguirre
BornAugust 27, 1970 (1970-08-27) (age 53)
United States
Pen nameEllen Connor, Ava Gray
OccupationNovelist
GenreUrban fantasy, Romantic science fiction, Young adult fiction
Notable awardsRITA Award, Top 10 Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers, YALSA Best of 2011, 2020 LITA Notable List [1]
SpouseAndres Aguirre
Website
www.annaguirre.com

Ann Aguirre (born August 27, 1970) 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), [2] paranormal romantic suspense (as Ava Gray), and post-apocalyptic dystopian young adult fiction.

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Personal life

Aguirre has a degree in English literature and lives in Mexico with her husband and children. [3] [ citation needed ] [4] [5]

Bibliography

In alphabetical order by series.

2B Trilogy

New adult romance

  1. I Want It That Way (2014, ISBN   9780373779833)
  2. As Long As You Love Me (2014, ISBN   9780373779840)
  3. The Shape of My Heart (2014, ISBN   9780373779857)

Apparatus Infernum

Steampunk noir as A.A. Aguirre, with Andres Aguirre

  1. Bronze Gods (May 2013)
  2. Silver Mirrors (May 2014)

Ars Numina Series

Paranormal romance

  1. The Leopard King (2016, ISBN   9781537711904)
  2. The Demon Prince (2017, ISBN   9781946085016)
  3. The Wolf Lord (2018, ISBN   9781985392175)

Corine Solomon Series

Urban fantasy

  1. Blue Diablo (2009, ISBN   978-0-451-46264-0)
  2. Hell Fire (2010, ISBN   978-0-451-46324-1)
  3. Shady Lady (2011, ISBN   978-0-451-46325-8)
  4. Devil's Punch (2012, ISBN   978-0451464491)
  5. Agave Kiss (2013, ISBN   9780451465030)

Dark Age Dawning Series

Apocalyptic romance with Carrie Lofty as Ellen Connor

  1. Nightfall (2011, ISBN   978-0-425-24169-1)
  2. Midnight (2011, ISBN   978-0-425-24299-5)
  3. Daybreak (2011, ISBN   978-0-425-24340-4)

Dread Queen Series

Science fiction set in the Sirantha Jax Series universe

  1. Perdition (2013, ISBN   9780425258118)
  2. Havoc (2014, ISBN   9780425258125)
  3. Breakout (2015, ISBN   9780425258163)

The Honors series

Young adult science fiction with Rachel Caine

  1. Honor Among Thieves (2018, ISBN   978-0062570994)
  2. Honor Bound (2019, ISBN   978-0062571021)
  3. Honor Lost (2020, ISBN   978-0062571052)

The Immortal Game Trilogy

Paranormal YA

  1. Mortal Danger (2014, ISBN   978-1-250-02464-0)
  2. Public Enemies (2015, ISBN   9781250024640)
  3. Infinite Risk (2016, ISBN   9781250024657)

The Razorland Series

Young-adult fiction

  1. Enclave (2011, ISBN   978-0-312-65008-7)
  2. Outpost (September 4, 2012, ISBN   978-0312650094)
  3. Horde (September 2013, ISBN   978-1250024633)
  4. Vanguard (July 25, 2017 ISBN   9781250089823)

Sirantha Jax Series

Science fiction

  1. Grimspace (2008, ISBN   978-0-441-01599-3)
  2. Wanderlust (2008, ISBN   978-0-441-01627-3)
  3. Doubleblind (2009, ISBN   978-0-441-01781-2)
  4. Killbox (2010, ISBN   978-0-441-01941-0)
  5. Aftermath (2011, ISBN   978-0-441-02078-2)
  6. Endgame (2012, ISBN   978-1937007744)

The Skin Series

Paranormal romantic suspense as Ava Gray

  1. Skin Game (2009, ISBN   978-0-425-23153-1)
  2. Skin Tight (2010, ISBN   978-0-425-23516-4)
  3. Skin Heat (2011, ISBN   978-0-425-23920-9)
  4. Skin Dive (2011, ISBN   978-0-425-24214-8)

Other novels

Anthologies

Short fiction

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References

  1. ↑ 2020 LITA SF Notable Lists
  2. ↑ "Ann Aguirre and Carrie Lofty Team Up to Create Nightfall" Archived 2018-12-05 at the Wayback Machine , RT Book Reviews, MAY 18, 2010
  3. ↑ Aguirre, Ann. "About Ann". Archived from the original on 2019-03-11. Retrieved 2012-08-06.
  4. ↑ "Ann Aguirre and Nyrae Dawn discuss diversity in romance". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2022-09-12.
  5. ↑ "Interview with Ann Aguirre & Giveaway!!!! – The Book Pushers | Book Reviews | Book Chatter". thebookpushers.com. Retrieved 2022-09-12.
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