“Calling Kate Wilhelm a born storyteller is like calling Frank Sinatra a born singer: it’s necessary but not sufficient to explain the genius that lies just behind the apparent facility.”
-Amazon.com review
Welcome to the official site for Kate Wilhelm.
Here you will find information about all of Kate’s novels, novellas, short stories, non-fiction work, awards, and her significant contributions to the writing profession.
Kate’s books may be found at Amazon, BooksaMillion, Powell’s, Barnes and Noble and other fine booksellers.
Many of her books have been produced as audiobooks and are widely available. The titles on audiobooks are noted in the bibliography pages.
Kate welcomes your comments.
Please note: As a result of designing and launching this new website, previous posts were not able to be saved. If you posted a question or a comment in the few weeks prior to April 15, 2011, please post it again. Thanks.
Just finished The Nevermore Affair.”Life is nothing but a particular grouping of cells, composed of atoms which will return to the universe, so you see, life is never ended, or lost”
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I just read cold case and loved it. I checked out heaven is high and it seems it is going back in time instead of forward with her personal life, Did I miss a book? Pat Gay
I have been a fan of yours for years, but my favorites are still Constance and Charlie. They are true grown ups. Thanks.
Where can I find “The Casebook of Constance and Charlie 1&2″ books on audio?
i have the inter Barbara Halloway books except “Heaven is High” and i was wondering if it was going to be coming out as paperback soon. that way all my books are the same backing. Please i hope it will be.
Sorry but I just found your book Cold Case in the library . My job is to sort all the books that people bring to the library for the book sale.Read the back of the books to see if I would like them.Right now my girl friend & I are looking for new authors , We like MYSTERIES !!! so I brought your book home the first thing I do is go on my putter put your name in to see if it is a series or novel stand along book.As I read down & on the book I read that it is a series (Barbara Hollway) ! So now I would like to know which number is it in the series for I like to read them in order.So can you give me the list of the series.Thank you from what I have read I know that I will be reading your books!!!!
I did the same thing. I compiled my own list in chronological order. (Does not include Heaven Is High, the latest):
• Death Qualified: A Mystery of Chaos (1991)
• The Best Defense (1994)
• For the Defense also named Malice Prepense in hardbound editions (1996)
• Defense for the Devil (1999)
• No Defense (2000)
• Desperate Measures (2001)
• Clear and Convincing Proof (2003)
• The Unbidden Truth (2004)
• Sleight Of Hand (2006)
• A Wrongful Death (2007)
• Cold Case (2008)
I will tell you that her latest is not in chrono order, it is the story of how she met Martin and Binnie, who own the restaurant that she uses as her ‘neighborhood outreach practice’, so to speak, giving legal advice and services for whatever they can afford or barter with.
When you first meet Martin and Binnie in the series, you could read “Heaven is high” anytime afterwards and you won’t interrupt the flow.
I thoroughly enjoyed the Holloway series and the Constance and Charlie series! You’re in for a terrific adventure
I really liked the latest, Heaven is High, but felt it very confusing for a longtime reader since the connection with Martin and Binnie has long been established and in one place the President is referred to as Reagan. Also, an old boyfriend, who obviously drowned, thereby passing over the man and his son with whom she was living. VERY confusing, and a note that it was a prequel would have been nice.
I just finished Heaven is High. I think I have read all the Barbara Holloway books, but maybe not. I don’t know what happened to her fiance. I don’t remember reading about it.
What book tells about his death?
I think you are the best mystery writer on the universe. I try to start your books when I have a couple of free days so I can read without interruption.
Thanks for your writing.
I have only read 2 Barbara Holloway books so far. They are hard to find !! A friend just brought me one from Ohio…..”Sleight of Hand” which I thoroughly enjoyed. I found one in Borders about 6 months ago. I’ve been told that they are not being printed. Only way to get them is on audio. Can’t seem to listen to a book. Another friend said that she saw a few available on her “Nook Color” Any suggestions ???
Susan, if you have access to a computer (or a grandchild who does!) you can buy many of Ms Wilhelm’s books through http://www.amazon.com, or through Barnes & Noble. Often, you can find out of print books as well, if you are willing to purchase a “used” book. I have collected almost all of Ms. Wilhelm’s published works this way.
I love Barbara Holloway series!!! When I couldn’t find them at book stores I found them on Amazon. I have all of them
I just finished listening to Heaven Is High and I loved it. It wasn’t difficult at all to place it as the second in the Barbara Holloway series-even if it was released/published out of order. I’m glad that we were given the opportunity to hear Martin and Binnie’s story and how Barbara came to their rescue. Well done Ms. Wilhelm! Thank you and more please!
Just a minor suggestion. Several members of our family read “Heaven is High” and enjoyed it very much. However, particularly in the last chapter, we were all a bit jarred to read a number of times about characters using pay phones. In addition to the fact that pay phones are almost extinct, how could a “with-it” attorney not have a cell phone in this day and age?
Cheers!
I have started reading Heaven is High, and had to check that it was not an older novel that was reprinted. It references President Reagan on two occaisions in the first few chapters (sorry, still reading) which makes me think it was written in the 80′s and just now published. Am I wrong?
I love her writing and was thriled to find a new one. I don’t mind that it predates other books, just trying to keep it straight in my head if this is a prequel.
Heaven is High is set in 1983, per references to Reagan and when Ania was married. I can’t locate one of my other Holloway novels, but the restaurant she often goes to – isn’t that Martin and Binnie’s place?
It looks to me like “Heaven is High’ is a prequel of sorts falling chronologically between Barbara Holloway books one (‘Death Qualified’) and two (‘The Best Defense’). It’s set in the early 80′s and payphones were common at that time. While it’s hard to remember life without them, few people had mobile phones before the early to mid 90′s
I just wanted to express my appreciation for many years of good books. I have been reading Kate Wilhelm’s books since I first read Fault Lines in the mid 1980s. I just counted and realized I’d read 34 of the titles listed here! Thank you!
–K.K.
P.S. (I would have preferred to have made this note personally, but found no other means for communicating – please feel free to remove this portion of my post. Thanks.) You might want to speak with your editor about checking Spanish place names and surnames, both in Heaven Is High and other books. (Gutierrez has double r, for example)
I’ve just been cast as Lottie in a play version of the short story “Ladies & Gentlemen, This is Your Crisis!” I remember reading the story years ago, and am beyond thrilled to have a chance to be in the play. Never thought I’d get to play a part written by one of my favorite SF authors!
I am so happy that a new Barbara Holloway is out now, I’ve been waiting patiently for it. I started reading your early SF in the mags many years ago and have felt for a long time that you are the finest author living and writing fiction. Thank you for the many years of great stories.
a long long time fan
very nice website, enjoy the way you write, you definitely do hold a flair for writing, will be viewing this website quite often
I just recently found your books on the Barb Holloway series, I love them so much. I listen to them while I am at work and makes my day wonderful hearing your stories. Will there be more to the series coming out any time soon. I think I am caught up on all of the books so far and waiting for the next one. Thank you so much for giving me the joy of your stories.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Ms Wilhelm !
Once I came over to Kate Wilhelm | Author I can only see part of it, is this my net browser or the web web site? Should I restart? Cheers Elton Crawford
Will your books be available as ebooks soon? Please!!!!!!
Hello Mrs. Wilhelm,
great to find your website on the web.
I am a huge, huge fan of your work obviously.
Living in Germany, i nonetheless mostly read all your books i can get in english.
Just wanted to say a quick thank you for all the joy and entertainment you brought into my life.
My latest find was the story that you contributed to Harlan Ellisons Medea. Great read.
Just one small question….as i live in Germany and will probably never ever be able to meet you in person. Is it somehow possible to get a book signed and personalised by you?
That would be a little dream of mine. Would be wonderful to hear back from you.
All the best from Germany,
Sven-Hendrik
I was surprised as Todd was when Sam stepped out with a gun in his hand. I came across Heaven is high at the library and after that I take out your books by the stack. I wish that you would visit Todd and Barney again. If you ever get to feeling poorly then get an intern so that there is someone to continue your work—just being sensible. Tell Todd that I am never bored reading you.
peter
Hi Kate! Remember me from Redington Beach? Hope you are doing well… I have a 19 year old daughter who is in creative writing, and a 20 year old daughter who is an environmentalist. When I was about 15 or 16 you read my Tarot cards and told me I would have 2 daughters— well, I’m sure you aren’t surprised that that is true:)
I live in Birmingham Al & work as an art teacher is pre and elementary schools. My husband is a left wing lawyer and plays drums in a band. He’s a science fiction freak, & has read everything you ever wrote on the subject.
I was trying to reconnect with Dicky, and I thought this may be a good way to do it. If you wouldn’t mind , please forward my email to him. I’d like to hear how he’s doing.
If you’re ever in the southeast for a writing seminar, I’d love to know the info.
Take care,
Julie
Dear Ms. Wilhelm – I adore your books. In the last 15 years, I have been collecting them. Many in my collection are first edition, some are signed, and all are cherished. You have an uncanny ability to create characters who appear fully-formed. I especially enjoy your speculative fiction. Thank you so much for sharing your gifts with us. Sincerely, Rev. Jan
Dear Ms. Wilhelm:
I can’t say enough about your books, especially the Barbara Holloway series. I have been blessed with a mind that forgets exactly who ‘dunnit’, so every time I listen to them, it’s all new again. I live half the time in the US, half time in Europe (mostly UK) and download them via library2go to listen to while we travel for my husband’s work. Recently we drove and worked our way from Oregon to the east coast, all the way up to Canada and back down to Boston, listening to your books all the way. I now have hubby hooked! I am currently in the long queue for ‘Heaven is High’ – it will be like Christmas to get a new story to listen to!
Of course, your other books are fantastic as well, but there is something about Frank and Barbara Holloway and the other characters in that series that seem SO real. Plus, my heart-home is Springfield/Eugene and hearing all the familiar references/locations is wonderful.
Thank you so very much for sharing your work with us!
Pam Warren
Have read and re-read your books and listened to the recorded versions. I especially like the Barbara Holloway books. Am wondering if your latest “Heaven is High” was written years ago and published recently since it’s in the sequence of earlier events in Holloway’s life. Or did you write it recently and it’s sort of like a prequel? Whatever. Like them all. Thanks for quality writing.
I had the same question about Heaven is High.I have not been able to read her books in sequence. When I started reading other books in the series I was confused. It makes sense now that the book was set earlier than the last novel: Cold Case.
I just read Heaven is High. I just love Barbara. She is tough, smart, and a very good lawyer. She helps her clients even to the detriment to herself. I can’t wait for your next one.
Hello Kate, I was perusing audio books on libraries2go, and came across your works. Now for some odd reason, I found the name Wilhelm intriguing. I have quite a commute to work, and so am able to enjoy about 2 hours a day of losing myself in all kinds of adventures, mysteries, intrigue, etc.. I’m looking forward to starting in on some of your mental release material in the very near future. My wife, family, and I are in southern Or., in the GP area. A few of us here, many more Wilhelm’s in Southern Ca.
Dear Ms. Wilhelm, Are you still conducting writing workshops? I have your book, ‘Storyteller’. I am in Portland, OR. Thank you.
Dear Ms. Wilhelm,
I am a fan of your books. The Good Children and Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang are two books that I keep with me. The Barbara Holloway books are a terrific series.
What can I say, but— Thank you!
Ms Kate: I have just recently FOUND you and your Barbara Holloway series. Have enjoyed reading them very much, and have many friends who read, so am giving them your name for them to “experience the thrill” of your books. I have been an avid reader from a very early age and never leave home without something to read in case I get stuck somewhere. (Celebrating my 50th class reunion this coming week-end in Vicksburg, MS) Being ‘well-read’ is probably my only claim to fortune, as it were, but it makes me happy, and in some cases, knowledgeable in things others are not. I am always being accused of “showing-off” by using ‘big’ words, but it just comes naturally from years of reading them and understanding the meanings. It sure helps with the Readers’ Digest Word Power! I can still remember growing up and sitting in the “crook” of my favorite tree reading the afternoon away, much to my mother’s dismay. Being the oldest of 7, I had many chores and skipped a few! Thank you. Keep on writing.
Congratulations on your new site.
You did a great job ~ and thanks to your mom too for all her great works