Buffyverse novels
Encyclopedia
Buffyverse novels include Buffy novels
, Angel novels
, Buffy/Angel novels
and Tales of the Slayer
.
List of authors (alphabetically by surname) who have written novels set in the fictional Buffyverse:
. They are not considered as official Buffyverse reality, but are novels from the authors' imaginations. However unlike fanfic, 'overviews' summarising their story, written early in the writing process, were 'approved' by both Fox and Whedon (or his office), and were therefore later published as officially Buffy or Angel merchandise (see main article
for details).
Buffy novels
Buffy novels have been published since 1998. Originally, under the Pocket Books imprint of Simon & Schuster they are now published by Simon Spotlight Entertainment which launched in 2004...
, Angel novels
Angel novels
Angel novels have been published since 2000 by Pocket Books. The last was published in 2004.-Season 1:These Buffyverse tales take place during Buffy season 4, and Angel season 1 .-Season 2:...
, Buffy/Angel novels
Buffy/Angel novels
Buffy/Angel crossover books involve characters and places from both TV shows.-Canonical issues:The books featured in this list are not part of Buffyverse canon. They are not considered as official Buffyverse reality, but are novels from the authors' imaginations...
and Tales of the Slayer
Tales of the Slayer
Tales of the Slayer are volumes containing prose short stories. Four volumes of this series have been released, all published by Pocket Books...
.
History
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Tales of the Slayer Tales of the Slayer Tales of the Slayer are volumes containing prose short stories. Four volumes of this series have been released, all published by Pocket Books... |
(Various) | ||||
First collection Tales of Slayers that lived prior to Buffy. | |||||
Tales of the Slayer Tales of the Slayer Tales of the Slayer are volumes containing prose short stories. Four volumes of this series have been released, all published by Pocket Books... |
(Various) | ||||
Second collection Tales of Slayers that lived prior to Buffy. | |||||
Tales of the Slayer Tales of the Slayer Tales of the Slayer are volumes containing prose short stories. Four volumes of this series have been released, all published by Pocket Books... |
(Various) | ||||
Third collection Tales of Slayers that lived prior to Buffy. | |||||
Tales of the Slayer Tales of the Slayer Tales of the Slayer are volumes containing prose short stories. Four volumes of this series have been released, all published by Pocket Books... |
(Various) | ||||
Fourth collection Tales of Slayers that lived prior to Buffy. | |||||
Buffy book: Spike and Dru: Pretty Maids All in a Row | 1940s | ||||
It's 1940 and for Drusilla's vampiric birthday, Spike decides he will acquire Freyja's Strand for her. | |||||
Buffy book: Blackout Blackout (Buffy novel) Blackout is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:It is 1977, the summer of a brutal blackout, the time of the Son of Sam murders, and a period of brutal fiscal disaster for New York. The slayer Nikki Wood fights against the forces of darkness... |
New York, 1977 | ||||
Nikki Wood fights against the forces of darkness and also tries to protect her son. Spike arrives in the city. | |||||
BS1
These Buffyverse tales take place around Buffy Season 1 (from spring 1996 up until spring 1997).Buffyverse stories | Location, time (if known) |
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Buffy book: Halloween Rain | Sunnydale, Halloween 1996 | ||||
On Halloween Xander & Willow warn Buffy if it's raining. | |||||
Buffy book: Night of the Living Rerun | Sunnydale, 1996/7 | ||||
The Master attempts to rise once more. | |||||
Buffy book: Coyote Moon | Sunnydale, summer 1997 | ||||
It's summer vacation in Sunnydale and the carnival has come to town. | |||||
Buffy anthology book: How I Survived My Summer Vacation | Sunnydale, & L.A., summer 1997 | ||||
Buffy visits her Dad in L.A. whilst the others continue the good fight. | |||||
BS2
These tales take place during Buffy Season 2, (from autumn 1997 up until spring 1998).Buffyverse stories | Location, time (if known) |
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Buffy book: Keep Me In Mind | Sunnydale, 1997 | ||||
Ethan Rayne returns and releases an evil sorcerer from Middle Ages Bavaria. | |||||
Buffy book: The Suicide King The Suicide King (Buffy novel) The Suicide King is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The first in the line of Buffy "Stake your Own Destiny" books, Suicide King gives the reader a large series of choices. Once a choice is made, the page number to turn to is given... |
Sunnydale, 1997 | ||||
A number of strange student suicides have been taking place, and Buffy suspects something wrong. | |||||
Buffy book: Colony Colony (Buffy novel) Colony is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. This novel is part of the line of Buffy books called "Stake your Own Destiny". These books give the reader a large series of choices, once a choice is made, the page number to turn to is given. The result is... |
Sunnydale, 1997 | ||||
Mayor Richard Wilkins III invited a woman named Belakane to speak at the local Sunnydale High School. She has a program, "Be the Ultimate You!". | |||||
Buffy book: Night Terrors | Sunnydale, 1997 | ||||
The Night Terror stalks its victims in their dreams. The demon replaces another's soul with its own, then wreaks chaos in the real world. | |||||
Buffy book: Bad Bargain | Sunnydale, 1997 | ||||
Items for the school rumage sale become infected with Hellmouth parasites after being stored in the school basement. | |||||
Buffy book: After Image After Image (Buffy novel) After Image is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It is set early in the second season of the TV show.-Plot summary:Sunnydale Drive-In reopens with a dusk-to-dawn festival of classic B movies... |
Sunnydale, 1997 | ||||
Sunnydale drive-in reopens. | |||||
Buffy book: Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls (Buffy novel) Carnival of Souls is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:A traveling carnival arrives in Sunnydale. It seems the carnival might be another victim of Sunnydale's weirdness. Nobody seems to be able to remember it arriving despite the many... |
Sunnydale, 1997 | ||||
A Traveling Carnival arrives in Sunnydale. It seems the carnival might be another victim of Sunnydale's weirdness. | |||||
Buffy book: Portal Through Time | Sunnydale, 1997 | ||||
Some of the Master's devotees travel through time to attempt to disrupt the Slayer lineage, thus preventing Buffy from destroying the Master. | |||||
Buffy book: Go Ask Malice: A Slayer's Diary | Boston, December 1997 - June 1998 | ||||
Faith has a tough time growing up in South Boston, moving from relative to relative when Diana Dormer arrives and informs Faith that she is a potential slayer. | |||||
Buffy book: Blooded | Sunnydale, 1997/8 | ||||
The Scoobies become entangled in a long-running feud between Asian warriors. | |||||
BS3
These tales take place during Buffy Season 3 (from autumn 1998 up until spring 1999).Buffyverse stories | Location, time (if known) |
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Buffy book: Sins of the Father Sins of the Father (Buffy novel) Sins of the Father is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It's tagline was "The past revisits both the slayer and the watcher".-Plot summary:... |
Sunnydale, 1998 | ||||
Pike visits Sunnydale. | |||||
Buffy book: Child of the Hunt | Sunnydale, 1998 | ||||
The 'Wild Hunt' arrives in Sunnydale. | |||||
Buffy book: Ghoul Trouble | Sunnydale, 1998 | ||||
A new vampire arrives in town called Solitaire who is immune to the sun's rays. | |||||
Buffy book: Paleo Paleo (Buffy novel) Paleo is a novel based on the TV series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:A student named Kevin Sanderson transfers to Sunnydale High and he's extremely lonely until a lecture is given to his class by a man named Daniel that works for Sunnydale's Museum of Natural History. Kevin immediately... |
Sunnydale, 1998 | ||||
People try to resurrect dinosaur eggs. | |||||
Buffy book: The Evil That Men Do The Evil That Men Do (Buffy novel) The Evil That Men Do is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:After a vicious shooting spree by Brian Dellasandro, a straight A student, the town of Sunnydale goes into a state of shock, though not one everyone would expect; they turn on each... |
Sunnydale, 1998 | ||||
Helen, an ancient vampire attempts to raise a goddess of destruction. | |||||
Buffy book: The Deathless | Sunnydale, 1999 | ||||
Ring Day is fast approaching at Sunnydale High. | |||||
Buffy book: Doomsday Deck | Sunnydale, 1999 | ||||
Tarot card-reader, Justine arrives in Sunnydale. | |||||
Buffy book: Immortal Immortal (Buffy novel) Immortal is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:Veronique is an immortal vampire that continues to return in the body of a newly dead person every time she has been staked. However, she wants to become truly immortal by summoning an ancient... |
Sunnydale, 1999 | ||||
Buffy faces Veronique, a vampire even more immortal than most. | |||||
Buffy book: Prime Evil Prime Evil (Buffy novel) Prime Evil is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Tagline: 'Infinity awaits an ancient evil'.-Plot summary:... |
Sunnydale, spring, 1999 | ||||
Crystal Gregory is a beautiful new teacher at Sunnydale High, who also happens to give Buffy panic fits. | |||||
Buffy book: Revenant Revenant (Buffy novel) Revenant is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:A Chinese gang arrives in Sunnydale and suddenly they're committing criminal acts all over the town. Immediately racial tension begin to increase and one of Willow's friends, Jia Li, is feeling... |
Sunnydale, spring, 1999 | ||||
A Chinese gang arrives in Sunnydale. | |||||
Buffy book: Power of Persuasion Power of Persuasion (Buffy novel) Power of Persuasion is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:When dead guys start turning up as soon as the Moon family appears in Sunnydale Buffy knows that something is wrong. Mo, the mother, and her two daughters, Calli and Polly, all go to... |
Sunnydale, spring, 1999 | ||||
The Moon family try to create a "Womyn Power" group at school, meanwhile there is a string of unusual killings. | |||||
Buffy book: Resurrecting Ravana | Sunnydale, spring, 1999 | ||||
The Rakshasa are in town to help with the resurrection on an ancient Hindu god called Ravana. | |||||
Buffy books: The Gatekeeper The Gatekeeper (Buffy novel) The Gatekeeper is a trilogy of books written by Christopher Golden and Nancy Holder based on the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:... [Trilogy] |
Sunnydale, spring, 1999 | ||||
'The Gatekeeper' is frail and on the verge of death, yet must hold the walls of reality together in the face of increasing threat. | |||||
Buffy book: Return to Chaos | Sunnydale, spring, 1999 | ||||
Four Druids arrive in town. They're in town to try a spell on a certain night to close the gateway in the Hellmouth so that demons would not be allowed to pass through. | |||||
Buffy book: Visitors Visitors (Buffy novel) Visitors is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Tagline: "The slayer is being stalked".-Plot summary:... |
Sunnydale, spring, 1999 | ||||
Buffy thinks she's being stalked by a demon with a high-pitched giggle. | |||||
Buffy book: Unnatural Selection Unnatural Selection (Buffy novel) Unnatural Selection is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Tagline: "An environmental evil haunts Willow".-Plot summary:... |
Sunnydale, spring, 1999 | ||||
Willow battles against the 'faeries'. | |||||
Buffy book: Obsidian Fate Obsidian Fate (Buffy novel) Obsidian Fate is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Description:A five hundred year old Spanish expedition has been located on the outskirts of Sunnydale. There's a mysterious mirror which is purported to have contained the spirit of Tezcatlipoca that... |
Sunnydale, spring, 1999 | ||||
An old Spanish expedition is found on the outskirts of Sunnydale. | |||||
Buffy book: Deep Water Deep Water (Buffy novel) Deep Water is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:After an oil spill on a nearby Sunnydale beach, Willow discovers a 'selkie'; that is, a girl that can turn into a seal with her sealskin. The selkie, dubbed Ariel by the gang, cannot return to... |
Sunnydale, spring, 1999 | ||||
After an oil spill on a nearby Sunnydale beach, Willow discovers a 'selkie'; that is, a girl that can turn into a seal with her sealskin. | |||||
Buffy book: Here Be Monsters Here Be Monsters (Buffy novel) Here Be Monsters is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:After Buffy kills twin teenage vampires, their vampire mother steps in to seek revenge for the death of her sons. The mother summons the goddess of Balance and Buffy is faced with a... |
Sunnydale, spring, 1999 | ||||
After Buffy kills twin teenage vampires, their vampire mother summons a Goddess of balance who puts Buffy on a trial that could cost people's lives. | |||||
Buffy book: The Book of Fours | Sunnydale, spring, 1999 | ||||
The power of four slayers is needed to conquer a new threat. | |||||
Sunnydale High Yearbook | Sunnydale, spring, 1999 | ||||
Yearbook received by Scoobies when they graduated from High School. | |||||
BS4/AS1
These Buffyverse tales take place during Buffy Season 4, and Angel Season 1 (from autumn 1999 up until spring 2000).Buffyverse stories | Location, time (if known) |
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Angel book: Not Forgotten Not Forgotten (Angel novel) Not Forgotten is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel.-Plot summary:Los Angeles is being struck by a crime wave. There seems to be no link between the victims and their cause of death - burning from the inside out. Supernatural powers seem to be involved.Angel investigates... |
L.A. 1999 | ||||
Angel Investigations tries to help some struggling immigrants. | |||||
Buffy books: Lost Slayer [series] |
Sunnydale, 1999 | ||||
Buffy, new to UC Sunnydale faces a group of vampires with bats tattooed across their faces who will have huge and not-so-appealing consequences for the Scooby Gang's future. | |||||
Buffy book: Oz: Into the Wild | Sunnydale, 1999 | ||||
Oz is in search of himself having left his home. | |||||
Angel book: Close to the Ground Close to the Ground (Angel novel) Close to the Ground is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel.-Plot summary:After saving a young woman from her rogue bodyguards, Angel is hired by a big Hollywood studio head, Jack Willitts, to guard the girl in question; his daughter, Karinna... |
L.A. 1999 | ||||
A big Hollywood studio head recruits Angel. | |||||
Angel book: Soul Trade Soul Trade (Angel novel) Soul Trade is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "The black market is trading on humanity."-Plot summary:... |
L.A. 1999 | ||||
A girl's soul is mysteriously taken. Angel investigates. | |||||
Angel book: Redemption Redemption (Angel novel) Redemption is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "History can repeat itself."-Plot summary:A wealthy actress, Whitney Tyler, requests the help of Angel, Cordelia, and Doyle... |
L.A. 1999 | ||||
A wealthy actress requests help. | |||||
Angel book: Shakedown Shakedown (Angel novel) Shakedown is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel.-Plot summary:Doyle has a vision of a seismic shift, and everyone's guard goes up. After investigation, Angel is led to a group of Serpentine demons who live locally in a wealthy and private community... |
L.A. 1999 | ||||
Doyle has a vision of a seismic shift. | |||||
Angel book: Hollywood Noir Hollywood Noir (Angel novel) Hollywood Noir is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel.-Plot summary:A decayed corpse at a Hollywood construction site appears to be a harbinger of more supernatural evil. Meanwhile, Doyle has a vision which leads him to a strange address. He, Angel and Cordelia start... |
L.A. 1999 | ||||
A decayed corpse at a Hollywood construction site is a sign. | |||||
Angel book: Avatar Avatar (Angel novel) Avatar is a novel by John Passarella set in the fictional universe of the U.S. television series Angel.-Plot summary:Cordelia suggests beginning a Web site for their detective agency, but Angel is hesitant—as Doyle points out, "people in trouble want to interface with a face." Meanwhile the police... |
L.A. 1999 | ||||
Cordelia suggests beginning a Web site for their detective agency. | |||||
Angel book: Bruja Bruja (Angel novel) Bruja is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel.-Plot summary:L.A. is shocked when a woman attacks a priest. The woman had just confessed to the priest that she had murdered her own son. Meanwhile, Angel and Co. get reports of a woman fighting with teens across L.A. The woman... |
L.A. 1999 | ||||
L.A. is shocked when a woman attacks a priest. | |||||
Angel book: The Summoned The Summoned (Angel novel) The Summoned is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "Who is next to be marked for death?"-Plot summary:... |
L.A. 1999 | ||||
An anxious young woman, Terri Miller arrives in L.A. | |||||
Buffy book: These Our Actors | Sunnydale, 2000 | ||||
Willow takes up drama class, and Spike recalls Cecily. | |||||
Buffy/Angel books: Unseen Unseen (Buffy/Angel novel) -Volume 1: The Burning:The Unseen trilogy consists of three books authored by Nancy Holder and Jeff Mariotte. Tagline: "The first in a new crossover trilogy".-Plot summary:... [Trilogy] |
Sunnydale, L.A., 2000 | ||||
Buffy and Angel have to work together to solve disappearances of teenagers and calm down the gang warfare going on in LA. | |||||
BS5/AS2
These Buffyverse tales take place during Buffy Season 5, and Angel Season 2 (from autumn 2000 up until spring 2001).Buffyverse stories | Location, time (if known) |
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Angel book: Image Image (Angel novel) Image is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel.-Plot summary:Cordelia Chase has a vision of a child being attacked by a squidlike demon. Meanwhile, Gunn is trying to rescue a young artist; the artist's studio is being attacked by vampires. Cordelia goes to investigate the... |
L.A., 1950S/2000 | ||||
An old evil is trying to use a painting. | |||||
Angel book: Stranger to the Sun Stranger to the Sun (Angel novel) Stranger to the Sun is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel.-Plot summary:Wesley opens a strange package that arrives by special delivery, which instantly sends him into a slumber. It seems likely he is the victim of a spell. Angel leaves with Gunn to investigate... |
L.A., 2000 | ||||
Wesley opens a strange package. | |||||
Buffy book: Wisdom of War | Sunnydale, 2001 | ||||
Two strange breeds of sea creatures are beginning to appear in Sunnydale. | |||||
Angel book: Vengeance Vengeance (Angel novel) Vengeance is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "The original evil is after Angel's soul."-Plot summary:... |
L.A., 2001 | ||||
Lily Pierce's motivational speaking spreads across the city. | |||||
Angel book: Haunted Haunted (Angel novel) Haunted is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "Reality television is taken one step too far." Characters include: Angel, Cordelia, Wesley, Gunn, Lilah Morgan and the Host.-Plot summary:... |
L.A., 2001 | ||||
Cordelia enters a haunted house for reality TV. | |||||
Buffy book: Tempted Champions | Sunnydale, 2001 | ||||
A deadly fighter arrives, willing to kill both humans and vampires. | |||||
Buffy book: Little Things | Sunnydale, 2001 | ||||
The town is terrorised by something mysterious and tiny. | |||||
Buffy book: Crossings Crossings (Buffy novel) Crossings is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:While at the theater for a Star Trek marathon with Anya, Xander recognizes a friend of his, from the arcade, enter the theater and begin threatening and beating humans in a very demonic way... |
Sunnydale, 2001 | ||||
Xander learns of a terrifying total immersion video game beta testing. | |||||
Buffy book: Sweet Sixteen Sweet Sixteen (Buffy novel) Sweet Sixteen is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:Buffy has a run-in with a couple demons at store while a gangly blonde girl watches on. Afterwards Buffy tries to talk to her but she runs off, faster than Buffy can catch her. Meanwhile... |
Sunnydale, 2001 | ||||
Dawn befriends a girl named Arianna. | |||||
BS6/AS3
These Buffyverse tales take place around Buffy Season 6, and Angel Season 3 (from autumn 2001 up until spring 2002).Buffyverse stories | Location, time (if known) |
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Buffy/Angel novel: Cursed Cursed (Buffy/Angel novel) Cursed is an original novel based on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off Angel.-Plot summary:Various demons have battled Spike since he was given a chip preventing him from hurting humans... |
L.A., 2001 | ||||
An organised, united effort is being made to put Spike out of the picture. Angel and Spike reluctantly work together and deal with their shared evil pasts. | |||||
Angel book: Sanctuary Sanctuary (Angel novel) Sanctuary is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel.-Plot summary:Angel and Co. are enjoying some downtime at the karaoke bar Caritas when a loud explosion occurs. The gang and the rest of the bar are attracted outside. A building nearby is on fire. It seems that it may have... |
L.A., 2001 | ||||
A loud explosion occurs at Caritas. | |||||
Angel anthology book:The Longest Night The Longest Night (Angel novel) The Longest Night is a collection of short stories based on the U.S. television series Angel.-Plot summary:It's December 21, and hour by hour Angel and his crew must survive the longest night of the year.-The House Where Death Stood Still:... |
L.A., 2001 | ||||
It's December 21, and hour by hour Angel and his crew must survive the longest night of the year. | |||||
Buffy/Angel novel: Monster Island Monster Island (Buffy/Angel novel) Monster Island is an original novel based on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. The plot revolves around the Scooby Gang and the Angel Investigations team joining forces to defeat General Axtius, the father of Angel's deceased ally Doyle.-Plot summary:Doyle's pureblood... |
Sunnydale, L.A., Monster Island, 2001 | ||||
The Fang Gang and the Scooby Gang must unite to protect a safe-haven of half-blood demons. | |||||
Angel book: Endangered Species Endangered Species (Angel novel) Endangered Species is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "Can Angel rid the world of all vampires?"-Plot summary:... |
L.A., 2001 | ||||
Angel considers the ethics of wiping out all vampires. | |||||
Angel book: Impressions Impressions (Angel novel) Impressions is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "Evil always leaves an impact."-Plot summary:It seems a quiet day at Angel Investigations until a desperate man arrives, chased by a demon. The gang kills the monster, which decomposes as soon as it dies... |
L.A., 2001 | ||||
A desperate man arrives at the Hotel with a demon chasing him. | |||||
Buffy books: Wicked Willow | Sunnydale, 2002 | ||||
Supposing that Dark Willow did not return to the good so quickly. | |||||
BS7-8 /AS4-5
These Buffyverse tales take place around Buffy Season 7, and Angel Season 4 (from autumn 2002 up until spring 2003).Buffyverse stories | Location, time (if known) |
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Buffy/Angel book: Seven Crows Seven Crows (Buffy/Angel novel) Seven Crows is an original novel based on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel.-Book description:Somewhere on the border between Mexico and Arizona lies a town where Riley Finn and his wife Samantha have been assigned to work... |
Mexico, 2002 | ||||
Between Mexico and Arizona Riley Sam Finn call in Buffy and Angel to investigate mysterious supernature. | |||||
Buffy book: Apocalypse Memories | Sunnydale, 2002 | ||||
Willow is terrified that using her magic powers might result in dark magic consuming her whilst the Angel Michael brings signs of apocalypse to Sunnydale. | |||||
Angel book: Dark Mirror Dark Mirror (Angel novel) Dark Mirror is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "What is the true reflection of a champion?" .-Plot summary:... |
L.A., 2002 | ||||
The gang must face dark versions of themselves. | |||||
Buffy book: Mortal Fear | Sunnydale, 2002 | ||||
Buffy is being sent on random missions by a man that goes by the name of Simon. He wants her to retrieve parts of a mystical sword and put them together, but he refuses to say why or who he even is. | |||||
Buffy book: Spark and Burn | Sunnydale, 2002 | ||||
Spike remembers his past as he suffers insanity in a school basement. | |||||
Buffy/Angel book: Heat Heat (Buffy/Angel novel) Heat is an original novel based on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. Tagline: "An original crossover novel based on the hit television series created by Joss Whedon & David Greenwalt"-Plot summary:... |
Sunnydale, L.A., 2002 | ||||
Buffy and Angel both battle the same ancient evil, a Possessor who was once "Qin". | |||||
Angel book: Solitary Man Solitary Man (Angel novel) Solitary Man is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "Angel Investigations is about to get help from unlikely sources."-Plot summary:... |
L.A., 2002 | ||||
Team Angel copes with a detective-wannabe-old women. | |||||
Angel book: Love and Death Love and Death (Angel novel) Love and Death is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "It's open season on monsters."-Plot summary:Huge numbers of demon-killers are descending upon L.A., provoked by outspoken radio host Mac Lindley... |
L.A., 2002 | ||||
Demon-killers are provoked by an outspoken radio host | |||||
Angel book: Monolith Monolith (Angel novel) Monolith is a novel by John Passarella set in the fictional universe of the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline:'The two in opposition must agree.'-Plot summary:Like other parents, Angel wishes he could understand his son, Connor... |
L.A., 2002 | ||||
A huge monolith suddenly appears at Hollywood Boulevard. | |||||
Angel book: Nemesis Nemesis (Angel novel) Nemesis is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "Evil lurks where the science and supernatural collide." -Plot summary:... |
L.A., 2003 | ||||
One of Fred's old friends from graduate school contacts her for help at a big scientific facility. | |||||
Angel book: Book of the Dead Book of the Dead (Angel novel) Book of the Dead is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel, written by and published by Pocket Books. It was first published in 2004.-Plot summary:Wes has loved books since childhood... |
L.A., 2003 | ||||
Wesley's former-Watcher colleague, arrives at LA for a rare book auction. | |||||
Buffy book: Queen of the Slayers | Sunnydale, Cleveland, Italy, Summer 2003-2004 | ||||
Hundreds of potential slayers have been awakened. A number of leading dark figures unite in an attempt to retaliate against the new status quo. | |||||
Buffy book: Dark Congress Dark Congress (Buffy novel) Dark Congress is an original novel based on the American television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and is written by Christopher Golden.-Plot summary:Golden has revealed some things about the plotline in an interview with Slayerlit:... |
2003–2004 | ||||
Until 500 years ago all of the demonic and monstrous races met at a Dark Congress. They prepare to meet again. | |||||
- One Thing Or Your Mother (by Kirsten Beyer) - August 2007
Authors
- (w/) = Collaboration with another Buffyverse author
- (s) = Short story
List of authors (alphabetically by surname) who have written novels set in the fictional Buffyverse:
- Pierce AskegrenPierce AskegrenJohn Pierce Askegren , of the Louisiana Askegrens, was an American author best known for his work in adaptations of licensed properties.-Biography:...
– After ImageAfter Image (Buffy novel)After Image is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It is set early in the second season of the TV show.-Plot summary:Sunnydale Drive-In reopens with a dusk-to-dawn festival of classic B movies... - Laura J. BurnsLaura J. BurnsLaura J. Burns is a Californian author originally from Long Island, New York. Starting in publishing, she now specializes in novels based on television shows or movies. She often collaborates with fellow author Melinda Metz, with whom she writes the book series based on the Everwood TV show, and...
– ColonyColony (Buffy novel)Colony is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. This novel is part of the line of Buffy books called "Stake your Own Destiny". These books give the reader a large series of choices, once a choice is made, the page number to turn to is given. The result is...
(w/), Apocalypse Memories (w/) - Denise Ciencin – NemesisNemesis (Angel novel)Nemesis is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "Evil lurks where the science and supernatural collide." -Plot summary:...
(w/), Mortal Fear (w/) - Scott CiencinScott CiencinScott Ciencin is an American author. He sometimes writes with Denise Ciencin.-Biography:Scott Ciencin is a New York Times bestselling author who writes adult and children's fiction and works in a variety of mediums including comic books. Among his works are novels written for the Dungeons &...
– Sweet SixteenSweet Sixteen (Buffy novel)Sweet Sixteen is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:Buffy has a run-in with a couple demons at store while a gangly blonde girl watches on. Afterwards Buffy tries to talk to her but she runs off, faster than Buffy can catch her. Meanwhile...
, VengeanceVengeance (Angel novel)Vengeance is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "The original evil is after Angel's soul."-Plot summary:...
(w/), NemesisNemesis (Angel novel)Nemesis is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "Evil lurks where the science and supernatural collide." -Plot summary:...
(w/), Mortal Fear (w/) - Arthur Byron CoverArthur Byron CoverArthur Byron Cover is a science fiction author.Cover attended the Clarion Writer's SF Workshop in New Orleans in 1971, and made his first professional short-story sale to Harlan Ellison's The Last Dangerous Visions...
– Night of the Living Rerun - Don DeBrandtDon DeBrandtDon DeBrandt is a Canadian science-fiction author, who also writes under the pen-names Donn Cortez and DD Barant. Born in Saskatchewan, he currently lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. In addition to North America, his books have been published in Germany, France, Italy, and Russia. His...
– ShakedownShakedown (Angel novel)Shakedown is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel.-Plot summary:Doyle has a vision of a seismic shift, and everyone's guard goes up. After investigation, Angel is led to a group of Serpentine demons who live locally in a wealthy and private community... - Keith R.A. DeCandido – BlackoutBlackout (Buffy novel)Blackout is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:It is 1977, the summer of a brutal blackout, the time of the Son of Sam murders, and a period of brutal fiscal disaster for New York. The slayer Nikki Wood fights against the forces of darkness...
- Cameron DokeyCameron DokeyCameron Dokey is an American author. She lives in Seattle, Washington with her three cats and her husband. She has a collection of over 50 old sci-fi and horror films.Cameron was born in the Central Valley of California...
– Here Be MonstersHere Be Monsters (Buffy novel)Here Be Monsters is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:After Buffy kills twin teenage vampires, their vampire mother steps in to seek revenge for the death of her sons. The mother summons the goddess of Balance and Buffy is faced with a...
, The SummonedThe Summoned (Angel novel)The Summoned is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "Who is next to be marked for death?"-Plot summary:...
, How I Survived My Summer Vacation (s) - Doranna DurginDoranna DurginDoranna Durgin is an American author. In 1995 she won the Compton Crook Award for the novel Dun Lady's Jess.Durgin's works feature suspense elements and distinctive descriptions of animals and their behavior.-Buffyverse:...
– ImpressionsImpressions (Angel novel)Impressions is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "Evil always leaves an impact."-Plot summary:It seems a quiet day at Angel Investigations until a desperate man arrives, chased by a demon. The gang kills the monster, which decomposes as soon as it dies...
, FearlessFearless (Angel novel)Fearless is a novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "Even heroes can know human weakness"-Plot summary:The characters of Angel Investigations are shocked to find themselves euphoric after a long night they cannot remember. Their clothes are bloody and torn, their bodies bruised,...
, The Longest NightThe Longest Night (Angel novel)The Longest Night is a collection of short stories based on the U.S. television series Angel.-Plot summary:It's December 21, and hour by hour Angel and his crew must survive the longest night of the year.-The House Where Death Stood Still:...
(s) - Diana G. GallagherDiana G. GallagherDiana G. Gallagher is an American author who writes books for children and young adults based on television series. She has contributed to book series based on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Charmed, among others....
– Obsidian FateObsidian Fate (Buffy novel)Obsidian Fate is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Description:A five hundred year old Spanish expedition has been located on the outskirts of Sunnydale. There's a mysterious mirror which is purported to have contained the spirit of Tezcatlipoca that...
, Prime EvilPrime Evil (Buffy novel)Prime Evil is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Tagline: 'Infinity awaits an ancient evil'.-Plot summary:...
, Doomsday Deck, Spark and Burn, Bad Bargain - Craig Shaw GardnerCraig Shaw GardnerCraig Shaw Gardner is an American author, best known for producing fantasy parodies similar to those of Terry Pratchett.He was also a member of the Swordsmen and Sorcerers' Guild of America , a loose-knit group of Heroic Fantasy authors founded in the 1960s, some of whose works were anthologized...
– Return to Chaos, Dark MirrorDark Mirror (Angel novel)Dark Mirror is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "What is the true reflection of a champion?" .-Plot summary:... - Ray GartonRay GartonRay Garton is an American author, well known for his work in horror fiction. He has written over sixty books, and in 2006 was presented with the World Horror Convention Grand Master Award.-Novels:...
– Resurrecting Ravana - Laura Anne GilmanLaura Anne GilmanLaura Anne Gilman is an American fantasy author.-Biography:Laura Anne Gilman was born in 1967 in suburban New Jersey. She received a Liberal Arts education from the Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York, and was inducted into the Phi Alpha Theta honors society...
– VisitorsVisitors (Buffy novel)Visitors is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Tagline: "The slayer is being stalked".-Plot summary:...
(w/), Deep WaterDeep Water (Buffy novel)Deep Water is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:After an oil spill on a nearby Sunnydale beach, Willow discovers a 'selkie'; that is, a girl that can turn into a seal with her sealskin. The selkie, dubbed Ariel by the gang, cannot return to...
(w/) - Christopher GoldenChristopher GoldenChristopher Golden is an American author of horror, fantasy, and suspense novels for adults, teens, and young readers.Golden was born and raised in Massachusetts, where he still lives with his family. He is a graduate of Tufts University...
– Halloween Rain (w/), Blooded (w/), Child of the Hunt (w/), The Gatekeeper trilogyThe Gatekeeper (Buffy novel)The Gatekeeper is a trilogy of books written by Christopher Golden and Nancy Holder based on the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:...
(w/), ImmortalImmortal (Buffy novel)Immortal is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:Veronique is an immortal vampire that continues to return in the body of a newly dead person every time she has been staked. However, she wants to become truly immortal by summoning an ancient...
(w/), Sins of the FatherSins of the Father (Buffy novel)Sins of the Father is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It's tagline was "The past revisits both the slayer and the watcher".-Plot summary:...
, Pretty Maids All in a Row, The Lost Slayer series, Oz: Into the Wild, Wisdom of War, Monster IslandMonster Island (Buffy/Angel novel)Monster Island is an original novel based on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. The plot revolves around the Scooby Gang and the Angel Investigations team joining forces to defeat General Axtius, the father of Angel's deceased ally Doyle.-Plot summary:Doyle's pureblood...
(w/) - Christie GoldenChristie GoldenChristie Golden is an award-winning author who lives in Loveland, Colorado, United States. She has written over thirty novels and several short stories in fantasy, horror and science fiction.-Career:...
– Tales of the SlayerTales of the SlayerTales of the Slayer are volumes containing prose short stories. Four volumes of this series have been released, all published by Pocket Books...
(s), The Longest NightThe Longest Night (Angel novel)The Longest Night is a collection of short stories based on the U.S. television series Angel.-Plot summary:It's December 21, and hour by hour Angel and his crew must survive the longest night of the year.-The House Where Death Stood Still:...
(s) - Alice HendersonAlice HendersonAlice Henderson is an American author originally from Kirkwood, Missouri and currently residing in San Francisco, California.-Buffyverse:Novels relating to the fictional universe established by Buffy and Angel:*Night Terrors...
– Night Terrors, Portal Through Time - Nancy HolderNancy HolderNancy Holder is an American writer and the author of several novels, including numerous tie-in books based on the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She's also written fiction related to several other science fiction and fantasy shows, including Angel and Smallville.Holder is a four-time winner...
– Halloween Rain (w/), Blooded (w/), Child of the Hunt (w/), The Gatekeeper trilogyThe Gatekeeper (Buffy novel)The Gatekeeper is a trilogy of books written by Christopher Golden and Nancy Holder based on the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:...
(w/), ImmortalImmortal (Buffy novel)Immortal is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:Veronique is an immortal vampire that continues to return in the body of a newly dead person every time she has been staked. However, she wants to become truly immortal by summoning an ancient...
(w/), The Evil That Men DoThe Evil That Men Do (Buffy novel)The Evil That Men Do is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:After a vicious shooting spree by Brian Dellasandro, a straight A student, the town of Sunnydale goes into a state of shock, though not one everyone would expect; they turn on each...
, The Book of Fours, Blood and Fog, Keep Me In Mind, Queen of the SlayersQueen of the SlayersQueen of the Slayers is an original novel based on the American television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:Following the Hellmouth's closure, hundreds of potential slayers have been awakened. Buffy Summers hoped that overturning the Slayer's self-sacrifice would result in her earning...
, Carnival of SoulsCarnival of Souls (Buffy novel)Carnival of Souls is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:A traveling carnival arrives in Sunnydale. It seems the carnival might be another victim of Sunnydale's weirdness. Nobody seems to be able to remember it arriving despite the many...
, Not ForgottenNot Forgotten (Angel novel)Not Forgotten is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel.-Plot summary:Los Angeles is being struck by a crime wave. There seems to be no link between the victims and their cause of death - burning from the inside out. Supernatural powers seem to be involved.Angel investigates...
, Endangered SpeciesEndangered Species (Angel novel)Endangered Species is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "Can Angel rid the world of all vampires?"-Plot summary:...
, The Longest NightThe Longest Night (Angel novel)The Longest Night is a collection of short stories based on the U.S. television series Angel.-Plot summary:It's December 21, and hour by hour Angel and his crew must survive the longest night of the year.-The House Where Death Stood Still:...
(s) - Dan Jolley – VengeanceVengeance (Angel novel)Vengeance is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "The original evil is after Angel's soul."-Plot summary:...
(w/) - Dori Koogler – These Our Actors (w/)
- Robert Joseph Levy – The Suicide KingThe Suicide King (Buffy novel)The Suicide King is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The first in the line of Buffy "Stake your Own Destiny" books, Suicide King gives the reader a large series of choices. Once a choice is made, the page number to turn to is given...
, Go Ask Malice, ToS: Back to the Garden (s) - Ashley McConnellAshley McConnellAshley McConnell is an American author. Her first novel, Unearthed, was a finalist for the Bram Stoker Award from the Horror Writers of America...
– These Our Actors (w/), Book of the DeadBook of the Dead (Angel novel)Book of the Dead is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel, written by and published by Pocket Books. It was first published in 2004.-Plot summary:Wes has loved books since childhood... - Jeff MariotteJeff MariotteJeff Mariotte is an author who currently lives in Arizona with his wife, author Maryelizabeth Hart, and family. As well as his own original work, he is best known for writing novels and comic books based on licensed properties.-Biography:...
– Unseen TrilogyUnseen (Buffy/Angel novel)-Volume 1: The Burning:The Unseen trilogy consists of three books authored by Nancy Holder and Jeff Mariotte. Tagline: "The first in a new crossover trilogy".-Plot summary:...
(w/), Hollywood NoirHollywood Noir (Angel novel)Hollywood Noir is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel.-Plot summary:A decayed corpse at a Hollywood construction site appears to be a harbinger of more supernatural evil. Meanwhile, Doyle has a vision which leads him to a strange address. He, Angel and Cordelia start...
, HauntedHaunted (Angel novel)Haunted is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "Reality television is taken one step too far." Characters include: Angel, Cordelia, Wesley, Gunn, Lilah Morgan and the Host.-Plot summary:...
, Stranger to the SunStranger to the Sun (Angel novel)Stranger to the Sun is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel.-Plot summary:Wesley opens a strange package that arrives by special delivery, which instantly sends him into a slumber. It seems likely he is the victim of a spell. Angel leaves with Gunn to investigate...
, Endangered SpeciesEndangered Species (Angel novel)Endangered Species is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "Can Angel rid the world of all vampires?"-Plot summary:...
, SanctuarySanctuary (Angel novel)Sanctuary is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel.-Plot summary:Angel and Co. are enjoying some downtime at the karaoke bar Caritas when a loud explosion occurs. The gang and the rest of the bar are attracted outside. A building nearby is on fire. It seems that it may have...
, Solitary ManSolitary Man (Angel novel)Solitary Man is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "Angel Investigations is about to get help from unlikely sources."-Plot summary:...
, Love and DeathLove and Death (Angel novel)Love and Death is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "It's open season on monsters."-Plot summary:Huge numbers of demon-killers are descending upon L.A., provoked by outspoken radio host Mac Lindley...
, Close to the GroundClose to the Ground (Angel novel)Close to the Ground is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel.-Plot summary:After saving a young woman from her rogue bodyguards, Angel is hired by a big Hollywood studio head, Jack Willitts, to guard the girl in question; his daughter, Karinna... - Elizabeth MassieElizabeth MassieElizabeth Massie is an American author.Elizabeth Massie is a two-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author of horror novels and short fiction. She won her awards for Sineater and Stephen. She has also written historical fiction for young adults....
– Power of PersuasionPower of Persuasion (Buffy novel)Power of Persuasion is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:When dead guys start turning up as soon as the Moon family appears in Sunnydale Buffy knows that something is wrong. Mo, the mother, and her two daughters, Calli and Polly, all go to... - Melinda MetzMelinda MetzMelinda Metz is an American author of young adult books. Her series Roswell High, about teenage aliens, is the basis of The WB television series Roswell. Another series, Fingerprints, is about a psychic girl who reads thoughts from fingerprints...
– ColonyColony (Buffy novel)Colony is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. This novel is part of the line of Buffy books called "Stake your Own Destiny". These books give the reader a large series of choices, once a choice is made, the page number to turn to is given. The result is...
(w/), Apocalypse Memories (w/) - Rebecca MoestaRebecca MoestaRebecca Moesta Anderson is the author of several science fiction books. Although born in Germany, Rebecca was born to American parents and raised in Pasadena, California, where she lived until her early twenties. Rebecca graduated with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Cal State L.A....
– Little Things - Yvonne NavarroYvonne NavarroYvonne Navarro is an American author who has published over twenty books. Of those twenty, the titles AfterAge, deadrush, Final Impact, Red Shadows, DeadTimes, That's Not My Name and Mirror Me were solo novels, or fiction created solely by her...
– Wicked Willow trilogy, PaleoPaleo (Buffy novel)Paleo is a novel based on the TV series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:A student named Kevin Sanderson transfers to Sunnydale High and he's extremely lonely until a lecture is given to his class by a man named Daniel that works for Sunnydale's Museum of Natural History. Kevin immediately...
, Tempted Champions, Tales of the SlayerTales of the SlayerTales of the Slayer are volumes containing prose short stories. Four volumes of this series have been released, all published by Pocket Books...
(s), How I Survived My Summer Vacation (s), The Longest NightThe Longest Night (Angel novel)The Longest Night is a collection of short stories based on the U.S. television series Angel.-Plot summary:It's December 21, and hour by hour Angel and his crew must survive the longest night of the year.-The House Where Death Stood Still:...
(s) - Mel Odom – Unnatural SelectionUnnatural Selection (Buffy novel)Unnatural Selection is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Tagline: "An environmental evil haunts Willow".-Plot summary:...
, RevenantRevenant (Buffy novel)Revenant is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:A Chinese gang arrives in Sunnydale and suddenly they're committing criminal acts all over the town. Immediately racial tension begin to increase and one of Willow's friends, Jia Li, is feeling...
, CrossingsCrossings (Buffy novel)Crossings is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:While at the theater for a Star Trek marathon with Anya, Xander recognizes a friend of his, from the arcade, enter the theater and begin threatening and beating humans in a very demonic way...
, CursedCursed (Buffy/Angel novel)Cursed is an original novel based on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off Angel.-Plot summary:Various demons have battled Spike since he was given a chip preventing him from hurting humans...
, RedemptionRedemption (Angel novel)Redemption is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "History can repeat itself."-Plot summary:A wealthy actress, Whitney Tyler, requests the help of Angel, Cordelia, and Doyle...
, BrujaBruja (Angel novel)Bruja is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel.-Plot summary:L.A. is shocked when a woman attacks a priest. The woman had just confessed to the priest that she had murdered her own son. Meanwhile, Angel and Co. get reports of a woman fighting with teens across L.A. The woman...
, ImageImage (Angel novel)Image is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel.-Plot summary:Cordelia Chase has a vision of a child being attacked by a squidlike demon. Meanwhile, Gunn is trying to rescue a young artist; the artist's studio is being attacked by vampires. Cordelia goes to investigate the...
, ToS: Ch'ing Shih (s), ToS: Silent Screams (s) - John PassarellaJohn PassarellaJohn "Jack" Passarella is an American author. His work includes a number of novels set in Joss Whedon's Buffyverse.-Buffyverse:Media tie-in novels relating to the fictional universe established by Buffy and Angel:* 2000 Ghoul Trouble...
– Ghoul Trouble, AvatarAvatar (Angel novel)Avatar is a novel by John Passarella set in the fictional universe of the U.S. television series Angel.-Plot summary:Cordelia suggests beginning a Web site for their detective agency, but Angel is hesitant—as Doyle points out, "people in trouble want to interface with a face." Meanwhile the police...
, MonolithMonolith (Angel novel)Monolith is a novel by John Passarella set in the fictional universe of the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline:'The two in opposition must agree.'-Plot summary:Like other parents, Angel wishes he could understand his son, Connor... - Paul RuditisPaul Ruditis-Early life:Ruditis was born and raised in Philadelphia. He attended West Chester University where he majored in Theatre Arts with a directing emphasis. After graduation he moved to Los Angeles where he began working at Paramount Pictures where he worked as a tour guide and usher...
– ToS: The Show Must Go On (s) - Josepha ShermanJosepha ShermanJosepha Sherman is an American author. In 1990 she won the Compton Crook Award for the novel The Shining Falcon.-Buffyverse:*Visitors *Deep Water ...
– VisitorsVisitors (Buffy novel)Visitors is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Tagline: "The slayer is being stalked".-Plot summary:...
(w/), Deep WaterDeep Water (Buffy novel)Deep Water is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.-Plot summary:After an oil spill on a nearby Sunnydale beach, Willow discovers a 'selkie'; that is, a girl that can turn into a seal with her sealskin. The selkie, dubbed Ariel by the gang, cannot return to...
(w/) - Thomas E. SniegoskiThomas E. Sniegoski-Career:A number of Sniegoski's works have been related to the Buffyverse, the fictional universe established by TV series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel....
– Soul TradeSoul Trade (Angel novel)Soul Trade is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "The black market is trading on humanity."-Plot summary:...
(w/), Monster IslandMonster Island (Buffy/Angel novel)Monster Island is an original novel based on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. The plot revolves around the Scooby Gang and the Angel Investigations team joining forces to defeat General Axtius, the father of Angel's deceased ally Doyle.-Plot summary:Doyle's pureblood...
(w/) - John VornholtJohn VornholtJohn Blair Vornholt is an American science fiction author known primarily for his media tie-ins, particularly Star Trek novels.-Original works:*The Troll King*The Troll Queen*The Troll Treasure*The First Third...
– Coyote Moon, Seven CrowsSeven Crows (Buffy/Angel novel)Seven Crows is an original novel based on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel.-Book description:Somewhere on the border between Mexico and Arizona lies a town where Riley Finn and his wife Samantha have been assigned to work...
Canonical issues
The books featured in this list are not part of Buffyverse canonBuffyverse canon
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. They are not considered as official Buffyverse reality, but are novels from the authors' imaginations. However unlike fanfic, 'overviews' summarising their story, written early in the writing process, were 'approved' by both Fox and Whedon (or his office), and were therefore later published as officially Buffy or Angel merchandise (see main article
Buffyverse canon
The Buffyverse canon consists of materials that are thought to be genuine and those events, characters, settings, etc., that are considered to have inarguable existence within the fictional universe established by the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer...
for details).