Maria V. Snyder

11 Series

Maria V. Snyder is an American author known for her fantasy novels, including the Glass Series, which features a glass magician. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology from Penn State and initially worked as an environmental meteorologist before transitioning to writing. Snyder is dedicated to thorough research to ensure the authenticity of her work.

Author: Maria V. Snyder Rewritten synopsis: In a world where magic is forbidden, Yelena Leven is offered a choice between execution and becoming the Commander's food taster. Choosing life, she must navigate deadly poisons and political intrigue. Trained in self-defense and magic by her mentor Valek, Yelena uncovers a sinister plot threatening her life and the stability of Ixia. As she grows closer to Valek, she must decide where her loyalties lie and how far she will go to protect those she loves. "Poison Study" is a gripping tale of survival, romance, and rebellion.

The Chronicles of Ixia

Poison Study

(2005)

Magic Study

(2006)

Power Study

(2008)

Fire Study

(2008)

Ice Study

(2009)

Shadow Study

(2015)

Assassin Study

(2015)

Night Study

(2016)

Dawn Study

(2017)

Diaper Study

(2019)

The Study Chronicles: Tales of Ixia & Sitia

(2023)

Archives of the Invisible Sword

The Eyes of Tamburah

(2021)

The City of Zirdai

(2021)

The King of Koraha

(2021)

The Glass

Storm Glass

(2009)

Sea Glass

(2009)

Spy Glass

(2010)

Shattered Glass

(2016)

Inside Out

(2010)

Outside In

(2011)

Avry Of Kazan

Touch of Power

(2011)

Scent of Magic

(2012)

Taste of Darkness

(2013)

Sentinels Of The Galaxy

Navigating the Stars

(2018)

Chasing the Shadows

(2019)

Defending the Galaxy

(2020)

Study Chronicles: Valek's Adventures

The Study of Poisons

(2023)

The Study of Magic

(2024)

The Study of Fire

(2024)

Standalone Novels

Storm Watcher

(2013)

Collections

Up to the Challenge

(2022)

Defending the Future

Dogs of War

(2013)(By: Brenda Cooper,David Sherman,Danielle Ackley-McPhail,Mike McPhail)

The Best of Defending the Future

(2016)(By: Jack McDevitt,Charles E. Gannon,Danielle Ackley-McPhail,Mike McPhail)

Man and Machine

(2016)(By: James Chambers,Jennifer Brozek,Brenda Cooper,Aaron Rosenberg,Nancy Jane Moore,Bud Sparhawk,Jeff Young,Robert E. Waters,Danielle Ackley-McPhail,Patrick Thomas,Mike McPhail,Judi Fleming,Anton Kukal,Eric V. Hardenbrook,Ronald Garner)

In Harm's Way

(2019)(By: Mike McPhail)

Best Laid Plans

(2021)(With: Jack Campbell,James Chambers,John L. French,Jack Campbell Jr.,Keith R.A. DeCandido,Jeff Youngquist,Nancy Jane Moore,Bud Sparhawk,David Sherman,Jeff Young,Jeff Young,Danielle Ackley-McPhail,Jeffrey Lyman,Judi Fleming,Eric V. Hardenbrook,Peter Prellwitz,Eric V. Hardenbrook)