Books by Octavia E. Butler

The extraordinary, prescient NEW YORK TIMES-bestselling novel.

A modern black woman is transported to 19th-century Maryland, where she faces the cruel realities of slavery. Kindred, Octavia E. Butler's masterpiece, is an essential read and 'a shattering work of art' (Los Angeles Herald-Examiner).

A PATTERNIST NOVEL (2): a young woman comes into her own power and challenges the ruthless man who controls her.

A PATTERNIST NOVEL (1): It begins when two immortals meet in an African forest. Together they will change the world.

The stunning sequel to Parable of the Sower, the NEW YORK TIMES-bestselling novel.

A PATTERNIST NOVEL (4): an all-powerful ruler's son vies for control over humanity.

A PATTERNIST NOVEL (3): a powerful story of survival in unprecedented times.

LILITH'S BROOD 1: one woman is called upon to reconstruct humanity in this hopeful, thought-provoking novel.

LILITH'S BROOD 3: the acclaimed trilogy concludes with the story of Jodah, child of the Earth and stars, who risks the future of humanity just by growing up.