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Byrd Nash

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Fantasy, Contemporary, Historical Fiction

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Discover fearless women, clever as cats, partnered with men who fall first even if they do have a hidden agenda. Byrd writes riveting characters who are relatable but realistically complex.

Her book series showcase alternate histories with intrigue, fantasy, and the supernatural, while Byrd’s standalone novels are thought-provoking explorations of family dysfunction using contemporary settings and magical realism.

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Average rating: 4.41 · 4,243 ratings · 1,739 reviews · 27 distinct works • Similar authors

	Ghost Talker (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #1) 4.34 avg rating — 1,003 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Delicious Death (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #2) 4.51 avg rating — 589 ratings — published 2022 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #3) 4.56 avg rating — 399 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Spell of Rowans 4.26 avg rating — 375 ratings — published 2021 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Gray Lady (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #4) 4.61 avg rating — 269 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Haunted Grave (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #5) 4.50 avg rating — 224 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ghastly Mistake (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #6) 4.60 avg rating — 201 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Never Date a Siren (College Fae, #1) 4.11 avg rating — 219 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dance of Hearts (Historical Fantasy Fairytale Retellings #1) 4.36 avg rating — 197 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Price of a Rose: A Beauty & Beast Tale (Historical Fantasy Fairytale Retellings Book 2) 4.28 avg rating — 174 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Byrd Nash year in review (2025)

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Series by Byrd Nash

Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries (6 books)
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College Fae (3 books)
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Historical Fantasy Fairytale Retellings (2 books)
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4.32 avg rating — 371 ratings

Morpheus Society (4 books)
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Practical Magic (Practical Magic, #1)

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The Time Traders (The Time Traders Series Book 1)

by Andre Norton

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The Morpheus Society Mysteries Vol 1 (The Casebook Files of the Morpheus Society)

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Byrd Nash said: " The first three stories in the Morpheus Society Casebook Files series that feature Twyla Andricksson (Elinor's apprentice) are now in a three-book KU set. This collection is only available at Amazon. ...more "

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Byrd Nash rated a book it was amazing In the Suicide Mountains by John Gardner	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Originally published in 1977 by an author who had (rightfully) made a name for himself as a writer (sometimes an ignoble name), this story showcases all the best blend of folklore, fairytale, the Hero Quest, and the gathering together of uniquely tal ...more
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Byrd Nash rated a book it was ok The White Octopus Hotel by Alexandra Bell (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I'll be upfront, this was a DNF for me after six chapters. The extremely simple sentence structure was not gripping me along with too much telling and not enough showing. I would have preferred more of an eerie Gothic style of being pulled into someth ...more
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Byrd Nash rated a book it was amazing In the Suicide Mountains by John Gardner	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Originally published in 1977 by an author who had (rightfully) made a name for himself as a writer (sometimes an ignoble name), this story showcases all the best blend of folklore, fairytale, the Hero Quest, and the gathering together of uniquely tal ...more
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Byrd Nash liked Janet Hendricks's review of Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #3): "Dangerous Case This story is Elinor Chalamet's most dangerous case so far. Her life threatened, Madame Chalamet must trust that she will be rescued from the Beyond. Suspense, drama and a surprising dream! Enjoy!!!"
Jul 06, 2026 03:24AM · see review
Byrd Nash liked Pat's review of Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #3): "Some progress is made in tracking Elinor’s father‘s killer. Elinor’s assistant Twila is becoming more likable and intriguing. There’s a secret society connected to Morpheus and her arch enemy is involved. Tristan seems to be running hot and cold, but" Read more of this review »
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Byrd Nash liked Pat's review of Delicious Death (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #2): "More ghosts, good guys and bad guys, mystery abounds, an annoying but humorous assistant is added to the story. And the romance is growing. Can’t wait to read more."
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Byrd Nash made a comment on Kelly Martin’s review of Ghost Talker (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #1) " Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the chance with me. "
Jun 06, 2026 04:55PM · see review

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“We all grieve in our own way. It was one of those platitudes that was actually true.”
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“Be careful what you wish for, especially during the season of the dead.”
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“I have compassion for even unpleasant people. Their souls are lost twice over. Once because of a lack in themselves, and another because that lack means others find it hard to love them.”
― Byrd Nash, Delicious Death

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