Kay, Guy Gavriel Biography
Guy Gavriel Kay is a Canadian author known for his works of historical and contemporary fantasy. His novels often draw upon historical events and settings, but incorporate elements of the fantastical and supernatural.Kay's best-known works include "The Fionavar Tapestry" trilogy, "Tigana," and "The Sarantine Mosaic" duology. "The Fionavar Tapestry" is a portal fantasy series that follows five university students who are transported to a magical world to fulfill a prophecy, while "Tigana" is a standalone novel set in a fictional world inspired by Renaissance Italy. "The Sarantine Mosaic" is a historical fantasy duology set in a fictionalized version of the Byzantine Empire.Kay is known for his lyrical prose and the depth of his characters, as well as his ability to create immersive, believable worlds that blend historical accuracy with fantastical elements. He has won several awards throughout his career, including the World Fantasy Award, and his work has been translated into multiple languages.In addition to his novels, Kay has also worked as a writer for radio and television, as well as a literary editor and book reviewer. His contributions to the world of fantasy and speculative fiction have made him a beloved and influential figure in the genre.
Books by Kay, Guy Gavriel

- Tigana: Tigana is both a sweeping epic and a look into human nature – flaws and all. The characters and plot exist in an area of grey where good and evil...
- Under Heaven: On paper, this is the perfect setup for a grand fantasy novel: Guy Gavriel Kay (Tigana, The Fionavar Tapestry, Lions of Al-Rassan) applies his considerable literary talent to crafting an...
- River Of Stars: “River of Stars is a major accomplishment, the work of a master novelist in full command of his subject.‗Michael Dirda, in The Washington Post “Game of Thrones in China.‗Salon.com Ren...
- A Song For Arbonne: A book that's powerful in the beauty of its lyrical prose, the powerful descriptions, and the deep characters. This is a book that has more in common with pure historical...
- The Fionavar Tapestry Trilogy: Gavriel Kay's Fionavar is an ode to J.R.R. Tolkien, building on his life as an editorial assistant to his son, Christopher. Kay was instrumental in the publication of the legend's...
- The Wandering Fire: In the second novel in Guy Gavriel Kay’s critically acclaimed Fionavar Tapestry, five men and women from our world must play their parts in a colossal war, as the first...
- The Darkest Road: Five men and women from our world face a battle with an evil beyond imagining in the deeply moving conclusion to Guy Gavriel Kay’s acclaimed Fionavar Tapestry. As the Unraveller’s...
- The Lions Of Al-rassan: Book Flap Description The ruling Asharites of Al-Rassan have come from the desert sands, but over centuries, seduced by the sensuous pleasures of their new land, their stern piety has...
- Sailing To Sarantium: Kay writes a lot of fantasy that appeals to those who enjoy a good, well thought out romance novel. While romance is not the only point of Kayâs stories (Kay...
- Lord Of Emperors: In this conclusion to the sequence begun with"Sailing to Sarantium, " Crispin, the mosaicist, has achieved his journey to fabled Sarantium and only wants to confront the challenges of his...
- The Darkest Road: For those who dwell in Fionavar, first of all worlds, the time of prophecy has come.
- 2008: Ysabel: Ned is Fifteen, and spending the year with his father in France. He just met a cute girl named Kate. He really should be having a real good time. Unfortunately,...
- Children Of Earth And Sky: The bestselling author of the groundbreaking novels Under Heaven and River of Stars, Guy Gavriel Kay is back with a new book, set in a world inspired by the conflicts...