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Wecker, Helene

Wecker, Helene

Author Biography & Works

Helene Deborah Wecker is an American writer, author of the Mythopoeic Award-winning historical fantasy novel The Golem and the Jinni and its sequel, The Hidden Palace. The third book in the series/trilogy, The Gates of Midnight, was released in autumn 2026.

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Books by Wecker, Helene

The Golem And The Jinni

The Golem And The Jinni

In Wecker's debut novel, two very unusual immigrants arrive, separately, in 19th century immigrant New York. These two characters are (unsurprisingly) a golem named Chava, created by a Jewish rabbi...

The Golem And The Jinni

The Golem And The Jinni

This is one of the more non-traditional fantasy, literary picks on this list, but don't be scared off: The Genie and the Golem is one of the most heart-warming, touching...

The Hidden Palace

The Hidden Palace

In New York in 1900, Chava, a golem made of clay, and Ahmad, a jinni made of fire, renew a friendship that is as close as it is difficult. They...

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