Author profile

Paolo Bacigalupi

Paolo Bacigalupi is an award-winning science-fiction and fantasy writer whose books include The Windup Girl, The Water Knife, Ship Breaker and Navola.

Profile checked 7 October 2026

Suggest a correction

In the Read2027 guide

Coming in 2027

Fantasy22 June 2027 · US

Dracchus Rising

Paolo Bacigalupi

Bacigalupi builds fantasy around money and dynastic power, as Davico’s hopes of returning from exile meet the competing forces shaping Navola.

Publisher confirmedDetails