Abigail Hilton

Author of the Panamindorah universe, The Knight and the Necromancer, Hunters Unlucky, Incubus Series - https://www.abigailhilton.com/

[alhilton]

All My Books

For brevity, I've shown omnibus versions instead of individual books where they exist. Some of the individual books are really pretty, though - the Eve and Malachi books especially. All my books are available in ebook, paperback, and audio (well, the artbook is not in audio, haha). The Hunters books + The Knight and the Necromancer are also available in hardback. You can get most of them from major retailers, but some are only available directly from my online store. Some digital versions are also in library systems. Check yours or request them. The Pirates of Wefrivain series also has a free, public podcast feed, searchable in most podcast directories. The Knight and the Necromancer has two Chinese translations.

[monthesnipe]

Book Recommendation #1

To anyone interested in xenofiction, I wholeheartedly recommend:

“Hunters Unlucky”

and all of its sequel books

(written by Abigail Hilton).

This series is one of my absolute favorites, I make a point to make time to re-read it at least twice a year. It is one of the best Xenofiction series I have ever read, with elegant world building, relevant character growth, and a steady pacing that makes it so easy to fly through. Also LGBTQ+ representation!!!!

My favorite part of this series is the author’s skill at portraying emotionally deep-rooted bonds between species and allowing the reader to grow attached to characters from both sides of the conflict through a steady reveal of internal drives and motivations.

[alhilton]

This tag is the kind of comment that makes every single hurdle I encounter in the process of bringing these books into existence worthwhile. Thank you.

[alhilton]

Distraction (Hunters Universe Book 3)

This one probably should have come out on Valentine's Day, guys. *whispers* It's a heart.

All the Books here

Reading order: Hunters Unlucky Lullaby Distraction Arcove's Bright Side

We just started recording audio for this one. Should be along in about 6 weeks.

Ever since Roup and Halvery helped take Charder to the Ghost Wood, Roup has noticed a curious tension between them. After working closely with Halvery all spring in order to improve the common way trails, Roup finally talks to Arcove about the situation and gets permission to experiment a little. At the same time, Halvery is dealing with an officer who seems to be a spy from the Southern Mountains. He presents the problem to Roup, who immediately begins a high-stakes game of espionage with a dangerous opponent. As move follows countermove, Halvery becomes increasingly enmeshed in both Roup’s schemes and Roup’s personal life. Their project brings them into contact with friends both new and old, including Arcove, Keesha, Lyndi, Storm, Storm’s yearling foal, and Halvery’s mates. As Roup and Halvery’s friendship deepens, they both learn surprising things about each other and their shared history. However, not all differences can be overcome by affection and mutual grooming. Halvery and Roup have brought out the worst in each other in the past, and their fundamental differences remain unchanged. When their opposing character flaws combust at the worst possible moment, they risk losing not just their friendship, but their lives. Bonus: This book includes the short story “Hungry,” which was previously sold separately. “Hungry” is a prequel story. Arcove and Roup are adolescent cubs, living as rogues on the edge of Leeshwood. Roup grew up among the ferryshaft and is still adjusting to life with his own kind. One night, they have a particularly violent encounter with other cubs, and Roup learns more than he had expected about social life among the creasia. This download also includes Abbie’s notes from the original Hunters Unlucky rewrite. This novella-length document is only available with Hunters books purchased directly from the author. Warning: Distraction contains explicit scenes and is not for children. Most of these scenes are sweet, considerate, and even humorous. However, all stories have a darkest moment, and the one in Distraction is pretty dark. It involves some bad sex. The sex is consensual, but nobody is having fun. The scene is not highly detailed, nor is it lengthy. The book ends with love and compassion.

[alhilton]

June seems like a good time to repost this cover. It's still my favorites. 😊 Happy Pride, folks!

[xenofiction-confession]

oh we're doing hunters unlucky now??

as a response to the anon from the other day i can just say that i'm sad that you didn't vibe. i got instantly sucked into the books through the fantastic audio version, so perhaps that's a factor? i don't usually do ya/coming of age lit, but this just worked for me and i love how the sequels have expanded on the universe

(i do however agree the telshees are more interesting than the ferryshaft, so was happy to see them get more development in subsequent books, along with the creasia and curbs. yaaay nuance for everyone! the ferryshaft get better too, i think!)

personally i'm hyped about the worldbuilding and the characters, and how it doesn't pull ANY punches with politics and various social issues (feminism, toxic masculinity, generational trauma, cold war, power struggles, growing old and dying, etc., etc.) and for turning HELLA GAY

hahaha, imagine a 400 page xenofiction novel where you don't have to headcanon your gay and ace and polyam and lesbian and nb rep... my therian ass feels both seen and heard

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[emerald-dragonflame]

I had a vision

[feroxerion]

[decomposedmaw]

Overgrown House

[ikrutt]

What's in a Name?, 2026 Illustration for @ashanimus

Moashi and Halvery teaches Flyleap the cub to read. Saxifrage the ferryshaft belong to @bookshelfpassageway and the other cub to @olimnia.

This was the grand prize my book review contest, which is over now, but if you're looking for a summer read, why not try one of @alhilton's novels?

What's that behind the bush??

[alhilton]

I am so delighted by this!!! In spite of staring at it through several draft stages, I completely missed the hidden telshee. I love how creepy it is 😆 The central scene is so warm and life affirming. This might become a cover.

[deadstag]

[rrredgi]

A little artistic rendition 🦌🦌🦌

[g3t-jinx3d-archives]

How dare you gaze upon her girlfriend

The millennia and ushas curbs are back!

Nothing bad will ever happen to them..

I also really like the unshaded colors

[alhilton]

This is interesting and beautiful with all the warm colors. I would like to know what is about to happen!

[g3t-jinx3d-archives]

This

This is about to happen

[alhilton]

Lol Someone has regrets.

[g3t-jinx3d-archives]

How dare you gaze upon her girlfriend

The millennia and ushas curbs are back!

Nothing bad will ever happen to them..

I also really like the unshaded colors

[alhilton]

This is interesting and beautiful with all the warm colors. I would like to know what is about to happen!

[leona-florianova]

Intelligent talking creatures of Lidian from Hunters Unlucky

[alhilton]

Look at these cool takes on my creatures! I love how they look like a naturalist sketching wild animals. Plantigrade curb is interesting. The sneaky ferryshaft expression...😂

[leona-florianova]

Oooo glad you like them o/

I forgot if there was a different/specific description of curb paws so I went with something a little bit like raccoon. Seemed fitting for so crafty animals.

[alhilton]

This is a reasonable interpretation. They are a type of thylacine, but two different subspecies, and the lowland curbs definitely have little hand paws.

[leona-florianova]

Intelligent talking creatures of Lidian from Hunters Unlucky

[alhilton]

Look at these cool takes on my creatures! I love how they look like a naturalist sketching wild animals. Plantigrade curb is interesting. The sneaky ferryshaft expression...😂

[g3t-jinx3d-archives]

Two members of the deca from divided loyalties but as curbs from hunters unlucky and girlfriends (and one is uh…. She’s okay she just got a haircut)

[alhilton]

Look at these cute and frightening ladies!

[g3t-jinx3d-archives]

Two members of the deca from divided loyalties but as curbs from hunters unlucky and girlfriends (and one is uh…. She’s okay she just got a haircut)

[berensreverie]

I know Eohippus means Dawn Horse in Greek, but coincidentally, Eoh also means Horse in Old English (originally, before it was replaced by Hors) so Eohippus could also means Horse Horse.

[night-the-starfish]

Lovely platies, gouache on paper.