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Lyda Morehouse

ライダ・モアハウス

Raida Moahausu

Pen Names: Tate Hallaway（Pen name used for the Garnet Lacey series and other young-adult / paranormal mystery works.）

Profile

Gender
Female
Born
1967-11-18 （Sacramento, California, U.S.）
Nationality
United States
Languages
English

Career

Occupations
Writer, Novelist
Active Years
1997-

Awards

Philip K. Dick Award (Special Citation of Excellence)
2005
Organization: Philip K. Dick Award
Result: Special Citation of Excellence
Shamus Award (Original Paperback featuring a Private Investigator)
2001
Category: Original Paperback featuring a Private Investigator
Organization: Private Eye Writers of America / Shamus Award
Result: Winner
Barnes & Noble Maiden Voyage Award
2001
Category: Debut science fiction novel
Organization: Barnes & Noble
Result: Winner

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Archangel Protocol

2001 Science fiction / Cyberpunk

A cyberpunk-tinged novel blending technology and unconventional religious themes; the first book in the AngeLINK universe.

Technology and faithIdentityNetworked society

Fallen Host

2002 Science fiction / Cyberpunk

Second book in the AngeLINK series, continuing to explore religious motifs alongside cyberpunk elements.

Religion and ethicsControl of technology

Messiah Node

2003 Science fiction

Third book in the AngeLINK universe, exploring messianic themes intersecting with network technologies.

MessianismImpact of technology

Apocalypse Array

2004 Science fiction

Fourth book in the AngeLINK series, bringing series themes toward a climax.

Apocalyptic visionsConflict between technology and faith

Resurrection Code

2011 Science fiction

A later novel in the AngeLINK universe that continues and expands the series elements.

ResurrectionEthics and technology

Welcome to Boy.Net

2024 Science fiction

A work associated with the Earth's Shadow trilogy (as listed in available bibliographies).

Technology and societyYouth

Tall, Dark & Dead

2006 Paranormal mystery

First book in the Garnet Lacey series written as Tate Hallaway.

Paranormal phenomenaPrivate investigator

Precinct 13

2012 Paranormal mystery

A police/paranormal mystery under the Tate Hallaway byline; has a web-serial sequel.

Police proceduralParanormal

Bibliography

  • Archangel Protocol (2001)
  • Fallen Host (2002)
  • Messiah Node (2003)
  • Apocalypse Array (2004)
  • Resurrection Code (2011)
  • Tall, Dark & Dead (2006) — as Tate Hallaway
  • Dead Sexy (2007) — as Tate Hallaway
  • Romancing the Dead (2008) — as Tate Hallaway
  • Dead If I Do (2009) — as Tate Hallaway
  • Honeymoon of the Dead (2010) — as Tate Hallaway
  • Almost to Die For (2010) — as Tate Hallaway
  • Almost Final Curtain (2011) — as Tate Hallaway
  • Almost Everything (2012) — as Tate Hallaway
  • Precinct 13 (2012) — as Tate Hallaway
  • Song of Secrets (2015) — with Rachel Calish, as Tate Hallaway
  • Welcome to Boy.Net (2024)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
A blend of cyberpunk elements with religious and theological motifsA narrative voice that mixes humor with mystery elements
Recurring Motifs
Conflict between faith and technologyIdentity and resurrectionPrivate investigator / sleuth archetypes

Legacy

An American SF and fantasy author known for combining cyberpunk technology with unconventional religious themes. Also acclaimed under the pen name Tate Hallaway for YA and paranormal mysteries; recipient of several national awards. Donated her archive to Northern Illinois University.

Museums

  • Northern Illinois University Rare Books & Special Collections DeKalb, Illinois (Northern Illinois University)

Academic Societies

  • Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (collection held at NIU)

Archives

  • Northern Illinois University: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America Collection / Rare Books & Special Collections (donation)

Trivia

  • Writes many young-adult and paranormal titles under the pen name Tate Hallaway.
  • Donated her archive to Northern Illinois University.