The novel adaptations of the Umineko When They Cry series were written by Ryukishi07 and published by Kodansha with illustrations by Tomohi from 2009 to 2018. The series covers the 8 episodes from the main story. The first 7 episodes are each divided into 2 volumes, while Twilight of the Golden Witch has only one volume. There are a total of 15 volumes.