[bksvol-discuss] Fw: Fantasy April 2009
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New and Recently Released!
Men of the Otherworld - by Kelley Armstrong
Publisher: Bantam Books
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Pub Date: 1/27/2009
ISBN-13: 9780553807097
ISBN-10: 0553807099
Urban Fantasy. This anthology, comprised of two novellas and two short stories,
is set in the world of Kelley Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld series
and focuses on the series' male characters. Spanning the latter half of the
20th century, the book tells the stories of werewolf Jeremy Danvers and his
adopted son Clayton. In relating their origins, Armstrong also provides some
background on Jeremy's father and grandfather as well as the circumstances
surrounding Clayton's transformation into a werewolf. Publishers Weekly calls
Men of the Otherworld "a good introduction to new readers and a real treat
for fans."
First Chapter
The Domino Men - by Jonathan Barnes
Publisher: William Morrow
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Pub Date: 2/1/2009
ISBN-13: 9780061671401
ISBN-10: 0061671401
Contemporary Fantasy. In 1857, Queen Victoria made a bargain with a creature
called Leviathan: the souls of the people of London in exchange for power.
Since then, a secret organization called the Directorate has been attempting to
undo the deal. Henry Lamb, a file clerk in the Civil Service Archive Unit,
knows nothing of this until his grandfather falls into a coma. When the
Directorate contacts him, Henry learns that his grandfather was the only one who
knew the location of a woman named Estella, who is the organization's best hope
for defeating the monster. Now Henry must find the woman and save the city
before it's too late. This novel by Jonathan Barnes is set in the same world as
his acclaimed debut, The Somnambulist.
Bone Crossed - by Patricia Briggs
Publisher: Ace Books
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Pub Date: 2/3/2009
ISBN-13: 9780441016761
ISBN-10: 0441016766
Urban Fantasy. In this 4th book to feature shapeshifting auto mechanic Mercedes
"Mercy" Thompson, Mercy is still healing from the wounds she sustained in
Iron Kissed. She's also about to become the mate of fellow werewolf and pack
leader Adam Hauptman when she receives word that vampire queen Marsilia is
out to get her and her vampire pal Stefan. Fortunately, she has the perfect
excuse for getting out of town: her friend Amber is having ghost troubles and
wants Mercy to investigate. However, the farther she gets from home, the closer
she gets to trouble. If you're new to the series and want to catch up on
Mercy's adventures, start with Moon Called.
Undone - by Rachel Caine
Publisher: Roc
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Pub Date: 2/3/2009
ISBN-13: 9780451462619
ISBN-10: 0451462610
Urban Fantasy. Cassiel is a Djinn who's never had much time for humans. But
when she refuses to carry out her Master's orders, she's forced to assume the
shape and substance of a mortal. Despite her new look, she still requires
"aether" energy to survive, meaning that she is dependent on the weather
wardens,
a group of humans that prevents natural disasters by controlling atmospheric
conditions. Under the watchful eye of her new guardian, weather warden Manny
Rocha, Cassiel learns about humanity and comes to care about Manny and his
family. And when danger strikes, it's up to Cassiel to rescue her new friends.
Undone is a spin-off of Rachel Caine's Weather Wardens series.
The Mystery of Grace - by Charles de Lint
Publisher: Tor
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Pub Date: 3/17/2009
ISBN-13: 9780765317568
ISBN-10: 0765317567
Urban Fantasy. It's love at first sight (or at least, at first one-night stand)
when auto mechanic Altagracia Quintero, better known as Grace, meets artist
John Burns. There's only one problem: Grace has been dead for two weeks,
whereas John is very much alive. Despite their unusually strong connection,
Grace
and John live in different worlds and face different challenges. Grace must
journey to the "other side" along with other recently deceased city dwellers,
while John, who feels responsible for the death of his brother, must come to
terms with his past. Can their love overcome these obstacles? This novel by
Canadian fantasy writer Charles De Lint is a powerful story of love, loss, and
unfinished business.
Lamentation - by Ken Scholes
Publisher: Tor
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Pub Date: 2/17/2009
ISBN-13: 9780765321275
ISBN-10: 0765321270
Epic Fantasy. This novel begins with the destruction of Windwir, the greatest
city in the Named Lands, by an unknown deadly weapon. Of Windwir's 200,000
inhabitants, only Isaak, a young android and "mechoservitor" of the religious
Androfrancine order, survives. When Rudolfo, Lord of the Ninefold Forest
Houses, finds Isaak among the ruins, the two set out to find out who or what is
responsible for the atrocity. Combining "all the ingredients of a first-rate
epic--magic, arcane science, and a handful of compelling protagonists"
(Booklist), Lamentation is the 1st installment of a planned five-volume series
called
The Psalms of Isaak.
Focus on: Seafaring
The Fortress of Glass - by David Drake
Publisher: Tor
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Pub Date: 4/18/2006
ISBN-13: 9780765312594
ISBN-10: 076531259X
Heroic Fantasy. As his reign begins, Prince Garric of Haft and his family
undertake a sea journey in an attempt to bring all of the Isles under his
rule--a
necessary step to protect the land from demons. Their first stop is Atara, an
island whose wizard-king, Cervoran, has just died. Unfortunately, being dead
doesn't stop Cervoran from causing trouble by magically transporting Garric to
another world. As Garric fights to return from exile, his wife and sister
attempt to rule in his stead, fending off both Cervoran and an evil entity
called The Green Woman. Set in an alternate ancient Mediterranean maritime
civilization,
this novel is the 1st volume of a trilogy within David Drake's Lords of the
Isles series.
The Scar - by China Miéville
Publisher: Ballantine Books
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Pub Date: 6/1/2004
ISBN-13: 9780345460011
ISBN-10: 0345460014
Dark Fantasy. Fearing for her life, fugitive Bellis Cordwine boards a prison
ship departing the colony of New Corbuzon, which is soon attacked by pirates.
They hijack the ship and bring it--along with its human cargo--to the floating
city of Armada, made of the hulls of wrecked vessels and ruled by a mysterious
scarred duo called The Lovers. The Lovers have a plan to increase their power,
which involves sending Bellis and others on a journey to find The Scar,
a mysterious place where reality breaks down. Set in the same world as author
China Miéville's previous novel, Perdido Street Station, The Scar serves
up a blend of magic and high seas adventure.
First Chapter
Silverlock: Including the Silverlock Companion - by John Myers Myers; edited by
David G. Grubbs, Pam Fremon, and Fred Lerner
Publisher: NESFA Press
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Pub Date: 2/1/2004
ISBN-13: 9781886778528
ISBN-10: 1886778523
Classic. After surviving a shipwreck, Chicago curmudgeon A. Clarence Shandon is
plucked from the ocean by wandering bard Widsith Amerigin Demodocus Taliesin
Golias, who takes him to the Commonwealth of Letters, a land where literature
lives. Shandon, whom Golias dubs "Silverlock" on account of the white streak
in his hair, has little use for stories--until he and Golias embark on a
fantastic journey across the Commonwealth, meeting an array of characters from
mythology and literature. Originally published in 1949, this beloved book is
now back in print after a long hiatus and ready for a whole new generation
of fans.
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A Distant Magic - by Mary Jo Putney
Publisher: Del Rey/Ballantine Books
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Pub Date: 7/17/2007
ISBN-13: 9780345476913
ISBN-10: 0345476913
Romantic Fantasy. When Nikolai Gregorio was a boy, he was adopted by Macrae of
Dunrath, who promised to help the orphaned lad develop his magical powers--only
to betray him by letting him be sold into slavery. Years later, Macrae's
daughter Jean is travelling by sea when pirate captain Nikolai, aching for
revenge,
kidnaps her. Yet Nikolai gets more than he bargained for with Jean, whose magic
matches his own. When a mysterious woman from the future recruits them
for the abolitionist cause, the unlikely duo journeys through time and
discovers just how much they need each other. A Distant Magic is the 3rd book in
Mary Jo Putney's Guardian series, but you don't need to have read the the
others to enjoy this story. However, if you want to start at the beginning, pick
up Kiss of Fate.
First Chapter
A Secret Atlas - by Michael A. Stackpole
Publisher: Bantam Books
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Pub Date: 3/1/2005
ISBN-13: 9780553382372
ISBN-10: 0553382373
Historical Fantasy. In an era resembling the Age of Exploration, Grandmaster
Qiro Anturasi, the Royal Cartographer for the principality of Nalenyr, creates
the detailed, accurate, and magical maps that keep the land--and its ruler,
Prince Cyron--powerful and prosperous. To do this, Qiro sends his two grandsons
on long and dangerous expeditions. One goes by land, the other by sea. But what
the brothers discover along the way threatens to destroy their entire
civilization.
Publishers Weekly calls A Secret Atlas a "sweeping novel of grand schemes,
imperial machinations and brave heroes."
First Chapter
Pirate Freedom - by Gene Wolfe
Publisher: Tor
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Pub Date: 11/13/2007
ISBN-13: 9780765318787
ISBN-10: 0765318784
Time Travel Fantasy. Christopher leads a highly unusual double life. In the
present, he is Father Christopher, a Catholic priest fresh out of seminary and
unsure of his future. In the past, he is Captain Chris, an 18th-century pirate
of the Caribbean. Mysteriously transported back in time, Christopher must
reconcile his monastic upbringing with the treacherous and bloodthirsty ways of
the buccaneers with whom he sails. As he and his crew travel the West Indies
in search of Spanish gold on a ship that may or may not be cursed, Christopher
finds adventure and--for the first time--love. But where (and when) does
he truly belong? Fans of Gene Wolfe will enjoy this swashbuckling tale of the
high seas.
First Chapter
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