[bksvol-discuss] Fw: Fantasy August 2010

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Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:44:28 -0700
New and Recently Released!
Speak to the Devil - by Dave Duncan
Publisher: Tor
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Pub Date: 05/25/2010
ISBN-13: 9780765323477
ISBN-10: 0765323478
Historical Fantasy. In the land of Jorgary, powerful men secretly harness the 
magic of human Speakers to communicate with otherworldly Voices--while publicly
condemning the art. The Magnus family is known for producing Speakers, which is 
why the king summons Anton Magnus to the palace, promising him high rank
and riches if he successfully carries out a dangerous mission. Anton does not 
actually possess Speaker powers, but that doesn't stop him from accepting
the offer. If you enjoyed the historical setting of the Venice Trilogy and the 
derring-do of the King's Blades books, don't miss this 1st installment of
author Dave Duncan's new series, which is set in an alternate 15th-century 
Europe.
From Hell with Love: A Secret Histories Novel - by Simon R. Green
Publisher: Roc
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Pub Date: 06/01/2010
ISBN-13: 9780451463326
ISBN-10: 0451463323
Urban Fantasy. It's business as usual for Eddie Drood in this follow-up to The 
Spy Who Haunted Me. As a member of the dysfunctional family that protects
humanity from supernatural menaces, Eddie must once again avert a doomsday 
scenario. But things get complicated when the Drood family Matriarch is murdered
and Eddie and his witch girlfriend Molly Metcalf become the prime suspects. As 
Eddie knows from experience, you don't want to get on his family's bad side--but
can he solve the mystery and clear his name? From Hell with Love is the 4th 
book in Simon R. Green's Secret Histories series, which combines James 
Bond-style
action with paranormal investigation. If you're new to the series, begin with 
The Man with the Golden Torc.
Nights of Villjamur - by Mark Charan Newton
Publisher: Ballantine Books
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Pub Date: 06/29/2010
ISBN-13: 9780345520845
ISBN-10: 034552084X
Epic Fantasy. As the sun begins to dim and an ice age descends upon the 
Archipelago, refugees--both human and nonhuman--flee to the ancient stronghold 
of
Villjamur, the "Sanctuary City" that serves as the capital of the Jamur Empire. 
But the real danger lies within Villjamur's walls, as the untimely death
of the Emperor, the murder of a prominent politician, and a conspiracy of 
cultists threaten to plunge the city into chaos. The sprawling noir-tinged 
landscape
of Villjamur will appeal to fans of China Miéville's New Crobuzon books, while 
the political machinations of the city's elite and ensuing military conflicts
may interest fans of Steven Erikson's Malazan Book of the Fallen series.
First Chapter
Who Fears Death - by Nnedi Okorafor
Publisher: DAW Books
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Pub Date: 06/01/2010
ISBN-13: 9780756406172
ISBN-10: 075640617X
Science Fantasy. The sorceress Onyesonwu (whose name means "who fears death") 
is an Ewu--the daughter of an Okeke woman who was raped by a Nuru soldier.
An outcast because of her origins as well as her unusual magical powers, 
Onyesonwu nevertheless may be the prophesied savior of her mother's people, who
are being systematically exterminated by the Nuru. Set in a post-apocalyptic 
Africa, this intense novel alludes to real-life events (such as the ongoing
Darfur conflict) and explores controversial issues, including racism, genocide, 
and female genital mutiliation. Library Journal calls this debut novel
"dystopian fantasy at its very best."
Focus on: Asia
The Secrets of Jin-shei - by Alma Alexander
Publisher: HarperCollins
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Pub Date: 05/01/2005
ISBN-13: 9780060750589
ISBN-10: 0060750588
Historical Fantasy. In the land of Syai, a group of eight girls form a jin-shei 
sisterhood, pledging lifelong vows of loyalty to one another. The girls--a
poet, a warrior, a scholar-alchemist, a sage, a traveller, an imperial 
guardsman's daughter, a healer, and an empress--come from different backgrounds,
yet their destinies are inextricably bound for good or ill. Set in a fully 
realized fantasy version of ancient China (one in which women play prominent
roles in society), this character-driven story contains adventure, magic, 
political intrigue, warfare, and romance.
First Chapter
Dragon in Chains - by Daniel Fox
Publisher: Del Rey/Ballantine Books
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Pub Date: 01/27/2009
ISBN-13: 9780345503053
ISBN-10: 0345503058
Historical Fantasy. The strait that separates the island of Taishu and a 
mainland empire beset by civil war is inhabited by a sleeping Dragon-in-Chains,
which--if awakened--will bring death and destruction upon humanity. After 
Pirate Captain Li Ton slaughters the monks who secure the dragon through magic,
it falls to apprentice scribe (and pirate captive) Han to prevent the creature 
from escaping its bonds. But as the recently deposed Emperor Chien retreats
to Taishu to plan his final battle, neither physical nor magical chains may be 
enough to hold back the dragon. Dragon in Chains is the 1st book in Daniel
Fox's Moshui, the Books of Water and Stone series, followed by Jade Man's Skin.
First Chapter
The Fox Woman - by Kij Johnson
Publisher: Tor
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Pub Date: 12/01/2000
ISBN-13: 9780312875596
ISBN-10: 0312875592
Mythic Fantasy. Based on a ninth-century Japanese fairy tale, this novel by the 
author of Fudoki depicts an animal-to-human metamorphosis. When young fox
Kitsune falls in love with Kaya no Yoshifuji, a married nobleman who's fallen 
out of favor at the Emperor's court, she uses her family's magic to transform
herself into a beautiful woman, hoping to win Yoshifuji's heart. The ensuing 
love triangle is told from the perspectives of its participants. If you enjoyed
the dreamlike imagery and feudal Japanese setting of Catherynne M. Valente's 
Yume no Hon: The Book of Dreams, try The Fox Woman.
First Chapter
Thirteen Orphans - by Jane Lindskold
Publisher: Tor
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Pub Date: 11/11/2008
ISBN-13: 9780765317001
ISBN-10: 0765317001
Contemporary Fantasy. When her father becomes the victim of a magical attack, 
college student Brenda Morris discovers that, thanks to her Chinese ancestry,
she has magical powers tied to the Chinese Zodiac. As a member of the Thirteen 
Orphans--magicians who can take the form of Zodiac animals--Brenda learns
about the World of Smoke and Shadows, the place "east of the sun and west of 
the moon" from which her ancestors were exiled. With otherworldly beings now
hot on her trail, Brenda must embrace her own history--and her destiny. 
Thirteen Orphans is the 1st volume of Jane Lindskold's Breaking the Wall series,
followed by Nine Gates and Five Odd Honors.



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