[bksvol-discuss] Fw: Fantasy June 2010
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- Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:15:25 -0700
Fantasy June 2010
"It is questionable if all the mechanical inventions yet made have lightened
the day's toil of any human being."
~ John Stuart Mill (1806-1873), English philosopher and economist
New and Recently Released!
Much fall of blood - Mercedes Lackey, Eric Flint and Dave Freer
Publisher: Baen
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Pub Date: 05/11/2010
ISBN-13: 9781439133514
ISBN-10: 1439133514
The best-selling authors of This Rough Magic are back with the newest
installment in the series, in which Prince Manfred and his warrior bodyguard
Erik
get caught up in a Civil War involving the Mongol's Golden Horde, the magical
forces of Valahia, a captive prince named Vlad and wolflike beings disguised
as gypsies.
Infinity - Sherrilyn Kenyon
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
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Pub Date: 05/25/2010
ISBN-13: 9780312599072
ISBN-10: 0312599072
A first novel in this new series introduces Nick Gautier as a teenager: at 14,
Nick thinks he knows everything about the world around him, until the night
his best friends try to kill him; saved by a mysterious warrior, Nick is sucked
into the realm of immortal vampire slayers called the Dark-Hunters.
The infinity gate - Sara Douglass
Publisher: Eos
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Pub Date: 06/01/2010
ISBN-13: 9780060882198
ISBN-10: 0060882190
Having raised the magic of Elcho Falling while forging new allies against the
darkness in the mysterious Lealfast, Serpent Coil priestess Isabelle Brunell
and Lord Maximillian assist the efforts of former god Axis SunSoar, who has
revived the Strike Force after rediscovering the magical Star Dance. By the
author of The Twisted Citadel.
Table of Contents
The Poison Throne - by Celine Kiernan
Publisher: Orbit
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Pub Date: 04/07/2010
ISBN-13: 9780316077064
ISBN-10: 0316077062
Historical Fantasy. When 15-year-old Wynter Moorhawke and her ailing father,
Lorcan, return to their homeland after a five-year absence, they find that
much has changed. King Jonathan has transformed from a benevolent ruler into a
tyrant, while his son and heir, Alberon, has been exiled. To find out what's
going on, Wynter teams up with her childhood friend Razi (who also happens to
be Alberon's illegitimate half-brother) and Razi's mysterious friend,
Christopher
Garron. This "atmospheric, complex, and intense" (Publishers Weekly) debut by
Irish author Celine Kiernan is the 1st book in the Moorehawke Trilogy, which
takes place in a fantasy version of 15th-century Europe.
Focus on: Machines
WebMage - by Kelly McCullough
Publisher: Ace Books
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Pub Date: 07/25/2006
ISBN-13: 9780441014255
ISBN-10: 0441014259
Cyberpunk Fantasy. Ravirn, a descendant of Lachesis (one of the mythical Three
Fates), is a technical wizard--literally! A magically gifted hacker who can
program anything with the help of his familiar, Melchior (who doubles as his
laptop), Ravirn is tasked with repairing the Fates' digital web, "Fate Core,"
which is powered by a computer server that controls human destiny and
eliminates free will. But when Ravirn refuses to debug Fate Core and then sets
out
to destroy it, he unleashes the wrath of the Fates, the Furies, and just about
the entire pantheon of Greek Gods. This fast-paced blend of mythology,
technology,
and magic will delight fans of Justina Robson's Quantum Gravity series.
Ravirn's adventures continue in Cybermancy.
Devices and Desires - by K. J. Parker
Publisher: Little, Brown
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Pub Date: 10/25/2007
ISBN-13: 9780316003384
ISBN-10: 0316003387
Military Fantasy. In the Perpetual Republic of Mezentia, whose driving ideology
is the mass production of goods according to rigid specifications, engineer
Ziani Vaatzes breaks the law by tinkering with a mechanical doll intended as a
birthday present for his daughter. The Republic condemns him to death, but
Vaatzes flees to the neighboring duchy of Eremia Montis, where he begins to
manufacture weapons and machinery while concocting a scheme that will allow
him to be reunited with his family. Complex politics and in-depth
world-building distinguish Devices and Desires, which is the 1st book in K.J.
Parker's
Engineer Trilogy. The series continues with Evil for Evil and The Escapement.
First Chapter
Boneshaker - by Cherie Priest
Publisher: Tor Books
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Pub Date: 09/10/2009
ISBN-13: 9780765318411
ISBN-10: 0765318415
Steampunk Fantasy. During the Civil War, scientist Leviticus Blue invented "Dr.
Blue's Incredible Bone-Shaking Drill Engine," a massive steam-powered mining
machine. Unfortunately, it malfunctioned, tearing open a vein of toxic gas that
killed the inventor and turned many of Seattle's inhabitants into zombies
called "rotters." Sixteen years later, Blue's teenage son Zeke sets out for the
ruined, walled-off city to learn more about his father, hoping to clear
his name. Harboring her own dark secrets, Zeke's widowed mother, Briar, sets
out to rescue her son. Set in an alternate 1880 Seattle, this "stellar steampunk
tale" (Publishers Weekly) includes elements of mystery, horror, and
coming-of-age stories.
The Dragons of Babel - by Michael Swanwick
Publisher: Tor Books
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Pub Date: 04/28/2009
ISBN-13: 9780765359131
ISBN-10: 0765359138
Fantasy. Set in the world of Iron Dragon's Daughter, this stand-alone story
begins when a damaged war-dragon of Babel crashes near a Faerie village,
promptly
declares itself king, and forces half-human, half-elven orphan Will to serve as
its deputy by infecting the boy's brain. Although Will defeats the mechanical
menace, he can't get the creature out of his mind. Ostracized by the villagers,
wandering Will encounters con man Nat Whilk and accompanies him to the
city of Babel, where thrilling adventures await. Don't miss this "triumphant
return" (Publishers Weekly) to a world that combines Faerie lore, biblical
legend, and gritty post-industrial landscapes.
First Chapter
Focus on: Curses
Too Many Curses - by A. Lee Martinez
Publisher: Tor Books
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Pub Date: 09/02/2008
ISBN-13: 9780765318350
ISBN-10: 0765318350
Humorous Fantasy. Nessy is the kobold housekeeper of wicked wizard Margle the
Horrendous, infamous for transforming his enemies into cursed objects and
creatures. But when Margle meets an untimely death, Nessy (who can't do magic)
is left to clean up the mess, which includes dealing with the wizard's
victims--such
as Decapitated Dan, disembodied Echo, and hero-turned-fruit-bat Sir
Thadeus--who expect to be set free now that Margle's gone. As Nessy tries to
break
all the wizard's spells, she must also contend with Tiama the Scarred, an evil
wizardess who makes Margle look harmless. Too Many Curses, with its humor
and sly tweaking of fantasy tropes, may appeal to fans of Christopher Moore.
First Chapter
A Fistful of Sky - by Nina Kiriki Hoffman
Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
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Pub Date: 05/01/2004
ISBN-13: 9780441011773
ISBN-10: 0441011772
Contemporary Fantasy. The LaZelles are not like other families. During
adolescence, members "transition" into powerful magicians with unique talents.
However,
unlike her mother and four siblings, middle daughter Gypsum, or "Gyp," displays
no magical gifts and is resigned to being normal, like her father. But
when she turns 20--long past the age when her brothers and sisters experienced
transition--Gyp unexpectedly gains an "unkind" power of curses. Since one's
power must be used regularly, lest the user fall ill, Gyp struggles to use her
curse magic for good and not evil while trying to figure out who she really
is. This coming-of-age story contains a nuanced depiction of family dynamics.
In the Forests of Serre - by Patricia A. McKillip
Publisher: Ace Books
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Pub Date: 06/01/2004
ISBN-13: 9780441011575
ISBN-10: 0441011578
Fairy Tale Fantasy. As far as Prince Ronan of Serre is concerned, life couldn't
be worse. After surviving a battle that should have ended his life, he
accidentally
kills a white hen belonging to the witch Brume, who puts a curse on him.
Meanwhile, his father has arranged a marriage for him in order to cement a
political
alliance, even as Ronan continues to mourn the deaths of his first wife and
child. So Ronan flees, following a rare firebird into the forest--a decision
that results in a life-changing journey. Patricia McKillip's retelling of a
Russian legend is a "hauntingly beautiful tale" (Booklist, starred review).
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