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" It was the face of a little boy; he was trying to get in." ~ J.M. Barrie (1860-1937), Scottish author and playwright, Peter Pan
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| Arcanum by Simon MordenAlternate History Fantasy. One thousand years after the fall of Rome, Europe exists as a collection of independent kingdoms whose access to (or lack of) magic determines their fate. One such realm, the German-speaking Palatinate of Carinthia, depends on its Order of Hexmasters for everything from commerce to technology to basic infrastructure to defense. But what happens when the magic runs out? Find out in this engaging, intricately plotted fantasy novel, an alternate history saga distinguished by strong characterization and extensive world-building. |
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| Betwixt and Between: A Novel by Jessica StillingDark Fantasy. Poisoned by his neighbor, ten-year-old Preston Tumbler wakes up in Neverland, where he joins the Lost Boys, a tribe of deceased children led by Peter Pan. Not long after, his best friend Peyton turns up -- prompting the boys' realization that there's a child killer on the loose. Preston's efforts to understand the circumstances of his demise (and prevent further murders) alternate with his grieving mother's attempts to find closure, while flashbacks set in Edwardian London reveal the surprising connection between these events. This thoughtful, stylistically complex reimagining of J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan provides an intriguing twist on a classic tale. |
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| The Emperor's Blades by Brian StaveleyEpic Fantasy. When the Emperor of Annur is assassinated, his three children -- separated by distance and circumstance -- must find a way to reunite and protect one another from their common enemy. Heir to the throne Kaden relies upon the unusual education he received from the monks who fostered him. Eldest daughter Adare, the realm's chief minister of finance, remains in the palace to learn the identity of her father's killer. However, Valyn, a warrior, cannot join his siblings until he completes his military training. The Emperor's Blades is the 1st book in the Chronicles of the Unhewn Throne. |
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| Dreams of the Golden Age by Carrie VaughnContemporary Fantasy. Sixteen-year-old Anna West-Mentis has a lot to live up to. Not only is she the daughter of a powerful businesswoman and a retired superhero, she's also the granddaughter of Commerce City's beloved Captain Olympus. Anna, who's inherited a version of her father's telepathy, is a human GPS -- able to locate anyone, anywhere. Unfortunately, Anna feels that her abilities pale in comparison to the flashier talents of her super-powered friends, who can turn invisible, manipulate the weather, and literally leap tall buildings in a single bound. Thus, as the newest generation of heroes join forces to protect their city, Anna must find a way to use her talents for good while simultaneously keeping her activities a secret from her overprotective mother. Adolescent growing pains and a complicated mother-daughter relationship make this book a moving sequel to After the Golden Age. |
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| The Judging Eye: The Aspect-Emperor: Book One by R. Scott BakkerEpic Fantasy. This opening installment of the Aspect-Emperor series, a spin-off of author R. Scott Bakker's Prince of Nothing trilogy, takes place 20 years after the events of The Thousandfold Thought and follows the holy war waged by All-Seeing Aspect-Emperor Kellhus of the Three Seas against the Consult, followers of the No-God Mog-Pharau and harbingers of the apocalypse. However, certain factions do not believe in the Emperor's divinity, nor do they support his claim to the throne. A rich blend of war, political intrigue, religion, and sorcery make The Judging Eye an enthralling read for fans of epic fantasy. |
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| The Red Knight: Book One of the Traitor Son Cycle by Miles CameronEpic Fantasy. Rogue sorcerer Thorn has harnessed the magic of the Wild -- powerful, usually autonomous creatures -- in order to march on Lissen Carak, the fortress-nunnery that serves as the realm's first line of defense. The Abbess of Lissen Carak hires the mercenary Red Knight to defend her stronghold and its sisters, but the warrior and his men may prove to be as great a danger as the invading Wild army. With its multiple perspectives and plotlines as well as its detailed world-building, this opening volume of the Traitor Son Cycle may appeal to fans of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire saga. And if you enjoy this novel, be sure to look for the forthcoming sequel, The Fell Sword. |
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| Shaman's Crossing: Book One of the Soldier Son Trilogy by Robin HobbEpic Fantasy. As a youth, nobleman's son Nevare Burvelle accompanied his father to the frontier of Gernia, where, as a cavalry officer, he fought against the nomads of the plains. Years later, while attending the King's Cavalry Academy, he encounters prejudice on the part of his classmates, who dismiss him as a nouveau riche upstart. He also discovers that his days on the range have left more of a mark than he thought, as the powerful magic of the plains has seeped into him -- allowing the conquered people to control him from afar. While he fights this influence, he also begins to question his loyalty to the empire he has pledged to serve. Shaman's Crossing is the 1st book in the Soldier Son trilogy, followed by Forest Mage and Renegade's Magic. |
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| Legacies: The First Book of the Corean Chronicles by L.E. Modesitt, Jr.Epic Fantasy. The son of a Nightsheep herder, Alucius never expected to leave his home in the Iron Valleys, let alone travel across the world of Corus. However, when the invading armies of Madrien threaten his home, Alucius leaves his family to join the militia, employing his long-hidden (and forbidden) psychic Talent in defense of his people...that is, until he's captured and enslaved by the enemy. Legacies is the 1st book in the Corean Chronicles. Alucius' adventures continue in Darknesses and Scepters. |
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| Mistress of Dragons by Margaret WeisHigh Fantasy. In Dragonvarld, a Parliament of Dragons has sworn not to interfere with the humans who live in terror of them. Meanwhile, the humans look to an order of magic-using priestesses -- headed by the "Mistress of Dragons" -- for protection. But when rogue dragon Maristara breaks the vow and begins eating people, it's up to head priestess-elect Melisande to stop her. Forming an unlikely alliance with Draconas, a shapeshifting dragon who can disguise himself as a mortal man, Melisande must restore the peace before it's too late. Bestselling fantasy author Margaret Weis spins a spellbinding tale in Mistress of Dragons, the 1st installment of the Dragonvarld trilogy. |
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