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"My working relationship with Lucifer began on a rainy Monday." ~ from Lilith Saintcrow's Working for the Devil
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| Long Black Curl: A Novel of the Tufa by Alex BledsoeContemporary Fantasy. First introduced in The Hum And The Shiver, the mysterious, insular mountain people known as the Tufa return in this 3rd installment of author Alex Bledsoe's acclaimed series. In Cloud County, Tennessee, lovers Bo-Kate Wisby and Jefferson Powell are cast out of their rival clans, stripped of both magical and musical abilities, and cursed to wander far from home. But bloodthirsty Bo-Kate has found a way to return and does so with one goal in mind: to take over both tribes by eliminating their leaders. Can Jefferson put a stop to his erstwhile sweetheart's schemes? With its atmospheric Appalachian setting and an intricate plot reminiscent of a murder ballad, Long Black Curl provides a lush, lyrical gateway to another world. |
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| Dreams of Shreds & Tatters by Amanda DownumContemporary Fantasy. Although she hasn't spoken to him in months, Liz Drake knows instinctively that something very bad has happened to her best friend, Blake Enderly. Desperate, she travels to Vancouver, his last known residence. There, she learns that Blake lies comatose in the hospital, a victim of the tragic accident that also claimed the life of his lover. While fruitlessly seeking answers from the secretive artists with whom Blake associated, Liz discovers a dream world ruled by the sinister Yellow King, who proves to be a formidable adversary in the fight to reclaim Blake's soul. Straddling the line between fantasy and horror, this creepy, compelling book may appeal to fans of Robert Jackson Bennett and Graham Joyce. |
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| The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha PulleyHistorical Fantasy. Employed as a telegraph operator for the Home Office, synesthete Thaniel Steepleton sees colors in sound and dreams of becoming a musician. But just as Thaniel resigns himself to a dreary life as an underpaid civil servant, someone breaks into his boarding house and leaves a pocket watch on his pillow. The watch leads him to Filigree Street, where he meets gifted Japanese watchmaker Keita Mora who can "remember" the future. However, their budding friendship is complicated by the detonation of a terrorist's bomb, which contains a mechanism strikingly similar to Mori's clockwork creations. Set in 1880s London, this atmospheric, intricately plotted debut should entertain fans of Gordon Dahlquist's The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters and Felix Palma's Map of Time series. |
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| When the Heavens Fall: A Novel by Marc TurnerEpic Fantasy. All hell breaks loose when rogue mage Mayot Mencada steals the Book of Souls, an ancient and powerful tome that once belonged to Shroud, Lord of the Dead. As Mayot prepares to create an army of undead warriors and unleash them upon the world, a sprawling cast of characters -- including mages, warriors, priestesses, kings, and even deities -- attempts to seize the book and stop him. This sweeping, dramatic series opener presents a complex story of magic, politics, and warfare from multiple perspectives. |
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| The Gates by John ConnollyHumorous Fantasy. Determined to get a jump start on trick-or-treating, 11-year-old Samuel Johnson and his dachshund Boswell head next door to 666 Crowley Avenue -- three days before Halloween -- and arrive just in time to witness their neighbors, the Abernathys, opening a portal to the underworld. As they and the other adults of the neighborhood become unwitting vessels for the Great Malevolence, Samuel and Boswell team up with down-and-out demon Nurd to restore cosmic order. Good and evil, magic and science face off in this 1st book in the Samuel Johnson series, which continues with The Infernals and The Creeps. |
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| Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Neil Gaiman and Terry PratchettHumorous Fantasy. The world is coming to end...or is it? Although the Antichrist has been born, two major players -- a demon and an angel -- have become accustomed (and somewhat attached) to their earthly lives and the humans who are part of them. Not wanting things to change, they decide to work together to stop Armageddon. Originally published in 1990, this collaborative novel by authors Neil Gaiman and the late Terry Pratchett is "hilariously naughty" (Kirkus Reviews). For another irreverent and even more fantastical take on the world's end, check out Pratchett's 26th Discworld novel, Thief of Time. |
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| Johannes Cabal, The Necromancer: A Novel by Jonathan L. HowardFantasy. When brilliant but impetuous sorcerer Johannes Cabal discovers that a soul is a hindrance to mastering the art of necromancy, he sells his to Satan. But seller's remorse soon sets in and he demands its return. Fortunately, the Devil is willing to strike a second deal: if Johannes can deliver 100 additional souls before one year elapses, he can have his own soul back. To accomplish his goal, Johannes and his vampire brother Horst start a Carnival of Discord and set out to relieve unfortunate customers of their souls. But will Johannes make his quota in time? If you enjoy this darkly humorous fantasy debut, check out its sequel, Johannes Cabal, The Detective. |
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| Working for the Devil by Lilith SaintcrowUrban Fantasy. Hired by the Devil to track down a renegade demon, necromancer Dante "Danny" Valentine reluctantly joins forces with demon assassin Japhrimel on what quickly proves to be an impossible mission. If Danny fails, she'll be killed; if she succeeds, it will most likely be at the cost of her own life. Damned if she does, damned if she doesn't. Fans of Richard Kadrey's Sandman Slim novels may enjoy this 1st book in the Dante Valentine series, which stars a similarly a smart-mouthed, stubborn protagonist who just can't seem to stay out of supernatural trouble. |
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