Ackley-McPhail, Danielle
BAD-ASS FAERIES 2: JUST PLAIN BAD
ISBN: 1892669463/1892669471
Marietta Publishing, 2008
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Do you like to Dance with Danger? Well now's your chance! Don't worry about things that go bump in the night; count yourself lucky if these fae give you that much warning. In the finest tradition of the original Bad-Ass Faeries, the twenty tales in this collection delve into the darkest corners, exploring every tough and terrifying aspect the legends of faeries ever claimed...and then some.
Fantasy
This book is also listed as: Anthology
Illustrators: Christina Yoder, Ruth Lampi, Matt Hawk, Bryan Prindiville
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Ackley-McPhail, Danielle
Edited by Dave A. Law & Valerie Griswold-Ford
ELEMENTS OF MAGIC: FANTASY
ISBN: 1896944965
Dragon Moon Press, 2008
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Whether your magical system is based on science, mythology or a combination of both, you'll find this volume full of helpful advice. Imaginative chapters cover topics such as worldly magical flavors, magical beasts and cursing (though probably not the kind you're thinking!). Being a definitive research tool, each chapter digs into techniques, methodology and gentle reminders on how to write a better fantasy using magical systems.
Non-fiction
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Ackley-McPhail, Danielle
SPACE PIRATES
ISBN: 9780981895703
Flying Pen Press, 2008
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Fifteen swashbuckling tales guaranteed to shiver your deck plates. Aye, and we pirates seem to attract more than our share of ghosts wanting to exact revenge on the foolhardy. You've been warned. Dead men tell no tales and even if they did, you couldn't hear them in the vacuum of space. Arrr!
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Ackley-McPhail, Danielle
TOMORROW'S MEMORIES (BOOK TWO, THE ETERNAL CYCLE SERIES)
ISBN: 1594264082/1594264074
Mundania Press, 2008
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Kara O'Keefe and the survivors from the battle atop Yesterday's Dreams rush to Ireland and Tír na nóg, carrying with them a weapon feared by gods and men. There they seek solace and healing; What they find is a siege of ancient enemies. Now Kara must once more face ultimate evil and help to save the immortal bloodline from which she is descended.
Fantasy
Illustrators: Lynn Perkins and Christina Yoder
Dream Realm Award finalist for Fantasy
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Alexander, Alma
WORLDWEAVERS 2: SPELLSPAM
ISBN: 978-0060839581
Harper Collins, 2008
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What happens if the spam in your inbox is carrying real magic? If you open a message that promises you'll get thin... and you turn into a wraith? Or promises clear skin... and you turn transparent? Thea Winthrop and her friends from the Last Ditch School battle a new menace…
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Amiri, Cornelia
A FINE CAULDRON OF FISH
Eternal Press, 2008
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Margaid's had one of the worse days of her long life. The sea god found her cauldron empty, again. He put her on a final warning. She has to fill her cauldron with human blood, like any worthwhile leanan sidhe, or he'll turn her into a kelpie. What's a leanan sidhe to do?
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Amiri, Cornelia
DRUID QUEST
ISBN: 978-1-58749-679-0
Awe Struck E-books, 2008
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In first century AD Britannia, after burning the oaken groves and the druid priest, the cold, cruel Romans move to crush Queen Boudica's revolt. The future of the mist covered isle and its brave people rest in the hands of two druids whose views are as different as fire and ice.
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Avery, Sarah
CLOSING ARGUMENTS
Drollerie Press, 2008
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A Wiccan personal injury attorney must rescue his parents, dead famous occultists, when they get stuck in the wrong afterlife. With the help of his covenmates, his Methodist wife, his parents' fellow Theosophists, and a tail-wagging house spirit, Bob pieces together the mystery of his parents' deaths, holds his family together, and faces down a threat three thousand years old. A supernatural comedy set on the Jersey Shore, CLOSING ARGUMENTS is the first in the Rugosa Coven series of novellas.
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Berg, Carol
BREATH AND BONE
ISBN: 978-0451461865
New American Library/Roc Books, 2008
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As Navronne sinks deeper into civil war and perilous winter, Valen finds himself a bargaining chip in a deadly standoff. Doomed to madness by his addiction to the doulon, and bound by oaths he refuses to abandon, the young sorcerer risks body and soul to rescue one child, seek justice for another, and bring the ailing land its righteous king. Valen’s search for healing grace leads him from Harrower dungeons to the very heart of the world. But only in the twilight of a legend does he at last discover the hard truth of the coming dark age and the glorious, terrible price of the land’s redemption…and his own.
Fantasy
Young Adult: Content is suitable for younger readers.
cover art by Luis Royo
Winner of the 2009 Colorado Book Award
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Bergmann, F.J.
CONSTELLATION OF THE DRAGONFLY
Plan B Press, 2008
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Illustrator: F.J. Bergmann
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Bolt, Melodie
THE PAGAN ANTHOLOGY OF SHORT FICTION: 13 PRIZE WINNING TALES
ISBN: 9780738712697
Llewellyn, 2008
This fresh medley of never-before-published pagan fiction is the result of a contest launched by Llewellyn and PanGaia magazine. A jury headed by popular author Diana Paxson pored through hundreds of entries and selected thirteen of the very best. From historic to contemporary fiction, fantasy to erotica, western to science fiction, these compelling tales span literary styles and a variety of pagan traditions.
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Bray, Patricia
THE FINAL SACRIFICE
ISBN: 978-0-553-58878-1
Bantam Spectra, 2008
Emperor Lucius has led his people to victory, but is losing a private war within himself, as the spell which bound his soul to that of the monk Josan is now unraveling, threatening to destroy them both. Reluctantly abandoning his empire, Lucius secretly embarks upon a desperate search for a cure, pursued by his former enemy Lady Ysobel of Seddon. But when a new war threatens all that he has fought for, he must choose between his own salvation or learning to wield the very magic that will destroy him.
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Calvani, Mayra
THE SLIPPERY ART OF BOOK REVIEWING
ISBN: 1-933353-22-8
Twilight Times Books, 2008
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Are you passionate about books? Do you dream of becoming a book reviewer? Are you curious about the influence reviews have on readers, booksellers, and librarians? THE SLIPPERY ART OF BOOK REVIEWING will teach you everything you'll ever need to know about reviewing, from how to write them to understanding their influence over the wider spectrum of the publishing world.
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Carter, Margaret L.
LOVE UNLEASHED
ISBN: 9781419914614
Ellora's Cave, 2008
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A modern-day wizard, Stefan, offends a vengeful witch, who changes him into a St. Bernard until (if ever) he sees the error of his ways. Vicki, a veterinarian's assistant, rescues the "stray dog." Why does her new pet keep escaping every night and returning the next morning? When two people show up claiming to own the dog, who's telling the truth? Only by seducing her during the few hours he spends each night in human form can Stefan hope to break the spell. The witch who cursed him, however, has no intention of giving him that chance. [note: actually paranormal romance rather than straight fantasy]
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Carter, Margaret L.
WINDWALKER'S MATE
ISBN: 978-1602729407
Amber Quill Press, 2008
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Was Shannon's son fathered by her old lover or by a monstrous entity from another dimension? Her teenage membership in the cult of the Windwalker comes back to haunt her when she reunites with her first love, Nathan. Meanwhile, his father, the former cult leader, plots to use her child to open a gate between universes and summon the Windwalker into our world. Shannon must come to terms with her little boy's strange powers and set aside her fears to embrace her own psychic gifts.
Horror
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Cherry, Rowena
KNIGHT'S FORK
ISBN: 978-0-505-52740-0
Dorchester Publishing, 2008
The Queen Consort of the Volnoth needs a sperm donor, and only one green-eyed god has the right stuff. Little does she know she has pinned all her hopes on the crown jewels of the fabled Royal Saurian Djinn. Not only is he the son of her greatest enemy, but he has taken a vow of chastity.
Fantasy
AmazonClicks Authors' Choice, Most Intriguing Trailer (March), PNR Reviewer's Top Pick (September), PNR Reviewer's Top Pick (October), PNR Staff Mention (October), LASR Readers' Choice Book of the Week
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Day, Sylvia
HEAT OF THE NIGHT
ISBN: 978-0061231032
HarperCollins Avon, 2008
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He is the realization of every woman’s erotic fantasies. Existing in the Twilight between sleep and consciousness, Connor brings them decadent pleasures, fueled by their sexual energy. But violence and strife now tear apart both worlds, and Connor must embark on a perilous quest into the mortal realm … and into the arms of one intoxicating enchantress. Stacey Daniels has always been attracted to the wrong type of men – and the muscular, Viking-like champion on her front doorstep is no exception. She can hardly believe the wounded warrior is from another world, a world where erotic dreams are needed to survive, a world of terrible danger that has followed him to her home. Connor finds solace in her passion, but only time will tell if he can defeat the dark foe who hunts them … and if Stacey can surrender to the promise he offers with every electrifying touch.
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Devoti, Lori
GUARDIAN's KEEP
ISBN: 978-0373617791
Silhouette Nocturne, 2008
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Kol Hildr had spent the last century battling hellhounds and warlocks who sought to usurp his portal's magic. A mighty shape-shifter with the ability to change into wolf form, Kol made accessing the powerful gateway nearly impossible - unless you were a witch of Kelly Shane's talents. She had a score to settle and would do anything to close the portal that led to her unearthly prison. Though an alliance with her compromised Kol's purpose, something about the little witch overwhelmed his fierce, battle-worn soul. But when he learned Kelly's life might be in jeopardy, could Kol put aside the one thing he thought he valued most - the portal - to journey to the other side and rescue her?
Fantasy
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Devoti, Lori
WILD HUNT
ISBN: 978-0-373-61788-3
Silhouette Nocturne, 2008
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Natural enemies - hellhound and Valkyrie - their alliance made them more powerful than anyone could anticipate. Alongside his hellhound brethren, Venge Leidolf was summoned to start the Wild Hunt anew. But in this dreaded pursuit of souls, Venge sought to free himself from his infernal bondage by claiming the heart of a fierce Valkyrie. Geysa never questioned the alluring gifts that set her apart from the other Valkyries, or her hatred of hellhounds - until Venge fell under her spell. Drawing the alpha hellhound so close made Geysa doubt her every instinct. To stop the Hunt, the two blood-born enemies would need to cast aside old vows and allegiances. Only then could no one question the strength of their union.
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Durst, Sarah Beth
OUT OF THE WILD
ISBN: 978-1-59514-159-0
Razorbill/Penguin, 2008
Join Julie on a magical road trip across America. A flying bathmat, a very drowsy princess, a fire-breathing dragon, and several thousand magic beanstalks... Julie's world, our world, will never be the same again. A sequel to the 2007 Andre Norton Finalist INTO THE WILD.
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Flewelling, Lynn
SHADOWS RETURN
ISBN: 978-0-553-59008-1
Bantam Spectra, 2008
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Book Four of the Nightrunner Series
Fantasy
Michael J. Komarck
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Harris, Anne
VIRGIN
ISBN: 978-1-59632-741-2
Loose Id, 2008
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When Joam, a shape-shifter with otherworldly sexual powers, makes love with hustler Blake, neither realizes they are foiling the plans of a cabal of sorcerers. Now, Blake has robbed them of their virgin sacrifice and they want retribution in blood.
Fantasy
Anne Cain, cover artist
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Hightshoe, Carol
CALL OF CHAOS
Double Dragon eBooks, 2008
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The exiled daughter of a minor noble, Kyrianna Dalynne, finds herself trapped in a temple dedicated to Thynitic, The Lady of Chaos. She and her companions, are charged with finding an ancient artifact before the ones guarding the portals out will allow them to leave. As their search continues, Kyrianna begins to question if there was a specific reason she and the others were brought to this place. After the guardians claim the artifact as been secured, they offer to open the portals to allow the group to return to their homes. Instead of the familiar forest of Kilenter, Kyrianna finds herself in another world. Her companions from the temple arrive several days after her. When one of the members is accused of murder, they are tasked with assisting Tristan Duvall, who must face the demons and ghosts of his family's past in order to claim his birthright as a nobleman of the city of Raspa. Kyrianna finds herself attracted to the young man and facing the difficult decision of accepting his invitation to remain with him or return to her own home.
Fantasy
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Hilburn, Lynda
DARK HARVEST
ISBN: 193383661X
Medallion Press, 2008
Denver Psychologist Kismet Knight counsels vampires. Her life changed forever when she discovered a preternatural underworld, became involved with eight-centuries-old Devereux, the leader of a vampire coven, and was forced to rethink her notions about 'reality'. Now, insane vampire Lyren Hallow has come to 'harvest' a local bloodsucker. And he has disturbing plans for Kismet, as well. When Devereux steps in to protect the woman he considers his 'mate', the undead fireworks begin.
Fantasy
First place, Lories Published Contest for Mainstream with Romance Elements; Winner, genre fiction, Colorado Authors' League "Top Hand" Awards.
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Janssen, Victoria
THE DUCHESS, HER MAID, THE GROOM AND THEIR LOVER
ISBN: 978-0-373-60526-2
Harlequin Spice, 2008
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Under threat of death from her husband if she does not bear a child, the Duchess Camille summons a stableboy, Henri, and orders him to impregnate her. Soon after, she escapes, accompanied by her crossdressing maid, Sylvie; a eunuch guard, Kaspar; and Henri. She plans to seek shelter with her first love, Lord Maxime, and then reclaim her duchy.
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Kenyon, Kay
A WORLD TOO NEAR: BOOK TWO OF THE ENTIRE AND THE ROSE
ISBN: 978-1-59102-642-6; 978-1-59102-696-9
Pyr, 2008
Continuing the saga begun in BRIGHT OF THE SKY, Titus returns to The Entire--a place of terror and wonder. He wants to redeem himself for having been a prince of a demon city, but what he's asked to do cannot be done: to bring down the ancient fortress of Ahnenhoon. Starred review in PW.
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Cover by Stephan Martiniere
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Kernaghan, Eileen
WILD TALENT: A NOVEL OF THE SUPERNATURAL
ISBN: 1897235402 / 978-1897235409
Thistledown Press, 2008
Set in 1888 and 1889, Wild Talent: a novel of the supernatural follows sixteen year old Jeannie Guthrie from the Scottish borders to the London world of Gnostics, spiritualists and theosophists; to the fin de siècle Paris of decadent artists, anarchists and esoteric cults; and finally to the perilous country of the Beyond.
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Killeen, Debra
A PRINCE IN NEED
ISBN: 9780980178050
Helm Publishing, Inc., 2008
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When past sins bleed into the present, and the victims seek vengeance upon the perpetrators, how long is it before far enough becomes too far??
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illustrator: Vin Libassi
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Lange, Sue
THE TEXTILE PLANET
BookViewCafe.com, 2008
Interactive, serialized novel. Dark humor.
Science Fiction
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Lindley, Rae
UTHIEL'S EMBRACE
Freya's Bower, 2008
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After aiding a town from aggressive pillagers, Prince Nikolas of Lambert stumbles upon a land of otherworldy creatures. Torn between his civic responsibility to the surrounding townspeople and his parents' political aspirations for the future court of Lambert, Nikolas takes some time out for himself among the forest lands. But he is far from alone. The forest is literally alive with tree fairies, guardian gnomes, and elemental spirits of the water called Undines. And one magical Undine, Uthiel, soon shows him that there is more beauty and magic within the dark, violent world that he inhabits...more than he could ever have imagined...
Fantasy
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Long-Ewing, Kimberley
URBAN FEY BOOK 1: THE URBAN COURT
ISBN: 978-1-4357-1724-4
Lulu Press, 2008
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The newest generation of fairies has emerged from the Urban setting - traffic light fairies, electricity nymphs, dumpster bogeys, graffiti fey. Lord Neon has all the style and flash associated with the City but is it enough for him to emerge as the undisputed leader of the Urban Court? The Downtown Fey are at war with the Uptown Fey. Neon has his work cut out for him as he tries to get these two contentious groups to come together. With spies and saboteurs from the Traditional Courts on all sides, will the Urban Court tear itself apart before it can form?
Fantasy
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Illustrator: Rhea Ewing
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Lundoff, Catherine (Editor)
HAUNTED HEARTHS AND SAPPHIC SHADES: LESBIAN GHOST STORIES
ISBN: 1-59021-162-6
Lethe Press, 2008
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Seventeen ghost stories from authors both new and established about haunted houses, spooky ex-girlfriends, lost girls, and ghostly scientists. Includes stories by Melissa Scott, Sacchi Green and Lynne Jamneck, among others.
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Fantasy
Finalist for Goldie Award in spec fic category
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Lyons, Brenna
WRITTEN IN THE STARS
ISBN: 978-1-59426-334-7
Mundania Press, LLC., 2008
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Orphaned. Cast out as a demon; denied her training. Salvation had a price. Riena would rather run than be forced to marry Karris. If she fails, it means death for her brother and herself. If she succeeds, she’ll lose Caiben’s love.
Fantasy
Finalist CAPA 2004,
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Marillier, Juliet
CYBELE'S SECRET
ISBN: 978-0-375-83365-6/978-0-330-42354-0/978-0-330-43829-2
Knopf US; Pan Macmillan Australia; Macmillan UK; 2007 (Australia and UK), 2008(US)
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An ancient artefact; a perilous quest; a trail of magical signs; an unexpected love ... One young woman must venture into the forbidden corners of a mysterious city and the realm of the enchanted Other Kingdom. Can she pass the tests of courage and intellect set for her, and learn to balance the logic of the mind with the wisdom of the heart?
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Fantasy
Young Adult: Content is suitable for younger readers.
Cover painting by Kinuko Craft
Sir Julius Vogel Award winner; Finalist in Aurealis Awards
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Marillier, Juliet
HEIR TO SEVENWATERS
ISBN: 9780451462336/9780230017894/9781405038553
Penguin US/Tor UK/Pan Macmillan Australia, 2008
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The chieftains of Sevenwaters have long been custodians of a mysterious forest where humankind and Otherworld dwellers shared a wary trust. Until the spring when Lady Aisling finds herself expecting another child - a new heir to Sevenwaters. The family's joy turns to despair when the baby is taken from his room and something...unnatural is left in his place. To reclaim her newborn brother, Clodagh must enter the shadowy Otherworld and confront the powerful prince who rules there. Accompanied on her quest by a warrior who may be more than he seems, Clodagh will have her courage tested to breaking point. But the reward may be greater than she ever dreamed.
Fantasy
Young Adult: Content is suitable for younger readers.
Cover art by John Jude Palencar (Penguin US edition)
Finalist in Aurealis Awards; finalist in David Gemmell Legend Award
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Martin, Gail Z.
THE BLOOD KING
ISBN: 978-1-84416-531-5
Solaris Books, 2008
In The Blood King, sequel to The Summoner, Tris Drayke races against time to gain the skills he needs to challenge his half-brother Jared for the throne of Margolan and defeat the dark mage Arontala before the Obsidian King can be loosed from the abyss. Pursued by assassins and caught in a dangerous web of intrigue, Tris' greatest danger is his own magic.
illustrator: Michael Komarck
Fantasy
Young Adult: Content is suitable for younger readers.
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Matthews, Phoebe
DEJA VU LOVER
ISBN-10: 1601543425/ISBN-13: 978-1601543424
The Wild Rose Press, 2008
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He broke her heart in another lifetime and now he's back. As memory pulls her from Seattle now to Hollywood 1925, and a fatal crash, April fears that her destiny is to love him and lose him throughout eternity.
Fantasy
Cover artist: Rae Monet
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Matthews, Phoebe
TARBABY TROUBLE
ISBN-13: 978-1606011225/ISBN-10: 1606011227
BookStrand, 2008
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Mudflat series, Book 1 Fleeing bad guys in Seattle, astronomer Claire Carmody lands in an alternative world of barbarians where she must pit her wits against their strength to keep her head attached. Fantasy
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Cover artist: Jinger Heaston
2009 Eppie for Best Fantasy
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Matthews, Phoebe
WELCOME TO MUDFLAT, BABY
ISBN: ISBN-10: 1606011081/ISBN-13: 978-1606011089
BookStrand, 2008
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Mudflat series book 2: In the barbarian's world, Claire had to live without running water, coffee, a decent bed, aspirin, etc. When her barbarian follows her back to Seattle, he has to learn to live with auto traffic, literacy, Claire's jealous ex-boyfriends, and a monster that follow him intent on wiping out Claire's neighborhood.
Fantasy
Young Adult: Content is suitable for younger readers.
Cover artist: Jinger Heaston
2009 Eppie finalist for Fantasy/Paranormal Romance
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McAbee, K G
BEWITCHED BY DARKNESS
Wild Cat Books, 2008
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Thirteen tales of wizards, warriors, danger and death.
illustrator: Nick Neocleous
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McAbee, K G
ESCAPE THE PAST
ISBN: 1-55404-585-1/978-1-55404-585-3
Double Dragon Ebooks, 2008
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Valerik is an escaped slave, on the run for his life, when he tries to steal the wrong horse from the wrong woman. Madryn is a warrior on a secret quest, with a past she would as soon forget. Arduous journeys, danger and death surround them as their unvoiced feelings for each other grow. But when they meet up with a young thief named Garet, even more trouble begins. Valerik must fight an enemy who is attacking him from within his own mind. Madryn is abducted by assassins. And Garet may well be more than he seems.
illustrator: Deron Douglas
Fantasy
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McAbee, K G
FLIGHT TO MALMILLARD
ISBN: 1-55404-591-6/978-1-55404-591-4
Double Dragon Ebooks, 2008
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Lord Erek's new tutor discovers that his magical talents are potentially awesome - or could be, if he gets the proper training. But training is something that his family will not allow. So Erek goes on the run with his tutor and three new friends: Ursyn, the burly warrior; Vlad, the wily trickster; and Commander DiaVandryn, a brilliant soldier who is hiding secrets of her own. But they are being followed, and if they?re caught - they all die.
illustrator: Deron Douglas
Fantasy
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McAbee, K G
THE PLAUSIBLE PRINCE
ISBN: 978-1-60174-067-0/1-60174-067-0
Uncial Press, 2008
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All Matt Southers has to do is take the place of a dead man - a dead prince on another world. That'll teach him to go drinking with the wrong people!
illustrator: Judith Glad
Fantasy
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Meador, Minnette
STARSIGHT, VOL. I
ISBN: 1600760562
Stonegardne.net Publishing, 2008
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"[Starsight] is one powerful and imaginative fantasy adventure novel with many nice touches...there is magic galore, and challenge galore; nothing comes easy. It's the first of a series, and it should do well..." Piers Anthony - Trenara never thought she would have to guide a student she loved to become a messiah, but it is the only way this second trial Starguider can salvage her world.
Fantasy
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Illustrator: Derrick Freeland
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Moffett, Judith
THE BIRD SHAMAN
ISBN: 978-0-9802455-4-7
Mill City Press, 2008
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Vol. III of Moffett's Holy Ground Trilogy, about the aliens who occupy our planet in 2010 in order to save it from us.
illustrator: Shawn McCann
Science Fiction
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Moore, Nancy Jane
PS SHOWCASE #2: CONSCIENTIOUS INCONSISTENCIES
ISBN: 978-1-906301-50-7; 978-1-906301-49-1
PS Publishing, 2008
"Break all rules, including these." The stories in this collection jump among fantasy, science fiction, and slipstream -- sometimes in the same story -- and subvert history, the present,the future, and readers' expectations of gender roles.
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Niec, Larissa N.
SHORN: BOOK ONE OF THE SKY SEEKERS
ISBN: 0981665403/978-0981665405
Mercury Retrograde Press, 2008
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The land of Avelos is beset by enemies conspiring to destroy her--and killing winds that confound her wisest seers. But the greatest danger may lie with the Avelune, once the rulers of Avelos and now an abused minority. Their oppression, and the truth suppressed by those who fear them, may prove the country's undoing.
Fantasy
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Norris, Christine
THE CROWN OF ZEUS
ISBN: 978-1605040233 /1-59998-556-X
Samhain Publishing, 2008
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Which is worse: Having to start life over, or being eaten by a Minotaur? The Library of Athena, Book One Thirteen-year-old Megan Montgomery's world is falling apart. Her father's promotion means leaving her whole life in New York behind. She finds herself transplanted to a huge, lonely manor house in the English countryside, with no one for company but the distant staff. Her new school only adds to her misery - neither the girls nor the teachers seem to like her. Then Megan meets three girls who actually talk to her instead of about her, and at first she thinks things are getting better. But the girls seem more interested in the strange rumors that the house is haunted. Desperate to make friends, Megan invites them to sleep over for the weekend. A discovery of a cryptic poem, a key and a diary written by the builder of the manor - an eccentric archaeologist - turns the sleepover into a treasure hunt. Clues lead the girls to believe the Parthenon holds a great secret - and suddenly they find themselves sucked into one man's version of Ancient Greece. The only way home is to find an object thought to be mere legend. If they survive that long.
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Nye, Jody Lynn
Robert Asprin and Jody Lynn Nye
MYTH CHIEF
ISBN: 978-0-8095-7277-9
Wildside Press, 2008
Newest addition to the Myth-Adventures series! Skeeve has decided, at long last, to come out of his self-imposed retirement and get back into the problem-solving biz. He didn't expect to have to face off against Aahz for the job. Will the legendary partnership survive the contest, or will this be the end of a beautiful friendship?
Fantasy
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Oliver, Gloria I.
CROSS-EYED DRAGON TROUBLES
ISBN: 978-0759944664 Hard Shell Word Factory, 2008
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Harry Potter meets Dragon Riders of Pern - Talia was apprenticed to the Dragon Knight Guild. Her experiences begin with a madcap ride on a cross-eyed dragon with an inner ear problem. Will she be able to survive long enough to arrive at the school?
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Fantasy
Young Adult: Content is suitable for younger readers.
Dream Realm Award finalist for Young Adult
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Pelland, Jennifer
UNWELCOME BODIES
ISBN: 0978867688 / 097886767X
Apex Publications, 2008
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The debut short story collection from Jennifer Pelland, which contains three new stories and eight previously published ones, including "The Last Stand of the Elephant Man," "Big Sister/Little Sister," and the 2007 Nebula Award short story finalist "Captive Girl."
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Science fiction
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Pinto, KT
VANITY (THE BOOKS OF INSANITY 2)
Mundania Press, 2008
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What starts off as a desperate attempt to save herself from a hoard of ancient vampyres, turns into an adventure that takes the vampyress Celeste past the boundaries of the Roman Empire and into worlds beyond her insane imagination.
Horror
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Prell, Lettie
DRAGON RING
ISBN: 978-0-9795889-6-9
Flying Pen Press, 2008
Something mysterious and frightening happens to Nadine when she is very young, causing her to deny her special abilities, and throw herself into mastering virtual reality technology. Yet it is within a virtual reality game where the mysterious again finds her - and does not let go. When Nadine's father dies tragically, she goes off in search of what he knew about a new alternative energy system, and as she discovers the alarming truth about the energy source, she finds she can no longer run from her true self - because the safety of the entire Earth depends on it. She also discovers just why a company would lie about the true nature of their energy system, and she must decide what she is going to do with this knowledge.
Science fiction
Young Adult: Content is suitable for younger readers.
Illustrator: Lee Kuruganti
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Smith-Ready, Jeri
WICKED GAME
ISBN: 1-4165-5176-X
Pocket Books, 2008
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Recovering con artist Ciara Griffin tries to redeem herself by saving a vampire radio station from corporate takeover - a matter of life and un-death for her new friends, including hot-and-cool grunge DJ Shane McAllister. But when she boosts ratings by turning their vampiric natures into a marketing gimmick, the ensuing publicity has unintended - and deadly - consequences.
Fantasy
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Speer, Cindy Lynn
BLUE MOON
Zumaya Otherworlds, 2008
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For centuries, our world has been split from the world of magic. Now, a man wants to reunite these two worlds, no matter what the consequence. In our time, Libby is the protector of the stone, keeps herself locked away to protect it - and herself. When the stone is stolen, she must find a way to retrieve it before it is used to reunite the worlds. Fortunately, she has help--Alex, a man with no memory of his past; Zorovin, a dragon who has crossed over from the twilight lands in search of his son; and Sierra, a woman who has forsaken this world and longs for magic. Will they defeat Sabin and his mother, creatures so horrible knowledge of their existence were removed from the hearts and memories of mankind?
Fantasy
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Speer, Cindy Lynn
THE CHOCOLATIER'S WIFE
ISBN: B001BXNQNI
Drollerie Press, 2008
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Tasmin, William's wife to be, was chosen by a spell, as all wives and husbands are chosen. It's a nice, tidy way to find a reasonable mate for almost everyone. Unfortunately, Tasmin is from the North, a place of magic and strange ritual, and William is from the South, where people pride themselves on being above the kind of insanity practiced by the Northerners, which has nothing to do with the fact that most people in the South have lost their ability to practice magic. William doesn't seem in a hurry to send for Tasmin, for which none of his family blame him. After all, she's a barbarian. She, on the other hand, would like to know what's keeping him. When he's framed for murdering his patron, Tasmin takes matters into her own hands, harnessing the wind to bring her to William's side. She's gotten to know Wiliam from his letters. He's not a murderer and she's going to help him prove it. William, incarcerated for a crime he didn't commit, is shunned by his family for the embarrassment, and for giving up the family shipping business for foolishness, and for saddling them with a Hag for a wife, which means he can't protect Tasmin from his family's cold dislike of his barbiaran wife to be but that's not the worst of it. Someone out there doesn't like him and is begining to dislike Tasmin almost as much, and that someone isn't at all averse to making sure William and Tasmin aren't around long enough to celebrate their wedding. Tasmin, of course, has other plans.
Fantasy
Young Adult: Content is suitable for younger readers.
Ebook Guru's Book of the Month, January 2009
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Tan, Cecilia
WHITE FLAMES: EROTIC DREAMS
ISBN: 9780786720804
Running Press, 2008
21 erotic stories, ranging from the mildly titillating to the transformative, traveling from familiar bedrooms to faraway planets and magical realms. From a lonely woman who finds her perfect lover lurking in a bookstore, to a college student who discovers her own hidden magic, from the erotic awakening of a goddess, to the sexual adventures of goth girls with attitude, the stories mix the sexual and sensual with intriguing plots and settings. The follow-up to the groundbreaking collection Black Feathers, White Flames celebrates sexuality through both body and mind, with stories that are not shy of carnal subjects and which highlight their importance to the characters in question.
Fantasy
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Walters, Janet Lane
THE SECRET OF THE JEWELS
ISBN: 978-7572-0070-0
DiskUs Publishing, 2008
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The Black Jewel has been destroyed and the White Jewel rules the others. The Brotherhood of Mages are in flight and many of the mages are dead. Something troubles the Jewel Holders. The words of an elderly Healer send them on quests to find the secret of the Jewels they hold. Are the Jewels merely tools or is there a hidden danger in their use? The seven Holders must learn the truth. Fantasy
Young Adult: Content is suitable for younger readers.
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What, Leslie
Introduction by Kate Wilhelm
CRAZY LOVE
ISBN: 978-1-877655-59-3
Wordcraft of Oregon, 2008
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Publishers Weekly Starred Review (5/12/08). "...CRAZY LOVE is your operating manual. These seventeen achingly funny and hilariously sad stories will give you invaluable advice on how to love, how to be crazy, how to be human." - Ursula K. Le Guin
Science fiction
Illustrator: Jessica Plattner
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Whiteside, Diane
BOND OF FIRE
ISBN: 0-425-21738-8
Berkley Sensation, 2008
Ever since they saw each other across a glittering ballroom centuries ago, Jean-Marie St. Just and Hélène d'Agelet have loved each other. Yet no matter how passionate their attachment, it's always been blocked by demands of duty and honor that neither can break. Jean-Marie, conceived for profit then tormented for decades before being saved by the vampire knight Don Rafael, would rather die than betray the only family he's ever known. Now Jean-Marie and Hélène face each other over something far stronger than ancient ecstasies: Jean-Marie is determined to kill Hélène's sister, Madame Celeste – the vampire Queen of New Orleans – before she can destroy Jean-Marie's family. But for Hélène, that means choosing between the love of her life—or murdering her own flesh-and-blood…
Fantasy
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Wilkes, Ann
AWESOME LAVRATT
Unlimited Publishing, 2008
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Beautiful Aranna Navna plans to conquer the galaxy one planet at a time using the Awesome Lavratt, a mind control device, she steals from Horace Whistlestop's junkyard. She steals Horace, too. The Lavratt, however, has similar ideas. Travel the galaxy with Tyrantz Lavratt. All puns intended.
Science fiction
Young Adult: Content is suitable for younger readers.
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Williams, Lynda
PRETENDERS
ISBN: 978-1-894063-13-5
Edge Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing, 2008
Conflicts between old and new identities, truth and expedient fascades, are on stage in pretenders. Back from exile, Ev'rel plays the frail princess to gain a throne; Di Mon wrestles disillusionment and his disasterous passion for Ranar of Rire; Amel struggles to do what is right from a positon of little power but much symbolic importance; Amra must decide whether he dares to be himself and try again. Science Fiction
Young Adult: Content is suitable for younger readers.
Illustrator: Lynn Perkins
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Williamson, Brenda
A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS
ISBN: 978-1-60310-174-5
Red Sage Publishing, 2008
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A dragon rider fights to save a damsel that's captured his heart.
Fantasy
Illustrator: Rika Singh
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Williamson, Brenda
A SINFUL TIGER
ISBN: 978-1-59632-557-9
Loose Id Publishing, 2008
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When a rapacious beast hungers to mate, should a woman reject a sinful tiger?
Fantasy
Illustrator: Scott Carpenter
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Williamson, Brenda
MORGANDY'S LOVER
ISBN: 978-1-59632-703-0
Loose Id Publishing, 2008
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Morgandy desires love. Hunt requires a child to break a gypsy's hex. When she finds him lying naked in a pasture, she can't resist his hard muscled body. There's just one problem: she's supposed to marry his brother.
Fantasy
Illustrator: April Martinez
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Williamson, Brenda with Rayne Forrest
SEXUAL DECEPTIONS
ISBN: 978-1-60313-376-0
Whiskey Creek Press Torrid, 2008
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Renn Saharic needs a new Interactive Partner. At an auction selling replicas of women, the one he wants has different plans than being his slave.
Science Fiction
Illustrator: Rika Singh
Finalist 2008 Eppie Awards
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Wray, Phoebe
JEMMA7729
ISBN-13: 978-1-894063-40-1 / ISBN-10: 1-894063-40-6
EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing, 2008
It's the 23rd century and it's not quite what we hoped or expected. Those nasty repressions and civil wars in the 21st made a mess of things. Nothing works and nobody gives a damn. Well, some do - Jemma, for instance, who discovers that what the Administrative Government of North America tells her is a pack of lies. She sets out to find the truth. She's an idealist, a dare-devil, a skilled saboteur.
Science Fiction
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