[bksvol-discuss] Fw: Fantasy August 2008
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- Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:17:03 -0400
"The Road goes ever on and on, down from the door where it began. Now far ahead
the Road has gone, and I must follow, if I can, pursuing it with eager feet,
until it joins some larger way where many paths and errands meet. And whither
then? I cannot say."
~ J. R. R. Tolkien (1892-1973), English author and poet
New and Recently Released!
Midnight Never Come - by Marie Brennan
Publisher: Little Brown & Company
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Pub Date: 6/9/2008
ISBN: 9780316020299
ISBN-10: 031602029X
Historical Fantasy. Queen Elizabeth I has successfully ruled England for 30
years, but in the catacombs below the city of London, the dark queen of the
faerie realm reigns supreme. When Queen Invidiana sends the faerie woman Lune
to the mortal world to spy on Elizabeth's court, Lune--much to Invidiana's
chagrin--falls in love with Michael Deven, one of spymaster Francis
Walsingham's most promising young agents. To live with Michael in the mortal
world,
Lune will have to betray her queen--because Michael could never survive life
among the faeries. If you like your fantasy mixed with romance, intrigue,
and, of course, history, you'll find much to enjoy in Midnight Never Come.
Iron Angel - by Alan Campbell
Publisher: Bantam Spectra
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Pub Date: 4/29/2008
ISBN: 9780553384178
ISBN-10: 0553384171
Dark Fantasy. In Scar Night, author and video game designer Alan Campbell
introduced readers to Deepgate, an ancient city suspended by chains over a
deep--some
say bottomless--chasm. Now, in Iron Angel, many of those chains have broken,
and Deepgate is perilously close to tumbling into the abyss. To make matters
worse, a battle is brewing between mad King Menoa, who controls most of Hell,
and the dysfunctional gods. Caught in the maelstrom are former assassin Rachel
Hael and the angel Dill, who must somehow find a way to escape the city and
save the world of man. 2nd in the Deepgate Codex trilogy.
First Chapter
The Immortal Prince - by Jennifer Fallon
Publisher: Tor
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Pub Date: 5/13/2008
ISBN: 9780765316820
ISBN-10: 076531682X
Fantasy. After a man responsible for murdering seven people inexplicably
survives his hanging, he announces that he's actually Cayal, the Immortal
Prince,
and one of the long-absent Tide Lords. According to Amyranthan legend, the Tide
Lords created a half-human, half-animal slave race--and they once nearly
destroyed the world. When mythology expert Arkady Desean (who has secrets of
her own) questions Cayal, she begins to believe that Cayal is telling the
truth. If so, then the Tide Lords are returning to power--which could be
catastrophic for the people of Amyrantha. 1st in the Australian author's Tide
Lords series.
Daemons Are Forever - by Simon R. Green
Publisher: Roc
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Pub Date: 6/3/2008
ISBN: 9780451462084
ISBN-10: 0451462084
Humorous Fantasy. You think your family's got problems? Try walking around in
the golden armor of super secret agent Eddie Drood, who discovered in The
Man with the Golden Torc that many of his relatives had made a deal with
daemons (though, in their defense, it was for a good cause). Now that he's head
of the family, Eddie's left in charge of cleaning up the mess--namely, getting
the "Loathly Ones" to get lost. If you're a fantasy lover with a sense of
humor and a fondness for spy novels, then you'll get a kick out of this 2nd
book in the Secret Histories trilogy.
Fallen - by Tim Lebbon
Publisher: Bantam Spectra
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Pub Date: 4/29/2008
ISBN: 9780553384673
ISBN-10: 0553384678
Fantasy. An era of exploration and expansion has begun for the people of
Noreela, but while many have made successful--and profitable--journeys, none
have
managed to scale the Great Divide, a soaring, miles-high cliff that reaches
into the clouds and effectively blocks all attempts to travel south. Ramus
Rheel and Nomi Hyden are united by a single purpose: to be the first to conquer
it. Following clues hidden in an ancient manuscript, the two ambitious
explorers make their way to the top of the cliff.and wake one of the Sleeping
Gods, who's not so happy to be disturbed. Publishers Weekly says that Lebbon
blends "wonder and nightmare in this dark and memorable novel."
First Chapter
Chateau Beyond Time - by Michael Tobias
Publisher: Council Oak Books
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Pub Date: 6/30/2008
ISBN: 9781571782137
ISBN-10: 1571782133
Mystery Fantasy. In Antwerp, a mysterious animal breaks out of a box and
disappears into the city streets. According to bewildered witnesses, it has a
single
horn. Meanwhile, in London, Martin Olivier is urgently summoned to France by
his uncle James, who needs Martin's help in saving the family farm from
developers.
When he arrives, Martin finally learns the secret his family has kept for
countless generations: their remote farm is actually a preserve for animals
descended
from the inhabitants of the Garden of Eden--and it must be protected at all
costs. Publishers Weekly calls Chateau Beyond Time a "well-written and
sophisticated
thriller."
Focus on: Lucky Seven
The Prince of Shadow - by Curt Benjamin
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
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Pub Date: 9/1/2002
ISBN: 9780756400545
ISBN-10: 0756400546
Epic Fantasy. Born the seventh son of a king in the peaceful mountain country
of Thebin, Llesho seems destined for a life of comfort and tranquility. But
when he is only seven years old, invaders attack Thebin, killing the king and
queen and selling their seven sons into slavery. Llesho is sent to Pearl
Island, where he dives for pearls and eventually realizes that his true destiny
involves uniting his brothers and reclaiming their lost kingdom. Gathering
both allies and enemies along the way, Llesho trains as a gladiator and begins
his search for his scattered siblings. This exotic story (it has a vaguely
Asian setting) is the 1st in the Seven Brothers series.
Seventh Son - by Orson Scott Card
Publisher: T. Doherty Associates
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Pub Date: 4/1/1988
ISBN: 9780812533057
ISBN-10: 0812533054
Alternate History. As Alvin Maker grows up on the frontier of an alternate
Colonial America, it's clear that this seventh son of a seventh son has
extraordinary
powers--and that they can be difficult to control. Fortunately, there are some,
like young Peggy Guester and the wandering Taleswapper, who want to help
him. But then there's the Unmaker, who fears Alvin's destiny and, with the help
of his minions, will stop at nothing to destroy him. Fans of Ender's Game
and other novels by the prolific Card will not be disappointed by this 1st book
in the Tales of Alvin Maker series.
First Chapter
Fortune's Fool - by Mercedes Lackey
Publisher: Harlequin Books
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Pub Date: 4/1/2008
ISBN: 9780373802739
ISBN-10: 0373802730
Romantic Fantasy. Princess Ekaterina, the seventh daughter of the Sea King, has
the unique ability to live both under the sea and on land. When her father
sends her on an important mission to the Drylands, Ekaterina falls madly in
love with Prince Sasha of Belarus, another seventh child. But before they can
live happily ever after, Ekaterina is kidnapped by a Jinn who imprisons gifted
young women in his castle order to steal their powers. Can Ekaterina defeat
the Jinn, rescue her fellow prisoners, and reunite with the love of her life?
Find out in this 3rd book in the loosely-connected Five Hundred Kingdoms
series.
First Chapter
The Knight - by Gene Wolfe
Publisher: Tor
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Pub Date: 1/1/2004
ISBN: 9780765309891
ISBN-10: 0765309890
Epic Fantasy. From acclaimed fantasy writer Gene Wolfe (author of The Book of
the New Sun) comes this story of a teenager who's transported to a magical
realm that contains seven levels of reality. There, an elf queen transforms his
body into that of a powerful man--though it will definitely take him some
time to grow into it! Calling himself Sir Abel of the High Heart, the boy sets
off a heroic quest to retrieve a sword from a dragon, encountering elves,
ogres, and a seductively beautiful fairy queen along the way. Publishers Weekly
calls The Knight "a compelling, breathtaking achievement." If you agree,
be sure to check out its sequel, The Wizard.
First Chapter
The Lightstone - by David Zindell
Publisher: Tor
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Pub Date: 5/1/2007
ISBN: 9780765349934
ISBN-10: 0765349930
Epic Fantasy. The fallen angel Morjin seeks to conquer the entire world, and
much of the island continent of Ea has already succumbed to his evil influence.
When Valashu Elahad, the seventh son of the King of Mesh, begins having visions
of the legendary Lightstone, a long-lost object of great power, he realizes
that he must somehow locate the Lightstone and use it to destroy Morjin--before
Morjin can use it destroy the world. Joining Valashu on his dangerous search
are his friend Maram and the warrior-scholar Juwain. Attention, Tolkien
fans--this one's for you! 1st in the Ea cycle.
First Chapter
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