Widdershins, by Charles de Lint (Tor, 2006)

For as long as there have been stories about Newford, the mythical North American city which has become Charles de Lint’s signature setting, there have been Geordie Riddell and Jilly Coppercorn. Geordie’s a musician with a fear of commitment and … Continue reading

Triskell Tales 2, by Charles de Lint (Subterranean Press, 2005)

Charles de Lint has an absolutely wonderful tradition going on. Every year, he self-publishes, under the aegis of Triskell Press, a small chapbook, whose circulation is limited to friends and family, and he sends these out for Christmas. So every … Continue reading

Quicksilver and Shadow, by Charles de Lint (Subterranean Press, 2005)

Very few authors can compare to Charles de Lint when it comes to urban fantasy, a sub-genre he all but helped define over the past thirty years. His magical tales of the mythical North American city of Newford have placed … Continue reading

Tales of the Grand Tour, by Ben Bova (Tor, 2004)

For quite some time now, I’ve been a fan of Bova’s “Grand Tour” series of novels, which have slowly but surely filled in the not-so-distant future of mankind, as we poke and prod at our boundaries, and explore the solar … Continue reading

Freehold, by Michael Z. Williamson (Baen, 2004)

Framed by unknown people for massive amounts of embezzling, Sergeant Kendra Pacelli is forced to abandon everything she’s ever known, turn her back on the world she has served faithfully, and flee for her life, claiming sanctuary with the only … Continue reading

Staying Dead, by Laura Anne Gilman (Luna, 2004)

In a world like our own, where magic works and supernatural beings (collectively called Fatae) walk the streets in secret, those who work magic lead a shadowy existence. Those with the Talent for manipulating magic, or current, either belong to … Continue reading

Bring It On, by Laura Anne Gilman (Luna, 2006)

For lonejack mage/professional thief (aka Retriever) Wren Valere, and her partner Sergei, there’s no such thing as a normal day. Even when Wren’s not hot on the trail of missing artifacts, precious jewels, rare paintings, or unusual treasures, she’s dealing … Continue reading