New Arrivals: The Skewed Throne and The Cracked Throne, by Joshua Palmatier
Just in are the first two books in Joshua Palmatier's untitled trilogy, The Skewed Throne and The Cracked Throne. From the publisher's description of The Skewed Throne: "Twice in the history of the city of Amenkor, the White Fire had swept over the land. Over a thousand years ago it came from the east, covering the entire city, touching everyone, leaving them unburned-but bringing madness in its wake, a madness that only ended with the death of the ruling Mistress of the city. Five years ago the Fire came again, and Amenkor has been spiraling into ruin ever since. The city's only hope rests in the hands of a young girl, Varis, who has taught herself the art of survival and has been trained in the ways of the assassin. Venturing deep into the heart of Amenkor, Varis will face her harshest challenges and greatest opportunities. And it is here that she will either find her destiny-or meet her doom."From the publisher's description of The Cracked Throne: "She was a child of the slums skilled in the art of survival...Could she harness that talent to save the city from a fiery doom?"Click here for more information on The Skewed Throne, to see if it is checked in, and to place a hold.Click here for more information on The Cracked Throne, to see if it is checked in, and to place a hold.Click here to visit Joshua Palmatier's website.
New Arrival: The Summoner, by Gail Martin
Just in is the debut novel by Gail Martin, The Summoner. This is the first book in the Chronicles of the Necromancer series.From the publisher summary: "In The Summoner, the dwellers of The Winter Kingdoms live with the dead. Ghosts meddle in the affairs of the living. Since the death of the last great Summoner, restless spirits have had no one to reconcile grievances among the dead, the undead and the living. Tris Drayke, the new Summoner, may die before he can come into his full power. Fleeing for his life when his family is murdered, Tris is pursued by an evil mage. His greatest danger is his own untrained magic, which he must tame in order to avenge his family and defeat the reborn Obsidian King."Click here for more information, to see if the book is checked in, and to place a hold.Click here to read the first chapter online.Click here to visit the Chronicles of the Necromancer website.
New Arrival: Flesh and Spirit, by Carol Berg
Just in is the new fantasy novel by Carol Berg, Flesh and Spirit. This is the first book of her projected 2-book series, The Lighthouse Duet. From her description of the series, "A stolen book of maps plunges a renegade sorcerer into a world of secret societies, doomsayers, fanatics, princes, and madmen. Yet only in the twilight of myth does he discover the truth of the coming dark age and the glorious, terrible price of the land’s redemption…and his own."Click here for more information, to see if the book is checked in, and to place a hold.Click here to read an excerpt of the book.Click here to visit Carol Berg's website.
New Arrival: Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, by Chaykin & Mignola
Just in is the trade paperback of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, written by Howard Chaykin and illustrated by Mike Mignola. These comics were adapted from the classic fantasy short stories by Fritz Leiber, and were originally published in the early 1990's.Click here for more information, to see if the book is checked in, and to place a hold.
New Arrival: Balefires, by David Drake
Just in is the new short-story collection by David Drake, Balefires. While Drake is best known for his military science-fiction, much of his earlier work was in fantasy and horror. This book collects 24 of his fantastic and horror short stories.Click here for more information, to see if the book is checked in, and to place a hold.Click here to visit David Drake's website.
New Christian Fantasy Arrival: The Legend of the Firefish, by George Bryan Polivka
Just in is the debut novel by George Bryan Polivka, The Legend of the Firefish. This is the first book in his Christian fantasy series, the Trophy Case Trilogy. The lead character is a master swordsman named Packer Throme. He stows away on a ship, hoping to convince the captain to pursue the legendary firefish. His goals are to bring wealth to his poor village, win the heart of the woman he loves, and to honor God with his quest.Click here for more information, to see if the book is checked in, and to place a hold.
New Dark Fantasy Arrival: The Borderkind, by Christopher Golden
Just in is the new novel by Christopher Golden, The Borderkind. This is the second of his books in The Veil series, set in a world where our reality and the world of legend are separated only by a fragile veil. Lawyer Oliver Bascomb has obtained a magical sword, and searches to find the killer of his father, who has also kidnapped his sister.Click here for more information, to see if the book is checked in, and to place a hold.Click here to visit Christopher Golden's website.
New Arrival: The Alchemist's Apprentice, by Dave Duncan
Just in is the new novel by Dave Duncan, The Alchemist's Apprentice. This is the first book in a new series set in Venice, featuring the legendary astrologer Nostradamus and his apprentice, Alfeo Zeno. When a nobleman is poisoned on a day Nostradamus had prophesied would be inauspicious for him, Nostradamus himself becomes a suspect. He assigns his apprentice the task of finding the real murderer. Click here for more information, to see if the book is checked in, and to place a hold.Click here to visit Dave Duncan's website.
New Arrival: Wolf's Blood, by Jane Lindskold
Just in is the new novel by Jane Lindskold, Wolf's Blood. This is the sixth and concluding volume of her Firekeeper series. A young woman, raised by talking wolves, must try to fulfill her destiny and solve the mystery of a plague she has allowed to infect the magic-users of her world.Click here for more information, to see if the book is checked in, and to place a hold.Click here to visit Jane Lindskold's website.
New Arrival: The Name of the Wind, by Patrick Rothfuss
Just in is the debut fantasy novel by Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind. This is the first book of The Kingkiller Chronicle. A legendary figure named Kvothe is now running an inn under an assumed name. A traveling biographer realizes who he is, and Kvothe tells him the story of his life.Click here for more information, to see if the book is checked in, and to place a hold.Click here to visit Patrick Rothfuss' website.
New Arrival: Shadowplay, by Tad Williams
Just in is the second book in Tad Williams' Shadowmarch series, Shadowplay. The royal family of Southmarch continues to be threatened by enemies both mortal and otherworldly.Click here for more information, to see if the book is checked in, and to place a hold.Click here to visit Tad Williams' website.
New Arrival: Lord of the Silent Kingdom, by Glen Cook
Just in is the new novel by Glen Cook, Lord of the Silent Kingdom. This is the second book in his Instrumentalities of the Night series, the first book of which was Tyranny of the Night.Click here for a summary and reviews of the book.Click here to see if the book is in and to place a hold on it.
New Arrival: Airs Beneath the Moon, by Toby Bishop
Just in is the new novel by Toby Bishop, Airs Beneath the Moon. Larkyn Hamley, a 14-year-old farm girl, finds a starving, pregnant mare. She takes her in and cares for her, and the mare gives birth to a winged colt. She bonds with the colt, a decision that will take her from her life on the farm to the Academy of the Air.Airs Beneath the Moon is the first book in a series. It is targeted to young adult readers, although some reviewers liken it to series such as the Harper Hall of Pern series, which can be enjoyed by both young and old.Toby Bishop is the pen name for Louise Marley, who also writes adult science fiction and fantasy. You can learn more about her at her Toby Bishop website and her Louise Marley website.
New Arrival: The White Tyger, by Paul Park
Just in is the third book in Paul Park's Roumanian Quartet, The White Tyger. A contemporary fantasy, it follows the story of a teenage girl who discovers she is royalty from an alternate universe where alchemy and magic really work. You can learn more about Paul Park and his books at his website.
New Arrival: Trial of Flowers, by Jay Lake
Just in is the new novel by Jay Lake, Trial of Flowers: A Novel of the City Imperishable. An ancient city is under attack by soldiers from outside, and supernatural horrors within. A businessman, a lawyer, and a dwarf with his mouth sewn shut must try to solve the city's deepest mysteries in hopes of saving it.Jay Lake was the 2004 winner of the prestigious John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. You can learn more about him and his books at his website.
New Arrival: The Assassin King, by Elizabeth Haydon
Just in is the 6th book in Elizabeth Haydon's Symphony of Ages series, The Assassin King. The dragons of the world gather to mourn the death of one of their own, as the leaders of several lands gather for a council to prepare for the coming great war. You can also learn more about Elizabeth Haydon and her books at her website.
New Arrival: Daughter of Hounds, by Caitlin R. Kiernan
Just in is the new dark fantasy novel by Caitlin R. Kiernan, Daughter of Hounds. This is a stand-alone sequel to her novel Low Red Moon. It follows 2 plot lines, which are eventually brought together. In one, a young girl, Emmie, begins to have uncanny experiences which suggest she is something other than mortal. In the other, a female demon-killer named Soldier is on a mission that brings her to Emmie. Kiernan doesn't have a website, but you can read about her at her blog.
New Arrival: The Tower of Shadows, by Drew Bowling
Just in is the debut novel by Drew Bowling, The Tower of Shadows. This novel has gotten a lot of pre-publication attention because the author is a college sophomore, and began the novel while still in high school. It follows the story of 2 brothers who follow very different paths after the murder of their parents. A classic fantasy novel, full of wizards, magical artifacts, and a dragon.This is the first book in a projected series. You can also learn more about the author and his work at his website.
New Arrival: Fugitives of Chaos, by John C. Wright
Just in is the new novel by John C. Wright, Fugitives of Chaos. This is book 2 of a planned trilogy, following his novel Orphans of Chaos. It follows the stories of 5 orphans raised in a British boarding school. They begin to realize that they all have extraordinary powers, and also that they are being held prisoner in the school.
The first book in the series was listed on many Best of 2005 lists, and this one has also been given many good reviews. You can learn more about the author and his books at his website.
Coming Soon: Scar Night, by Alan Campbell
Coming in soon is the highly anticipated debut novel by Alan Campbell, Scar Night. It is set in a town called Deepgate, which hangs on huge chains over an apparently bottomless abyss. It follows the story of a teenage angel, who must travel with an assassin and others into the abyss to find the God of Chains to save the city. This is the first book of a projected series.Campbell has been compared in reviews to both Neil Gaiman and Mervyn Peake. You can learn more about Campbell at his website and blog. You can also read the first chapter of Scar Night at a very cool website the publisher has set up for the book.
