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.