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February 2002 Catalog - Fantasy
* DRAGON QUEEN: GUINEVERE #1 (OF 3) by Alice Borchardt - Del Rey HC. Daughter of a mighty pagan queen, Guinevere has become a threat to her people and a great prize to the sorcerer Merlin. Sent into hiding, she grows up with a shapeshifter and an ornery Druid. But Merlin will stop at nothing to prevent what has been foretold if Guinevere becomes Arthur's Queen. ... $25.00
* SWORD AND SORCERESS XIX (19) edited by Marion Zimmer Bradley - Daw pb. Before her death in 1999, Marion Zimmer Bradley had edited collections of Sword and Sorceress stories all the way through number 20. This year's offering includes new stories by Diana Paxson, Dorothy J. Hedt and Esther M. Friesner. ... $7.00
* THE BOOK OF TALTOS by Steven Brust - Ace Tpb. Omnibus republication of TALTOS and PHOENIX. Vlad accepts a job in the Land of the Dead, but a living human being cannot walk the paths of the dead and return, alive, to the land of men. Fortunately (could that even apply here?), the Demon Goddess is willing to rescue him - if Vlad is willing to grant a favor in return... ... $14.00
THE BOOK OF JHEREG by Steven Brust - Ace Tpb. Omnibus republication of JHEREG, YENDI and TECKLA, where Vlad Taltos first starts off on his career as an assassin and bonds with his poisonous, flying companion. ... $15.00
* THE WOODEN SEA by Jonathan Carroll - Tor Tpb. From the moment a three-legged dog limps into the comfortable life of Police Chief Frannie McCabe and drops dead at his feet, McCabe finds himself thrust into a new world of unaccountable miracles and disturbing wonders. This new Jonanthan Carroll novel is a rich stew of intrigue, wonder and redemption - possibly his most ambitious and visionary work to date. ... $13.95
* PALADIN by C. J. Cherryh - Baen pb. First published in 1988, now back in print. ... $7.00
* MISTRESS OF THE CATACOMBS: LORD OF THE ISLES #4 by David Drake - Tor HC. For the first time in a thousand years, the Kingdom of the Isles has a government and a real ruler: Prince Garric of Haft. But Garric, his siter Sharina and their friend cashel face enemies who intend to destroy not only the kingdom, but humankind as well. ... $29.95
also available:
LORD OF THE ISLES: #1, pb ... $7.00
QUEEN OF DEMONS: #2, pb ... $7.00
SERVANT OF THE DRAGON: #3, pb ... $7.00
* THE SKULL OF THE WORLD: WITCHES OF EILEANAN #5 by Kate Forsyth - Roc pb. Isabeau the witch longs to rejoin her sister and her home in these uncertain times, but she must first complete one last task for her teachers. To find her true purpose in life, she must reach teh Skull of the World and listen to the silent words of the White God. Few survive, but those who do are changed forever. ... $7.00
also available:
THE WITCHES OF EILEANAN: #1, pb. ... $7.00
THE POOL OF TWO MOONS: # 2, pb. ... $7.00
THE CURSED TOWERS: # 3, pb. ... $7.00
THE FORBIDDEN LAND: # 4, pb. ... $7.00
* DEBT OF BONES by Terry Goodkind - Sterling HC. A handsome hardcover republication of the novella, first published in Silverberg's LEGENDS collection, which tells of Abby, a young peasant woman, and her struggle to win the aid of the most important man alive. But for Zedd, who commands power most men can only imagine, granting Abby's request would mean forsaking his sacred duty. A stand-alone story that's also part of the popular Sword of Truth series. ... $17.95
* DRINKING MIDNIGHT WINE by Simon R. Green - Roc Tpb. Following attractive customers around the bookstore where Toby works is one of his favorite breaks from the boring work - but today it has unexpected consequences. When Gayle gestures and opens a magical portal, Toby follows and finds the world of Mysterie filled with gods, demons, mythological and mystical creatures - and the ominpresent war between Good and Evil. ... $14.00
FOOL'S ERRAND : THE TAWNY MAN BOOK 1 by Robin Hobb - Bantam Doubleday Dell HC. For fifteen years, since the events that shattered his old life, Fitz-Chivalry Farseer has lived in a self-imposed exile. Despite rumors of savage reprisals against those possessing the Wit magic, he is determined to remain aloof from the conflict. After all, he has served his kingdom, sacrificed what was dearest to him, and he deserves his peace. But all that is about to change when destiny comes seeking him once again. This book can be enjoyed all on its own, but you might enjoy it even more if you have read the three previous books. ... $24.95
also available:
ASSASSIN'S APPRENTICE, pb ... $6.50
ROYAL ASSASSIN, pb ... $6.50
ASSASSIN'S QUEST, pb ... $6.50
* WINTER'S HEART: WHEEL OF TIME #9 by Robert Jordan - Tor pb. Ninth book in the mammoth Wheel of Time series. Rand is on the run with Min while Cadsuane tries to figure out where he is headed. Faile, with Bain, Chiad, Queen Alliandre and Morgase, is a prisoner of Sevanna's sept. Perrin and Matt each have encounters with the Seanchan. In other words, after several volumes of mostly character developement and introductions, in this one a whole lot of stuff happens. Jordan also told us at a recent appearance that there will be three (and only three) more books after this. It could happen! ... $8.00
* FROM THE TWO RIVERS: Eye of the World Part 1 by Robert Jordan - Starscape Tpb. ... $6.00
* TO THE BLIGHT: Eye of the World Part 2 by Robert Jordan - Starscape Tpb. ... $6.00
Here's a project that, when I first heard about it, I felt was the result of a publisher desperately seeking every last nickel out of the reading public. THE EYE OF THE WORLD was already available in hardcover, tradepaperback and paperback - what possible good could come from splitting it into two volumes and retitling it? But now they're here, and I've changed my mind. These are large enough to make for comfortable reading, without being so massive that it's difficult to carry around. The illustrations and maps scattered throughout are helpful without being intrusive. And I really like the idea of a line of books being produced that will appeal to the high school and early college set, which is my guess on where Tor is going with the Starscape imprint.
* HAWKWOOD'S VOYAGE: MONARCHIES OF GOD #1 by Paul Kearney - Ace pb. The world is going to hell, the hordes have taken the ancient Holy city, and one man is forced to lead an expedition to find the lost continent of legend. Richard Hawkwood hopes this place will be a safe haven, the only problem is no one has ever survived the journey. ... $6.50
* SEASON OF SACRIFICE by Mindy L. Klasky - Roc pb. In an alternate medieval Cornwall, a pair of five-year-old twins are kidnapped from their fishing village and taken inland to participate in a religious ceremony. Alana Woodsinger uses her magical connection to her village's Great Tree to find them, but the warrior who leads the rescue effort faces unexpected difficulties. ... $7.00
* THE ETRUSCANS by Morgan Llywelyn & Michael Scott - Tor pb. As Romans expand their rule from their capital city on its seven hills, the civilization of the Etruscans is waning. Into this era strides a figure destined to become a great mythic hero. When Vesi, an Etruscan, is raped by a supernatural being, a child is conceived. She bears a son, Horatrim. He is gifted with arcane knowledge and supernatural abilities. ... $7.00
* THE EYES OF GOD by John Marco - Daw HC. Akeela was the young king of Liiria, slight, studious and well-loved by his people. His boon companion is Lukien, once a homeless, starving orphan and now commander of the Royal Chargers. As a result of peacetalks with their kingdom's long-time enemy, Akeela marries the neighboring kingdom's princess, Cassandra. But when they find that she has a wasting illness that only magic will cure, it's Lukien that sets out to save her - and wins her heart. ... $24.95
SAINTS OF THE SWORD: TYRANTS AND KINGS #3 by John Marco - Bantam Spectra pb. Third and final book in the Tyrants and Kings trilogy. Emperor Renato Biagio finds himslef in charge of a realm on the verge of fragmentation. He knows the only way to hold on is by hatching another of his elaborate schemes. But if Biagio can't convince his greatest enemy Richius Vantran to join with him, all Nar may pay the price. ... $7.00
* QUEEN OF CAMELOT by Nancy McKenzie - Del Rey Tpb. Omnibus republication of the excellent Arthurian duo THE CHILD QUEEN and THE HIGH QUEEN, which tells of Guinevere's life, from the prophecy of doom at her birth to the final triumphs and tragedies of Camelot. ... $13.95
* OMBRIA IN SHADOW by Patricia A. McKillip - Ace HC. The death of Ombria's prince leads to chaos as light and dark factions compete for control and the fate of the city rests in the hands of untried forces. As always, McKillip's novels have a texture and depth that's hard to describe and well worth experiencing. ... $22.95
* DAVID AND THE PHOENIX by Edward Ormondroyd - Purple House Press HC. A reprint of the classic 1957 young adult book. David knew that one should be prepared for anything when one climbs a mountain, but he never dreamed what he would find that June morning on the mountain ledge. A enormous bird, with a head like an eagle, a neck like a swan, and a scarlet crest, had an open book on the ground - and was reading it! That was David's first sight of the Phoenix and the beginning of a pleasant and profitable partnership. ... $16.95
* MEET ME IN THE MOON ROOM by Ray
Vukcevich - Small Beer Press Tpb. Thirtythree short stories portraying
universes stranger than most folks can even imagine. These brief, utterly
surreal vignettes are filled with humor and wisdom, and proved dangerously
distracting while trying to write up catalog entries or shelve books. ...
$16.00
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