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Fantasy and Science Fiction June 2020 |
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The Last Smile in Sunder City
by Luke Arnold
A former soldier turned PI tries to help the fantasy creatures whose lives he ruined in a world that's lost its magic in a compelling debut fantasy by Black Sails actor Luke Arnold.
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The Unspoken Name
by A.K. Larkwood
What it's about: Csorwe, the sacrificial Chosen Bride of chthonic deity The Unspoken One, becomes the apprentice of her just-in-time rescuer, wizard Belthandros Sethennai, and accompanies him on a quest for an ancient relic.
Why you might like it: This debut crafts a compelling coming-of-age story while paying homage to Ursula K. Le Guin's The Tombs of Atuan.
Want a taste? "In the deep wilds of the north, there is a Shrine cut into a mountainside. The forest covers these hills like a shroud. This is a quiet country, but the Shrine of the Unspoken One is quieter still."
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A Witch in Time
by Constance Sayers
After discovering that her teenage daughter is involved with a married painter in 1895 Paris, a witch casts a curse that binds the pair to relive the doomed affair and die tragically over and over again.
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| How Long 'til Black Future Month? by N.K. JemisinWhat it is: a collection of new and previously published short stories by award-winning science fiction and fantasy writer N.K. Jemisin.
Contains: 22 tales, including "proof of concept" pieces that evolved into the author's Broken Earth trilogy ("Stone Hunger"), Dreamblood duology ("The Narcomancer"), and The City We Became ("The City Born Great").
Why you might like it: Diverse in style and subject matter, the stories display Jemisin's lyrical prose and talent for world-building. |
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The Early Stories of Philip K. Dick
by Philip K. Dick
Every legend has a beginning. Here, Dreamscape Media presents a collection of short stories penned by Philip K. Dick early in his masterful and legendary writing career. Stories include: Beyond Lies the Wub; Beyond the Door; The Crystal Crypt; The Defenders; The Eyes Have It; The Gun; The Hanging Stranger; Mr. Spaceship; Piper in the Woods; Second Variety; The Skull; Tony and the Beetles; The Variable Man.
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The Book of Pirates
by Howard Pyle
Enjoy the best sea adventures, treasure hunt tales and bloody battles, along with learning the truth behind the legends, the real life stories that inspired so many writers and produced so many beloved classics.
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Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection
by Brandon Sanderson
What it is: a collection of eight stories and one graphic novel excerpt set in the Cosmere -- the universe that contains author Brandon Sanderson's Elantris, Mistborn novels, and the Stormlight Archive series.
Why you might like it: Arcanum Unbounded displays the author's intricate yet expansive world-building and inventive systems of magic.
Reviewers say: "required reading for Sanderson fans" (Publishers Weekly).
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Dark Detectives : an Anthology of Supernatural Mysteries
by Stephen Jones
Offers a collection of short stories featuring supernatural investigators, including Kim Newman's entire "Seven Stars" saga, as well as contributions from such authors as Neil Gaiman, Clive Barker, and Brian Lumley.
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