The Warded Man by Peter V. Brett
One of the things you hear from new writers is how they’d have X number of novels inside them, if only they could find the time. But time is one of those funny things. Sometimes, the more you squeeze it, the more seems to pop out.
Dragon in Chains by Daniel Fox
The story goes that Daniel Fox traveled to Taiwan and became obsessed, to the point of learning the language and writing about it every chance he got. He was, in essence, filled with the place.
The Steel Remains by Richard K. Morgan
Back in 2002 when Richard K. Morgan’s first book, Altered Carbon, hit the shelves, both readers and reviewers went nuts. The Steel Remains is another stellar novel, and one that takes Morgan into a new-for-him world.
The Judging Eye by R. Scott Bakker
In a very short time, author R. Scott Bakker has proven that he is well on his way to building a universe that is arguably comparable with those created by the likes of Frank Herbert (Dune) and Isaac Asimov (Foundation).
Stalking the Vampire by Mike Resnick
Mike Resnick’s Stalking the Vampire is a sequel to a book published close to 20 years ago and reissued now along with this new book. Resnick’s book is funny for a while and then you get it. And you get it and you get it.

Cosmos Incorporated by Maurice G. Dantec
Cosmos Incorporated will not be for everyone. Not by a longshot. But if you like your SF/F with a heavy dose of discordance and the roving threat of electricity, this one may well be for you.
Tigerheart by Peter David
The thing that touches you first is the tone. You expect one thing and get quite another. But with Tigerheart, Peter David has decided to give us a delicious treat: the voice here is one of wonder and discovery, as though written for a child, but it doesn’t take long to realize that it was not.
Lavinia by Ursula K. Le Guin
Le Guin lends her voice to the character Lavinia, Vergil’s creation from Aeneid. Lavinia is a dreamy, contemplative work.
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The World of Grrym: Allira’s Gift by by Paul Collins and Danny Willis
There’s enough action and humor in The World of Grrym to keep young readers highly entertained, though the sequel had better come out quickly as the novel ends on a cliffhanger!
M is for Magic by Neil Gaiman
M Is for Magic is a collection of mostly previously published short stories aimed at younger readers -- teenagers, really, rather than children, as the style of most of them is closer to adult than child.
Dark Wraith of Shannara by Terry Brooks
Terry Brooks’ “grand experiment” of writing a graphic novel based on the near future world of Shannara seems to have worked out just fine.
Secrets of the Wee Free Men and Discworld by Carrie Pyykkonen and Linda Washington
Readers who feel the need for a guide to Terry Pratchett’s multiverse will enjoy this unauthorized guide.
Succubus in the City by Nina Harper
The premise is silly, but the writing is sharp, and the story is engaging even if it is absurd. Think Carrie Bradshaw (without some of the intellectualizing) meets Elvira (with lower still morality) and you’re kinda close.
Tales Before Narnia edited by Douglas A. Anderson
In many respects, this seems like the collection that real SF/F aficionados -- and those who love the history of the twinned genres -- have been waiting for.
Shadowbridge by Gregory Frost
In the first place, the writing here is beautiful. Beyond beautiful. It’s sublime. And when critics think of fantasy novels, the first thing that jumps into mind is not prose that uplifts.
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