May 7
2009

Affaire de Couer on the newest Dresden Files

Turn Coat (The Dresden Files, Book 11)

During this very complicated game of cat and mouse, Harry must uncover the traitor within the Council and clear Morgan’s name, as well as stay alive. This was one of the most unpredictable versions of this book so far. I am a loyal reader and always find myself surprised, but this time, the author managed some stunts even I couldn’t believe. Overall, this series just gets better and better. –Affaire de Couer, Reviewer’s Pick, 5 Stars

May 4
2009

Publishers Weekly on new Jay Lake novel

Green

Lake (Escapement) makes a shift from steampunk to lush fantasy filled with exotic locales and exquisite descriptions. Sold as a child, raised and educated as a courtesan and secretly trained as an assassin, strong-willed Green retains her unyielding sense of independence, leading her to make drastic, unwise choices. Often used as a pawn and occasionally betrayed, she perseveres in trying to gain a measure of control over her life and a place to call home. Her goals become harder to reach when she’s caught up in the machinations of immortals and power games of meddling gods. Despite an occasionally episodic feel and some rocky pacing that suggests it might have worked better split over several installments, the story is nicely powered by strong mythic undertones and a fresh take on the relationship between gods and mortals. –Publishers Weekly

Apr 29
2009

Sedia’s Alchemy of Stone

Congratulations to Ekaterina Sedia for her novel The Alchemy Of Stone
making the Tiptree Honor List for 2008.

Apr 24
2009

Congratulations to Jim Butcher!

Turn Coat (The Dresden Files, Book 11)

#1 on the New York Times Bestseller List 4/26/2009

#10 on the USA Today Bestseller List 4/16/2009

#1 on the Publishers Weekly Bestseller List 4/20/2009

And the Welcome to the Jungle Dresden Files graphic novel collection is #9 on the New York Times Bestseller list 4/26/2009

Apr 15
2009

Library Journal on the new Dresden Files novel

Turn Coat (The Dresden Files, Book 11)

When fans of the immensely popular Dresden Files series last left the urban wizard in Small Favor, he was dealing with the aftermath of an adventure that might have left his best friend’s life and family in danger. But Harry is back in fine form in his 11th outing, which begins with another, extremely unexpected White Council Warden begging for sanctuary at Harry’s place and ends with several frightening revelations. Once again, Butcher’s urban fantasy features excellent, irreverent humor, the return of favorite characters, and new challenges from unexpected foes. Harry’s cop friend, the tiny but fierce Murphy, sticks by his side here, as do the werewolves Harry befriended in 2001’s Fool Moon. Longtime readers will not be disappointed. Recommended for public libraries collecting the series; this is also a great book to plunge newbies into the dark, magical side of Chicago. –Library Journal

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