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Poised on the brink of war, the people of the planet Bandar are stunned by the arrival of a disabled Terran space ship. But the Terrans are even less prepared to understand the politics, gender fluidity, or mob reflexes of... See More
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(6 reviews)
Quick ViewPoised on the brink of war, the people of the planet Bandar are stunned by the arrival of a disabled Terran space ship. But the Terrans are even less prepared to understand the politics, gender fluidity, or mob reflexes of... See More
by Beth Cato
(1 review)
Quick ViewCome for a ride and discover equines that are bold and beautiful, helper and hinderer, dangerous and desired. There are horses being constructed on Mars, conjured in a magician's laboratory or summoned by a spell. Some will... See More
Across the Azkhantian steppe, warrior women ride to battle against foes both human and supernatural. From the world of The Seven-Petaled Shield come four fantasy tales, originally published in Marion Zimmer Bradley's Sword... See More
The vampire has known only evil since he was made, until a Jewish doctor reconnects him with life... Two women mourning two dead mothers tread the boundaries between grief and obsession... A ghoulish spirit haunts a refugee... See More
(7 reviews)
Quick ViewShe's a Ranger, a wild and savvy knife-fighter, determined to get help in finding her partner who's lost on the treacherous northern border. He's a scholar who sees visions, eager to escape the confines of city life and the... See More
A magical pearl turns a young girl into warrior without pity... A dragon bound to an amulet of amber seeks the aid of a forest wizard... A bitter, crippled fairy plots revenge on her captors... A vampire stalks back alleys... See More
A cup of inspiration, a dash of understanding, and a generous serving of wisdom for writers new and old. From the desk of writer and editor Deborah J. Ross comes a collection of warm, insightful essays on the writing life... See More
(8 reviews)
Quick ViewFrom lands distant or nearby, familiar or utterly strange, historical or imaginary, from ancient times to the Belle Époque comes a treasury of luscious, elegant, romantic fantasy. Come with us on a journey through time and... See More
(8 reviews)
Quick ViewIntroducing LACE AND BLADE -- an original new anthology series of elegant romantic fantasy, edited by Deborah J. Ross, premiering on Valentine's Day 2008. In the spirit of classic period swashbucklers, Zorro, the Scarlet... See More
(7 reviews)
Quick View"The combination of love and blades is a match to be enjoyed in many highly diverse ways." - SF Revue A decade ago, readers thrilled to the debut of a new series of elegant, romantic fantasy stories. Best-selling author... See More
(169 reviews)
Quick ViewMarion Zimmer Bradley's Darkover remains one of the longest-running and best-loved series of all time, one that has touched the hearts and fired the imaginations of generations of readers. Now Darkover comes alive as never... See More
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Quick ViewOrbiting a distant red sun, the planet Darkover was settled long ago by human colonists and then cut off from the rest of civilization. Over millennia of isolation, it gave rise to a rich culture ruled by a telepathic... See More
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Quick ViewStrongholds of rock... fortresses of the spirit... a planet set apart... A castle high in snow-covered mountains beneath a ruddy sun, a place at once romantic and bleak, alien and richly nostalgic... a heart besieged and... See More
(123 reviews)
Quick ViewDarkover's position on the galactic arm renders it strategically important, a crossroads in space. It's also a place where cultures meet and clash, where strangers encounter one another, and where lives are forever... See More
(57 reviews)
Quick ViewMarion Zimmer Bradley's beloved world of Darkover encompasses many realms, from glacier-shrouded mountains to arid wastelands, from ancient kingdoms to space-faring empires. Now this all-new anthology welcomes old friends... See More
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Quick ViewIn the spirit of classic period swashbucklers, Zorro, the Scarlet Pimpernel, and D'Artagnan, brimming with romantic courtly intrigue and dangerous liaisons, with cloak and dagger and perfumed handkerchiefs, the language of... See More
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Quick ViewReturn to the world of the Bloody Sun Over fifty years ago, master story-teller Marion Zimmer Bradley introduced readers to a compelling new world. Darkover, a distant planet circling a red sun, was home to telepaths and... See More
(5 reviews)
Quick ViewThey say you can never go home again... Join us within these pages for all-new stories of heroes whose journeys have ended; whose quests and missions have been won -- or lost -- as they discover the fate of the people and... See More
(21 reviews)
Quick View*The pleasure of your company is requested.* Graceful feet tracing courtly steps. Eyes behind jeweled masks meeting across a room of twirling dancers. Gloved hands touching fleetingly -- or gripping swords... Anything can... See More
NOVELETS Among Friends - Deborah J. Ross Solidarity - Naomi Kritzer The Assassin - Albert E. Cowdrey The Lost Faces - Sean McMullen SHORT STORIES The Cave - Sean F. Lynch Code 666 - Michael Reaves What The Red Oaks Knew... See More
by Donald Mead
(3 reviews)
Quick ViewNOVELETS Rutger and Baby Do Jotenheim - Esther M. Friesner A Borrowed Heart - Deborah J. Ross Anise - Chris DeVito Where Have All the Young Men Gone? - Albert E. Cowdrey What We Found - Geoff Ryman SHORT STORIES The... See More
"Hamlet" meets "The Arabian Nights" -- with a feminist twist! A young princess-scholar returns home to find her grandmother dying and her uncle, the Regent, poised to seize the throne. See More
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Quick ViewThe warlock's curse swept across the land, affecting each in a different way. Jian the swordswoman was left blind and in despair, but the Soldier God sent her a dog to act as her eyes. Now the king has summons Jian back into... See More
(7 reviews)
Quick ViewThe king is dead, long live the prince, but not for long if his stepmother the Queen Regent has anything to say about it. So he appeals to the one person he can trust, his father's best swordswoman and the king's secret... See More
(4 reviews)
Quick ViewIn magical Renaissance Italy, art not only captures reality but remakes it. Shadows gather within the duke's palazzo, threats that only the gifted young artist Rodiana can visualize through her painting. Danger lurks even... See More
When her brother brings home a half-starved, half-wild girl, Reava decides the best thing to do is to raise her with the newborn puppies. As the girl grows, she manifests a preternatural affinity with her four-footed foster... See More
When sweet, slow-witted Alis gets shipped off to be the bride of the Duke's son, she isn't quite sure what to make of her situation, especially the changes that happen to her during the full moon. Soon she's holding her own... See More
In pre-Civil War Delaware, farmer Thomas Garrett is part of a network of Quakers who help escaping slaves headed north. When he shelters a runaway, a slave-catcher comes calling... only it's not human. The hunter is an... See More
(1 review)
Quick ViewVonda N. McIntyre preferred to keep her author's biography short and sweet: "Vonda N. McIntyre writes science fiction." While true, this modest claim conceals accomplishments that earned her multiple accolades and an... See More