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Release Date: April 1, 2010–Preorder Now!
NOTE: Powell’s is offering preorders on signed copies of The Mage in Black. They’ll even ship it to you. Order yours today!
THE MAGE IN BLACK DESCRIPTION:
Sabina Kane doesn’t have the best track record when it comes to family. After all, her own grandmother, leader of the vampire race, wants her dead. So when she arrives in New York to meet her mage relatives, the reunion puts the fun in dysfunctional. Not only is mage culture completely bizarre, but everyone seems to think she’s some kind of ‘Chosen’ who’ll unite the dark races. Sabina doesn’t care who chose her, she’s not into destiny.
But the mages aren’t Sabina’s only problem. In New York’s Black Light District, she has run-ins with fighting demons, hostile werewolves and an opportunistic old flame. Sabina thought she’d take a bite out of the Big Apple – but it looks like it wants to bite back.
What they’re saying about The Mage in Black:
The target on the back of Wells’ gritty heroine, Sabina Kane, just got a lot
bigger in the second installment of this take-no-prisoners adventure.
Forcibly thrusting Sabina into situations that are hazardous both
emotionally and physically allows Wells to reveal the hidden layers of her
personality. There’s no skimping on the action-packed thrills either. Wells
is definitely on the fast track to success. 4.5 stars. –Romantic Times Book Reviews
The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance, vol 2 (anthology): ”Vampsploitation” is a prequel short story to Red-Headed Stepchild. It also sets up backstory for The Mage in Black. Due out September 21, 2009.
Note: In the UK, this anthology is called Love Bites: The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance.
Description: This exciting follow-up to the wildly successful Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance contains 30 short stories of hot blood, midnight pleasures, and inhuman passions. Containing the best names in the field, such as Eileen Wilks, Caitlin Kittredge, Jennifer Ashley, Dawn Cook, and Diane Whiteside, this compilation is sure to arouse attention.
RED-HEADED STEPCHILD DESCRIPTION:
In a world where being of mixed-blood is a major liability, Sabina doesn’t really fit in. And being an assassin – the only profession fit for an outcast – doesn’t help matters. But she’s never brought her work home. Until now.
Her latest mission is uncomfortably complex, and threatens the fragile peace between the vampire and mage races. As Sabina scrambles to figure out which side she’s on, she uncovers a tangled political web, some nasty facts about her family and some unexpected new talents. Any of these things could be worryingly life-changing, but together, they could be fatal …
This time, it’s personal.
Read Ch. One of Red-Headed Stepchild.
Buy Red-Headed Stepchild at: Indie Bound or Barnes & Noble.
What people are saying about Red-Headed Stepchild:
Hold on tight — a gritty new heroine has joined the pantheon of shoot-first, ask-questions-later protagonists. Despite the blistering pace and darkness of the plot, [Wells] neatly balances things with a deft smattering of humor. 4.5 Stars! -Romantic Times Book Lovers magazine
If you love the Urban Fantasy but have been seeking something a little different to the multitude of offerings out there then this really is the book for you. Why? Well, to be blunt, this novel has something for everyone, be it the spartanite style of description or matter of fact kick ass combat tied up with a storyline that really will grab you by your literal jugular and keep you gasping for more. – Falcata Times
I predict that Red-headed Stepchild will be one of the most auspicious urban fantasy debuts this year and I for one will be adding this series to my necessary reading list. — SciFiGuy.ca
Weirdly: A Collection of Strange Tales, vol. 2 by Various
From paranormal to weird, from chilling to odd to scary, Weirdly Volume 2: Eldritch will sate your lust for strangeness in bite-sized pieces. Each tale weaves its own spell. Vampires, beasts, ghosts, evil creatures and, of course, every day people inhabit Weirdly’s pages.
Soldiers must reach their destination before the undead get to them first… What does the picture on the wall mean to Jen? Fate holds something in store for Lewis–but is it what he wants? Lillie embarks on another quest… Is the young man who sees and hears fluffy beings insane? An old letter urges a young woman to the train station–but is the train that puffs into view real? All these tales and more. Dare you read them?
Authors: C.T. Adams, Marva Dasef, James Goodman, Milena Gomez & David Kilpatrick, Bernita Harris, Michael Kay, Gary Madden, Kelly Madden, Jeff Neale, Daniel I. Russell, Jaye Wells, Cora Zane
