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Noteworthy tales include "Fairy Dust" by Harris, a brilliantly captivating Sookie Stackhouse story in which everyone's favorite telepathic barmaid must unravel the mystery behind the murder of a beautiful fairy; and Donna Andrews's "Cold Spell," a magical whodunit that pits a sickly wizard and his ingenious apprentice against a mysterious assassin. Green's "The Nightside, Needless to Say" features Larry Oblivion, a hard-boiled private investigator who, upon learning that he has been murdered, must figure out who has turned him into maggot food. With no one else to turn to, he seeks help from his partner, a seductive detective who also dabbles in the dark arts. Can magic save Oblivion from becoming one of the undead? Anything is possible in the Nightside!
The most profoundly moving story, however, is Perry's "The Judgement," about a woman on trial for murder by witchcraft. Accused of killing her brother-in-law after he allegedly refused to have an affair with her, Anaya is charged with making a barn collapse on top of him through sorcery. Her only hope lies in the hands of the Judge.
For readers who enjoy both mystery and fantasy, this diverse anthology -- where the private eyes utilize deductive prowess as well as supernatural power and the culprits really are monsters -- is a must-read. Paul Goat Allen
| Introduction | ||
| Cold spell | 1 | |
| The nightside, needless to say | 22 | |
| Lovely | 37 | |
| The price | 47 | |
| Fairy dust | 69 | |
| The judgement | 89 | |
| Sorcerer's assassin | 107 | |
| The boy who chased seagulls | 123 | |
| Palimpsest | 133 | |
| The death of clickclickwhistle | 154 | |
| Cairene Dawn | 179 | |
| Justice is a two-edged sword | 194 |
This twelve story collection anthology combines elements of the mystery and fantasy genres into a fantastic rewarding experience. Each tale is top rate and several include popular characters such as Sookie Stackhouse and known locales like Nightside. The contributors are top players from in their own genre, but had no problem placing a foot in the area they normally do not frequent. Each author insured that the magical elements seemed real drawing the reader into becoming a believer for the moment yet did not crimp on the mystery components whether it is an investigation of a murder by mythological creatures, magical Alaskan charmers, a school to rival Potter¿s alma mater, or a legal thriller with quite a jury of ones peers. The crossing of the two genres works on all levels so that the audience of either will appreciate mayhem in a whimsical setting............................. Harriet Klausner
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Overview
This one-of-a-kind collection features stories from some of the biggest names in mystery and fantasy-blending the genres into a unique hybrid where clues and crystal balls meet.