Risingshadow: February 2015 Edition

David Edison's The Waking Engine was published by Tor Books (UK website / US website / Tor/Forge Blog) in February 2014. The paperback edition will be published in May 2015. Information about David Edison: David Edison was born in Saint Louis, Missouri. In other lives, he has worked in many flavors of journalism and is editor of the LGBTQ video game news site GayGamer.net. He currently divides his time between New York City and San Francisco. The Waking Engine is his first novel. Click ... [read more]

Stephen Graham Jones' After the People Lights Have Gone Off was published by Dark House Press in September 2014. Information about Stephen Graham Jones: Stephen Graham Jones is the author of fifteen novels and five collections, and has some two hundred stories published. Stephen’s been an NEA Fellow and has won the Texas Institute of Letters Award for Fiction and the Independent Publishers Award for Multicultural fiction. He's forty-two, married with a couple of kids, and lives in ... [read more]

Risingshadow has the honour of publishing a guest post by Tim Marquitz. Tim Marquitz is the author of the Demon Squad series, the Blood War Trilogy, co-author of the Dead West series, as well as several standalone books, and numerous anthology appearances including Triumph Over Tragedy, Corrupts Absolutely?, Demonic Dolls, Neverland's Library, and the forthcoming No Place Like Home and Blackguards. The Editor in Chief of Ragnarok Publications, Tim most recently compiled and edited the ... [read more]

Jonathan Maas' Flare will be published during spring of 2015. Information about Jonathan Maas: Jon Maas is a writer living in Los Angeles and has written two novels City of gods: Hellenica, and Spanners: The Fountain of Youth. He has been a creative type his whole life, from stints as both a musician and a standup comedian to his current profession as novelist, and he has wrestled with professional envy the whole time. You can check him out his Amazon author page, or at his blog, Deviant ... [read more]

Christopher Nuttall's The Mind's Eye was published by Elsewhen Press as a digital edition in November 2014. The paperback edition was published in December 2014. Information about Christopher Nuttall: Christopher Nuttall has been planning sci-fi books since he learned to read. Born and raised in Edinburgh, Chris created an alternate history website and eventually graduated to writing full-sized novels. Studying history independently allowed him to develop worlds that hung together and ... [read more]

Risingshadow has had the honour of interviewing the science fiction author Gareth L. Powell. Gareth L. Powell is an award-winning science fiction and fantasy author from Bristol. His third novel, Ack-Ack Macaque, co-won the 2013 BSFA Award for Best Novel. His books have been published in the UK, Germany, the USA and Japan, and have all received enthusiastic reviews in The Guardian. Click here to visit the author's official website. AN INTERVIEW WITH GARETH L. POWELL [read more]

Katrina Mountfort's Future Perfect was published by Elsewhen Press as an e-book in September 2014. The paperback edition was published in December 2014. Information about Katrina Mountfort: Katrina was born in Leeds. After a degree in Biochemistry and a PhD in Food Science, she started work as a scientist. Since then, she's had a varied career. Her philosophy of life is that we only regret the things we don't try, and she's been a homeopath, performed forensic science research and currently ... [read more]

Stefan Jackson's Glass Shore was published by Elsewhen Press as an e-book in September 2014. The paperback edition was published in December 2014. Information about Stefan Jackson: Stefan Jackson was born in North Carolina, but spent the latter part of his childhood in southern California. He moved to Brooklyn in 1994 looking for change. In his own words: "I was raised by the calm eddies of the Trent and Neuse rivers. I followed the waters north, drawn to energetic confluence of the Hudson ... [read more]

Alexander Zelenyj's Songs for the Lost was published by Eibonvale Press in September 2014. Information about Alexander Zelenyj: Alexander Zelenyj is the author of the short fiction collection, Experiments At 3 Billion A.M., published by Eibonvale Press, and the novel, Black Sunshine, published by Fourth Horseman Press. Songs for the Lost is his third book. He lives in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and sings songs of joy and woe in equal measure. Click here to visit the author's official ... [read more]

(The Fae Chronicles #4)

Less than six months ago my life was twisted and flipped on its side. Things have changed so much I barely recognize myself anymore.I am no longer an Enforcer.I am no longer a Witch.I no longer hate the Fae. (For the most part)And the sex-on-a-stick-gorgeous-Fae? He isn't really the Dark Prince.No, he is the father of my children and with the babies on the way, the land dying and the Mages closing in; alliances will have to be formed if we are all to make it through the war that is coming to our front door.Between warring Gods and Goddesses, how are any of us supposed to win? [read more]

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(Meteor Prince #1)

Strange accidents always seem to happen around Hako Natsuno—so much so that she’s been dubbed “The Queen of Bad Luck.” It’s hardly surprising then that a naked alien prince falls from the sky to tell her that out of all the girls in the universe, he’s come to Earth to mate with her. Does this mean Hako’s luck has changed, or…?  [read more]

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(A Shade of Vampire #9)

Derek will rip Caleb's heart out the moment he lays eyes on him for what he's done.Rose is convinced that the vampire is innocent. But my daughter has been fooled. Nobody but Caleb could have stolen away our dear friend.I gaze out at the dark waters rushing past us in the submarine, as we speed closer and closer toward our destination...Are you ready to once again lose yourself in The Shade? [read more]

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(The Order of the Sanguines #5)

In a masterpiece of supernatural mystery and apocalyptic prophecy, New York Times bestselling authors James Rollins and Rebecca Cantrell bring to a thunderous conclusion their epic trilogy of novels set between the worlds of shadow and light, between salvation and damnation, where the very gates of Hell must be shattered to discover the true fate of humankind in... Infernal As an escalating scourge of grisly murders sweeps the globe, archaeologist Erin Granger must decipher the truth behind an ... [read more]

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(Outcast #1)

“Kirkman, creator of “The Walking Dead” series, has launched another grim and civilization-menacing serial. The artwork of Azaceta is bold and course, with sophisticated and dramatic coloring. The overall effect is atmospherically creepy and yearns to be read. The television series is already under way.” - Library Journal (Starred) NEW HORROR SERIES FROM THE WALKING DEAD CREATOR, ROBERT KIRKMAN! Kyle Barnes has been plagued by demonic possession all his life and now he needs ... [read more]

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This powerful story is both gripping and beautifully crafted, rich with mythology - perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Children of Blood and Bone. In the old times, all there was were the Necromancers and the Reapers, who have been at war for thousands of years. One, a race that ripped the earth apart, raising whole undead armies. The other, a band of scythe-wielding warriors, intent on destroying their seemingly 'evil' counterparts. Nyx, a young girl born a Necromancer but raised a ... [read more]

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(Shattered Kingdoms #2)

Victory for the Shadari rebels has come at a terrible price. Hardship, superstition and a murderous cabal poison King Daryan's young regime, but help is nowhere to be found: the mercenary who led their rebellion has vanished, their Nomas allies have troubles of their own, and the Norlanders who returned home to plead - or fight - for the Shadari's independence have found themselves embroiled in the court politics of an empire about to implode. As the foundations of the two ... [read more]

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(Hemlock Trilogy #3)

Willowgrove is Kathleen Peacock's riveting conclusion to the Hemlock trilogy, a dark, romantic, paranormal suspense series that pits friendship against survival, and trust against love. Ever since Mac's best friend, Amy, was murdered, Hemlock has been a dangerous place. But now that Mac, her boyfriend, Kyle, and Amy's ex, Jason, have investigated a mass breakout from Thornhill, a werewolf "rehabilitation" camp, the danger has only grown. Fear of the infection spreading is now at ... [read more]

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(Fever #7)

“Mac is back and badder than ever!” — #1 New York Times bestselling author J. R. Ward MacKayla Lane and Jericho Barrons return in Burned, the latest novel in the blockbuster Fever series from Karen Marie Moning. It’s easy to walk away from lies. Power is another thing. MacKayla Lane would do anything to save the home she loves. A gifted sidhe-seer, she’s already fought and defeated the deadly Sinsar Dubh — an ancient book of terrible evil — yet its hold on her has never ... [read more]

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In the year 2025, survival of the fittest takes on new importance. Hungry for market share and driven by greed, BigPharma companies battle to produce the next blockbuster drug. And they will go to any length to win — and survive. Dan Tremaine has found the secret to success for Denali Labs. Phil Horton is desperate to save his family firm, Horton Drugs. When they're put in a head-to-head competition to find the cure for a deadly flesh-eating disease, who will win? And at what cost? The clock is ticking. The body count is rising. And someone has created a monster. [read more]

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Denland and Lascanne have been allies for generations, but now the Denlanders have assassinated their king, overthrown the monarchy and marched on their northern neighbour. At the border, the war rages, Lascanne's brave redcoats against the revolutionaries of Denland. Emily Marshwic has watched the war take her brother-in-law and now her young brother. Then comes the call for more soldiers, to a land already drained of husbands, fathers and sons. Every household must give up one ... [read more]

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(Flex #1)

FLEX: Distilled magic in crystal form. The most dangerous drug in the world. Snort it, and you can create incredible coincidences to live the life of your dreams. FLUX: The backlash from snorting Flex. The universe hates magic and tries to rebalance the odds; maybe you survive the horrendous accidents the Flex inflicts, maybe you don’t. PAUL TSABO: The obsessed bureaucromancer who’s turned paperwork into a magical Beast that can rewrite rental agreements, conjure rented cars ... [read more]

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Mexico City, 1988: Long before iTunes or MP3s, you said “I love you” with a mixtape. Meche, awkward and fifteen, has two equally unhip friends - Sebastian and Daniela - and a whole lot of vinyl records to keep her company. When she discovers how to cast spells using music, the future looks brighter for the trio. With help from this newfound magic, the three friends will piece together their broken families, change their status as non-entities, and maybe even find love... Mexico City, 2009: ... [read more]

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(Electric Empire #1)

Magic, mystery, and romance mix in this edgy retelling of the classic The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - in which Dr. Eliza Jekyll is the daughter of the infamous Henry In an electric-powered Victorian London, Dr. Eliza Jekyll is a crime scene investigator, hunting killers with inventive new technological gadgets. Now, a new killer is splattering London with blood, drugging beautiful women and slicing off their limbs. Catching "the Chopper" could make Eliza's career - ... [read more]

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(Mark of the Thief #1)

Jennifer A. Nielsen, author of the NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling Ascendance Trilogy, has woven an electrifying tale of greed and power, magic and destiny, and one boy's courage at the heart of it all. When Nic, a slave in the mines outside of Rome, is forced to enter a sealed cavern containing the lost treasures of Julius Caesar, he finds much more than gold and gemstones: He discovers an ancient bulla, an amulet that belonged to the great Caesar and is filled with a ... [read more]

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Something has gone wrong with history in this gripping novel about a lie planted among the greatest works of English fiction. Flamboyant, charismatic Matthew Cannonbridge was touched by genius, the most influential creative mind of the 19th century, a prolific novelist, accomplished playwright, the poet of his generation. The only problem is, he should never have existed and beleaguered, provincial, recently-divorced 21st Century don Toby Judd is the only person to realise ... [read more]

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Jane Macelvey is a genius bioengineer. Her first human guinea pig is also the one person who has any chance of keeping her alive against all the secret government agencies and private corporations that are after her. He is the first Nano Man. He has no idea what he can do, and neither does she. But one thing is certain, the special interests closing in on them have their own nexgen human prototypes, and they know exactly what they can do. They also recognize that the first to ... [read more]

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(Only Human #1)

Book one of the Only Human urban fantasy series… Someone is abducting women and killing men in a way to get Kirsten O’Shea’s attention. Luckily, she’s made some formidable friends and allies in the supernatural world, and she isn’t without her own defenses, either. A powerful master vampire romances her while the alpha werewolf flirts with her, and an ancient being who used to be worshipped as a god wants her dead, but Kirsten survives, even if she is Only Human. [read more]

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Strong heroines and riveting storytelling are the hallmark of groundbreaking fantasy author Kate Elliott (Crown of Stars, Crossroads). Elliott is a highly-compelling voice in genre fiction, an innovative author of historically-based narratives set in imaginary worlds. This first, retrospective collection of her short fiction is the essential guide to Elliott's shorter works. Here her bold adventuresses, complex quests, noble sacrifices, and hard-won victories shine in classic, ... [read more]

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(The Eterna Files #1)

Imagine The X-Files meets Jim Butcher's Harry Dresden series and set in Victorian London and New York City, written by “the brightest new star in literature”(TrueBlood.net) London, 1882: Queen Victoria appoints Harold Spire of the Metropolitan Police to Special Branch Division Omega. Omega is to secretly investigate paranormal and supernatural events and persons. Spire, a skeptic driven to protect the helpless and see justice done, is the perfect man to lead the department, which employs ... [read more]

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