Risingshadow: November 2016 Edition

The World Fantasy Award winners for works published in 2015 are: Novels The Chimes, Anna Smaill (Sceptre) The Buried Giant, Kazuo Ishiguro (Knopf; Faber & Faber) The Fifth Season, N.K. Jemisin (Orbit US; Orbit UK) Uprooted, Naomi Novik (Del Rey; Macmillan UK) Savages, K.J. Parker (Subterranean) A Head Full of Ghosts, Paul Tremblay (Morrow) Long Fiction The Unlicensed Magician, Kelly Barnhill (PS) “The Pauper Prince and the Eucalyptus Jinn”, Usman T. Malik (Tor.com ... [read more]

Ira Nayman's It's Just the Chronosphere Unfolding as It Should was published by Elsewhen Press in July 2016 (digital edition) and October 2016 (paperback). Information about Ira Nayman: In his past lives, Ira Nayman was, among other things: a cave painter whose art was not appreciated in his lifetime; several nameless peasants who died before their 20th birthday during the Dark Ages; a toenail fungus specialist in the court of Louis XIV; and Alan Turing’s scullery maid. In his current ... [read more]

Risingshadow has the honour of publishing a guest post by Stephanie Burgis. Stephanie Burgis was born in Michigan, but now lives in Wales with her husband, writer Patrick Samphire, and their children. Before becoming a fulltime writer, she studied music history as a Fulbright Scholar in Vienna, Austria, and worked as a website editor for a British opera company. She has published over thirty short stories for adults. Kat, Incorrigible (US)/A Most Improper Magick (UK) won the Waverton Good ... [read more]

Risingshadow has the honour of publishing a guest post by Mark Morris. This guest post is part of The 'Obsidian Heart' Blog Tour. Mark Morris has written over twenty-five novels, including four books in the popular Doctor Who range. He is also the author of two short story collections and several novellas. His short fiction, articles and reviews have appeared in a wide variety of anthologies and magazines, and he is editor of Cinema Macabre, a book of horror movie essays for which he won the ... [read more]

Michael W. Garza's Season of Decay was published by Severed Press in September 2016. Information about Michael W. Garza: Michael W. Garza often finds himself wondering where his inspiration will come from next and in what form his imagination will bring it to life. The outcomes regularly surprise him and it's always his ambition to amaze those curious enough to follow him and take in those results. He encourages readers to peek at his latest work as well as the material he's published in the ... [read more]

Mark A. Latham's The Iscariot Sanction was published by Titan Books in September 2016. Information about Mark A. Latham: Mark A. Latham is a writer, editor, history nerd, frustrated grunge singer and amateur baker from Staffordshire, UK. A recent immigrant to rural Nottinghamshire, he lives in a very old house (sadly not haunted), and is still regarded in the village as a foreigner. Click here to visit his official website. Information about The Iscariot Sanction: In an alternate ... [read more]

Risingshadow has the honour of publishing a guest post by Gail Z. Martin. This guest post is part of the author's Days of the Dead blog tour. Gail Z. Martin is the author of Vendetta: A Deadly Curiosities Novel in her urban fantasy series set in Charleston, SC (Solaris Books); Shadow and Flame the fourth and final book in the Ascendant Kingdoms Saga (Orbit Books); The Shadowed Path (Solaris Books) and Iron and Blood a new Steampunk series (Solaris Books) co-authored with Larry N. Martin. A ... [read more]

Rjurik Davidson's The Stars Askew was published by Tor Books (US|UK|Tor.com) in July 2016. Information about Rjurik Davidson: Rjurik Davidson is a writer and editor. He has written short stories, essays, reviews and screenplays. Rjurik writes imaginative fiction, speculative fiction, science fiction, surrealism, magic realism and fantasy. His novel, Unwrapped Sky, was published by Tor Books in April 2014. Sci Fi Now claims it can “go toe-to-toe with China Miéville’s ... [read more]

Risingshadow has the honour of publishing a guest by the debut author Amber Bird. About the author: Amber Bird is a writer, a rockstar, and a scifi girl. She is the author of the Peaceforger books, the front of post-punk/post-glam band Varnish, and an unabashed geek. An autistic introvert who found that music, books, and gaming saved her in many ways throughout her life, she writes (books, poems, lyrics, blogs) and makes music in hopes of adding to someone else's escape or rescue. And, yes, ... [read more]

Risingshadow has the honour of publishing a guest post by Duncan McGeary. About the author: In his own words: "I've lived in Bend, OR, my whole life (which is becoming increasingly rare in this boom town.) After graduating from the U of O in the '80s, I wrote the fantasy novels Star Axe, Snowcastles and Icetowers. While trying to write full time, I started filling in at a local book/comic book store called Pegasus Books and eventually became manager — then 30 years ago, I bought the ... [read more]

DC Farmer's The Bewilderment was published by Wyrmwood Books in July 2016. Information about DC Farmer: Once a successful doctor of medicine, DC Farmer now works two days a week for the NHS and, thanks to the wonders of Krudian physics, the other nine days a week for Hipposync Enterprises, as a scribe. Hipposync was established in the early fourteenth century as a purveyor and publisher of rare books, the sort of stuff you are not able to get elsewhere and which contains information as ... [read more]

Risingshadow has the honour of publishing a guest post by Gregory A. Wilson. Gregory A. Wilson is Professor of English at St. John's University in New York City, where he teaches creative writing and fantasy fiction along with various other courses in literature. His first academic book was published by Clemson University Press in 2007; on the creative side, he has won an award for a national playwriting contest, and his first novel, a work of fantasy entitled The Third Sign, was published by ... [read more]

What would happen if women suddenly possessed a fierce new power? In THE POWER, the world is a recognizable place: there's a rich Nigerian boy who lounges around the family pool; a foster kid whose religious parents hide their true nature; an ambitious American politician; a tough London girl from a tricky family. But then a vital new force takes root and flourishes, causing their lives to converge with devastating effect. Teenage girls now have immense physical power - they can cause ... [read more]

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(Pendergast #16)

A TRAGIC DISAPPEARANCEAfter a harrowing, otherworldly confrontation on the shores of Exmouth, Massachussetts, Special Agent A.X.L. Pendergast is missing, presumed dead. A SHOCKING RETURNSick with grief, Pendergast's ward, Constance, retreats to her chambers beneath the family mansion at 891 Riverside Drive - only to be taken captive by a shadowy figure from the past. AN INTERNATIONAL MANHUNTProctor, Pendergast's longtime bodyguard, springs to action, chasing Constance's kidnapper through ... [read more]

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(The Dandelion Dynasty #2)

In the much-anticipated sequel to the “magnificent fantasy epic” (NPR) Grace of Kings, Emperor Kuni Garu is faced with the invasion of an invincible army in his kingdom and must quickly find a way to defeat the intruders. Kuni Garu, now known as Emperor Ragin, runs the archipelago kingdom of Dara, but struggles to maintain progress while serving the demands of the people and his vision. Then an unexpected invading force from the Lyucu empire in the far distant west comes to the ... [read more]

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(The Divine Dungeon #1)

A powerful dungeon. A sheep-herder turned Noble. Their path to ascendance through cultivation. Conquering dungeons and using them to grow has long been the most efficient way to become a powerful adventurer. The only thing keeping the process from being easy is the Beasts that inhabit these places. Questions plague those entering this particular place of power: Where do the ‘rewards’ of weapons, armor, and heavy gold coins come from? Why is a fluffy bunny charging at me? For abyss-sake, ... [read more]

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(The Beginning After the End #4)

King Grey has unrivaled strength, wealth, and prestige in a world governed by martial ability. However, solitude lingers closely behind those with great power. Beneath the glamorous exterior of a powerful king lurks the shell of a man, devoid of purpose and will. Reincarnated into a new world filled with magic and monsters, the king has a second chance to relive his life. Correcting the mistakes of his past will not be his only challenge, however. Underneath the peace and prosperity of the new ... [read more]

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(Expeditionary Force #3)

While the crew of the starship Flying Dutchman have been trying assure hostile aliens do not have access to Earth, the UN Expeditionary Force has been trapped on the planet they nicknamed 'Paradise'. The Flying Dutchman is headed back out on another mission, and the UN wants the ship to find out the status of the humans on Paradise. But Colonel Joe Bishop warns that they might not like what they find, and they can't do anything about it without endangering Earth. [read more]

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(Iron Man)

An exciting original Iron Man novel written by hugely popular Artemis Fowl author Eoin Colfer! An all new adventure book for children with the invincible Marvel superhero. Tony Stark is known as many things: billionaire, inventor, Avenger, but mainly for being the invincible Iron Man! People expect strength and pizzazz from him at all times and he’s not about to let them down. But when he heads to an international eco summit, he detects an anomaly off the coast of Ireland. Stark decides to ... [read more]

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(The Runic Series #1)

Runic Awakening is the first book in the Runic series, a contemporary epic fantasy series set in the world of Doma, where magical engineers called Runics rule the land. They are equaled in power only by Weavers, men and women that can manipulate the very fabric of the universe with their wills.  Kalibar is the greatest of the Weavers, magic-wielding soldiers who defend the Empire. Long retired, he is content to spend his final days studying magic in solitude. So when he finds a boy named Kyle ... [read more]

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(Star Wars)

Fans have long wondered what happened to Ahsoka after she left the Jedi Order near the end of the Clone Wars, and before she re-appeared as the mysterious Rebel operative Fulcrum in Rebels. Finally, her story will begin to be told. Following her experiences with the Jedi and the devastation of Order 66, Ahsoka is unsure she can be part of a larger whole ever again. But her desire to fight the evils of the Empire and protect those who need it will lead her right to Bail Organa, and the Rebel Alliance... [read more]

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(The Walking Dead Books (graphic novel collections) #13)

After a devastating encounter with the Whisperers, Rick must rally the communities to take action. But have they already reached their breaking point?Collects issues 145 through 156. [read more]

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(The Faithful and the Fallen #4)

Events are coming to a climax in the Banished Lands, as the war reaches new heights. King Nathair has taken control of the fortress at Drassil and three of the Seven Treasures are in his possession. And together with Calidus and his ally Queen Rhin, Nathair will do anything to obtain the remaining Treasures. With all seven under his command, he can open a portal to the Otherworld. Then Asroth and his demon-horde will finally break into the Banished Lands and become ... [read more]

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(The Aldoran Chronicles #1)

Magic is outlawed. Those caught wielding it are taken to the White Tower. They are never heard from again. After the chaos of the great Wizard Wars nearly a thousand years ago, the people turned their backs on magic. It was deemed evil. Those born with it will stop at nothing to remain hidden. In the north, a young boy is hunted by the Black Watch. Desperate to survive, he turns to the one thing he fears most. Magic. A young girl's affection for him forces her to pick up the sword. Her ... [read more]

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(The Corporation Wars #2)

Ken MacLeod continues the Corporation Wars trilogy in this action-packed science fiction adventure told against a backdrop of interstellar drone warfare, virtual reality, and an A.I. revolution. And the ultimate pay-off is DH-17, an Earth-like planet hundreds of light years from human habitation. Ruthless corporations vie over the prize remotely, and war is in full swing. But soldiers recruited to fight in the extremities of deep space come with their own problems: from A.I. ... [read more]

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(Stargazer Alien Mail Order Brides #3)

How far will this alien go to protect the human female he loves?Rima Bhimani lives with her nose in a book and her imagination in the clouds until real life hands her an adventure she can’t resist, in the form of a sexy alpha alien. Magnum’s every touch sets her blood on fire. So why does he seem to fight their attraction? Magnum has a secret. It’s darker than his lust for Rima, and deeper than his respect for the planet that has become his new home. But his needs are getting harder to ... [read more]

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(Star Wars)

The must-have prequel novel to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story — the upcoming film, set before the events of Star Wars: A New Hope, that reveals the untold story of the rebel effort to steal the plans to the Death Star. War is tearing the galaxy apart. For years the Republic and the Separatists have battled across the stars, building more and more deadly technology in an attempt to win the war. As a member of Chancellor Palpatine’s top-secret Death Star project, Orson Krennic is ... [read more]

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(The Wormwood Trilogy #1)

Between meeting a boy who bursts into flames, alien floaters that want to devour him, and a butterfly woman who he has sex with when he enters the xenosphere, Kaaro’s life is far from the simple one he wants. But he left simple behind a long time ago when he was caught stealing and nearly killed by an angry mob. Now he works for a government agency called Section 45, and they want him to find a woman known as Bicycle Girl. And that’s just the beginning. An alien entity lives beneath the ... [read more]

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(Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides #3)

This alpha male alien isn't prepared for the hardheaded beauty determined to follow him home. NYT Bestselling Author Michelle M. Pillow shows what mischief happens when sexy aliens looking for love land in Las Vegas, the city of decadence and sin. Sev (aka Blaze) isn't looking for commitment, but there is no way he's letting his brother go to Earth to search for a woman by himself. He's prepared to yank the idiot out of every jailhouse and ice cream parlor (don't ask) if he has to. It ... [read more]

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(The Wings of War #2)

Raz i'Syul Arro is a hunted man. To the south, the Mahsadën of Miropa are gone. The šef lay dead, slain at Raz's own hands, their cruel will ripped from the shadows of the city. In response, riders careen to every reachable corner of the known realms, telling anyone with a mind to listen of the boundless riches promised for the Monster's head. The world now turned against him, Raz is forced to flee, escaping along the northern roads just as the summer months come to an end. For a time the ... [read more]

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What the #@&% Is That?: The Saga Anthology of the Monstrous and the Macabre. Edited by John Joseph Adams and Douglas Cohen. Art by Mike Mignola. The Saga book of all contain the line “What the @#&% is That?” — is often humorous, sometimes terrifying, but always incredibly entertaining. Ranging from irreverent humor to straight out horror, What the @#&% Is That? grew from a meme on Twitter when iconic comic book artist Mike Mignola painted a monster. Nobody knew what the F it ... [read more]

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(San Angeles #2)

Second in a trilogy, this far-future science fiction is set in Los Angeles — action adventure with a cyberpunk tone. Kris Ballard’s life changed irrevocably when, a year ago, she was targeted for termination by the Meridian corporation, one of the mega-conglomerates that controls the government in this dystopian future. She hid amongst the underground resistance — but now, right as her training with the anti-corporate movement is nearing its end, their compound is destroyed. ... [read more]

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