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Urban Fantasy, Paranormal and SFF Book Releases for January 2010
Well here is the January 2010 release list of urban fantasy and paranormal romance along with a smattering of fantasy titles of related interest. Now we can all rush out and spend the Christmas loot and gift certificates - on books! There were ...
Cover Art - "The Vampire and the Virgin" by Kerrelyn Sparks
I came across the cover today for the eighth book in the Love at Stake paranormal romance series by Kerrelyn Sparks. The Vampire and the Virgin releases March 9 , 2010.Olivia's packing list:1. Sunscreen2. Bathing suit3. Flip-flops FBI psychologist Ol...
Cover Art -- "Hard Magic" by Laura Anne Gilman
Laura Anne Gilman has posted the cover for Hard Magic, the first book in her Paranormal Scene Investigators series which is in turn a spin-off from her recently completed Retrievers series. The book is due to hit shelves May 1, 2010 to be followed by...
Cover Art - "Sympathy for the Devil" edited by Tim Pratt
Tim Pratt at the Magic District blog posted the cover for the theme anthology Sympathy for the Devil with an impressive line-up of SFF authors. Due for release in August 2010 from Night Shade Books.The Devil is known by many names: Serpent, Tempter, ...
More Crazy Classic Urban Fantasy Makeovers
Michele Hauf has author Michael James Ford as a guest at VampChix tomorrow. Michael's Jane Bites Back launches December 29. I missed this one in my December book releases list and it sounds like it might be pretty funny. I like this quote from Librar...
Cover Art - "Circus of Sins" by Natasha Rhodes
It has been a while, but Circus of Sins by Natasha Rhodes, the third book in the Kayla Steele series is due for release April 27, 2010. Earlier books were Dante's Girl (2007) and Last Angel (2008).When young Hunter recruit Kayla Steele is bitten by a...
Cover Art - "Fat Vampire: A Never Coming of Age Story" by Adam Rex
Now here is a very striking (and creepy) cover for the humourous young adult novel Fat Vampire: A Never Coming of Age Story by Adam Rex. The book releases in August 2010.Adam Rex can't believe he wrote a vampire novel, either—but these are not the ...
Samuel Clemens Turns in His Grave
What do you get when you combine...Why you get The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and the Undead by Don Borchert coming from Tor August 3, 2010. Continuing the seemingly endless trend of classic reboots with a supernatural twist, I have to admit this one ...
Cover Art - "Dead in the Family" by Charlaine Harris
Last week a low resolution advanced peek at the new Sookie Stackhouse cover for Dead in the Family was released in the Project Paranormal video. Charlaine Harris has now posted a very nice version on her website. Unfortunately we still have to wait u...
Cover Art - "Night Myst" by Yasmine Galenorn
Yasmine Galenorn proudly showed off the cover for the Night Myst, the first book in her spanking new Indigo Court series. The cover is by Tony Mauro who does such fabulous work and has done the covers for Yasmine's Otherworld series. The book release...
Cover Art - "Blood Feud" by Alyxandra Harvey
What a fun coincidence. The cover for Blood Feud, the next book in the Drake Chronicles from Alyxandra Harvey was posted today at the Bloomsbury website. The book releases in July 2010. The first book, Hearts at Stake releases next Tuesday. For more ...
Cover Art - "Teeth of Beasts" by Marcus Pelegrimas
A very spooky cover for the third Skinners book, Teeth of Beasts by Marcus Pelegrimas due for release May 2010.When a den of werewolves is uncovered underground in the subways, Cole and Paige make an even more frightening discovery—a deadly plague ...
Cover Art - "Touching Darkness" by Jaime Rush
And here is an unusual cover for Touching Darkness by Jaime Rush, the third book in her paranormal romance Offspring series due for release in May 2010. No blurb yet....
Cover Art - " Forgive My Fins" by Tara Lynn Childs
I love both the surrealistic colours and the title for Forgive My Fins, a young adult novel by Tera Lynn Childs releasing in June 2010.The perfect read for summer fun, with beachside and underwater mermaid romanceLily Sanderson has a secret, and itâ€...
Cover Art - 2 New Chess Putnam Covers from Stacia Kane
Stacia Kane showed off two more striking covers in her new Chess Putnam urban fantasy series today including Unholy Magic due June 22, 2010 and City of Ghosts due July 27, 2010. These both follow the first in the series Unholy Ghosts (May 25, 2010) w...
Urban Fantasy, Paranormal and SFF Book Releases for December 2009
The December release list brings not only the end of the year but the end of the decade. Next month we start on a new decade of urban fantasy and paranormal releases. Think back to the year 2000 and there were probably fewer releases in that entire y...
Cover Art - Revenant by Phaedra Weldon
Phaedra Weldon posted the cover to Revenant, the fourth book in her Zoe Martinique urban fantasy series following Wraith, Spectre, and Phantasm. I just love all of the covers to the series and this one is particularly atmospheric. Coming June 1, 201...
Cover Art - "A Devil in the Details" by K.A. Stewart
K.A. Stewart posted this cover for A Devil in the Details, her debut urban fantasy novel due for release July 6, 2010. This blurb certainly reads like it may have broader appeal to a guy audience. Interesting.Every lost soul needs a champion.Jesse Ja...
Cover Art - "I\'ll Be Slaying You" by Cynthia Eden
Here's the cover for I’ll Be Slaying You by Cynthia Eden, the second book in her new Night Watch paranormal romance series. Release Date: July 2010Cynthia Eden returns to the realm of the Other, where the supernatural bounty hunters of Night Watch ...
Cover Art - "Reign Check" by Michelle Rowen
Michelle Rowen shows off the cover for Reign Check, the second book in her Demon Princess young adult series. The book is due in stores May 25, 2010. Michelle is hoilding an ARC giveaway as well.Nikki Donovan, demon princess, is back—and stuck in a...
Cover Art - "Magic Bleeds" by Ilona Andrews
Ilona Andrews unveiled the cover for Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels #4) today which is wonderful. The annoying thng is we have to wait until May next year to read the book. A very festive look for this one....
Cover Art - "Her Vampire Husband" by Michele Hauf
Michele Hauf revealed the cover for Her Vampire Husband, the third book in her Wicked Games paranormal romance series following The Highwayman and Moon Kissed. The book releases April 2010. She may resist his bite, but she can't resist his charms...W...
Cover Art - "Bound by Darkness" by Annette McCleave
Annette McCleave has the cover for the second book in her Soul Gatherers series. Bound by Darkness releases May 4, 2010. In my review of Drawn Into Darkness, I called it "a strong debut bringing together both solid characterization and a winning stor...
Cover Art - "The Bookman" by Lavie Tidhar
Angry Robot Books revealed the cover to Lavie Tidhar's forthcoming steampunk novel The Bookman due for relaease in the UK/Australia on Jan. 7, 2010 and in October 2010 in the US/Canada. It seems the steampunk movement is gaining momentum. Not feeling...
Cover Art - "The Stars Below" by Marjorie Liu
Marjorie Liu just presented the cover art for The Stars Below, the tenth book in her Dirk and Steele paranormal romance series. This is one fabulous series which I think has a lot of urban fantasy strengths in it as well. Marjorie says it is schedule...
Cover Art - "The Iron King" by Julie Kagawa
Julie Kagawa shows of her cover for The Iron King, her debut young adult fantasy due from Harlequin Teen, February 1, 2010.MEGHAN CHASE HAS A SECRET DESTINY— ONE SHE COULD NEVER HAVE IMAGINED…Something has always felt slightly off in Meghan’s l...
Cover Art - "Demon Blood" by Meljean Brook
Meljean Brook just posted the preliminary cover to the 10th Guardians book - Demon Blood which is due for release July 6, 2010. Meljean advises that there may be a few minor changes to come. She also talks about the cover art and artists she lo...
Cover Art - "The Darkly Luminous Fight for Persephone Parker" by Leanna Renee Hieber
Babbling About Books had the exclusive unveiling of the cover for The Darkly Luminous Fight for Persephone Parker yesterday and it is now out in the world to share. This book is Leanna Hieber's follow-up to The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss ...
Cover Art - "Unholy Ghosts" by Stacia Kane
I was a little premature showing off the re-designed cover on Saturday for Stacia Kane's Unholy Ghosts, the first book in her new Chess Putnam series. Apparently the publisher says it is good to go now. You can see the original cover here and read an...
Urban Fantasy Weekend Report
INTERVIEWS and EVENTS at SciFiGuy.ca: If you missed them earlier in the week, I had interviews with the talented Susan Blexrud, whose newest vampire novella Real Men Have Fangs was just released and the very busy Julie Kenner, whose dark urban f...
