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The Blood Mirror by Brent Weeks

Oct 252016
 

Cover for Brent Weeks' The Blood Mirror, book 4 in the Lightbringer series.The nail-biting continuation to the Lightbringer series from New York Times bestseller Brent Weeks.

When does an empire fall?

The Seven Satrapies have collapsed into four-and those are falling before the White King’s armies.

Gavin Guile, ex-emperor, ex-Prism, ex-galley slave, formerly the one man who might have averted war, is now lost, broken, and trapped in a prison crafted by his own hands to hold a great magical genius. But Gavin has no magic at all. Worse, in this prison, Gavin may not be alone.

Kip Guile will make a last, desperate attempt to stop the White King’s growing horde. Karris White attempts to knit together an empire falling apart, helped only by her murderous and possibly treasonous father-in-law Andross Guile.

Meanwhile, Teia’s new talents will find a darker use-and the cost might be too much to bear.

Together, they will fight to prevent a tainted empire from becoming something even worse.

Echoes of Sherlock Holmes edited by Leslie S. Klinger and Laurie R. King

Oct 042016
 

Cover for Echoes of Sherlock Holmes: Stories Inspired by the Holmes Canon, edited by Laurie R. King and Leslie S. KlingerIn this follow-up to the acclaimed In the Company of Sherlock Holmes, expert Sherlockians Laurie King and Les Klinger put forth the question: What happens when great writers/creators who are not known as Sherlock Holmes devotees admit to being inspired by Conan Doyle stories? While some are highly-regarded mystery writers, others are best known for their work in the fields of fantasy or science fiction. All of these talented authors, however, share a great admiration for Arthur Conan Doyle and his greatest creations, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.

To the editors’ great delight, these stories go in many directions. Some explore the spirit of Holmes himself; others tell of detectives themselves inspired by Holmes’s adventures or methods. A young boy becomes a detective; a young woman sharpens her investigative skills; an aging actress and a housemaid each find that they have unexpected talents. Other characters from the Holmes stories are explored, and even non-Holmesian tales by Conan Doyle are echoed. The variations are endless!

Although not a formal collection of new Sherlock Holmes stories―however some do fit that mold―instead these writers were asked to be inspired by the Conan Doyle canon. The results are breathtaking, for fans of Holmes and Watson as well as readers new to Doyle’s writing―indeed, for all readers who love exceptional storytelling.

September Translation Deals

Sep 302016
 

photo of the EarthGerman rights to NYT bestselling author Annika Martin’s DARK MAFIA PRINCE, to Lyx, in a three-book deal, by Kathrin Nehm at Thomas Schlueck Agency in association with Katie Shea Boutillier on behalf of Cameron McClure.

French digital rights to Cherie Priest’s BONESHAKER, DREADNOUGHT, CLEMENTINE, three books from the Clockwork Century series, to Livre de Poche by David Camus at Anna Jarota Agency in association with Jennifer Jackson and Michael Curry.

French rights to Brent Weeks’s THE BLOOD MIRROR, Book 4 in the Lightbringer series, to Bragelonne, by David Camus of Anna Jarota Agency in association with Katie Shea Boutillier.

Complete Chinese renewal rights to Robert McCammon’s BOY’S LIFE, to Nautilus, by Gray Tan at The Grayhawk Agency, in association with Katie Shea Boutillier on behalf of Cameron McClure.

Spanish rights to World Fantasy, Hugo and Nebula award-winning author Nnedi Okorafor’s AKATA WITCH, to Marina M. Mangado at 2709 Books, by Jennifer Hoge at International Editors’ in association with Katie Shea Boutillier.

Italian rights to David Gerrold’s VOYAGE OF THE STAR WOLF, to Mondadori, by Stefania Fietta at Donzelli Fietta Agency in association with Katie Shea Boutillier.

Portuguese rights to New York Times bestselling author Anne Bishop’s MARKED IN FLESH and ETCHED IN BONE, the 4th and 5th books in the Others series, to SAIDA DE EMERGÊNCIA, by Maru De Montserrat at International Editors’ in association with Jennifer Jackson.

2016 British Fantasy Awards

Sep 282016
 

Cover for Tananarive Due's Ghost Summer: Stories.Congratulations to Tananarive Due on Ghost Summer: Stories winning the British Fantasy Award for Best Collection!

Whether weaving family life and history into dark fiction or writing speculative Afrofuturism, American Book Award winner and Essence bestselling author Tananarive Due’s work is both riveting and enlightening.

In her debut collection of short fiction, Due takes us to Gracetown, a small Florida town that has both literal and figurative ghost; into future scenarios that seem all too real; and provides empathetic portraits of those whose lives are touched by Otherness. Featuring an award-winning novella and fifteen stories—one of which has never been published before—Ghost Summer: Stories is sure to both haunt and delight.

Revenge in a Cold River by Anne Perry

Sep 062016
 

Cover for Revenge in a Cold River by Anne Perry, a William Monk novel.When Commander Monk of the Thames River Police is called to investigate the drowning of an escaped prisoner, he’s forced to contend with customs officer McNab, who clearly bears a bitter grudge against him. But the reason is a mystery in itself. Monk’s memory loss—a secret he guards closely—leaves him vulnerable to repercussions from his missing past, especially his exploits overseas in the tumultuous Gold Rush days of San Francisco. And now McNab, as icy and unfathomable as the steel-gray Thames itself, appears intent on using whatever damning facts he can find to his advantage to ruin Monk’s future as an officer of the law.

As Monk explores the possibility of a conspiracy, McNab’s game of cat and mouse escalates, with veiled threats and cryptic insinuations. Snared in an unforeseen trap, a desperate Monk must turn to his wife, Hester, and friend and attorney Oliver Rathbone for help, as his life literally hangs in the balance.

Project Elfhome by Wen Spencer

Sep 062016
 

Cover for Project Elfhome by Wen Spencer.Stories exploring the fascinating realm of Elfhome, a world where modern day Pittsburgh has collided with the kingdom of the Elves. A special entry in the the best-selling Romantic Times, Sapphire award winning Elfhome series. Contains some of Wen Spencer’s best shorter works including gems “Bare Snow Falling on Fairywood,” “Pittsburgh Backyard and Garden,” “Peace Offering,” and more tales set in the world of best-selling Elfhome series entries Tinker, Wolf Who Rules, Elfhome, and Wood Sprites!

August Translation Deals

Aug 312016
 

photo of the EarthGerman rights to David Gerrold’s THE MAN WHO FOOLED HIMSELF plus 5 backlist titles for e-book rights only, to Heyne, by Sarah Knofius at Thomas Schlueck Agency in association with Katie Shea Boutillier.

2016 Hugo Awards

Aug 232016
 

Cover for Binti by Nnedi OkoraforCongratulations to Nnedi Okorafor on Binti being awarded a Hugo for Best Novella of 2016!

Her name is Binti, and she is the first of the Himba people ever to be offered a place at Oomza University, the finest institution of higher learning in the galaxy. But to accept the offer will mean giving up her place in her family to travel between the stars among strangers who do not share her ways or respect her customs.

Knowledge comes at a cost, one that Binti is willing to pay, but her journey will not be easy. The world she seeks to enter has long warred with the Meduse, an alien race that has become the stuff of nightmares. Oomza University has wronged the Meduse, and Binti’s stellar travel will bring her within their deadly reach.

If Binti hopes to survive the legacy of a war not of her making, she will need both the the gifts of her people and the wisdom enshrined within the University, itself — but first she has to make it there, alive.

Deal: Brent Weeks

Aug 052016
 

Photo of author Brent Weeks.Brent Weeks returns to his Night Angel series (Way of Shadows, Shadows Edge, Beyond the Shadows) in a new volume to be delivered in 2019, to Tim Holman at Orbit/Hachette via Donald Maass.

Deal: Leslie Klinger

Aug 042016
 

Photo of author Les KlingerAn annotated edition of the iconic DC comics series Watchmen (1986-87), written by Alan Moore with art by Dave Gibbons, to be created by master annotator Leslie S. Klinger (The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes, The New Annotated H.P. Lovecraft), sold to DC Comics by Donald Maass.

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