New Releases by Charles de Lint

Anyone who knows her wouldn''t be surprised to learn that Jilly sees the world through a prism of faerie tales. It was years before I came to understand that she wasn''t just being whimsical when she talked so easily about hobs and brownies and various kinds of faerie creatures. They were real. Faerieland, otherworlds, and all the denizens and creatures you might imagine to live there. It was all real. And so were ghosts. I remember when I first realized this. I felt like my head was going to explode.... Juniper should have known better after her last foray into the otherworld. But when she''s asked to look into a mysterious box full of poltergeists she ends up making a promise to seven teenage ghosts that puts here directly in the crosshairs of a blood witch''s deadly ire.

Juniper Wiles once starred as a plucky teen detective in the popular TV show, Nora Constantine. When the series ended seven years ago, Juniper made a decision to leave L.A. and return home to Newford where she joined friends at the artists'' collective, Bramleyhaugh, the center of which is her pal, beloved faerie artist Jilly Coppercorn.Now, out of the blue, the fictional world of Nora Constantine is bleeding into Newford, starting with the inexplicable murder of a young man. Juniper may have wanted to leave her role as a detective behind, but when she''s accosted by the ghost of that young man everything changes. To solve this crime will require all the skills she learned training for Nora Constantine. And the effervescent Jilly, always up for a new adventure, is ready to come along for the ride. "Charles de Lint is the modern master of urban fantasy. Folktale, myth, fairy tale, dreams, urban legend-all of it adds up to pure magic in de Lint''s vivid, original world. No one does it better."-Alice HoffmanI can never recapture the feeling of first arriving in Newford and meeting the people and seeing the sights as a newcomer. However, part of the beauty of Newford is the sense that it has always been there, that de Lint is a reporter who occasionally files stories from a reality stranger and more beautiful than ours. De Lint also manages to keep each new Newford story fresh and captivating because he is so generous and loving in his depiction of the characters. Yes, there are a group of core characters whose stories recur most often, but a city like Newford has so many intriguing people in it, so many diverse stories to tell, so much pain and triumph to chronicle.-Challenging Destiny"De Lint creates an entirely organic mythology that seems as real as the folklore from which it draws."-Publishers Weekly, starred review"De Lint is a romantic; he believes in the great things, faith, hope, and charity (especially if love is included in that last), but he also believes in the power of magic-or at least the magic of fiction-to open our eyes to a larger world."-Edmonton Journal"It''s hard not to feel encouraged to be a better person after reading a book by Ottawa''s Charles de Lint."-Halifax Chronicle HeraldIf Ottawa-area author Charles de Lint didn''t create the contemporary fantasy, he certainly defined it. ...writer-musician-artist-folklorist de Lint has lifted our accepted reality and tipped it just enough sideways to show the possibilities that lie beneath the surface... Unlike most fantasy writers who deal with battles between ultimate good and evil, de Lint concentrates on smaller, very personal conflicts. Perhaps this is what makes him accessible to the non-fantasy audience as well as the hard-core fans. Perhaps it''s just damned fine writing. -Quill & QuireIn de Lint''s capable hands, modern fantasy becomes something other than escapism. It becomes folk song, the stuff of urban myth.―The Phoenix GazetteCharles de Lint shows that, far from being escapism, contemporary fantasy can be the deep mythic literature of our time.―The Magazine of Fantasy & Science FictionMaybe you find it hard to believe that the dirty, smelly, crowded modern-day city can have any sort of mystique or magic to it, but believe me, there''s a lot more than what meets the eye. Legends stalk the slums, ghosts haunt the cobblestoned streets, goblins dwell in the buried part of the city, and nightmares share the roads. The city itself possesses character, spirit, and an identity.-Green Man Review

Collecting together the critically acclaimed The Book of Ballads and Sagas series by the legendary fantasy artist Charles Vess. The award-winning compendium of English, Irish and Scottish fairy tales and folklore returns to print in a sumptuous new collection featuring stories written by multi-award winning author Neil Gaiman (‘Sandman’, ‘Coraline’, and ‘Stardust’), Eisner and Harvey Award-winning cartoonish Jeff Smith (‘Bone’), Aurora award-winning author Charles De Lint, New York Times Bestseller Sharyn McCrumb, Elaine Lee (‘Starstruck’) and acclaimed children’s writer Jane Yolen. This new collection also includes, for the first time since its original publication, back in 1995, Vess’ unfinished epic saga ‘Skade’, and includes an additional 10 pages of artwork that have never been seen before. “Each ballad is a little gem sparkling with restored vitality. It is all here: lust and humor, ghosts and demons, passion and terror, all the things that keep us up at night. What more could the fantasy reader desire?” – SciFi Dimensions “Here Vess reaches the peak of his art, standing proudly with the 19th and early 20th century illustrators who influence him.” – Publishers Weekly “A cloth of rare delight, rich with the perfume of the forest and its graces.” – James Gurney, author of Dinotopia

A brand-new collection of the Eisner Award-winning series! This award-winning compendium of English and Scottish fairy tales and folklore returns to print in a sumptuous new collection! Beautifully illustrated by Charles Vess and featuring adaptations by Neil Gaiman - Vess'' collaborator on the hugely successful Stardust - and a host of famous fantasy writers, this new edition also boasts never-before-seen art and an amazing gallery of sketches! • Charles Vess and legendary fantasy author Neil Gaiman were artist and writer respectively on Stardust, the acclaimed illustrated novel turned into a hugely successful movie starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert De Niro. • Includes contributions from World Fantasy Award winner Charles de Lint (Moonheart; The Cats of Tanglewood Forest [illustrated by Charles Vess]); acclaimed fantasy writer Emma Bull (War for the Oaks; Bone Dance) and New York Times bestselling author Sharyn McCrumb (The Ballad of Frankie Silver; St. Dale; She Walks These Hills) • Includes an extensive gallery of never-before-seen sketches and colour art by Charles Vess. • Outsized special Art Edition of the collection also available! "Each ballad is a little gem sparkling with restored vitality. It is all here: lust and humor, ghosts and demons, passion and terror, all the things that keep us up at night. What more could the fantasy reader desire?" - SciFiDimensions "Here Vess reaches the peak of his art, standing proudly with the 19th- and early 20th-century illustrators who influence him." - Publishers Weekly

ufeffPhilip José Farmer, bestselling author of RIVERWORLD, introduces the fifth volume of fantastic mystery within the maze of THE DUNGEON The Journey continues ... Nearing the zenith of their quest, Clive and Neville Folliot and their comrades from time and space are scattered through a ruined city Giants, hissing skeletons, and packs of huge feral dogs threaten them. But beneath the decaying streets waits the greatest danger of all—the Ren and the Chaffri, inscrutable masters of the Dungeon. If the Folliots can fight through to the undercity, at last they will face their true foes! THE HIDDEN CITY by Charles de Lint With fantastic illustrations by Robert Gould, winner of the World Fantasy Award.

ufeffPhilip José Farmer, bestselling author of RIVERWORLD, introduces the third volume of intrigue and adventure through the depths of THE DUNGEON Will they ever escape? Trapped within the confines of a multi-leveled prison in a world of no reason. Clive Folliot and his fellow captives face a new death daily. Against dinosaurs and cave creatures, giant worms and shark people, the group battles for their lives. Torn between continuing his search for his twin, the elusive Neville, or helping his comrades return home, Clive splits the party, doubling their chance of success—and their danger. Is it worth the gamble? THE VALLEY OF THUNDER by Charles de Lint With fantastic illustrations by Robert Gould, winner of the World Fantasy Award.

A mutant baby goes on a rampage through Central Park. An immigrant reveals secrets in the folds of a perfect gift. Lucky Cats extend their virtual paws to salute a generous revolution. The Internet invades a third-world village. The premier speculative-fiction magazine Fantasy & Science Fiction continues to discover and showcase many of the most inventive authors writing in any genre. Now drawing even more deeply upon F&SF’s impressive history, this extraordinary companion anthology expands upon sixty-five years’ worth of top-notch storytelling. The Very Best of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Volume Two is a star-studded tribute to the continuing vision of F&SF.

From a modern master of contemporary fantasy comes the compelling follow-up to the award-winning Under My Skin. Josh Saunders knew his troubles weren''t over. He just never thought that everything would blow up as hard and fast as it has. Sure, he''s got a mountain lion living under his skin, but he still thought he could keep his head down and get a few days of respite. But the FBI still have questions for Josh--and a bully is out to make sure that he doesn''t even think about trying to return to normal life. In the meantime, several Wildling Elders view Josh as their prospective leader and ambassador between the human and Wildling communities ... but unbeknownst to almost everyone, including Josh, another formidable Wildling Elder is determined to have him secretly murdered--by the hand of one of Josh''s own friends. John will have to face powerful Wildling clashes, angry street gangs, a hateful bully, FBI investigators--and perhaps even the loss of the friendships he treasures most.

Magic spells, witchcraft, wizardry, fairies, devilry, and more.... Urban living in fantasy fiction is full of both magical wonder and dark enchantment. Street kids may have supernatural beings to protect them or have such powers themselves. Brujeria may be part of your way of life. Crimes can be caused (and solved) with occult arts and even a losing sports team''s "curse" can be lifted with wizardry. Some of the best stories of urban enchantment from the last few years gathered in one volume full of hex appeal and arcane arts.

This full-color, illustrated companion novel to The Cats of Tanglewood Forest includes "beautiful bookmaking, lovely storytelling, and wondrous illustrations....Readers will be enchanted" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). This captivating adventure from two masters of modern fantasy is a story of magic, family, and the power in believing in both. Sarah Jane has always wanted to meet a fairy, but she has no idea that the tiny wounded man she discovers in the Tanglewood Forest is about to ensnare her in a longtime war between rival magical clans. When her six sisters are kidnapped and split up by the opposing sides, she''ll need the help of several friends--from the reclusive Aunt Lillian to the mysterious Apple Tree Man--to bring them home. But if they don''t untangle themselves from the feud quickly, they could all be trapped in the fairy world forever. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly noted "the lyrical narrative blends a contemporary setting with a fairy tale that might have been plucked from a distinctly different time and place.

In this whimsical, original folktale, written and illustrated throughout in vibrant full color by two celebrated masters of modern fantasy, a young girl''s journey becomes an enchanting coming-of-age story about magic, friendship, and the courage to shape one''s own destiny. Lillian Kindred spends her days exploring the Tanglewood Forest, a magical, rolling wilderness that she imagines to be full of fairies. The trouble is, Lillian has never seen a wisp of magic in her hills--until the day the cats of the forest save her life by transforming her into a kitten. Now she must set out on a perilous adventure that will lead her through untamed lands of fabled creates--from Old Mother Possum to the fearsome Bear People--to find a way to make things right.

Charles de Lint''s beloved fictional city of Newford is the backdrop for this riveting urban fantasy which pays homage to ancient Native American legends of secret "animal people" living among us and features an afterword original to this edition.Come join the misfits, marginalized and orphans of the modern world--street folks who sit around the fire by Moth''s trailer in the junkyard in their own "family of choice." Meet a punky pair of Crow Girls--delightful yet dangerous, who will insert themselves into your heart and change you forever; Raven--engimatic keeper of the pot that safeguards the ways of our world; Coyote--handsome Trickster ever driven to stir the pot with good intentions yet dire consequences; Fox--seductive canid whose past indiscretions return to haunt him; Jack Daw--storyteller who spins captivating tales while hiding his deepest sorrow; the Cuckoo family--viscious, amoral and determined to gain control of whatever will destroy the corbae (crow) clans.Combine these with a host of other compelling characters--animal and human--whose lives are woven together as they try to come to terms with complex personal relationships and damaged pasts. The mysterious threads of this story will set your imagination soaring on the winds of change, and culminate in a final battle over an object of such incredible power that it has the ability to destroy the entire world.Someplace to Be Flying, print edition review excerpts:"Nobody does urban fantasy better than Charles de Lint. He has a gift for creating engaging, fully realized characters, totally believable dialogue, and a feeling that magic is just around the corner ... He can make you believe ''as many as six impossible things before breakfast.'' "--Amazon.com Editorial Review"De Lint''s elegant prose and effective storytelling continue to transform the mundane into the magical at every turn. Highly recommended."--Library Journal, Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc."In many hands, the urban fantasy plot involving strange beings just around the corner fails dismally. It does not in the hands of the reliable, the inimitable de Lint ..."As page-turning and intelligent as usual for de Lint, who clearly has no equal as an urban fantasist and very few equals among fantasists as a folklorist. First-rate."--Booklist"An enthralling blend of old European and Native American mythology, seamlessly worked into a modern setting and situation. De Lint''s best so far."--Kirkus Revews"The reader does not have to be strictly a fan of either thrillers or fantasy to thoroughly enjoy this delightful tale."--The Washington Post"De Lint is as engaging a stylist as Stephen King, but considerably more inventive and ambitious. With Someplace To Be Flying he has produced a book that should appeal even to those who, like this reviewer, do not generally care a lot for fantasy."--Toronto Globe and Mail

A collection of stories -- science fiction, fantasy, and horror -- in which the bookstore is a character, a major component of the story, and/or a true motivating factor.

A Loving Collaboration between Charles de Lint and his fans, this extraordinary collection celebrates the finest stories of the pioneer of urban fantasy and creator of the mythical city of Newford. Asked to suggest their own favorite stories for inclusion, de Lint''s readers were instrumental in creating this timeless treasury. These retold fairy tales and modern myths redefine magic through de Lint''s enchanted characters: playful Crow Girls sneaking into the homes of their sleeping neighbors; a graffiti artist risking everything to expose a long-standing conspiracy; a half-human girl choosing between her village and her strange birthright; and an unrepentant trickster throwing one last party in his folkloric tradition.

High-schooler Jay Li finds himself in the Arizona desert performing dangerous feats as part of his journey to prove himself a worthy member of the part human, part dragon Yellow Dragon Clan.

From the master of contemporary urban fantasy, a new collection of "Newford" stories The city of Newford could be any city in North America, bursting with music, commerce, art, love, hate, and, of course magic. Magic in the sidewalk cracks, myth at the foundations of its great buildings, enchantment in the spaces between its people. In novels like Moonheart, Forests of the Heart, The Onion Girl, and The Mystery of Grace, and in a series of story collections, urban fantasy master Charles de Lint has explored that magic and those spaces, bringing to life a tapestry of people from all walks of life, each looking for a spark of the miraculous to shape their lives and transform their fate. In Muse and Reverie, the fifth of the story collections, we reencounter old friends such as Jilly, Sophie, and the Crow Girls. We breathe in intimations of the world beyond death, and of magic beyond time. Longtime readers and newcomers alike will find themselves under Charles de Lint''s unique spell. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

On the Day of the Dead, the Solona Music Hall is jumping. That''s where Altagracia Quintero meets John Burns, just two weeks too late. Altagracia – her friends call her Grace – has a tattoo of Nuestra Señora de Altagracia on her shoulder, she''s got a Ford Motor Company tattoo running down her leg, and she has grease worked so deep into her hands that it''ll never wash out. Grace works at Sanchez Motorworks, customizing hot rods. Finding the line in a classic car is her calling. Now Grace has to find the line in her own life. A few blocks around the Alverson Arms is all her world -- from the little grocery store where she buys beans, tamales, and cigarettes ("cigarettes can kill you," they tell her, but she smokes them anyway) to the record shop, to the library where Henry, a black man confined to a wheelchair, researches the mystery of life in death – but she''s got unfinished business keeping her close to home. Grace loves John, and John loves her, and that would be wonderful, except that John, like Grace, has unfinished business – he''s haunted by the childhood death of his younger brother. He''s never stopped feeling responsible. Like Grace in her way, John is an artist, and before their relationship can find its resolution, the two of them will have to teach each other about life and love, about hot rods and Elvis Presley, and about why it''s necessary to let some things go. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

In his latest novel, de Lint offers a delightful combination of realism, magic, humor, and hope, in a story about a 14-year-old girl who makes a surprising new friend--a six-inch high, punked-out teenage Little who has run away from home.

The epic fantasy novel Eyes Like Leaves was originally written by World Fantasy Award-winner Charles de Lint in 1980, but never published until now.

The third volume collecting the early stories of award-winning fantasy writer Charles de Lint.

Charles de Lint''s most moving novel in years

Familiar to Charles de Lint''s ever-growing audience as the setting of the novels Memory & Dream, Trader, and Someplace To Be Flying, Newford is the quintessential North American city, tough and streetwise on the surface and rich with hidden magic for those who can see. Now de Lint returns to this extraordinary city for a third volume of short stories set there, including several never before published in book form. Here is enchantment under a streetlamp: the landscape of urban North America as only Charles de Lint can show it. "Blending Lovecraft''s imagery, Dunsany''s poetry, Carroll''s surrealism, and Alice Hoffman''s small-town strangeness," wrote Interzone on Dreams Underfoot, de Lint''s Newford tales are "a haunting mixture of human warmth and cold inevitability, of lessons learned and prices to be paid." At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

In the early 1990s, Charles de Lint wrote and published three dark fantasy novels under the pen name "Samuel M. Key." Now, beginning with Angel of Darkness and From a Whisper to a Scream and concluding with I''ll Be Watching You, Orb presents them for the first time under de Lint''s own name. Rachael Sorenson feared she would never escape her ex-husband''s abuse. Then a passing stranger came to her rescue---a stranger who had watched her from afar. He was a photographer, and Rachael was his perfect subject. He lived only to make her happy---and eliminate those who didn''t. Now he wants more than her beauty. She owes him her life---and he means to collect. "[De Lint] is not only a skillful storyteller but also a chronicler of women''s issues in this sensitive, if politically correct, thriller."--Publishers Weekly At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

In the early 1990s, Charles de Lint wrote and published three dark fantasies under the name "Samuel M. Key." Now, beginning with Angel of Darkness, Orb presents them for the first time under de Lint''s own name. When ex-cop Jack Keller finds the mutilated body of a runaway girl in the ashes of a bizarre house fire, he opens the door to a nightmare. For a sadistic experiment in terror has unleashed a dark avenging angel forged from the agonies of countless dying victims.... At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

A tale of love, courage, and the transforming power of imagination

Here is the eagerly anticipated follow-up to the award-winning anthology Firebirds! Firebirds Rising takes readers from deep space to Faerie to just around the corner. It is full of magic, humor, adventure, and?best of all?the unexpected. The one thing readers can count on is marvelous writing. Firebirds Rising proves once again that Firebird is a gathering place for writers and readers of speculative fiction from teenage to adult, from the United States to Europe, Asia, and beyond.