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In this short story collection of courage, adventure, and magic, heroes—ordinary people who do the right thing—bravely step forward.
But running toward danger might cost them everything. . . .
In #1 New York Times bestselling author Jim Butcher’s “Little Things,” the pixie Toot-Toot discovers an invader unbeknownst to the wizard Harry Dresden . . . and in order to defeat it, he’ll have to team up with the dread cat Mister.
In #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs’s “Dating Terrors,” the werewolf Asil finds an online date might just turn into something more—if she can escape the dark magic binding her.
In #1 New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris’s “The Return of the Mage,” the Britlingen mercenaries will discover more than they’ve bargained for when they answer the call of a distress beacon on a strange and remote world.
And in #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong’s “Comfort Zone,” the necromancer Chloe Saunders and the werewolf Derek Souza are just trying to get through college. But they can’t refuse a ghost pleading for help.
ALSO INCLUDES STORIES BY Annie Bellet * Anne Bishop * Jennifer Brozek * Kevin Hearne * Nancy Holder * Kerrie L. Hughes * Chloe Neill * R.R. Virdi
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- ISBN: 9780593099193
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- ISBN: 9780593099193
- File size: 1870 KB
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- English
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Reviews
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February 1, 2022
In this new collection, editors Butcher and Hughes introduce a dozen short stories by some of today's best urban fantasy writers. Standouts include Anne Bishop's "The Dark Ship," where, across the ocean from her tales of the Others, an act from a young woman brings her, and her town's troubles, to the attention of great powers. Two powerful women face grief and hope on a search for their daughter in Annie Bellet's "Train to Last Hope." Werewolf Asil discovers that online dating may not be the trial he believes it is in "Dating Terrors," by Patricia Briggs. Jim Butcher centers "Little Things" on the pixie Toot-Toot as he defends Dresden's new castle, with an uneasy ally in Mister the cat. Avid fans of these authors will enjoy where their stories intersect with favorite characters, while new readers will find the shorts accessible and filled with vivid worldbuilding and interesting figures. VERDICT A resoundingly successful collection of stories focused on heart, humor, and the strength of courage.--Kristi Chadwick
Copyright 2022 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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May 13, 2022
Butcher and Hughes (who edited Shadowed Souls, 2016) have compiled an entertaining anthology of twelve hopeful tales about unexpected heroes. Butcher kicks off with "Little Things," in which the loyal, pizza-loving sprite Toot-Toot describes his valiant defense of the wizard Harry Dresden's home against invading gremlins. In Annie Bellet's "Train to Last Hope," a reaper reconnects with her hearth-witch wife after a ten-year separation to resolve the mystery of their long-missing daughter. ""Fire Hazard,"" by Kevin Hearn, follows the Irish wolfhound Oberon and his snorty Boston terrier buddy, Starbuck, as they help Atticus, their personal Iron Druid, deal with raging forest fires in Australia. In ""Troll Life,"" by Kerrie L. Hughes, a temporary train-station manager is preparing for the arrival of a new station inspector when trouble arrives in the form of two runaways aggressively pursued by two wizards and a shifter. And in the longest and final story, ""Dating Terrors,"" set in Patricia Briggs' Alpha and Omega universe, a young woman who avoids using magic and an ancient werewolf recluse are set up on a ghost-hunting adventure blind date. Fantasy fans will enjoy this fun and optimistic collection.COPYRIGHT(2022) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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