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Spells and Spirits: An Urban Fantasy Collection
Supernatural Adventure Awaits!
Ghosts, hags, vampires, and werewolves—all of your favorite supernatural creatures can be found in this bundle of 6 urban fantasy novels, featuring Memory and Dream by World Fantasy Award-winning author Charles de Lint.
Betrayal, curses, magic, friendship, and snark. Battles against demonic foes, your own nightmares, and your closest friends.
This is a LIMITED EDITION bundle that won’t be available for long!
This haunting set
* SPIRITS RISING (Spirit Book One) – Krista D. Ball
* DARK WHISPERS (Spirit Book Two) – Krista D. Ball
* MUCH ADO ABOUT MACBETH – Randy McCharles
* SEEING THE LIGHT (A Marie Jenner Book One) – E.C. Bell
* FURR – Axel Howerton
* BLOODLINES (Demons of Book One) – Skyla Dawn Cameron
* MEMORY AND DREAM – Charles de Lint
Ghosts, hags, vampires, and werewolves—all of your favorite supernatural creatures can be found in this bundle of 6 urban fantasy novels, featuring Memory and Dream by World Fantasy Award-winning author Charles de Lint.
Betrayal, curses, magic, friendship, and snark. Battles against demonic foes, your own nightmares, and your closest friends.
This is a LIMITED EDITION bundle that won’t be available for long!
This haunting set
* SPIRITS RISING (Spirit Book One) – Krista D. Ball
* DARK WHISPERS (Spirit Book Two) – Krista D. Ball
* MUCH ADO ABOUT MACBETH – Randy McCharles
* SEEING THE LIGHT (A Marie Jenner Book One) – E.C. Bell
* FURR – Axel Howerton
* BLOODLINES (Demons of Book One) – Skyla Dawn Cameron
* MEMORY AND DREAM – Charles de Lint
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About the author
Charles de Lint
447 books4,005 followersCharles de Lint is the much beloved author of more than seventy adult, young adult, and children's books. Renowned as one of the trailblazers of the modern fantasy genre, he is the recipient of the World Fantasy, Aurora, Sunburst, and White Pine awards, among others. Modern Library's Top 100 Books of the 20th Century poll, conducted by Random House and voted on by readers, put eight of de Lint's books among the top 100.
De Lint is a poet, folklorist, artist, songwriter and performer. He has written critical essays, music reviews, opinion columns and entries to encyclopedias, and he's been the main book reviewer for The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction since 1987. De Lint served as Writer-in-residence for two public libraries in Ottawa and has taught creative writing workshops for adults and children in Canada and the United States. He's been a judge for several prominent awards, including the Nebula, World Fantasy, Theodore Sturgeon and Bram Stoker.
Born in the Netherlands in 1951, de Lint immigrated to Canada with his family as an infant. The family moved often during de Lint's childhood because of his father's job with an international surveying company, but by the time Charles was twelve—having lived in Western Canada, Turkey and Lebanon—they had settled in Lucerne, Quebec, not far from where he now resides in Ottawa, Ontario.
In 1980, de Lint married the love of his life, MaryAnn Harris, who works closely with him as his first editor, business manager and creative partner. They share their love and home with a cheery little dog named Johnny Cash.
Charles de Lint is best described as a romantic: a believer in compassion, hope and human potential. His skilled portrayal of character and settings has earned him a loyal readership and glowing praise from peers, reviewers and readers.
Charles de Lint writes like a magician. He draws out the strange inside our own world, weaving stories that feel more real than we are when we read them. He is, simply put, the best.
—Holly Black (bestselling author)
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 Hoffman (bestselling author)
To read de Lint is to fall under the spell of a master storyteller, to be reminded of the greatness of life, of the beauty and majesty lurking in shadows and empty doorways.
—Quill & Quire
His Newford books, which make up most of de Lint's body of work between 1993 and 2009, confirmed his reputation for bringing a vivid setting and repertory cast of characters to life on the page. Though not a consecutive series, the twenty-five standalone books set in (or connected to) Newford give readers a feeling of visiting a favourite city and seeing old friends.
More recently, his young adult Wildlings trilogy—Under My Skin, Over My Head, and Out of This World—came out from Penguin Canada and Triskell Press in 2012, 2013 and 2014. Under My Skin won 2013 Aurora Award. A novel for middle-grade readers, The Cats of Tanglewood Forest, published by Little Brown in 2013, won the Sunburst Award, earned starred reviews in both Publishers Weekly and Quill & Quire, and was chosen by the New York Times Editors as one of the top six children's books for 2013. His most recent adult novel, The Mystery of Grace (2009), is a fascinating ghost story about love, passion and faith. It was a finalist for both the Sunburst and Evergreen awards.
De Lint is presently writing a new adult novel. His storytelling skills also shine in his original songs. He and MaryAnn (also a musician) recently released companion CDs of their original songs, samples of which can be heard on de Lin
De Lint is a poet, folklorist, artist, songwriter and performer. He has written critical essays, music reviews, opinion columns and entries to encyclopedias, and he's been the main book reviewer for The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction since 1987. De Lint served as Writer-in-residence for two public libraries in Ottawa and has taught creative writing workshops for adults and children in Canada and the United States. He's been a judge for several prominent awards, including the Nebula, World Fantasy, Theodore Sturgeon and Bram Stoker.
Born in the Netherlands in 1951, de Lint immigrated to Canada with his family as an infant. The family moved often during de Lint's childhood because of his father's job with an international surveying company, but by the time Charles was twelve—having lived in Western Canada, Turkey and Lebanon—they had settled in Lucerne, Quebec, not far from where he now resides in Ottawa, Ontario.
In 1980, de Lint married the love of his life, MaryAnn Harris, who works closely with him as his first editor, business manager and creative partner. They share their love and home with a cheery little dog named Johnny Cash.
Charles de Lint is best described as a romantic: a believer in compassion, hope and human potential. His skilled portrayal of character and settings has earned him a loyal readership and glowing praise from peers, reviewers and readers.
Charles de Lint writes like a magician. He draws out the strange inside our own world, weaving stories that feel more real than we are when we read them. He is, simply put, the best.
—Holly Black (bestselling author)
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 Hoffman (bestselling author)
To read de Lint is to fall under the spell of a master storyteller, to be reminded of the greatness of life, of the beauty and majesty lurking in shadows and empty doorways.
—Quill & Quire
His Newford books, which make up most of de Lint's body of work between 1993 and 2009, confirmed his reputation for bringing a vivid setting and repertory cast of characters to life on the page. Though not a consecutive series, the twenty-five standalone books set in (or connected to) Newford give readers a feeling of visiting a favourite city and seeing old friends.
More recently, his young adult Wildlings trilogy—Under My Skin, Over My Head, and Out of This World—came out from Penguin Canada and Triskell Press in 2012, 2013 and 2014. Under My Skin won 2013 Aurora Award. A novel for middle-grade readers, The Cats of Tanglewood Forest, published by Little Brown in 2013, won the Sunburst Award, earned starred reviews in both Publishers Weekly and Quill & Quire, and was chosen by the New York Times Editors as one of the top six children's books for 2013. His most recent adult novel, The Mystery of Grace (2009), is a fascinating ghost story about love, passion and faith. It was a finalist for both the Sunburst and Evergreen awards.
De Lint is presently writing a new adult novel. His storytelling skills also shine in his original songs. He and MaryAnn (also a musician) recently released companion CDs of their original songs, samples of which can be heard on de Lin
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January 17, 2016
Fabulous Collection of Stories!!!
I really enjoyed this collection of books, while one or two I had to force myself to get though the first five chapters or so, they all grabbed me by the throat and wouldn't let go!! I definitely recommend giving this selection the reading time it takes!!
I really enjoyed this collection of books, while one or two I had to force myself to get though the first five chapters or so, they all grabbed me by the throat and wouldn't let go!! I definitely recommend giving this selection the reading time it takes!!
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January 4, 2016Great stories looking forward to more magic
Great stories looking forward to more by these authors !!
Lots of magic to enjoy too
All very different from each other too
Great stories looking forward to more by these authors !!
Lots of magic to enjoy too
All very different from each other too
September 5, 2018
A fun collection
I bought this collection of books because I am a big fan of Charles Dr Lint. I must admit I wasn't really interested with the other authors, but I'm a diligent reader, and I tend to finish what I start. I was pleasantly surprised. Not all of them were great, but all of them were enjoyable reads. And Memory and Dream is now one of my favorites.
I bought this collection of books because I am a big fan of Charles Dr Lint. I must admit I wasn't really interested with the other authors, but I'm a diligent reader, and I tend to finish what I start. I was pleasantly surprised. Not all of them were great, but all of them were enjoyable reads. And Memory and Dream is now one of my favorites.
January 3, 2020
I liked the majority of the stories and may pursue additional volumes. I skipped at least a couple.
November 9, 2018
All the stories were good. Two of them so good that I now have to read more.
November 27, 2015
This is a fantastic bundle of wildly different stories from some amazing authors. A steal!
I'd recently read both Much Ado about MacBeth by Randy McCharles (excellent) and Seeing the Light by E.C. Bell (also excellent - the second, Drowning in Amber was just released, pick that one up after reading the first one). Highly recommended.
Furr by Axel Howerton - What do you get when you mix the twisted, the supernatural, ancient folklore, and the painfully real modern world? A crazy story that will make you wonder just what you got yourself into, but one you need to press on with, whatever happens. Populated by a collection of characters you definitely want to have a drink with, but then hide in your basement while you count your fingers and toes afterward, this tale does not disappoint. Dressed of fur and fierce of tooth indeed.
Bloodlines by Skyla Dawn Cameron - I haven't made it to this one yet, but I hear it's a lot of fun.
Spirits Rising and Dark Whispers by Krista Ball - So far I've read Spirits Rising and thoroughly enjoyed it. Krista is amazing and prolific author. Once you get entangled in her worlds, it's difficult to get out.
Memory and Dream by Charles de Lint - A classic. I loved re-reading this book again from the master of urban fantasy.
I'd recently read both Much Ado about MacBeth by Randy McCharles (excellent) and Seeing the Light by E.C. Bell (also excellent - the second, Drowning in Amber was just released, pick that one up after reading the first one). Highly recommended.
Furr by Axel Howerton - What do you get when you mix the twisted, the supernatural, ancient folklore, and the painfully real modern world? A crazy story that will make you wonder just what you got yourself into, but one you need to press on with, whatever happens. Populated by a collection of characters you definitely want to have a drink with, but then hide in your basement while you count your fingers and toes afterward, this tale does not disappoint. Dressed of fur and fierce of tooth indeed.
Bloodlines by Skyla Dawn Cameron - I haven't made it to this one yet, but I hear it's a lot of fun.
Spirits Rising and Dark Whispers by Krista Ball - So far I've read Spirits Rising and thoroughly enjoyed it. Krista is amazing and prolific author. Once you get entangled in her worlds, it's difficult to get out.
Memory and Dream by Charles de Lint - A classic. I loved re-reading this book again from the master of urban fantasy.
November 30, 2015
Dressed of fur and fierce of tooth... Howerton hooks you in from the first page and never lets go, and not only because he concocted the perfect antihero to root for, but because he also brings you into a world so realistic that it hits quite close to hime, at times.
The mystery that drags Finn back to his nowhere hometown not only carries a heavy load of folklore, but some form of magic that fell into the wrong hands and turned into abuse on the town's folks. And then, there are werewolves thrown into the mix, from a stripper that exudes some controls on men to an older gentleman that knows his fair share of secrets.
By far, this is my favourite of Howerton; a rich storytelling with twists and turns that leave you breathless until you hit the last page. Quite the read, and highly recommended for anyone who loves supernatural elements without annoying romance.
The mystery that drags Finn back to his nowhere hometown not only carries a heavy load of folklore, but some form of magic that fell into the wrong hands and turned into abuse on the town's folks. And then, there are werewolves thrown into the mix, from a stripper that exudes some controls on men to an older gentleman that knows his fair share of secrets.
By far, this is my favourite of Howerton; a rich storytelling with twists and turns that leave you breathless until you hit the last page. Quite the read, and highly recommended for anyone who loves supernatural elements without annoying romance.
November 27, 2015
Was hoping to find a new author to love
I bought this collection, as I said, hoping to find a new author to love. Sadly, I did not. I thought I might have when I got to Skyla Dawn Cameron's story with Zara Lain, but then....*SPOILER AHEAD*
...It ended with such a horrible betrayal that I actually yelled out loud, "what!?!" Ruined the entire story, the heroine and the series for me. Gah.
The other stories are forgettable, boring, absurdly gory and depressing (the werewolf one), stodgy, and disappointing in turns. I won't say it's not worth 99 cents, but I am a little bothered by all the time I invested.
You can't beat the price, though. Maybe one of these is your thing, give it a try, you might find an author you like.
I bought this collection, as I said, hoping to find a new author to love. Sadly, I did not. I thought I might have when I got to Skyla Dawn Cameron's story with Zara Lain, but then....*SPOILER AHEAD*
...It ended with such a horrible betrayal that I actually yelled out loud, "what!?!" Ruined the entire story, the heroine and the series for me. Gah.
The other stories are forgettable, boring, absurdly gory and depressing (the werewolf one), stodgy, and disappointing in turns. I won't say it's not worth 99 cents, but I am a little bothered by all the time I invested.
You can't beat the price, though. Maybe one of these is your thing, give it a try, you might find an author you like.
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