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THE WOMAN WHO DIED A LOT, by Jasper Fforde

October 25, 2012

FEARLESS INTERDIMENSIONAL DETECTIVE Thursday Next fights to save the world (and her odd family) yet again. Fun!

Grade: B PLUS

THE WOMAN WHO DIED A LOT: A THURSDAY NEXT NOVEL
Viking
2012

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GHOST KEY, by Trish J. MacGregor

October 22, 2012

ANGRY SPIRITS POSSESS the residents of a small Florida island in this spooky, complex paranormal thriller.

Grade: SOLID B

GHOST KEY
Tor
2012

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HIDDEN THINGS, by Doyce Testerman

October 16, 2012

VIVID CONTEMPORARY FANTASY follows a detective’s search for her missing partner. Scary creatures, noir zing!

Grade: B PLUS

HIDDEN THINGS
Harper Voyager
2012

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THE BLACK OPERA, by Mary Gentle

October 1, 2012

FANTASY SET IN an alternate early 19th century Naples, where music is literally magical and intrigue abounds.

Grade: SOLID B

THE BLACK OPERA
Night Shade Books
2012

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SACRE BLEU, by Christopher Moore

September 28, 2012

RAMBUNCTIOUS VAN GOGH fanfic extravaganza from Christopher Moore: a surreal carnival ride through art history.

Grade: SOLID B

SACRE BLEU: A COMEDY D'ART
HarperCollins
2012

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THE COLDEST WAR, by Ian Tregillis

September 22, 2012

GRIM, COMPLEX TALE of a Cold War fought with magic: British warlocks vs. Soviet-captured Nazi magical tech.

Grade: B PLUS

THE COLDEST WAR
Tor
2012

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THE APOCALYPSE CODEX, by Charles Stross

August 29, 2012

TENSE PARANORMAL THRILLER with a touch of snark as the UK’s supernatural secret service takes on US cultists.

Grade: B PLUS

THE APOCALYPSE CODEX: A LAUNDRY FILES NOVEL
Penguin/Ace
2012

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THE WATCHERS, by Jon Steele

August 4, 2012

COMPLEX THRILLER TRACES an apocalyptic battle of angels and the plight of humans caught up in the struggle.

Grade: SOLID B

THE WATCHERS
Penguin/Blue Rider
2012

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GOD SAVE THE QUEEN, by Kate Locke

July 16, 2012

HIGH-ENERGY FANTASY of an alternate England where a vampire Victoria has ruled for generations. Entertaining!

Grade: SOLID B

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN
Orbit Books
2012

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GLAMOUR IN GLASS, by Mary Robinette Kowal

July 6, 2012

CHARMING JANE AUSTENESQUE fantasy, set in a world where magic is an art form. Second in a delightful series!

Grade: B PLUS

GLAMOUR IN GLASS
Tom Doherty Associates
2012

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