Articles related to "Urban Fantasy"

Elena Devereaux must use all her skills as a vampire hunter to complete a job with the dangerous and seductive archangel Raphael - a job which she might not survive.

The first book in the Mortal Instrument series by Cassandra Clare, City of Bones introduces Downworld, a place filled with angels, demons, and everything in between.

Half-vampire, half human Cat Crawfield is out for undead blood, until she meets Bones, a vampire bounty hunter, who makes her question everything she thought she knew.

Eight years after book one was released in hardback, The Otherworld series continues with book ten, Frostbitten. Author Kelley Armstrong isn't slowing down soon.

Forced to return home when another female werecat disappears, Faythe Sanders must fight to keep her independence while her Pride fights to protect her

The Demon's Lexicon twists and turns through modern-day England in a fast-paced urban fantasy rife with interesting characters, complex relationships, and powerful magic.

Cassandra Clare opens her Mortal Instruments trilogy with fresh ideas and a captivating story and a bit of influence from other popular young adult fantasy novels.

Timur Bekmambetov's sequel to his blockbuster Night Watch keeps the thrills but strays farther from Sergei Lukyanenko's bestselling books. 6/10.

Catherine Jinks subverts literary tropes in her new novel, where being a vampire isn't all it's cracked up to be. In fact, it's a bit like the flu. An eternal flu.

On a lonely moor, a woman dressed in white flees from a mansion with a single, lit, garrot window. For many, this is what comes to mind when they hear "Gothic Horror."

Raine Benares can't get a break from the Saghred. She finds serious trouble yet again with the rock and still keeps her sense of humor along with her magic and daggers.

My mother, a confirmed romance and mystery reader, has agreed to try some science fiction and fantasy. What's in the first batch I'm giving her?

Blood Lite, a collection of humorous horror short stories, includes stories by bestselling authors Charlaine Harris, Jim Butcher, Sherrilyn Kenyon, and Kelly Armstrong.

Paranormal romance is a sub-genre of traditional romance that is becoming more and more popular. These series stand out with strong women and dangerous, yet caring, men.

Pick and choose books with just a glance at the cover. Everything you need to make a considered decision is right there.

These magazines are open to submissions from new or experienced fantasy writers, and offer payment for publication.

Understanding genres enables a writer to focus his work in a certain direction.

Ellen Datlow is one of the most respected editors working in horror and genre fiction today, and it is not difficult to see why.

The Dresden Files television series, based on the popular urban fantasy novels by Jim Butcher, met mixed reactions from fans.

Sci-Fi short stories by Liz Williams, John Hawkes-Reed, Stephanie Burgis, Christina Lake, Nick Walters, Joanne Hall, Colin Harvey, Gareth L Powell, and Jim Mortimore

Suite101 shoots six questions at fantasy and romance writer Laura Resnick and finds out why she'd like to be Xena for a day.

Kat Richardson talks about what excites her about the fantasy writing field and the best advice she's ever received about the publishing industry.

Richardson speculates why Greywalker, her genre series featuring paranormal investigator Harper Blaine. and other supernatural fiction is riding the tide of popularity.

A discussion of how contemporary writers' use of mature themes like politics, sex, military strategy and crime has helped evolve and foster new sub-genres in Fantasy

A review of Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko, a harsh, Cold War inspired dystopian fantasy who's worldwide success has been marked by film adaptations and book sequels.

The new Harper Collins imprint leads with a dark psychological fantasy that mines similar fictional territory to The Wasp Factory and Let the Right One In.

Since D&D was first published in 1974, the number of role playing games has exploded. Here is a short listing of some of the best RPGs available today.

A convenient and economical method for honing the craft of romance writing is through online courses.

Role playing games have been steadily growing in popularity since the first release of D&D. But just what are role playing games?

Lilith Saintcrow talks about writing trends, book piracy, and her dinner party of the living and the dead.

Mary Robinette Kowal talks about Shimmer, the special pirate issue, puppetry, art, and writing.

Rachel Vincent, author of YA paranormal, talks about her new releases, the new imprint Harlequin Teen, and what her work day is like as a professional writer.