BL Publishing.

BL Publishing

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Gail Z. Martin's THE SUMMONER (1844164683, $7.99) presents Book One of the 'Chronicles of the Necromaner' and is a weighty, 600+ page saga revealing the world of one Prince Drayke, thrown into

chaos when his brother murders their father and seizes the throne. Martris must flee as a result--but must draw together both newfound magical powers and an uncertain cast of allies from the ranks of the dead to thwart his brother's danger. A stunning, active fantasy comes to life. George Mann edits THE SOLARIS BOOK OF NEW SCIENCE FICTION (1844164889, $7.99), a fine short story collection featuring fine writers of the likes of Stephen Baxter, Eric Brown, Ian Watson and more. These stories explore the outer limits of the fantasy and sci fi genres, from a futuristic murder mystery to space opera--and all stories are original to this collection--a huge plus in a genre where reprints abound, making it a top pick any serious science fiction holding needs. Natasha Rhodes' DANTE'S GIRL (184416666X, $7.99) blends fantasy and horror as it tells of one Kayla Steele, trying to hold down a job and learn the Dark Arts so she can avenge her boyfriend's death and thwart the supernatural beings stalking Los Angeles. And she's still having a relationship--with the dead boyfriend himself. A fine tale of supernatural horror evolves with a satisfying mystery kick. Jeffrey Thomas' DEADSTOCK (1844164470, $7.99) provides a 'punktown' novel about a crime-ridden metropolis on a colony world home to numerous aliens. Jeremy is a private detective with uncontrollable special abilities and a serious of challenging clients. His adventures make for a very different alien setting.