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RIGHTS CATALOG
2014
JABberwocky was founded in October 1994.
We are proud to be celebrating our 20th year.
One year, two
#1 New York Times
bestsellers!
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Table of Contents
Author/Section
Genre
Page #
Tim Akers........................ Steampunk.................................................................. 56
Robert Asprin.................. Fantasy, Military Science Fiction................................. 60
Backlist Index..................................................................................................... 35
Dave Bara........................ Military Science Fiction.............................................. 77
Marie Brennan................ Fantasy................................................................. 4-5, 57
Mayer Alan Brenner........ Fantasy........................................................................ 52
Peter V. Brett................... Fantasy................................................................... 20-21
Robert Brockway............. Urban Fantasy............................................................. 75
Jack Campbell................. Military Science Fiction..............................12-13, 38-39
Adam-Troy Castro........... Science Fiction............................................................ 36
A. Bertram Chandler....... Science Fiction............................................................ 43
Myke Cole....................... Military Fantasy..................................................... 16-17
William C. Dietz............. Military Science Fiction......................................... 14-15
David Louis Edelman...... Science Fiction............................................................ 37
V.M. Escalada................. Fantasy........................................................................ 74
Randall Garrett................ Fantasy........................................................................ 62
Jeff Gelb.......................... Horror......................................................................... 68
Simon R. Green............... Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction.......22-23, 50-51
Hall of Fame....................................................................................................... 31
Jim C. Hines................... Fantasy............................................................. 26-27, 59
Mark Hodder.................. Steampunk, Science Fiction.............................. 24-25, 54
Del Howison................... Horror......................................................................... 69
Tanya Huff...................... Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction..........6-7, 34, 46-49
Sylvia Izzo Hunter........... Historical Fantasy........................................................ 80
Toni L.P. Kelner.............. Mystery.................................................................. 64-65
Meyer Levin.................... Mystery....................................................................... 63
Erin Lindsey.................... Fantasy........................................................................ 11
H.P. Lovecraft.................. Horror......................................................................... 70
Scott Mackay................... Science Fiction............................................................ 44
Violette Malan................. Fantasy........................................................................ 55
Ari Marmell..................... Urban Fantasy............................................................... 9
Michael McCollum......... Science Fiction............................................................ 42
Elizabeth Moon............... Fantasy, Science Fiction................... 18-19, 32-33, 40-41
Eric Moore...................... Mystery....................................................................... 73
Silvia Moreno-Garcia...... Fantasy........................................................................ 79
Jody Lynn Nye................. Fantasy, Science Fiction............................................... 61
Daniel José Older............ Urban Fantasy............................................................. 78
Stuart Palmer................... Mystery....................................................................... 63
Benjamin Parzybok......... Literary Fantasy........................................................... 76
Leigh Perry...................... Mystery....................................................................... 30
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Table of Contents
Author/Section
Genre
Page #
Ellery Queen.................... Mystery.................................................................. 66-67
Rick Shelley..................... Military Science Fiction.............................................. 45
Jon Sprunk...................... Fantasy.................................................................... 8, 58
Benjamin Tate.................. Fantasy........................................................................ 53
E.L. Tettensor.................. Fantasy........................................................................ 10
Jeri Westerson................. Mystery.................................................................. 28-29
Walter Jon Williams........ Science Fiction............................................................ 72
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Marie Brennan
Fantasy
A NATURAL HISTORY OF DRAGONS (#1)
THE FIRST MEMOIR OF LADYTRENT
Now in its 5th hardcover printing
Best of 2013 (National Public Radio)
Selected for Booklist’s 2014 Notable Reading List
“Downton Abbey, but with dragons!…A NATURAL
HISTORY OF DRAGONS is a mellow and agreeable
memoir, an absorbing and entertaining novel, and I want
more.” –Tor.com
“Brennan’s world-building is wonderfully subtle,
rendering a familiar land alien with casual details. Fans
of fantasy, science, and history will adore this rich and
absorbing tale of discovery.”
–Publishers Weekly (starred review!)
“Though dragons may not exist in our own world’s history,
it is certain that the struggles of women like Trent do, and
Brennan captures both with equal elegance in this first volume
in the memoirs of Lady Trent.”
–Shelf Awareness (starred review!)
“Told in the style of a Victorian memoir…colorful,
vigorous and absorbing…revitalizingly different
viewpoint.”
–Kirkus
“A NATURAL HISTORY OF DRAGONS is a tale historical fiction lovers and fantasy fans
alike will adore. Isabella is a heroine readers will root for, and fans of Naomi Novik and Mary
Robinette Kowal will especially enjoy this book.”
–RT Book Reviews (4.5/4.5 stars!)
“Brennan fuses an ear for Victorian language with a spiky feminist sensibility and produces a
novel that delighted me more often than any other book this year.”
–Slate.com
“What’s truly great about this novel is the seamless merging of fantasy themes and incredibly
realistic scientific and social details. Come for the dragon adventure — because there’s a lot
of it. But stay for characters whose stories feel as real as Marie Curie’s.”
–io9.com
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more Brennan on page 57
Marie Brennan
Fantasy
THETROPIC OF SERPENTS (#2)
“This, the second of Isabella’s retrospective
memoirs, is as uncompromisingly honest and
forthright as the first, narrated in Brennan’s
usual crisp, vivid style, with a heroine at once
admirable, formidable and captivating.”
–Kirkus (starred review!)
“Lady Trent makes for an intrepid and
pleasingly independent protagonist,
mastering challenges both emotional and
physical.”
–Publishers Weekly
“THE TROPIC OF SERPENTS is in part a
fantasy travelogue, a guided tour of a world
aslant from our own. It is also, in its way, a
very science-fictional fantasy novel: it is in
love with the idea of discovery, of knowing
the world, of knowledge for the sake of
knowledge…a thoroughly enjoyable book. I
recommend it without hesitation.”
–Tor.com
“Brennan’s follow up to A Natural History of Dragons is every bit as exciting and engrossing as
the first part of Lady Trent’s memoir…Isabella’s strength and bravery in the name of scientific
advancement…is beyond admirable–she’s a model protagonist.”
–RT Book Reviews
7 city book tour planned with
Mary Robinette Kowal
“Essential SF/F for 2014” (io9.com)
“Reader, lose no time in making Isabella’s
acquaintance.” –Kirkus
BOOKS #3-5 UNDER CONTRACT TO TOR
Rights sold: UK – Titan
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Tanya Huff
Fantasy
THE SILVERED
Winner of the 2013 Aurora Award!
A Standalone Fantasy
“Huff delves into an overwhelming yet
improbably seamless mix of steampunk, epic
fantasy, and paranormal romance to launch a
new series…Huff fans who prefer her secondworld fantasy tales (e.g., the Quarters series)
will be pleased by this return to the form.”
“A fun, old-fashioned adventure made new
with an interesting magic system.”
–Locus
“THE SILVERED by Tanya Huff is a great
example of the literary treasures waiting to be
discovered by fantasy lovers on their shelves.”
–Examiner.com
“Huff is one of the best story tellers I’ve ever
come across. Aside from her ability to create
characters and intricate, but understandable,
plots, she also has a knack for inventing new and intriguing forms of magic…Tanya Huff has
always shown a flair for making the fantastic realistic and believable and THE SILVERED is
no exception.”
–Seattle PI
“THE SILVERED by Tanya Huff is a mesmerizing fantasy novel that hopefully is the
beginning of a series.”
–Night Owl Reviews (5 stars, a 2012 Top Pick!)
Great Entry Point for publishing Tanya Huff!
• Named an SF/F Best of the Year by the LA Times
• Named an SF/F For the Holidays Pick by B&N.com
• Named a “Top 20 Best Speculative Fiction Novel of 2012” by The Ranting
Dragon
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Tanya Huff
Fantasy
THE SILVERED
Recently released by Titan in the UK
“Tanya Huff is a long-time favorite read of mine,
and THE SILVERED is an amazing book…
Unexpected twists and turns abound. I loved this
book.”
–Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling
author
“A fantastic book…strong solid fantasy. Not urban
fantasy, really core original high fantasy but with
shapeshifting characters. Unexpectedly fantastic. I
was really happy to find that one.”
–Gail Carriger, New York Times bestselling author of
the Parasol Protectorate series
“The way that Huff tied all of the strings together
from this epic journey was masterful…Once again
Huff succeeded in making the world around me
vanish for several hours. I give THE SILVERED an
A+.”
–The Book Pushers
“Books this good don’t come along that often.
THE SILVERED is a well-planned, well executed
adventure tale. I loved it. Completely. I can’t think of a single reason why you shouldn’t or
even might not want to read this book.”
–The Ranting Dragon
“THE SILVERED is very detailed and moves with a good pace from the very beginning…I
was most impressed by the way she found to portray the horrors of war realistically…One of
the best books I have read in 2013.”
–Fantasy Book Review
“A powerfully emotional story that draws you in and doesn’t let you go. It’s perfectly balanced with
scenes that are heartbreaking, triumphant, brutal, and occasionally humorous…THE SILVERED
was everything that I enjoy in a fantasy novel. This is now one of my top reads of 2012.”
–Addicted 2 Heroines
Rights sold: UK – Titan
more Huff on pages 34, 46-49
Turkey – Nemesis
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Jon Sprunk
Fantasy
NEW SERIES
BLOOD AND IRON
The first installment in a new full-length,
richly textured epic fantasy series;
a sword and sorcery Spartacus
It starts with a shipwreck following a
magical storm at sea. Horace, a soldier
from the west, had joined the Great
Crusade against the heathens of Akeshia
after the deaths of his wife and son
from plague. When he washes ashore,
he finds himself at the mercy of the
very people he was sent to kill, who
speak a language and have a culture
and customs he doesn’t even begin to
understand. Not long after, Horace is
pressed into service as a house slave.
But this doesn’t last. The Akeshians
discover that Horace is a latent sorcerer,
and he is catapulted from the chains
of a slave to the halls of power in the
queen’s court. Together with Jirom, an
ex-mercenary and gladiator, and Alyra, a spy in the court, he will seek
a path to free himself and the empire’s caste of slaves from a system
where every man and woman must pay the price of blood or iron. The
adventure, and the slave rebellion, grows book by book into a brilliant
crescendo, and by the end, Horace will have paid dearly in both.
“Sheer fun, with engaging, pulse-quickening action, sympathetic characters and intricate
intrigue…definitely a series to follow.”
–Kirkus
“Sprunk’s world is fascinating and original.”
“The clear writing and fast pace makes Jon Sprunk’s BLOOD AND IRON a fun adventure
of magic, political intrigue, and good old-fashioned heroes.”
–Michael Sullivan, author of Theft of Swords
Rights sold: Audio – Graphic Audio
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more Sprunk on page 58
Ari Marmell
Urban Fantasy
NEW SERIES
HOT LEAD, COLD IRON
From the author of the Widdershins adventures
For fans of the Dresden Files and the Nightside series
Chicago, 1932. Mick Oberon may look
like just another private detective, but
beneath the fedora and the overcoat,
he’s got pointy ears and he’s packing a
wand.
Oberon’s used to solving supernatural
crimes, but the latest one’s extra weird.
A mobster’s daughter was kidnapped
sixteen years ago, replaced with a
changeling, and Oberon's been hired to
find the real child. The trail’s gone cold,
but what’s there leads Sideways, to the
world of the Fae, where the Seelie Court
rules. And Oberon isn't really welcome in
the Seelie Court any more. He’ll have to
wade through Fae politics and mob power
struggles to find the kidnapper--and of
course it's the last person he expected.
HOT LEAD, COLD IRON will be published by Titan Books in both the
US and the UK in 2014, with a second book under contract.
Rights sold: UK -– Titan
Ari Marmell
is the author of epic
fantasies The Conqueror’s Shadow, The Warlord’s
Legacy, and Goblin Corps, YA fantasies Thief’s
Covenant, False Covenant, and Lost Covenant,
and most recently Darksiders: The Abomination
Vault, based on the Darksiders video game. He
lives with his wife and two cats in Austin, Texas.
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E . L . Tettensor
Fantasy
DEBUT AUTHOR
DARKWALKER
DARKWALKER is a fast-paced fantasy about prejudice
and past demons, set in a world that echoes Europe in
the decades before the Industrial Revolution, with a
fascinating anti-hero at its heart.
“DARKWALKER is a dark fantasy detective story that
takes readers on a dark, sometimes disturbing journey. E.L.
Tettensor crafts a tale that makes you think even while you
shudder- a delightful combination. DARKWALKER is
brilliant!”
–Fresh Fiction
“History and mystery spark in this effervescent series
debut.”
–My Bookish Ways
“A thoroughly enjoyable debut; I look forward to more
from this author.”
–Bakka Phoenix Books
“…[DARKWALKER] packs a massive punch. It’s dark,
fun, unique, and emotionally jarring…The ending is surprising and perfect.”
–Bookworm Blues
“Tettensor’s first novel tackles some complex issues while simultaneously delivering
a Victorian-esque crime drama that is sure to have readers hoping for a sequel.
DARKWALKER is a strong debut that will appeal to fans of both fantasy and mystery.”
–Owlcat Mountain
“A new paranormal mystery series featuring an intriguing main character and rich, thorough
world building; once the story takes off, it does not stop…a surprising and fantastic
paranormal debut from E.L. Tettensor.”
–The BiblioSanctum (5 out of 5 stars!)
A B&N Top 10 Bookseller’s Pick for December!
Rights sold: Audio #1-2 – Audible
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Erin Lindsey
Fantasy
DEBUT AUTHOR
THE BLOODBOUND
The first installment in a new series that will appeal to
readers of both fantasy and romance
Forthcoming from Ace in September 2014
Of all those in the King of Alden’s retinue, the bloodbinders are the
most prized. The magic they wield can forge invaluable weapons, ones
that make soldiers like Lady Alix Black unerringly lethal. However, the
bloodbinders’ powers can do so much more—and so much worse…
A cunning and impetuous scout, Alix only wishes to serve quietly on the
edges of the action. But when the King is betrayed by his own brother
and left to die at the hands of attacking Oridian forces, she winds up
singlehandedly saving her sovereign.
Suddenly, she is head of the King’s personal guard, an honor made all
the more dubious by the King’s exile from his own court. Surrounded by
enemies, Alix must help him reclaim his crown, all the while attempting
to repel the relentless tide of invaders led by the Priest, most feared of
Oridia’s lords.
But while the King commands Alix’s duty, he is not alone in laying
claim to her heart. And when the time comes, she may need to choose
between the two men who need her most…
Rights available.
Two more books in the series under contract to Ace
Erin Lindsey is on a quest to write the perfect summer
vacation novel, with just the right blend of action, heartbreak, and
triumph. BLOODBOUND is her first effort. She lives and works in
Bujumbura, Burundi with her husband and a pair of half-domesticated
cats.
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Jack Campbell
Military Science Fiction
THE LOST STARS (A Parallel Series in the Lost Fleet Universe)
TARNISHED KNIGHT (#1)
“Campbell maintains the military, political and even sexual
tension with sure-handed proficiency…What emerges is a
fascinating and vividly rendered character study, fully and
expertly contextualized.”
–Kirkus
“…if there is at this present time a better writer of pure
popcorn explosive-BOOM military space opera working in
the field, I haven’t found them.”
–Tor.com
“TARNISHED KNIGHT proves that Campbell can continue
to produce entertaining, thought-provoking far future, spacebased science fiction.
–SFF World
“TARNISHED KNIGHT is as much an intellectual puzzle as it is a space adventure. The
political and social aspects of overturning a centrally run government that controls its people
through terror and strict regulations are truly interesting.”
–Fantasy Literature
“I truly enjoy Jack Campbell’s writing and pacing…One of the
most interesting aspects of the story is the internal fighting that
has become part and parcel with advancement in their system
of government.”
–SF Revu
PERILOUS SHIELD (#2)
“Again, Campbell expertly cranks up the military, political
and sexual tension.”
–Kirkus
“Fast paced with lots of action.”
–SF Revu
IMPERFECT SWORD (#3)
(FORTHCOMING IN OCTOBER 2014)
Book four in the Lost Star series under contract!
Rights sold:
France (#1-2) – l’Atalante
Germany (#1-2) – Bastei Lubbe
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Japan (#1-2) – Hayakawa
UK (#1-4) – Titan
Audio (#1-4) – Audible
Jack Campbell
New York Times Bestsellers
THE LOST FLEET: BEYOND THE FRONTIER
(Continuing Adventures of Black Jack Geary)
Over 1 million Lost Fleet novels sold!
DREADNAUGHT (#1) The New York Times bestselling hardcover debut
“Combines the best parts of military sf and grand space opera to
launch a new adventure series…sets the fleet up for plenty of exciting
discoveries and escapades.”
“Among the best military sf.”
–Critical Mass
INVINCIBLE (#2)
“Absorbing…neither series addicts nor
newcomers will be disappointed.”
–Kirkus
“Will appeal to fans of David Drake and
Gordon R. Dickson.”
–RT Book Reviews
GUARDIAN (#3)
“Well up to the high standards established
by this intriguing series.”
–Kirkus
“Campbell’s genius is action in spaaaaace.
And the battle sequences are everything
you’ve come to expect from The Lost Fleet
series, with the added bonus of New!
Tactics!”
–Tor.com
STEADFAST (#4)
(FORTHCOMING IN MAY 2014)
Two more Lost Fleet: Beyond The Frontier books under contract!
Rights sold:
Chinese, simplified (#1-2) – SFW
Czech Rep. (#1-2) – Fantom Print
Germany (#1-3) – Lubbe/Bastei
more Campbell on pages 38-39
Poland (#1) – Fabryka Slow
UK (#1-5) – Titan Books
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William C. Dietz
The Legion of the Damned series
New to JABberwocky!
1. LEGION OF THE DAMNED 2.THE FINAL BATTLE 3. BY BLOOD ALONE
4. BY FORCE OF ARMS 5. FOR MORE THAN GLORY 6. FOR THOSE WHO FELL
7.WHEN ALL SEEMS LOST 8.WHEN DUTY CALLS 9. A FIGHTING CHANCE
“Blending hardcore military fiction with elements of sociological science fiction a la Alan
Dean Foster’s Commonwealth saga, this adrenaline-fueled Clancyesque adventure is Dietz in
top form.”
“There’s plenty of conflict and mayhem, and the descriptions of the Legionnaire corps have
an authentic military feeling.”
–SF Site
“With the hardcore military ambience of David Weber’s Honor Harrington saga and the
sociological complexity of Alan Dean Foster’s Commonwealth novels, Dietz’s Legion of the
Damned series is so much more than the sum of its parts. Fans of military science fiction
who have yet to experience Dietz’s storytelling prowess should make it a point to do so
immediately.”
–Barnes and Noble.com
Rights sold: Germany – Heyne*
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William C. Dietz
Andromeda (A Legion of the Damned prequel series)
NY Times bestselling author of more than 40 novels
ANDROMEDA’S FALL(#1)
“The action rarely lets up…a page turner.”
–Kirkus
“Military SF accessible to those not familiar with the
subgenre featuring a likeable protagonist, a ruthless
villain, and enough surprises and pounding action to
compel the reader forward…The measure of a good
book is when you feel compelled to finish the story,
even forgoing sleep to get it done. ANDROMEDA’S
FALL is such a book.”
–SF Signal
“ANDROMEDA’S FALL is full of action and
suspense. I usually rate one of these novels by
how memorable the battles are and two from
ANDROMEDA’S FALL are emblazoned in my brain.
I can’t wait to continue the story of Andromeda McKee.”
–Elitist Reviews
ANDROMEDA’S CHOICE (#2)
“ANDROMEDA’S CHOICE is filled with intrigue,
danger, and page-turning battle sequences and it was
not surprising to find that once I started reading I did
not want to break away from the story…I think it a
testament to his skill at telling an engaging story that the
author was able to generate that kind of devotion.”
–SF Signal
“This was a great action tale that had some great
characters and further developed on of the best female
protagonists in Military Science Fiction. A must read
for Mil Fic fans or people looking for a new breed of
kick-ass female protagonist, a good read for anyone
looking for action adventure.”
–The Archaeologist’s Guide to the Galaxy
ANDROMEDA’S WAR (#3)
FORTHCOMING FROM ACE
Rights available.
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Myke Cole
Military Fantasy
CONTROL POINT (#1) The Shadow Ops series
“Black Hawk Down meets the
X-Men. ” –Peter V. Brett
“[R]eally interesting characters, an interesting world and magic,
and it’s great. I love it. It’s not a book you have to be into
military stuff to enjoy. It’s just a great book.”
–Patrick Rothfuss, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“Cole’s definitely got a hit on his hands. He’s found that
perfect recipe, incorporating magic, military, and mayhem
without sacrificing either realism or the sense of wonder..”
–Tor.com
“[He] writes a damned good story…Myke’s first book was
100-miles-an-hour, action packed rollercoaster ride.”
–Fantasy Faction
FORTRESS FRONTIER (#2)
“[This] action-filled adventure holds the reader’s attention with
occasional glimmers of hope that someday the oppressed magicusers might finally force those in power to respect them.”
“A propulsive, acronym-riddled fantasy…highly entertaining and
reads like an intense game of Dungeons & Dragons.”
–Kirkus
“Smooth, fast-paced plotting, spectacular action scene…FORTRESS
FRONTIER is a better book than Control Point in almost every way.
If you enjoyed Myke Cole’s debut, you should love this sequel.”
–Tor.com
“FORTRESS FRONTIER is the supersonic jet fighter sequel to
Control Point’s attack helicopter that started it all, better in every way.”
–Toonari Post
“This is a fantasy series that you don’t want to miss.”
–Geek Magazine
“It’s a great read, fast, imaginative, well written, fun…FORTRESS FRONTIER is like the
Control Point upgrade. If you liked Control Point, you should love FORTRESS FRONTIER.”
–Mark Lawrence, author of King of Thorns
“A Top 25 Book of 2013” –The Founding Fields
“A Top Ten New Release of 2013” – Only the Best SciFi
“An Editor’s Gem of 2013” –The Ranting Dragon
“Author’s Choice of 2013” – Fantastical Imaginations
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Myke Cole
Military Fantasy
BREACH ZONE (#3)
“The Dark Knight Rises with
sorcery”–io9.com
“This action-filled, adrenalin-powered adventure, which
enthusiastically embraces the tropes of tales about metapowered minorities and the distrusting majorities who
oppress them, provides a fitting end for the trilogy.”
“BREACH ZONE is Cole’s best novel yet, and it’s the
perfect end to the trilogy he’s constructed over the last
three years.”
–io9.com
“This is the best book in what turned out to be an
excellent, unique trilogy. I can’t wait to see what Myke
Cole comes up with in the future.”
–Tor.com
“This final novel in the Shadow Ops trilogy is
a perfect balance between amazing magical/
supernatural action featuring sorcery and
monstrous creatures and reflective character
development…Cole has exhibited great skill in
making me believe in these characters…Myke
Cole is a powerful, smart voice in the genre.”
–SFF World
“Essential SF/F of 2014”
–io9.com
“A Most Anticipated 2014 Release”
–The Ranting Dragon
“BREACH ZONE does everything the concluding book in a trilogy should do – it explores
important themes, it entertains the heck out of the reader, and it ties up the important loose
ends in a way that left me very satisfied.”
“BREACH ZONE is all you could hope for and more. Exciting and emotional, a page-turner
in every sense of the word. Everyone should read this series. Hollywood should be pestering
Cole with their checkbooks because summer blockbusters are crying out for tales like this.”
–Fantasy Faction
A new trilogy in the same universe as the Shadow Ops series
under contract to Ace. UK rights have already been sold
Rights sold:
Chinese, simplified (#1-2) – Goukr
Germany (#1-2) – Piper
UK (#1-3) – Headline
Audio (#1-3) – Recorded Books
UK Audio (#1-3) – W.F. Howes
Book Club (#1) – Science Fiction Book Club
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Elizabeth Moon
Fantasy
THEDEEDOFPAKSENARRION
Book 1 in the series, The Sheepfarmer’s Daughter, won the
Compton Crook Award for Best First Novel
“Engrossing.”
–Anne McCaffrey, New York Times bestselling author
“A superlative fantasy trilogy.”
–Booklist
“Brilliant. Superbly cast with protagonists and supporting characters that will enchant the reader.”
–Bookwatch
“THE DEED OF PAKSENARRION…stands out not just
because it is a Military Fantasy written by a woman about a woman
protagonist, but mainly because it is a terrific and engaging story.”
–SF Signal
• 26 Years in Print: June 1988 to June 2014!
• Over One Million Copies Sold!
More praise for Paksenarrion:
“A model of how to write historically informed fantasy.”
–Chicago Sun-Times
“Elizabeth Moon has created a true hero.”
–The News of Salem (Arkansas)
“Superb. The perfect entry into fantasy.”
–OtherRealms
JABberwocky President Joshua Bilmes started his agenting career in
February 1986, and signed Elizabeth Moon shortly thereafter. 28 years later she continues
to exemplify the JABberwocky tradition of excellence. We continue to work with our
global partners to make her every bit the worldwide bestseller that our newest fantasy
superstars like Brandon Sanderson and Peter V. Brett have become.
Rights sold for the entire series:
Czech Rep. – Baronet*
France – Bibliotheque Interdite*
Italy – Mondadori*
Sweden – Bonniers*
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Norway – Tiden*
Poland – MAG
Russia – Azbooka*
UK – Orbit
Audio – Brilliance
more Moon on pages 32-33, 40-41
Elizabeth Moon
New
York Times Bestsellers
Paladin’s Legacy
Celebrating 25 Years of Superior Epic Fantasy!
OATH OF FEALTY (#1)
RT Book Reviews
(4.5/4.5 Stars, a Top Pick!)
• On the 2010 Year’s Best Lists for: The AV Club, SFF World, Fantasy
Faction and GoodReads
“Action a-plenty, but this series most appeals to readers who enjoy their
fantasy more thoughtful and intellectual.”
“Moon’s fantasy world is enriched by the author’s personal experience…gives her work
a depth of detail that many other writers lack.”
–Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine
NY Times
KINGS OF THE NORTH (#2) #29
Bestseller!
“The work of an artist and a storyteller. Moon sets up the action and intrigue
to sustain an epic trilogy while still having a complete story arc within this
volume.”
– Fantasy Literature
ECHOES OF BETRAYAL (#3)
“Every crisis solved reveals two larger ones, and the
intriguing characters must frantically build strength and
courage to survive.”
#22 NY Times
Bestseller!
LIMITS OF POWER
(#4)
“Moon’s fourth fantasy novel set in the Eight Kingdoms
(after Echoes of Betrayal) is thoughtful and deeply
character driven, full of personal crises as heartbreaking
and hopeful as any dramatic invasion…here are plots
within plots, but the complex story is never confusing.
Fantasy fans will be delighted by this impressive foray.”
“(Moon’s) great strength lies in the patient accumulation
of telling detail, yielding an extraordinarily rich picture
of the world’s politics, philosophy, military structure,
history, magic and alien cultures, where men and
women stand as equals even in force of arms.”
–Kirkus
CROWN OF RENEWAL (#5)
FORTHCOMING IN MAY 2014
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Peter V. Brett
The remarkable
global success of
Fantasy
THE PAINTED MAN (#1)
The Stunning Debut!
Over 1.1 million Demon Cycle
novels sold worldwide
“An absolute Masterpiece.”
–Horrorscope
“A must read.”
–School Library Journal
Film/TV Rights optioned by Resident Evil
director Paul W.S. Anderson
Continues with
the blockbuster
THE DESERT SPEAR (#2)
• UK: #9 Sunday Times – 4 weeks in the Top 15
• Germany: #16 Der Spiegel – 5 weeks on list
• US: #35 New York Times Bestseller!
• An International Besteller in Taiwan and Poland
“Sure to leave fans on tenterhooks
waiting for the next installment.”
Rights sold:
Brazil (#1-3) - Darkside Books
Bulgaria (#1-3) – Colibri
Chinese, simplified (#1-3) – Chongqing
Chinese, complex (#1-3) – Gaea
Czech Rep. (#1-3) – Triton
Estonia (#1-3) – Varrak
France (#1-3, A, B) – Bragelonne
Germany (#1-6, A, B) – Heyne
Greece (#1) – Unicorn Publishing
Hungary (#1-3, A, B) Konymolykepzo
Indonesia (#1) – Matahati
Italy (#1) – Newton Compton
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Japan (#1) – Hayakawa
Korea (#1) – Seoul Cultural
Netherlands (#1) – Mynx
Poland (#1-3, A, B) – Fabryka Slow
Portugal (#1-3) – Gailivro
Romania (#1-3) – Nemira
Russia (#1-2) – AZBOOKA
Serbia (#1-3) – Laguna
Spain (#1-3) – Timun Mas
Turkey (#1-3) – Epsilon
UK (#1-6, A, B) – Harper Voyager
Audio (#1-6, A, B) – Recorded Books
Dramatic Audio (#1-3, A, B)– Graphic Audio
New York Times Bestseller
THE DAYLIGHT WAR (#3)
Peter V. Brett
“One of the Best Fantasy Novels of 2013” –Fantasy Faction
“Peter V. Brett is the perfect example of a modern fantasy
author. He knows his world inside out, his characters are so
well-rounded that it is impossible to class them as good or
evil, and his writing is some of the most atmospheric and
powerful you will ever come across.”
–Fantasy Faction
“Along with Brandon Sanderson and Daniel Abraham, Peter
V. Brett is at the forefront of purveyors of epic fantasy whose
teeth were ground on the likes of Robert Jordan, George
R.R. Martin, Terry Brooks, and David Eddings…in other
words, with THE DAYLIGHT WAR, he’s at the top of his
game. I give this my highest recommendation.”
– Tor.com
“…this volume will leaves series fans impatient for more.”
–Booklist
A Global Bestseller:
#3 in the UK, Sunday Times
#5 in Germany, Der Spiegel
#19 in the US, NY Times
“Peter V. Brett is one of my
favorite new authors.”
–Patrick Rothfuss,
#1 New York Times bestselling author
US, UK, and German rights sold for next three Demon
Cycle novels. Total advances over $1M!
“A Favorite Novel of 2013” – Fantasy Literature
“One of the Top 20 Best SF/F Books of 2013 – The Ranting Dragon
“Best Book of 2013” – Fantastical Imaginations
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Simon R. Green
THE SECRET HISTORIES
THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN TORC (#1)
#23 on the New York Times Mass Market bestsellerlist ; #6 on B&N’s SF/F hardcover bestseller list; Locus bestseller (#5)
DAEMONS ARE FOREVER (#2)
#12 in fantasy and #4 in hardcover fantasy on the Nielsen Bookscan bestseller lists
THE SPY WHO HAUNTED ME (#3)
“A page-turner from first to last.”
–RT Book Reviews
FROM HELL WITH LOVE (#4)
“Gripping, fast-paced, emotionally intense…strong enough to stand alone as a great
introduction to Green’s work.”
FOR HEAVEN’S EYES ONLY (#5)
#35 on the New York Times hardcover bestseller list!
LIVE AND LET DROOD (#6)
“The usual pithy banter, and Green’s outrageously creative magic.”
–RT Book Reviews (4.5/4.5 Stars, a Top Pick!)
CASINO INFERNALE (#7)
“It’s everything that’s made him a bestselling author and then some.”
–Tor.com
•The Man with the Golden Torc – #23 NY Times Mass Market
•For Heaven’s Eyes Only – #35 New York Times Hardcover
Books 8-9 Under Contract to Ace
PROPERTY OF A LADY FAIRE coming in June 2014
Rights sold:
Czech Rep. (#1-7) – Polaris
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France (graphic novel rights, #1) – Soleil
Germany (#1-5) – Lubbe/Bastei*
Poland (#1) – Fabryka Slow
Audio (#1-9)– Audible; Recorded
Hall of Fame Fantasy
BLUE
MOON RISING (#1)
• In print for over 20+ years!
Simon R. Green
• Over 100,000 copies sold in the US alone!
• Green’s first and most beloved “big book” fantasy
• Launched the career of this New York Times bestselling author
“Easily my favorite of Simon Green’s fantasy novels.”
–Science Fiction Chronicle
BEYOND THE BLUE MOON (#2)
• Unifies Blue Moon Rising with the Hawk and Fisher books
• Chosen as one of the year’s best books by SF Chronicle!
“I was completely caught up in their adventure and read it
intently and impatiently until they finally achieved their destiny. If
they’re making fantasy adventure much better than this,
I don’t know about it.”
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON (#3)
“An energetic, engaging and poignant success. The scope of Green’s
world and the cast are enormous, but every scene is infused with
such touching humanity and delightful wit that it’s impossible not
to be drawn along each step of the journey and become a part of
every relationship.”
–RT Book Reviews
Rupert & Julia – Hawk & Fisher – love that lasts forever – novels
that stand the test of time
Also: Blood & Honor and Down Among the Dead Men
Rights sold for Blue Moon Rising and related Forest Kingdom novels:
Hawk and Fisher Books
(#1-6 except where noted)
Bulgaria (#2) –
Zhar-Zhanet*
Czech Rep. (#1-3) – Polaris*
France (#1-5) –
Bragelonne
Hungary – Phoenix
Russia – EKSMO
Spain (#1-4) – CEAC*
Down Among the Dead Men UK – Orion*
Czech Rep. – Polaris*
Audio – Graphic Audio
Russia – EKSMO
UK – Orion*
Beyond the Blue Moon
Blue Moon Rising
Chinese, complex – Gaea
Czech Rep. – Polaris
France – Bragelonne*
Germany – Feder &
Schwert
Japan – Hayakawa*
Poland – Fabryka Slow*
Russia – Armada, EKSMO
more Green on pages 50-51
France – Bragelonne
Germany – Feder &
Schwert
Russia – EKSMO
UK – Orion*
Blood and Honor
France – Bragelonne
Lithuania – Eridanas*
Romania – Fantazia
Russia – EKSMO
UK – Orion*
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Mark Hodder
Steampunk
The Burton & Swinburne series
THE STRANGE AFFAIR OF
SPRING-HEELED JACK (#1)
Mark Hodder’s Burton & Swinburne series,
which debuted to great sales success in the US &
UK in 2010, has quickly established itself as the
definitive steampunk series, appearing on best-of
lists large and small in 2010 and 2011.
“I love this series! I urge you to hunt down these books.
Even if you don’t like steampunk, you’ll find these stories
to be worthy of any science fiction library (SPRING
HEELED JACK did win the Philip K. Dick Award
[2010] by the way…that should tell you something).”
–Wired
Winner of the Philip K. Dick Award!
Japanese deal for Burton & Swinburne was $60,000
Books 5-6 Now Under Contract with Pyr
THE CURIOUS CASE OF
THE CLOCKWORK MAN (#2)
“Hodder blends gonzo gadgetry with humor, strong character voice, social commentary, and a comprehensive awareness of the historical implications of his ideas…Imagine
Gail Carriger’s humor and Cherie Priest’s kick-ass adventure
wrapped up in one book.”
–Tor.com
“Hodder knows Victorian history well enough to take
delightful liberties in a darkly humorous adventure that
should appeal to genre fans as well as those interested in
alternate histories.”
–Library Journal
“Highly recommended for any steampunk fan.”
–Sacramento Book Review
Rights sold:
Czech Rep. (#1-2) – Triton
France (#1) – Bragelonne
Germany (#1-3) – Bastei Lübbe
Japan (#1-3) – Tokyo Sogen-sha
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Poland (#1-3) – Fabryka Slow
Russia (#1-2) – Family Leisure Club
Turkey (#1-3) – Altikirkbes
UK (#1-6) – Del Rey UK
Mark Hodder
Steampunk
EXPEDITION TO THE
MOUNTAINS OFTHE MOON (#3)
“Hodder, with an encyclopedic grasp of period detail, tellingly
brings these disparate, oddly familiar yet eerily different worlds
to fecund life. Enthralling, dizzying and as impressive as they
come.”
“The…cognitive dissonance, relativism, and rapid obsolescence
feel more slipstream than steampunk. Hard SF fans may get
impatient, but everyone else will be well entertained.”
“My favorite so far…I am getting very fond of these
characters.”
–Critical Mass
•Year’s Best for SPRING-HEELED JACK: Barnes & Noble, Mad Hatter, Steampunk
Scholar, and more!
•Year’s Best for CLOCKWORK MAN: Forbidden Planet (UK), LEC Book Reviews, Elitist
Book Reviews, Steampunk Scholar, and more!
THE SECRET OF
ABDU EL-YEZDI (#4)
“Intricate worldbuilding.”
“Steampunk aficionados and series fans should enjoy this.”
–Library Journal
“Those new to steampunk, wondering what all the goggles
and airships are about, or steampunk superfans, make
sure to read this. Or those simply looking for a fun read
with solid characters, rip roaring plot, and explorations of
Victorian occultism, check this book out.”
–Chicago Center for Literature and Photography
“Hodder has earned himself a permanent spot in my
THE RETURN
rank of favorites…EL YEZDI provides both an end and
OF THE
beginning to a story whose doors I never want to close.”
DISCONTINUED MAN (#5) –Elitist Book Reviews
FORTHCOMING
IN 2014
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Jim C. Hines
LIBRIOMANCER (#1)
Fantasy
The Magic Ex Libris series
Now in its 4th hardcover printing!
“Hines has created a rich backstory and mythology that weaves
history and magic and science fiction across centuries, between
cultures, and around the globe.”
–Wired
“The book is amusing and action-packed from page
one; Isaac is sure to be an instant fan favorite, and the
secondary characters are vivid and multidimensional.”
“[A] lot of fun and the perfect wish fulfillment fantasy for
many fans.”
–Denver Post
“By far my favorite fantasy novel of the year, Hines’
series starter is so much fun…The world’s magic system
is something fantasy lovers will appreciate. Plus, all the
nerdy book references will have book geeks squeeing with
delight!”
–RT Book Reviews (“Editors’ Best of 2012”)
“[A] love letter to science fiction and fantasy, with real
emotional weight at the center…a rollicking adventure story full of ridiculous little touches.
It’s a seriously fun ride for anyone who’s loved geeky books their whole life.”
–io9.com
“[LIBRIOMANCER] is a joyful romp through the very concept of pop culture and
literature…It’s funny, it’s fast-paced, it’s extremely geeky, it’s not afraid to take potshots at
genre conventions and its own inherent weirdness, and it’s a great start to a new series.”
–Tor.com
“Hines delivers an entertaining and well-written romp of a fantasy in LIBRIOMANCER.”
–VOYA
“For those with a love of books, this is a rare chance to get their geek on. Hines writes a
really fun book, looking at book-based magic. Between some of the best action scenes out
there, combining dramatic actions with realistic after-effects, this makes for a great book.”
–San Francisco Book Review
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Jim C. Hines
Fantasy
CODEX BORN (#2)
Hugo Award winning author
“Hines supplies everything a reader needs—
werewolves, ghosts, robot insects, a fire spider that
eats candy, and homages to classic SF—for a very
good time.”
“The sequel to Libriomancer delivers more pulp
fantasy action that’s infused with a genuine
love for books and for creating unusual—and
unusually likable—characters. Bibliophiles
and fantasy enthusiasts will enjoy the author’s
intelligent approach to both magic and literature.”
–Library Journal
“It’s great fun to see just what Isaac and his enemies will come up with next, and Isaac’s very
non-standard romance adds both humor and emotion.”
–Locus
“CODEX BORN is a book written by someone who genuinely loves the science fiction
and fantasy genre…It builds on what’s come before and delivers a thoroughly entertaining
adventure. It’s urban fantasy built on top of numerous other layers of fiction, and Hines has
just scratched the surface of what he can do. And I can’t wait to see what comes next.”
–Tor.com
“[Hines] writes joyously for the delight of his specific market…and the supporting cast of
characters is extremely well developed.”
–RT Book Reviews
“Quick pace, likable characters, and frequent allusions to some of my favorite authors, along
with Hine’s trademark darkness underlying a lightly comical surface.”
UNBOUND (#3)
FORTHCOMING IN JANUARY 2015
Rights sold:
Italy (#1) – Laponga
UK (#1-2) – Del Rey UK
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Jeri Westerson
VEIL OFLIES (#1)
Mystery
The Crispin Guest
Medieval Mystery Series
“A brilliant tale of survival in a hostile environment…Fans of medieval
mysteries will put this on their reserve list. Highly recommended.”
–Library Journal (starred review!)
“This book, which has a bit of romance tucked up its raveled sleeve is
pure fun.”
–Boston Globe
“This authentically detailed medieval mystery has an intriguingly dark
edge that will appeal to fans of both historical fiction and noir.” –Booklist
IN
SERPENT THE
THORNS (#2)
“Westerson’s noir-influenced historical mystery boasts a strong cast of characters and makes good use of period details. This makes an excellent choice
for mystery and historical fiction lovers.”
–Booklist
“Readers who can’t get enough of medieval historicals will snap this one
up.”
–Library Journal
“Combine the historical lore with an intricate plot and a winning protagonist,
and this is a series with broad appeal.”
–Richmond Times-Dispatch
THE DEMON’S PARCHMENT (#3)
“THE DEMON’S PARCHMENT is so good it’s sinful. With an unerring
eye to historical detail and an uncanny knack for making the distant past feel
comfortably contemporary, Jeri Westerson has written a novel sure to please
even the most demanding reader. Protagonist Crispin Guest (a.k.a. The
Tracker) is seductive as hell, and the writing is some of the best you’ll find
anywhere. Buy this book or be damned!”
–William Kent Krueger, Anthony Award-winning author
TROUBLED BONES (#4)
“The Agatha-Christie like solution will please puzzle buffs, while series fans
will welcome the author’s efforts to further flesh out the lead and his apprentice, Jack Tucker.”
“A fantastic book you won’t want to put down.”
–RT Book Reviews (4.5/4/5 Stars, A Top Pick!)
“A murderous spin on The Canterbury Tales…Westerson’s latest medieval noir is a very readable combination of historical fact and mystery.”
–Kirkus
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Jeri Westerson
Mystery
BLOOD LANCE (#5)
“[A] lively tale of historical interest smoothly combined with a worthy
mystery.”
–Kirkus (“Top 10 Hot Crime Novels” for Fall 2012)
“Clever twists and convincing period detail make Westerson’s fifth
14th-century historical featuring disgraced knight Crispin Guest (after
2011’s Troubled Bones) one of her best.”
“Well done…medieval London is almost tangible!”
–RT Book Reviews
“These mysteries are always well crafted and complex, leading us into the culture of the era.”
–Library Journal
“Jeri Westerson is a master in making the reader see, and practically smell, the teeming,
treacherous streets of 14th century England. Elaborate and detailed description of the scenes
and locations give a more realistic touch to the story and don’t corrupt the plots.”
–Mystery Tribune
“A page-turning thriller while mixing in a little romance with compelling drama…Highly
recommended for readers of medieval mysteries.”
–Historical Novel Society
Jeri Westerson is JABberwocky’s most decorated author:
five Crispin Guest books - 11 award nominations.
2008 Veil of Lies – Macavity & Shamus Awards
2009 Serpent in the Thorns – Macavity & Left Coast Crime Awards
2010 Demon’s Parchment – Romantic Times & Macavity Awards
2011 Troubled Bones – Macavity, Romantic Times, Left Coast Crime, & Agatha
Awards
2013 Shadow of the Alchemist – Romantic Times
SHADOW THOFE ALCHEMIST (#6)
Named Suspense Magazine’s Best of 2013!
“Crispin Guest is our medieval James Bond. Bold, determined and oh-so-sexy, he has a knack
for being in the wrong place at the right time…Lively action and heart-stopping suspense,
twisting plot turns and a compelling cast of characters easily make this one of Jeri Westerson’s
best books yet!”
–C.W. Gortner, author of The Tudor Conspiracy
Rights sold:
France (#1-4) – Pygmalion
Italy (#1) – Newton Compton
Russia (#1-2) – AST*
Audio (#4-6) – Brilliance
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Leigh Perry
Mystery
DEBUT AUTHOR
The Family Skeleton Mysteries
A SKELETON IN THE
FAMILY
When single mother Georgia Thackery moves
her daughter back to her hometown to take a
teaching job at the local university, she also
has to face the family skeleton. But while
other families have ancestral bootleggers and
illegitimate offspring lurking in their closets,
Georgia’s family skeleton is…a skeleton.
Named Sid. He walks, he talks, he makes bad
bone jokes. And he has no intention of resting in peace when there are
mysteries to solve, starting with his own murder.
“A very touching and entertaining whodunit. The mystery is intelligent and nicely done with
fun insights into academia and anthropology.”
–RT Book Reviews
“Dr. Georgia Thackery is smart, resourceful, and determined to be a great single mom to
her teenager. Georgia is normal in every respect–except that her best friend happens to be a
skeleton named Sid. You’ll love the adventures of this unexpected mystery-solving duo.”
–Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times best-selling author
“Amateur sleuth Georgia, and her sidekick, Sid, are just plain fun!”
–Sofie Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of Cat Trick
“An effortlessly narrated, meticulously crafted cozy mystery.”
–The Big Thrill
“I had a grand time reading this fresh, original novel peopled (and skeletoned) with
enchanting characters and a warm, engaging story. The undercurrent of the gift of love and
loyalty between friends and family members gives this book a burnished glow of strength and
peace. I totally loved every page and want to visit with Georgia and Sid again and again.”
–Criminal Element
THE SKELETON TAKES A BOW (#2)
FORTHCOMING IN SEPTEMBER 2014
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Elizabeth Moon
Hall of Fame Science Fiction
REMNANT POPULATION
Finalist – Hugo Award for Best Novel
“Delightful.”
–Times of London
“Moon does a splendid job of bringing her characters
to life. Ofelia is as likeable as she is cantankerous,
and the aliens are vividly imagined. Themes of
independence and the value of wisdom form the
backbone of this well-written, original novel.”
“A delicious book — one which is beautifully realised
and left me wanting more. Expertly crafted…
uplifting and most enjoyable.”
–Dreamwatch
“Moon produces a fascinating adventure of
interspecies contact that includes the occasional
masterfully rendered peek into the alien’s unique
mindset. Enthusiasts for alien anthropology as well as
Moon’s many fans should enjoy, enjoy.”
–Booklist
“Moon succeeds in making her People alien but not
alienating, and noble without cloying sentiment. REMNANT POPULATION may move slowly for
some readers’ tastes, but those who keep the pace will be rewarded with a gratifying conclusion to a
thoughtful narrative.”
–Starlog
“The vibrant description, and the quirky aliens and humans will keep readers engrossed in the story.”
–Library Journal
“Themes of independence, responsibility and the value of wisdom are at the core of this
entertaining novel.”
–Middlesex News
“A fine, subtle and marvelous adventure yarn. I will certainly nominate it for a Nebula as
soon as it’s got a pub[lication] date. There is so much in it, such lovely detail, such insight and
understanding. Pure satisfaction from cover to cover.”
Rights sold:
France – J’ai Lu*
Germany – Bastei*
Poland – Proszynski; Fantastyka
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UK – Little Brown
Film/TV – Mary Louise McCloskey
Audio – Audible
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“Well-written, intelligent, quite moving. Moon places the reader
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wrong time to reap the rewards of medical science. He lives a low-key,
independent life. But then he is offered a chance to try a brand-new experimental “cure” for his condition. With this treatment lou would think and act
and be just like everyone else. But if he was suddenly free of autism, would
he still be himself? Would he still love the same classical music—with its
complications and resolutions? Would he still see the same colors and patterns in the world—shades and hues that others cannot see? Most important,
would he still love Marjory, a woman who may never be able to reciprocate
his feelings? now lou must decide if he should submit to a surgery that might
completely change the way he views the world . . . and the very essence of
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“Compelling…a poignant earnestness that borders on the
philosophical and showcases Moon’s gift for characterization…will touch even the most jaded.”
“The story is engrossing and beautifully written with wide appeal for young adults. Those who
like books such as Flowers for Algernon will devour it.”
–VOYA
“A lot of novels promise to change the way a reader sees the world; THE SPEED OF DARK
actually does.”
–Washington Post Book World
“The pages will make you hold your breath until the very last line.”
–Associated Press (France)
“A powerful, thought-provoking story of soul searching that provides insight into outsiders.”
–Library Journal (“12 Titles for Autism Awareness Month”)
“A stunner. Not just for parents and friends of autistic individuals, not just for sf fans —
THE SPEED OF DARK makes me remember why I love Moon for her ability to immerse
me in the thought processes of a sympathetic, transparent protagonist.”
–The AV Club/The Onion
“Lou’s first-person narration is lyrical and touching, displaying Moon’s gift for
characterization and her familiarity with the subject matter.”
–RT Book Reviews
Speed of Dark now eligible for relicense in many of these markets
Rights sold:
Chinese, simplified
– New Star Press
Chinese, complex – Muses
Czech Rep. – Baronet*
France – Presses de la Cite
Germany – DTV
Hungary – Ulpius*
Israel – Graff
Japan – Hayakawa
Poland – ISA*
Portugal – Presença*
Romania – Millenium*
Serbia – Neor*
Korea – Booksphere*
Spain – Ediciones B*
Thailand – ARIP*
Turkey – Nemesis-Cakiltasi
Film/TV – Stone Village
Productions
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Tanya Huff
Hall of Fame Urban Fantasy
The Victory Nelson “BLOOD” Series
BLOOD
PRICE (#1)
BLOOD
TRAIL (#2)
BLOOD
LINES (#3)
BLOOD
PACT (#4)
BLOOD
DEBT (#5)
BLOOD
BANK (#6)
•The basis for the TV series Blood Ties
– sold to: Lifetime (US), CITY-TV
(Canada), LIVING and Virgin (UK), RTL2
(Germany), Sony AXN (Israel)
•In print for over 20 years – over 75 DAW
printings – over 550,000 copies sold!
Praise for the BLOOD books:
“Readers will stay on the edge of their
seats…smashing entertainment for a wide audience.”
–RT Book Reviews
“Tanya Huff’s earned a permanent place of honor among
afficionados of vampire literature.”
–Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Recently reissued by DAW
Rights sold:
Chinese, complex (#1-5) –
Sharp Point Press*
Czech Rep. (#1-6) –
Brokilon
France (#1-6) – J’ai Lu*
Germany (#1-6) –
Feder & Schwert*
Germany (TV tie-in) –
VGS/LYX
Italy (#1-5) – DELOS
Japan (#1) –
Hayakawa
Poland (#1-3) –
Fabryka Slow
Romania (#1-2) – Leda
Russia (#1-5) – EKSMO
Spain (#1-5) –
La Factoria de Ideas*
Turkey (#1) – Nemesis
UK (#1-5) – Orbit
Video game by Merscom,
eGames
Film/TV (#1-6) – Kaleidescope
Entertainment
Also: The Tony “SMOKE” series – a stand-alone sequel series
SMOKE AND SHADOWS (#1) SMOKE AND MIRRORS (#2) SMOKE AND ASHES (#3)
Rights sold:
Czech Rep. (#1-3)
– Brokilon
France (#1-3) – J’ai Lu
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Germany (#1-3) –
Feder & Schwert*
Russia (#1-3) – EKSMO*
UK (#1-2) – Orbit
Film/TV (#1-3) –
Kaleidoscope Entertainment
more Huff on pages 6-7, 46-49
Backlist Index
Author
Genre
Page #
Tim Akers.......................Steampunk........................................................56
Robert Asprin.................Fantasy, Military Science Fiction.......................60
Mayer Alan Brenner.......Fantasy..............................................................52
Jack Campbell................Military Science Fiction.............................. 38-39
Adam-Troy Castro..........Science Fiction..................................................36
A. Bertram Chandler......Science Fiction..................................................43
David Louis Edelman.....Science Fiction..................................................37
Randall Garrett...............Fantasy..............................................................62
Jeff Gelb..........................Horror..............................................................68
Simon R. Green..............Fantasy........................................................ 50-51
Jim C. Hines...................Fantasy..............................................................59
Mark Hodder.................Science Fiction..................................................54
Del Howison..................Horror..............................................................69
Tanya Huff......................Fantasy, Science Fiction......................... 34, 46-49
Toni L. P. Kelner.............Mystery....................................................... 64-65
Meyer Levin....................Mystery.............................................................63
H. P. Lovecraft................Horror..............................................................70
Scott Mackay..................Science Fiction..................................................44
Violette Malan................Fantasy..............................................................55
Michael McCollum........Science Fiction..................................................42
Elizabeth Moon..............Science Fiction............................................ 40-41
Jodi Lynn Nye.................Fantasy, Science Fiction.....................................61
Ellery Queen...................Mystery....................................................... 66-67
Stuart Palmer..................Mystery.............................................................63
Rick Shelley....................Science Fiction..................................................45
Jon Sprunk.....................Fantasy..............................................................58
Benjamin Tate.................Fantasy..............................................................53
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Adam-Troy Castro
Science Fiction
EMISSARIES FROM THE DEAD (#1)
Winner of the Philip K. Dick Award
Critically Acclaimed Novel
“With its creepy background and complex plot, [this] offers an
intriguing combination of SF and detective story.”
–Locus
“Cort and her universe have terrific scope for future
development.”
–io9.com
“A brilliantly executed novel, fully successful as both
science fiction and murder mystery. Indeed, it evidences a writer
at the peak of his career, and it shows none of the flaws one
expects from first novels…EMISSARIES FROM THE DEAD is one of the best science
fiction novels of the year so far.”
–SciFi Weekly
“Adam-Troy Castro has given us the ultimate high-wire thriller.”
–Jack McDevitt, Nebula Award-winning author
THE THIRD CLAW OF GOD (#2)
The Award-Winning Andrea Cort Series Continues
“The second novel in Castro’s Andrea Cort series confirms this
series really is something special…These books are compulsively readable space mysteries, but they’re also hiding little
packets of cleverness and substance under the surface. Highly
recommended.”
–io9.com
“I’m particularly fond of blends of SF and the detective story,
particularly when they’re as well done as this one. Castro is finally
showing the promise at novel length that his short fiction has been
suggesting for years.”
–Critical Mass
WAR OFTHE MARIONETTES (#3)
Also from Adam: The GUSTAV GLOOM Middle
Grade series – see our Young Readers catalog for more
Rights sold:
Czech Rep. (#1-2) – Argo
France (#1-2) – Bibliotheque Interdite*
Germany (#1-3) – Lubbe/Bastei*
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David Louis Edelman
Science Fiction
A JABBERWOCKY FAVORITE
The Jump 225 Trilogy
A series that explores a future where there is
an app store for the human mind.
INFOQUAKE (#1)
“Bursting with invention and panache, this novel will hook readers for
the story’s next installment.”
“He moves quickly from scene to scene, building suspense with believable characters and in-the-know technical expertise. ”
–Library Journal
“…equal parts corporate thriller, technophilic cautionary tale, and
breathtakingly visionary science fiction adventure. Donald Trump
meets Vernor Vinge.”
–Barnes & Noble Explorations
“A fast-paced, engrossing saga of social change.”
–Midwest Book Review (5 stars!)
• Infoquake: Bookgasm’s “Best SF Books of 2006”
• Multireal: SFF World’s “Favourite 5 SF of 2008”
• Geosynchron: “Best of 2010” by SFF World, B&N Book Club
MULTIREAL (#2)
“A sly variation on the traditional cyberpunk novel…brings fresh air to the
technological thriller.”
“MultiReal expands the near-future writing style into a compelling
second novel.”
“The Matrix meets Boston Legal…a true page-turner that I could not put
down. Highly, highly recommended.”
–Fantasy Book Critic
GEOSYNCHRON (#3)
“This smart, idiosyncratic blend of cyberpunk, libertarian entrepreneurship, and social engineering will, I think, stand as a seminal work of 21st
century SF.”
–Locus
“Taking cyberpunk to the next level…highly recommended.”
–Library Journal
“…a must-read, an instant classic and a work of SF that will help define
this first decade of the 21st century.”
–SFF World
Rights sold: Greece (#1) – Dokos; Poland (#1-3) – Fabryka Slow; Audio (#1-3) – Audible
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Jack Campbell
More military SF from the author of the New York Times
bestselling Lost Fleet series, also known as John G. Hemry.
THE PAUL SINCLAIR SERIES
1. A JUST DETERMINATION 2. BURDEN OF PROOF
3. RULE OF EVIDENCE 4. AGAINST ALL ENEMIES
“Superior military sf…The last third of the book recalls nothing
so much as The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial in an sf setting,
and it attains the same high level of achievement.”
–Booklist
“Hemry’s real-world experience gives the investigation and
subsequent courtroom scenes a convincing feel. If you crave a
legalistic space-Hornblower, you’ll enjoy this one.”
–Analog
The details of military life and the justice system that are
explained are fascinating, vital to the story, and smoothly integrated into it…I recommend it
heartily.”
–NY Review of Science Fiction
Rights sold:
UK (#1-4) – Titan
eBook (#1-4) – Baen
THE ETHAN STARK SERIES
1. STARK’S WAR 2. STARK’S COMMAND
3. STARK’S CRUSADE
“In a gripping space opera Hemry delivers an intensely satisfying
read. Strong characterization and well-executed action keep the pages
turning.”
–RT Book Reviews
“Hemry has a solid sense of military thinking and lunar fighting, and I
really liked this series.”
–Philadelphia Weekly Press
“Solidly written, action-packed mil-SF. The action scenes are very well
done, the main characters fairly straightforward, the motivations for the characters clear. A good
page-turner that will amply satisfy fans of this sub-genre.”
–SFF World
“Fraught and desperate lunar battles and strong imagery…this one is guaranteed to hold
your attention and keep you thinking and guessing.”
Rights sold:
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UK (#1-3) – Titan
eBook (#1-3) – Baen
more Campbell on pages 12-13
Jack Campbell
THE LOST FLEET (The Black Jack Geary Series)
The
agency’s
topselling
books in
Japan!
DAUNTLESS (#1)
VALIANT (#4)
• 4 weeks in Bookscan’s SF Top 10
• Debuted at #29 on the NY Times
Mass Market Fiction bestseller list!
FEARLESS (#2)
• #11 on the Locus bestseller list
COURAGEOUS (#3)
• Hit #3 on Bookscan’s SF list and #39
on the overall MM fiction list
• #8 on Barnes & Noble’s SFF MM list
RELENTLESS (#5)
VICTORIOUS (#6)
• #5 on the Locus Bestseller list
Global sales of over 1 Million Lost Fleet books, including
580,000 print/ebook in US alone; 100,000 audio in US; 150,000
in Japan; 100,000 in UK; and 50,000 each in France & Germany
“Black Jack is an excellent character, and this series is the best military SF
I’ve read in some time.” –Wired
The Lost Fleet series: bestselling novels year after year!
008 VALIANT – #29 New York Times Bestseller
2
2009 RELENTLESS – #16 New York Times Bestseller
2010 VICTORIOUS – #10 New York Times Bestseller
2011 DREADNAUGHT – #15 New York Times Bestseller
Rights sold:
Chinese (simplified) (#1-2) – SFW
France (#1-6) – L’Atalante
Greece (#1) – Universe Pathways
Israel (#1-2) – Yaniv
Polish (#1-6) – Fabryka Slow
Spain (#1-4) – La Factoria de Ideas
UK (#1-6) – Titan
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Elizabeth Moon
Science Fiction
THE SERRANO LEGACY (1ST SEQUENCE)
1. HUNTING PARTY 2. SPORTING CHANCE
3. WINNING COLORS
• Each a Locus bestseller; Winning Colors #1 on Locus list!
• Sporting Chance and Winning Colors were on USA Today’s Top 150
• Each a genre bestseller at every US bookstore chain!
“Gorgeous…I galloped through them…I don’t know when I enjoyed a
trilogy so much.”
Rights sold:
France (#1-3) – Bragelonne
Poland (#1) – ISA
UK (#1-3) – Orbit
Audio (#1-3) – Graphic Audio
THE SERRANO LEGACY (2ND SEQUENCE)
1. ONCE A HERO2. RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
3. CHANGE OF COMMAND4. AGAINST ALL ODDS
• Once a Hero hardcover: 3 months on the Locus bestseller list
• Change of Command hardcover: 2 months on the
Locus and B&N/Dalton bestseller lists
“Over the last decade, Moon has established herself as one of the best-known
and most acclaimed writers of SF adventure…A satisfying read, full of the finely
detailed settings and excitement that Moon’s readers have come to expect.”
Rights sold:
Bulgaria (#1) – Dimant
Germany (#1-4) – Bastei
Italy (#1-4) – Mondadori
Poland (#1-4) – ISA*
Russia (#1-4) – Azbooka*
UK (#1-4) – Orbit
Book Club (#1-4) – Science Fiction BC
Audio (#1-4) – Graphic Audio
THE PLANET PIRATES (WITH ANNE McCAFFREY)
1. SASSINAK 2. GENERATION WARRIORS
• Among the top-selling titles in Baen history; over 700,000 sold!
• Top 10 nationwide bestseller at B. Dalton and Waldenbooks
• Science Fiction Book Club selections
Rights sold: Audio (#1-2) – Audible
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Elizabeth Moon
Vatta’s War Series TRADING IN DANGER (#1) Locus Bestseller (#3)
“Moon launches a new military sf series featuring a resilient heroine…
filled with fast-paced action and well-conceived characters…Bound to
appeal to fans of David Weber’s Honor Harrington series.”
–Library Journal
MARQUE AND REPRISAL (#2) Locus Bestseller (#3)
“Kylara Vatta lets loose in this rip-roaring sequel. The charm lies in
Moon’s deft characterizations, especially the exorcism of Ky’s guilt over
her family’s deaths. There’s plenty of shipboard and dockside action, plus
authentically grungy space-station settings.”
ENGAGINGTHEENEMY(#3) NY Times BESTSELLER (#29)
“Moon’s third novel…excels in character development as well as in its fast-paced action
sequences and intricate plotting.”
–Library Journal
“Over the last decade, Moon has established herself as one of the best
known and most acclaimed writers of sci-fi adventure.”
COMMAND DECISION (#4) NY Times BESTSELLER (#31)
“The frequent FTL (faster than light) jumps between Ky’s deep-space engagements,
Rafe’s reluctant boardroom battles, Grace’s wily machinations and Stella’s expert financial
calculations keep the excitement level high.”
VICTORY CONDITIONS (#5) NY Times BESTSELLER (#19)
“Rip-roaring action and intriguing science and tactics…This epic volume is a fine and fitting
conclusion to Moon’s grand space opera tour de force.”
“Fast-paced, intelligent, and witty. Action sf doesn’t get much better than this…”
–Booklist
Over thirty trips back to press in the US and UK.
Rights sold:
Japan (#1-3) – Hayakawa*
Poland (#1-2) – ISA*
Russia (#1) – Azbooka*
Sweden (#1) – Bonniers*
UK (#1-5) – Orbit
UK Book Club (#1) – Book Club Asscts
Audio (#1-5) – Tantor; Graphic Audio
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Michael McCollum
Science Fiction
ANTARES DAWN (#1)
ANTARES PASSAGE (#2)
ANTARES VICTORY (#3)
3-in-1 omnibus
Among our fastest-selling books in Germany!
Rights sold:
Germany (#1-2) – Heyne*
UK (#1-2) – Grafton
GIBRALTAR EARTH SERIES
GIBRALTAR EARTH (#1)
GIBRALTAR SUN (#2)
GIBRALTAR STARS (#3)
Rights sold:
Germany (#1-2) – Heyne
OTHER SERIES:
LIFE PROBE (#1) PROCYON’S PROMISE (#2)
Rights sold:
Germany (#1-2) – Heyne
STANDALONE
THE CLOUD OF SATURN (#A)
THUNDER STRIKE! (#B)
THE SAILS OFTAU CETI (#C)
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Rights sold:
Germany (#B,C) – Heyne
Audio (#A,B,C) – Audible
A. Bertram Chandler
Science Fiction
Chandler’s FALSE FATHER, THE BITTER PILL, and THE BIG BLACK
MARK have all won the Australian Science Fiction Award (Ditmar Award).
THE JOHN GRIMES / RIM WORLD NOVELS
THE ROAD TO THE RIM
TO PRIME THE PUMP
THE HARD WAY UP
THE BROKEN CYCLE
SPARTAN PLANET
THE INHERITORS
THE BIG BLACK MARK
THE FAR TRAVELLER
STAR COURIER
TO KEEP THE SHIP
MATILDA’S STEPCHILDREN
STAR LOOT
THE ANARCH LORDS
THE LAST AMAZON
THE WILD ONES
INTO THE ALTERNATE UNIVERSE
CONTRABAND FROM OTHERSPACE
THE RIM GODS
ALTERNATE ORBITS
THE DARK DIMENSIONS
THE GATEWAY TO NEVER
THE WAY BACK
In the tradition of Master and
Commander – Patrick O’Brian on the
high seas of outer space.
“SF’s answer to Horatio Hornblower.”
––Publishers Weekly
“If you haven’t had the chance to make the
acquaintance of Commodore John Grimes,
you owe it to yourself to do so.”
–Analog
“Chandler’s blend of the comic and erotic
with his adventure touches pleasant nerves.
All in all, a fine selection.”
–Hunters Den
“If tales of interstellar adventure, wild alien
cultures and political intrigue are your cup
of tea, look no further!”
–SF Revu
•Reissued as SF
Book Club omnibus
editions
•Germany and
Japan have
extensive Chandler
translations
On-going reissue program from Baen books – four
omnibuses out now and more to come.
Rights sold:
Czech Rep. (5 books) – Vaclav Soukup*
France (2 books) – Les Moutons Electriques*
Italy (Far Traveler) – Mondadori*
Audio (29 books) – Audible
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Scott Mackay
OUTPOST
Science Fiction
A JABberwocky Favorite!
“Moving…stirring images of humans battling for life, and freedom,
against the prison and the planet it stands on…the novel’s strength
lies in its characters, heroic yet vulnerable, facing tough decisions and
tough situations.”
TIDES
Another JABberwocky Favorite!
“Mr. Mackay has a pulse-pounding tale of discovery and a fourteenth
century, first-contact situation. Lots of fun.”
–Philadelphia Weekly Press
THE MEEK
“In this fast-paced read with plenty of action and suspense, Mr. Mackay
embroiders The Meek with emotional depth and hard scientific details.”
–RT Book Reviews
ORBIS
“Original in design, yet absorbing and populated with a cast of
characters that unite for a common goal.”
–Midwest Book Review
OMNIFIX
“A lot of interesting ideas. It is clear Scott Mackay has a lot to say, and the skill to say it.”
–NY Review of Science Fiction
PHYTOSPHERE
“Mackay manages to breathe life into the tired alien-invasion genre, deftly juggling hard sci-fi
and a bleak tale of postapocalyptic survival. Mackay churns up enough high-tech intrigue
and old-fashioned suspense to make a fresh read.”
OMEGA SOL
“A suspenseful story based on ideas and personal conflicts. Mackay has written several very
good SF novels in recent years.”
–Critical Mass
Rights sold:
Bulgaria (Outpost) – Dimant
France (Orbis) – Univers Poche / Fleuve Noir
Portugal (The Meek) – Presença
Russia (Omnifix) – AST*
Audio (Outpost, Omnifix, Tides, Phytosphere, Omega Sol) – Audible
Rights available for remaining titles.
1998 Outpost – Selected for the Locus Recommended Reading List
2001 The Meek – Finalist, John W. Campbell Award for Best SF Novel
2007 Phytosphere – ALA Reading List Awards: Year’s Ten Best SF Novels
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Rick Shelley
SPEC OPS SQUAD
1. HOLDING THE LINE
2. DEEP STRIKE
3. SUCKER PUNCH
THE VARAYAN MEMOIR
1. SON OF THE HERO
2.THE HERO OF VARAY
3.THE HERO KING
Rights sold:
Lithuania (#1-3) – Tyrai
Russia (#1-3) – Astrel*
THE DIRIGENT MERCENARY CORPS (DMC)
(6 BOOK SERIES)
ALL OF SHELLEY’S DMC BOOKS WERE
LOCUS AND MAJOR CHAIN BESTSELLERS!
1. OFFICER-CADET
4. MAJOR
2. LIEUTENANT
5. LIEUTENANT-COLONEL
3. CAPTAIN
6. COLONEL
Bk #1 was a #9 B&N bestseller; #11 Locus; 7th printing
Bk #6 was #7 on Locus bestseller list; in 3rd printing
Rights sold:
Bulgarian (#1) – Dimant*
Czech Rep. (#1-3) – Triton*
Polish (#1-6) – Zysk*
THE FEDERATION WAR
Bk #1 was #10 on Locus bestseller list – Reissued in 2001
1. THE BUCHANAN CAMPAIGN
2. THE FIRES OF COVENTRY
3. RETURN TO CAMEREIN
Rights sold:
Czech Rep. (#1-2) – Fantom*
Russia (#1-3) – Astrel*
LUCKY 13TH
Reissued in 2003
1. UNTIL RELIEVED
2. SIDE SHOW
3. JUMP PAY
Rights available.
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Tanya Huff
Science Fiction
VALOR’S CHOICE (#1)
Torin Kerr Series
“The notable Tanya Huff proves herself equally adept at military as
at contemporary fantasy in her riveting VALOR’S CHOICE…Don’t
miss this one.”
–RT Book Reviews
“An intriguing alien race, a likeable protagonist, a fast moving plot,
and a rousing ending. What more could you ask for?”
“Readers who enjoy military sf will love VALOR’S CHOICE.
Howlingly funny and very suspenseful. I enjoyed every word.”
–SciFi.com
“VALOUR’S CHOICE is a rapid fire military science fiction. It
features everything that you want to read in this genre from the techy gadgets down to the
intriguing and interesting alien races…Tanya Huff knows how to create an interesting world
and great characters and the action when it takes place will leave you wanting more.”
–The Book Plank
THE BETTER PART OF VALOR (#2)
• #7 on Amazon sf/f bestseller list
“…establishes veteran fantasy author Huff as an accomplished
spinner of high-tech military-sf adventure.”
– Library Journal
“Sure to appeal to David Drake readers and to Huff’s legion of
fans…Huff mixes grit and black humor with grace. The action
doesn’t stop once it starts, but it’s peppered with laugh-out-loud
observations…Huff wins the battle handily. She kicks boredom’s
butt.”
–Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction
“Huff’s characterization and knowledge of military subculture
bring the book to a suspense-filled and rousing finale once again allowing Torin Kerr to shine
in her role as the touch, resourceful and supremely competent leader.”
–Locus
“A thriller that is every bit as exciting as STAR WARS. Tanya Huff’s latest work is so action
packed and colorful it would make a great movie. Torin is a great heroine while the realistic
species provide an authentic spin to this vigorous fantastic futuristic tale.”
THE HEART OF VALOR (#3)
“Fast-paced. The intriguing and well-designed aliens and intricate plotting keep the reader
guessing.”
“Rip-roaring military SF. This is Torin Kerr’s greatest test to date, and it takes a true heart of
valor to get her through her trial.”
–SF Revu
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Tanya Huff
Science Fiction
VALOR’S TRIAL (#4)
“Filled with both action scenes and personal drama, this sci-fi
adventure belongs in most libraries.”
–Library Journal
“It’s a great read, a powerful surviving scenario made
particularly fascinating by the interactions of multiple species
working together.”
–Locus
“A cracking good military yarn. Packed full of intense battle
scenes, some great tech toys and snappy dialog, Huff once
again demonstrates her prowess as an extremely talented
author.”
–Monsters & Critics
“Fast moving action and an appealing protagonist…kind of cross between early Andre
Norton and Lois McMaster Bujold.”
–Critical Mass
Books 1-4 all Locus Magazine bestsellers
20 trips back to press
Valor’s Trial on Globe and Mail UK bestseller list
THE TRUTH OF VALOR (#5)
“Tanya Huff writes the best space opera around and I can’t wait to see
what explosive action will follow for ex-Gunnery Sergeant Torin Kerr
and her crew.”
–Book Loons
“The Torin Kerr novels are my favorite books in this genre…The
‘Valor’ Series is not just space opera at its
finest, it provides a roller-coaster adventure
ride.”
–Night Owl Reviews (Top Pick!)
“High adventure, nicely told.”
–Critical Mass
PEACEMAKER (#6)
FORTHCOMING IN 2014 FROM DAW
Book #1 recently released in the UK
Rights sold:
more Huff on pages 6-7, 34, 48-49
UK (#1-6) – Titan
Film/TV – Breakthrough Entertainment
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Tanya Huff
Fantasy
THE ENCHANTMENT EMPORIUM (#1)
“This enchanting, suspenseful urban fantasy should grab fans of
Charles de Lint, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, and Jim Butcher.”
–Booklist (starred review!)
The Enchantment
Emporium
“Thoughtful and leisurely, this fresh urban fantasy from Huff features
an ensemble cast of nuanced characters…Fantasy buffs will find
plenty of humor, thrills and original mythology to chew on, along
with refreshingly three-dimensional women in an original, fullyrealized world.”
“A delight from start to finish — by turns humorous, romantic and
dramatic. So far, this is easily one of my favorite books of the year.”
–Fantasy and Science Fiction
“Huff’s new novel makes most of the other paranormal fantasy I’ve read recently pale in
comparison…delightfully fresh.”
–Critical Mass
“A masterful new urban fantasy…fun, fast, and filled with snappy dialogue.”
–Monsters & Critics
THEWILDWAYS (#2)
“Zingy characterizations and a quick pace are the book’s strong
points…fans of the previous book will hit the ground running.”
“This sequel to The Enchantment Emporium will appeal to Huff’s
many fans and to readers who like their urban fantasy with more depth
and character development.”
–Library Journal
“A meal to satisfy most appetites. Combined
with Huff’s ability to blend ancient traditions
seamlessly into the modern world and making
them seem perfectly normal and characters
who are appealing and fun to hang out with, you’re in for an
amazing read.”
–Seattle Post Intelligencer
THE FUTURE FALLS (#3)
FORTHCOMING IN 2014 FROM DAW
Rights sold:
France (#1-2) – J’ai Lu
Germany (#1) – Feder &
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$50K
Advance!
Schwert
Italy (#1-2) – DELOS
Turkey (#1) - Nemesis*
UK (#1-3) – Titan
Audio (#1) – Brilliance
Tanya Huff
Fantasy
The Keeper
Chronicles
SUMMON THE KEEPER (#1)
• #5 on the Locus bestseller list • now in its 15th printing!
“No one tickles the funnybone and chills the blood better than Tanya
Huff, who does both exceedingly well in her wonderful new novel ...
With screamingly funny dialogue and sharp plotting, Ms. Huff makes
every word a positively delightful experience in this imaginative tale.”
– RT Book Reviews
“Plenty of odd characters and touches of unexpected magic and humor
to keep things moving, for a contemporary fantasy that’s lots of fun.”
–Locus
“A brilliant creation…uniquely memorable and quirky characters. The story line is riveting
with never a dull moment. SUMMON THE KEEPER is a keeper that will summon its
readers into buying future novels in the series.”
THE SECOND SUMMONING (#2)
• #3 on the Locus bestseller list • now in its 9th mm printing!
“Cleverly and wittily done as always…this is likely to be one of the best
contemporary fantasies of the past year.”
“Plenty of tongue-in-cheek-fun.”
–Locus
“Fantasy readers will enjoy this tale and feel summoned by Ms. Huff to
become a series regular.”
“Entertaining and often riveting, the Keeper’s Chronicles are good examples of urban fantasy,
from one of Canada’s best fantasy authors, and well worth the read.”
–Green Man Review
THE LONG HOT SUMMONING (#3)
• #1 ON THE LOCUS BESTSELLER LIST! • in its 5th mm printing
“Fresh, witty and amusing. Great reading for a hot summer night.”
“A fantastic and fun read. Huff delivers raucous action and irreverent
characters with attitude.”
–RT Book Reviews
“A delightful and charming urban fantasy that is both funny and exciting.”
“A frothy brew of humor, action and magic.”
–SF Revu
Rights sold:
Germany (#1-3) – Feder & Schwert
more Huff on pages 6-7, 34, 46-47
Spain (#1-2) – Nabla Ediciones
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Simon R. Green
DEATHSTALKER (#1)
The Deathstalker Series
released in 9 volumes
“When Owen Deathstalker, foppish aristocrat-about-the-galaxy and master of
the martial arts who’d rather write history, is outlawed by the maximally evil
empress Lionstone, it’s a pretty sure bet that narrow escapes and desperate deeds
will follow. They do. This first-in-a-series is populated by a suave and suitably
blasé hero, nasty villians galore, [and] a wide assortment of peculiar supporting
characters of many bizarre species – an eminently satisfying space opera.”
–Booklist
REBELLION (#2)
WAR (#3)
• #9 on Locus bestseller list
• #6 on Barnes & Noble list
• now in its 14th printing
HONOR (#4)
• #9 on Waldenbooks list
• now in its 8th printing
DESTINY (#5)
• #3 on Barnes & Noble list
• now in its 9th US printing
• Now in its 8th US printing
Deathstalker continuously in print for 19 years!
Over 700,000 books sold in this series worldwide
LEGACY (#6)
• #6 on Locus hardcover
RETURN (#7)
• #8 on Locus hardcover
CODA (#8)
TWILIGHT OF THE EMPIRE (#9)
PRELUDE in United Kingdom
bestseller list
• now in its 2nd mm printing
• Romantic Times Award finalist!
• #6 on B&N SF hc bestseller list
Rights sold:
Bulgaria (prelude novels) – Orphia*
Czech Rep. (#1-5 & prelude novels) – Wales
Germany (#1-8) – Bastei-Lubbe*
Hungary (prelude novels)
– Hajja & Fiai*
Korea (#1-3) – Mojosa Publishing
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bestseller list
“Lots of action…and plenty of
exotic dangers.” – Rave Reviews
Lithuania (#1-4) – Tyrai*
Romania (prelude novels) – Fantazia
Russia – EKSMO
Spain – CEAC
UK (book club rights)
– Book Club Associates
Audio (#1-3) – Listen & Live*
Audio (#4-8) – Graphic Audio*
more Green on pages 22-23
Simon R. Green
Urban Fantasy
THE NIGHTSIDE SERIES:
Beginning with Something From The Nightside (2003),
the Nightside books have become the pre-eminent urban
fantasy series after Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files.
“Enjoyably edgy…a dryly humorous, darkly quirky vacation from
mundane reality.”
–Kirkus
“Strong characterization of a complicated hero is one of the qualities that makes Green’s series effective.
With dark humor and psychological horror he rivals urban horror writers such as Jim Butcher and
Christopher Golden. Laurell Hamilton fans should enjoy this series as well.”
–RT Book Reviews
“The ripping, suspenseful and wry 10th tale in the Nightside series proves every bit the equal
of Jim Butcher’s better known Harry Dresden books…Longtime fans and first timers alike
will applaud Green’s blend of fantasy, mystery, and humor.”
Multiple NY Times bestsellers!
Over 1,000,000 Nightside books sold worldwide!
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6.
SOMETHING FROM THE NIGHTSIDE
7. HELL TO PAY
AGENTS OF LIGHT AND DARKNESS
8. THE UNNATURAL INQUIRER
NIGHTINGALE’S LAMENT
9. JUST ANOTHER JUDGMENT DAY
HEX AND THE CITY
10. THE GOOD,THE BAD, ANDTHE UNCANNY
PATHS NOT TAKEN
11.A HARD DAY’S KNIGHT
SHARPER THAN A SERPENT’S TOOTH
12. THE BRIDE WORE BLACK LEATHER
“All the elements of a classic PI story…I find this
series to be totally enjoyable, and this latest one is
no exception.. Green is a natural story teller with
a wonderful imagination. Think Mickey Spillane
writing espisodes of Millenium. He makes the
Nightside come alive in such a vivid way that you
wonder if maybe he hasn’t actually been there himself.
Take a vacation with Green into The Nightside…”
–Crimespree Magazine
Rights sold:
Chinese, simplified (#1-6) – Yilan
Czech Rep. (#1-12) – Polaris
Germany (#1-12) – Feder & Schwert
Italy (#1-3) – Fanucci
Spain (#1) – La Factoria
Romania (#1-3) – Vremea
Russia (#1-4) – EKSMO
UK (#1-12) – Solaris
Film/TV – Celtic Rose Entertainment*
The inspiration for the Nightside on page 62
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Mayer Alan Brenner
Fantasy
The Dance of Gods Series
CATASTROPHE’S SPELL (#1)
“Three separate lines of action engage disparate characters in a race to
converge at last in a huge blast of action…leaving the reader breathless but
satisfied. A writer to watch for further adventure-full reading.”
–Kliatt
“An enjoyable book. The characters have a sense of who they are and
can laugh at their own foibles. The action moves swiftly.”
–Locus
SPELLOFINTRIGUE(#2)
“Brenner writes in a quick-paced style which perfectly matches his plot
twists…a book rich in people, places and complications.”
–Quantam
“Zany and very, very clever describe it pretty well.”
–Kliatt
SPELL OF FATE (#3)
“A winner…I was utterly hooked.”
–Interzone
“Like riding on a racing carousel.”
–Kliatt
SPELL OF APOCALYPSE (#4)
“For those who like their fantasy with plenty of adventure and a
dollop of humor, I recommend The Dance of Gods…an intriguing
and delightfully funny series.”
–Locus
“This is a charming lighthearted fantasy...The action is non-stop and
always exciting. The final fight is a doozy…an amusing climax in
which all story lines from the earlier volumes come to a conclusion.”
–VOYA
“Zany, entertaining reading for anyone who enjoyed the first three
books of The Dance of Gods series.”
–Kliatt
“Wild and woolly adventure abounding with inept sorcery, strange
gods and downright funny fantasy.”
–Rave Reviews
Rights sold:
Lithuania (#1-4) – Tyrai*
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Poland (#1-4) – Amber*
Benjamin Tate
Fantasy
The Well of Sorrows Trilogy
WELL OF
SORROWS (#1)
“Gorgeous worldbuilding; excellent characters;
fantastic setup; spellbinding storytelling.”
–Errant Dreams
“Fantasy readers will be drawn in and likely make
quick work of this debut work.”
–VOYA
“One of my top ten fantasy reads of the year.”
“A very good novel full of engaging writing,
characters about whom Tate made me feel a great
deal; and set in a fully realized secondary world
that is a character in its own rights. Recommended.”
–SFF World
LEAVES OF FLAME (#2)
“A wonderfully complex, vivid and imaginative world.”
–Portland Book Review
BREATH OF HEAVEN (#3)
FORTHCOMING
Joshua Bilmes first laid eyes on Benjamin Tate’s
work in the late 1990s. Before Brandon Sanderson, before Peter Brett. At that
time it was clear to us that Tate was a major talent in the making. It’s taken
him a few years longer than some of the other major new fantasy writers
that we’ve groomed for best-sellerdom over that time period. But with WELL
OF SORROWS and LEAVES OF FLAME, Tate has taken his spot amongst
the great new fantasy writers of the 2010’s. Boasting breathtaking action
sequences, detailed worldbuilding, and vivid characters, these are books you
don’t want to miss.
Rights available.
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Fantasy
Mark Hodder
A RED SUN ALSO RISES
Standalone science fiction novel by a Philip K. Dick
Award-winning author!
“The author of the Philip K. Dick Award-winning Burton &
Swinburne series…launches a new series that features a pair
of uncommon-and uncommonly appealing-protagonists and
blends the fantastic with elements of Jules Verne, H.G. Wells,
and H.P. Lovecraft. Hodder once again excels in his ability
to blend Victorian steampunk, psychological thriller, and
‘sword and planet’ fantasy into an intriguing and entertaining
adventure.”
–Library Journal
“Hodder has crafted a loving homage to the 19thcentury novel with the barest tweaks for a 21st-century
sensibility…The pacing is as vintage as the vividly
imagined grotesqueries of alien life, but the rewards for
acclimating to the style are well worth the effort.” –Publishers Weekly
“A Red Sun Also Rises somehow also manages to be an
incredibly entertaining, fast-paced page turner…this
strange, surprising novel combines elements of steampunk and planetary adventure in ways I
just hadn’t seen done before, and that alone makes it more than worth a look.”
–Tor.com
“Mr. Hodder’s unique take on Victorian sci-fi/horror is at once reminiscent of the past
and strikingly modern. It might feature distant planets and bug-eyed monsters, but the
plot’s fascinating twists and revelations defy cliche. A layer of philosophical and scientific
sophistication underlies the narrative throughout as the true nature of this beautifully
intricate alien environment slowly unfolds.”
–Florida Weekly
“The resulting novel is utterly authentic and effective, delivering a story that, while it harks
back to a vanished era, also incorporates the sensibilities and perspectives of twenty-firstcentury SF.”
–Asimov’s
“A vivid and interesting premise and an enthusiastic audacity of telling it in period style and
trappings.”
–SF Signal
“This newly created London becomes a mix of the familiar and the very unfamiliar. More
original in concept than Hodder’s earlier books, and more ambitious…At times this felt like
an Edgar Rice Burroughs adventure, although obviously with better prose.”
–SF Reviews
Rights sold: 54
UK – Del Rey
Audio – Audible
more Hodder on pages 24-25
Violette Malan
Fantasy
THE MIRROR PRINCE
“Violette Malan’s debut novel, THE MIRROR PRINCE, is
everything a fantasy novel should be. There is adventure, there
is romance, there is magic, there is danger and loss, love and
sacrifice. There is lovely writing, and again, the promise of
more to come.”
–The Washington Times
“Malan’s fantasy debut straddles two worlds, each detailed
in vibrant colors and images. Believable characters and
graceful storytelling make this a good addition to most
fantasy collections.”
–Library Journal
“A well-told secret identity tale.”
–Year’s Best Fantasy & Horror
The Mirror Prince – an SF Book Club selection!
SHADOWLANDS
“In The Mirror Prince, Violette Malan has
accomplished that most difficult of fusions – she’s
given a complex, high fantasy world a very readable
contemporary voice.”
–Tanya Huff, Aurora Award-winning author
“Malan jumps right into the action. I enjoyed the
book a great deal…Max and Cassandra were fun, and
it was interesting to see the relationship between the
guardian and Max. Malan even gives us glimpses of
‘humanity’ from the Basilisk Prince, and I always like
conflicted characters.”
–Jim C. Hines, Hugo award-winning author
“SHADOWLANDS by Violette Malan is the wonderful
sequel to the creative book The Mirror Prince and returns
the reader to a world where there are wonderful and
imaginative beings.”
–Night Owl Reviews (4.5 Stars, a 2012 Top Pick!)
“The world building is fantastic. Malan’s attention to detail really brings the different settings to life.”
–Sci-Fi Fan Letter
Rights available.
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Tim Akers
Steampunk-Noir
HEART OF VERIDON (#1)
The Burn Cycle
Fantasy Book Critic’s
#8 Science Fiction/Fantasy Book of 2009
“The action keeps the pages turning, and readers will want more novels
set in this world.”
–Library Journal (“Steampunk: 20 Core Titles”)
“This impressive first novel mixes steampunk, fantasy, and noir in the
colorful city of Veridon.”
–Locus
“The world building in the novel is outstanding. A notable 2009 [novel] for me and highly
recommended.”
DEAD OF VERIDON (#2)
“An engaging, page-turning read…despite being a sequel, it reads
very well as a standalone novel.”
–Tor.com
“Very fast-moving, full of action, color, and invention.”
–SF Site
Rights sold:
France (#1) – Bibliotheque Interdite
Germany (#1-2) – Bastei Lubbe*
THE HORNS OF RUIN
“Horns of Ruin comes highly recommended.”
2010 Rising Star Award – SciFiNow Magazine
“Hard to put down. From the compelling opening sentence to
the last, THE HORNS OF RUINis much like its protagonist:
powerful, relentless and impossible to ignore.”
–Miami Herald
“Akers…creates a complex steampunk world…Ash is a vibrant city,
and the cults of the three brothers have a relationship as ambivalent and
complicated as the relationship among any actual siblings.”
Rights sold: Audio – Audible
THE PAGAN NIGHT
MAJOR NEW FANTASY SERIES COMING FROM TITAN IN 2015
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Marie Brennan
Fantasy
The Doppelganger Duology
WARRIOR (#1)
(FORMERLY “DOPPELGANGER”)
“Brennan’s excellent first novel
DOPPELGANGER set up a unique quest and
conflict for her heroine — or heroines, as it were.”
–RT Book Reviews
“It’s good. An original world, interesting
protagonists, a fun story, and a satisfying conclusion.”
–Jim C. Hines, Hugo award-winning author
WITCH (#1) (FORMERLY “WARRIOR
and WITCH”)
“Brennan crafts a thought-provoking, exciting and entertaining read.”
–RT Book Reviews
Rights sold:
France (#1-2) – Panini
Italy (#1-2) – Newton Compton
The Onyx Court Series
MIDNIGHT NEVER COME (#1)
“Stunningly conceived and exquisitely achieved…”
IN ASHES LIE (#2)
“Brennan has created a fascinating hidden underworld beneath London,
and it’s enhanced by prose that has an elegance perfect for historical
fantasy.”
–RT Book Reviews (4.5/4.5 stars!)
“Brennan is a bright new voice in fantasy fiction, and IN ASHES LIE is her best effort yet.”
A STAR SHALL FALL (#3)
“Enchanting, fearsome faerie vistas and pinpoint character delineations make Galen’s
absorbing quest one to savor and remember.”
WITH FATE CONSPIRE (#4)
“An absorbing finale to a series that has grown richer with every installment.”
“Series readers and fans of the Tam Lin myth will be captivated by this complex and vibrant
depiction of a magical Victorian era.”
Rights available.
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Jon Sprunk
Fantasy
The Shadow Saga
SHADOW’S SON (#1)
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Finalist for Compton Crook Award for
Best First Novel
Finalist for David Gemmell Award for
Best First Novel
“A first-rate sword-and-sorcery tale, with intriguing
characters, that moves at a quick pace.”
–Booklist
“Jon Sprunk shows that not all fantasy novels need to be
doorstoppers to be good. SHADOW’S SON is easily one of
my favorite books of 2010.”
SHADOW’S LURE (#2)
“Brings together the dark plots and underpinnings of Sprunk’s
fantasy world and expands on the nature of Caim’s ghostly
companion, Kit…both action and magic as well as a tale of
unrequited love and unlikely heroes.”
–Library Journal
“Shadow’s Lure is sword and sorcery at its best. Fast-paced, filled
with action and realistic characters, and of course…assassins! If you
like Brent Weeks or Paul Kearney, you’ll really enjoy this series.”
–Only the Best SF&F (Top 5 of 2011!)
New four book deal with Pyr for
THE BOOK OF THE BLACK EARTH series!
SHADOW’S MASTER (#3)
“The short version? Go buy Sprunk’s novels. They are great pieces
of assassin-themed fantasy that everyone should be reading.”
–Elitist Book Reviews
Rights sold:
Czech Rep. (#1-3)
– Fantom Print
Germany (#1-3)
– Heyne*
Hungary (#1-3) – Fumax
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Poland (#1-3)
– Papierowy Ksiezyc
Russia (#1) – AST*
Spain (#1) – Alianza
UK (#1-3) – Gollancz
Audio (#1) - Graphic Audio
more Sprunk on page 8
Jim C. Hines
Fantasy
THE STEPSISTER SCHEME (#1)
The Princess Series
• Nominated for the 2009 Romantic Times Award
for Best Fantasy
“Hines’ strength in his brilliantly plotted, cleverly imaginative book is
character concepts and interactions. The action never stops, and the
characters are painstakingly real.”
–RT Book Reviews (4.5/4.5 stars, A Top Pick!)
THE MERMAID’S MADNESS (#2)
• A #1 Locus Bestseller
RED HOOD’S REVENGE (#3)
“Transcends its predecessors with exciting combats, scenes, and
emotionally complex characters…a real synthesis of cultural tropes into a unique world that is
worth visiting again and again.”
THE SNOW QUEEN’S SHADOW (#4)
“Mirror, mirror, on the wall — read this book! Yes, read it all!…Add to this the exceptional
character development and engaging dialogue, and you have a must-read.”
–RT Book Reviews (4.5/4.5 stars, a Top Pick!)
Rights sold:
Czech Rep. (#1) – Fantom Print
GOBLIN QUEST (#1)
Germany (#1-4) – Bastei/Lubbe
Turkey (#1-2) – Ithaki Yayinlari
The Goblin Trilogy
“Clever satire…Reminiscent of Terry Pratchett and Robert Asprin at their best. An over-thetop tale that still manages to be genuinely touching.”
–RT Book Reviews
GOBLIN HERO (#2)
• Voted one of 2007’s Best Books by SciFiChick.com!
“A great book for young adults. [A] grand adventure. This is a great
weekend read.”
–Bear Mountain Books
GOBLIN WAR (#3)
• Locus Bestseller • Finalist, Romantic Times Awards
• Chosen as one of year’s 10 Best by SciFiChick.com!
Rights sold:
France (#1-2) – l’Atalante / le Maedre
Poland (#1-3) – Fabryka Slow*
more Hines on pages 26-27
Russia (#1-2) – EKSMO*
Book Club (#1-3) – SF Book Club
Israel (#1) – Drop of Light Press*
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Robert Asprin
Fantasy, Military Science Fiction
MYTH Adventures Series
18 titles available in this humorous and
thoughtful fantasy series from the New
York Times bestselling author Robert
Asprin, beginning with ANOTHER
FINE MYTH (#1) and continuing
through MYTH-FORTUNES (#18).
“All the MYTH books are hysterically funny.”
–Analog
“Farcical fun that never fails to put a smile on your face and a
laugh in your belly. Recommended!”
–Geek Speak Magazine
“A charming blend of sly humor and clever characterization” –SF Site
“If you haven’t read any of this series, you need to pick them up
immediately.”
–Night Owl Reviews
Rights sold: Czech Rep. – Perseus
PHULE’S Company Series
1. PHULE’S COMPANY
2. PHULE’S PARADISE
3. A PHULE AND HIS MONEY
4. PHULE ME TWICE
5. NO PHULE LIKE AN OLD PHULE
6. PHULE’S ERRAND
PHULE’S PARADISE is a #13 New York Times bestseller!
“Behind the puerile punning names and extraterrestrial setting
stands a modest, winning story about a commander who
builds a company of misfits, rejects and even a few aliens into a
disciplined military outfit…The psychological acumen that colors
Asprin’s characterizations, Phule in particular, gives the book the
verisimilitude that is the essence of successful science fiction.”
“Fans of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels and Piers Anthony’s
Xanth series who have yet to experience Asprin’s wit should give
this laugh-outloud saga a try.”
–Barnes & Noble Review
Rights available.
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Jody Lynn Nye
Fantasy, Science Fiction
AN UNEXPECTED APPRENTICE
“A rousing tale of smallfolk and large enchantment from one of our
most talented and reliable fantasy storytellers. A grand adventure.” –Terry Brooks, New York Times bestselling author
“I thoroughly enjoyed it, the plot, the settlement, the whole nine
yards, and especially the twitch of humor at odd moments...a book I
can thoroughly recommend.”
Rights available.
Mythology (Fantasy)
A college student gets involved with “little people living under the school
library.” In a quest for further information he becomes involved with the
Windsprites and denizens of the Air.
MYTHOLOGY 101 MYTHOLOGY ABROAD
HIGHER MYTHOLOGY ADVANCED MYTHOLOGY
Rights available.
Standalone (Fantasy)
MAGIC TOUCH
Rights available.
Dreamland (Fantasy)
Set in the world created by mankind’s dreams - Here,
form is fluid, but follows function and the residents
know they are the dream of others.
WAKING IN DREAMLAND
SCHOOL OF LIGHT
THE GRAND TOUR
Rights available.
Taylor’s Ark (Science Fiction)
Medicine and intrigue in the far future, featuring a female
traveling MD practicing at the frontiers of known space.
TAYLOR’S ARK, MEDICINE SHOW,
THE LADY AND THE TIGER
Rights available.
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Randall Garrett
Fantasy
THE LORD DARCY SERIES
(BAEN OMNIBUS, 1983)
“Some of the finest fantasy ever written…will certainly guarantee him
a lasting place in the genre.”
–SF Chronicle (Chosen as one of the best fantasies of 2002)
“Garrett’s writing style is as elegant and charming as his setting, and his
mastery of atmosphere is admirable…Garrett’s series is in fact one of
the best of the genre-benders, which have proliferated so madly since
these tales were first published. The stories deftly combine elements of
mystery, espionage, suspense, Tolkienesque fantasy, science fiction, the
techno-thriller, CSI-style forensic mystery, and swashbuckling historical
romance.”
–National Review
“He has combined the best of the fantasy and detective genres — and
made them work as science fiction.”
–Marion Zimmer Bradley, World Fantasy Award-winning author
“I cannot count the number of times I have read TOO MANY
MAGICIANS — each time with the same pleasure.”
–Andre Norton, World Fantasy Award-winning author
“Randall Garrett’s most satisfying and enduring literary
accomplishment is the Lord Darcy series.”
–Robert Silverberg, Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author
“Maddeningly intricate, well reasoned and great fun. His world was as utterly real as his
characters, and his mysteries were of the first caliber.”
–Simon R. Green, New York Times bestselling author
BAEN AND SF BOOK CLUB OMNIBUS EDITIONS
Omnibus consists of:
Too Many Magicians – novel, 1967
Lord Darcy Investigates – collection, 1981
Murder and Magic – collection, 1979
The Spell of War – anthology, 1979
TEN LITTLE WIZARDS & A STUDY IN SORCERY
• Two full-length Lord Darcy sequel novels by sf/mystery award-winning crossover
writer Michael Kurland are available
“Every bit as good as the originals…great fun for fans of mystery and SF alike.”
–SF Chronicle
Rights sold (Lord Darcy series):
Audio – Audible
Czech Rep. – Banshies*
France – du Masque*
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Korea – Happy Reading*
Thailand – A.R. Business Press*
Turkey – Ithaki Yayinlari*
UK – Orion
Film/TV – AIP
Meyer Levin
Mystery
COMPULSION
NEW EDITION FORTHCOMING
Levin’s classics include Compulsion, his still-timely The Obsession, The
Fanatic, The Spell of Time, The Stronghold, The Settlers, The Harvest, The
Architect, Citizens, and Classic Hassidic Tales.
•
Meyer Levin was called “the most significant American Jewish writer of his time” by the LA Times
and “one of the best American writers working in the realistic tradition” by Norman Mailer. His
most famous novel is Compulsion, which was made into a classic film starring Orson Welles.
“One of the best American writers in the realistic tradition.”
–Norman Mailer
“The most significant American Jewish writer of his time.” –LA Times
“One of the best I ever read.” –Ernest Hemingway on Citizens
And now – a new play based on Levin’s life has taken Broadway by storm!
Starring Mandy Patinkin as Meyer!
“It’s a rare chance that a show like this comes your way. Take advantage of this opportunity and
get your tickets before [they’re] sold-out.”– The Broadway Critic
Rights sold: Film/TV (Compulsion) – FOX
Audio (Compulsion) – Audible
Stuart Palmer
Mystery
HILDEGARDE WITHERS SERIES
(12 BOOK SERIES)
Often compared to Agatha Christie’s “Miss Marple,”
Inspired a long-running RKO motion picture series.
“One of the first and still one of the best spinster sleuths.”
–Anthony Boucher
Rights sold:
Chinese, simplified (#1-3) – Beijing Jiban*
France (#7, #9, #11) –
Univers Poche*
Germany (#9) – Heyne
Italy (#1-11) – Mondadori*
eBook (#1-12) – Open Road
STANDALONE NOVELS
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ACE OF JADES (1931)
THE GREEN ACE (At One Fell Swoop: UK) (1950)
NIPPED IN THE BUD (1941)
UNHAPPY HOOLIGAN (Death in Grease-paint: UK) (1956)
ROOK TAKES KNIGHT (1968)
Rights sold: Italy - Polillo
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Toni L. P. Kelner
Mystery
THE LAURA FLEMING SERIES
“The Laura Fleming series has been consistently good…
The characters are irresistibly engaging, the plotting is
superb and the ending terrific. Let’s hope this series goes
on for quite a while.” –RT Book Reviews
DOWN HOME MURDER (#1)
“A tightly woven tale of family quarrels, jealousies, secrets, and loyalties. Laura
Fleming is interesting, likable, and a delight to read.”
–The Armchair Detective
DEAD RINGER (#2)
“Kelner shows herself to be an expert at suspense, wit and characterization. Five Cats.”
–Kate’s Mystery Books Newsletter
TROUBLELOOKINGFORAPLACETOHAPPEN (#3)
“Down–home mores and country humor inform this ebullient debut. A lively, lighthearted cozy.”
COUNTRY COMES TO TOWN (#4)
“Greed and jealousy in the intricate world of computers provide a nonstop pace.”
TIGHT AS A TICK (#5)
“Decidedly homey characters, country charm, and an upbeat tone should make this a
popular choice. Recommended.”
–Library Journal
DEATH OF A DAMN YANKEE (#6)
“As refreshing as an iced tea on a hot summer day.”
–RT Book Reviews (4.5/4.5 stars, A Top Pick!)
MAD AS THE DICKENS (#7)
“The puzzle is difficult to solve, the characters are endearing, and the dialogue is witty. Recommend
this one to fans of Southern mystery series by Anne George and Margaret Maron.”
–Booklist
WED AND BURIED (#8)
“Good humor abound amid the murder and mayhem in this sprawling family.”
The Laura Feming series won Kelner a
Romantic Times Career Achievement Award
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Toni L. P. Kelner
Mystery
THE TILDA HARPER SERIES
CURSE OF THE KISSING COUSINS (#1)
“Kelner (Wed and Buried) depicts Tilda’s search for the elusive actress as a merry chase
through cyberspace and stacks of dusty magazines, adding in a little romance with sexy
bodyguard Nick Tolomeo to keep things humming.”
WHO KILLED THE PINUP QUEEN? (#2)
“WHO KILLED THE PINUP QUEEN? is a fast-paced read that fans of television nostalgia
will quickly add to their must-read lists.”
–The Mystery Reader
BLAST FROM THE PAST (#3)
“…gets to that point of ‘not wanting to put it down’ good.”
–Once Upon a Romance
Rights available.
KELNER IS ALSO THE CO-EDITOR OF SIX ANTHOLOGIES
WITH #1 NY TIMES BESTSELLER CHARLAINE HARRIS
MANY BLOODY RETURNS (#1)
WOLFSBANE AND MISTLETOE (#2)
DEATH’S EXCELLENT VACATION (#3)
HOME IMPROVEMENT: UNDEAD EDITION (#4)
ANAPPLEFORTHECREATURE(#5)
“Kelner and Harris have once again brought together a bevy of
talented authors to explore 13 entertaining stories of education of
the most unnatural kind.”–RT Book Reviews
GAMES CREATURES PLAY (#6)
COMING APRIL 2014 FROM ACE BOOKS!
Anth #1: a #29 New York Times bestseller
Anth #2: a #31 New York Times bestseller & Pearl Award Finalist
Anth #3: a #8 New York Times bestseller
Rights sold:
Germany (#1-3) – DTV
Poland (#1) – Fabryka Slow*
Russia (#2) – AST*
Russia (#3) – Family Leisure Club*
UK (#1-3) – Gollancz
More Kelner on page 30
UK (#4-6) – Quercus/Jo Fletcher Books
Audio (#1-6) – Brilliance Audio
UK Audio (#4) – Audible UK
Book Club (#1) – SFBC
Large Print (#1) – Thorndike
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Ellery Queen
Mystery
Translated to television, radio, and film, the Ellery Queen stories reached
incredible heights of popularity worldwide and spawned Ellery Queen’s
Mystery Magazine which continues to be published every month.
THE BENEFITS OF ELLERY QUEEN:
Name Recognition – The Ellery
Queen name is known far and wide in the
mystery world. It’s as widely recognized
among fans of the genre as Sherlock
Holmes, Hercule Poirot, or Nero Wolfe.
Backlist – A huge benefit of publishing
new Queen novels is that the property
comes with a built-in backlist. The
Dannay and Lee Estates have reclaimed
the domestic publishing rights to the
original novels and, aside from a few
exceptions, the books haven’t been made
widely available for nearly ten years.
The launch of new Queen novels can be
supported by reissuances of one or more
classic Queen novels which would give the
program more titles and more shelf-space
in stores at little additional cost.
Worldwide Appeal – The Queen
novels continue to be popular overseas.
Ellery Queen has over two dozen titles
in print in both Italy and China. And
other titles in countries around the world
including Japan, France, Germany,
Greece, and the Czech Republic.
Built in Promotion – Every month
Ellery Queen’s name is front and center
before the eyes of thousands of mystery
fans via Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine,
the world’s pre-eminent mystery
anthology magazine. The magazine is a
licensee and close friend of the Queen
estate and represents a ready advertising
and cross promotional vehicle.
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“Ellery Queen is the Magellan
of the modern detective story.”
–Rex Stout
“I read all of Ellery Queen’s
novels when I was a kid. And
they were wonderful novels
of deduction... wonderful
pastimes. Wonderful puzzles
and wonderful studies in
character... I read them all. I
loved them all... miles and miles
ahead of the competition at the
time, the Erle Stanley Gardners
and even the Agatha Christies.”
–Stephen King
“People everywhere are now
beginning to appreciate
the mystery novel as
true literature...This new
appreciation is very largely due
to the work of Ellery Queen.”
–Erle Stanley Gardner
“Ellery Queen is the American
detective story.”
–Anthony Boucher
Mystery
Ellery Queen Sequence
The Roman Hat Mystery
The French Powder Mystery
The Dutch Shoe Mystery
The Greek Coffin Mystery
The Egyptian Cross Mystery
The American Gun Mystery
The Siamese Twin Mystery
The Chinese Orange Mystery
The Spanish Cape Mystery
Halfway House
The Door Between
The Devil to Pay
The Four of Hearts
The Dragon’s Teeth
Calamity Town
There Was an Old Woman
The Murderer is a Fox
Ten Days’ Wonder
Cat of Many Tails
Double Double
The Origin of Evil
The King is Dead
The Scarlet Letters
The Glass Village
Inspector Queen’s Own Case
The Finishing Stroke
The Player on the Other Side
And on the Eighth Day
The Fourth Side of the Triangle
Face to Face
The House of Brass
Cop Out
The Last Woman in His life
A Fine and Private Place
A Study in Terror (EQ w/Sherlock Holmes)
The Tragedy of Errors (see Collections)
Rights sold since 2012:
Chinese, complex [1 title] – Faces
Chinese, simplified [26 titles] –
Shanghai Wits, New Star Press
Czech Rep. [3 titles] – Nase Vojsko
France [4 titles] – Presses de la Cite
Germany [7 titles] – Dumont, Piper
Ellery Queen
Drury Lane Mysteries
(by “Barnaby Ross” later published under EQ)
The Tragedy of X
The Tragedy of Y
The Tragedy of Z
Drury Lane’s Last Case
Ellery Queen - Other Novels
(w/ Tim Corrigan* & Troubleshooter^ sequences)
Beware the Young Stranger
The Black Hearts Murder^
Blow Hot, Blow Cold
The Blue Movie Murders^
The Campus Murders^
The Copper Frame
Dead Man’s Tale
Death Spins the Platter
The Devil’s Cook
The Four Johns
The Golden Goose
Guess Who’s Coming to Kill You?
How Goes the Murder?*
Kill as Directed
The Killer Touch
Kiss and Kill
The Last Score
Losers Weepers
The Madman Theory
Murder with a Past
A Room to Die In
Shoot the Scene
What’s in the Dark?*
Where is Bianca?*
Which Way to Die?*
Who Spies, Who Kills?*
Why So Dead?*
Wife or Death
Italy [7 titles] – Mondadori, Polillo
Japan [26 titles] – Hayakawa
Korea [6 titles] – Sigongsa
Sweden [1 title] - Deckarhyllan i Sweden
UK [3 titles] – Orion UK
Audio [89 titles] – AudioGo
Film/TV – Segars Media
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Jeff Gelb
Horror
THE HOT BLOOD SERIES (ANTHOLOGIES)
“Read this one late at night, when the wind is blowing hard
and the moon is full.”
–Playboy
“Acutely readable – punctuated with moments of genuine
stimulation.”
–Locus
“One of the best put-together anthologies I’ve seen in years…
rush out and buy Hot Blood – but don’t say we didn’t warn you
that you’ll be up all night reading it.”
–Fangoria
Titles:
1. Hot Blood
2. Hotter Blood (n)
3. Hottest Blood (w)
4. Deadly After
Dark (n)
5. Seeds of Evil
6. Stranger by Night
7. Fear the Fever (w)
8. Kiss and Kill
9. Crimes of
Passion (f)
10. Hot Blood
11. Fatal Attractions
12. Strange Bedfellows
13. Dark Passions
Titles marked with an (f), (n), or (w) feature works that were Finalists, Nominees, or Winners,
respectively, of the Bram Stoker Award.
Rights sold:
Czech Rep. (#1-2) – Talpress
France (#1-6) – J’ai Lu*
Germany (#1, 5, 6) – Festa*
Germany (#2) – Bastei*
Italy (#1-2) – Bompiani
Japan (#1-3) – Shodensha*
Netherlands (#4) – BZZTOH*
Poland (#2) – Rebis*
Spain (#1) – Robinbook*
UK (#3) – S&S*
SHOCK ROCK I & II AND FEAR ITSELF
(ANTHOLOGIES)
“Gelb has succeeded in creating an unusual collection, in that some
traditional horror elements are foregone in favor of the more tangible
terrors of this world…Graham Watkins’ chillingly detailed tale of a
spelunker forced to confront his fear of spiders has a splendid, shocking
ending, and Stephen Gresham’s story offers an intriguing comment on
the impetus behind and impact of horror writing.”
“A rockin’ good read.”
–USA Weekend
“A smashing success. A memorable collection of rock and roll horror.”
–Horror: The News Magazine
Rights sold:
France (#1) – Pocket*
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UK (#1-2) – Pocket*
Audio (#1) – New Millennium*
Film/TV (#1) – New Line*
Del Howison
Horror
The Dark Delicacies Series
Edited by Jeff Gelb and Del Howison, co-owner of the eponymous,
world-famous Burbank, California, horror bookshop and emporium.
DARK DELICACIES I
• Stoker Award Winner for Best Anthology • 2nd tp and 3rd mm
printings
• Star-studded first book roster includes Ray Bradbury, Brian Lumley,
Clive Barker, Ramsey Campbell, Richard Laymon, and more!
“An all-star concert whose performers work haunting riffs on gutbucket
themes…a formidable lineup of horror’s top creative talents.”
“Vividly conveyed narratives of terror.”
–Los Angeles Times
DARK DELICACIES II: FEAR
•Major new anthology with stories from John Farris, L.A. Banks,
Joe Lansdale, James Sallis, Tananarive Due, and an introduction
from Ray Harryhausen
•Bram Stoker Award finalist and Shirley Jackson Award finalist
for best anthology
“Horror tales to suit virtually every taste make this follow-up to the
Stoker-winning Dark Delicacies (2005) a fulfilling feast of fear…an eclectic mix of older and
younger talents that ensures broad-based appeal to horror readers.”
“Here’s hoping this extremely welcome sequel sets a trend and results in a third installment.”
–Rue Morgue
DARK DELICACIES III: HAUNTED
•Finalist for Black Quill Award for Best Anthology
•With stories by Chuck Palahniuk, Clive Barker, David Morrell
Heather Graham, Kevin J. Anderson and Simon R. Green
“Now three terror-filled titles strong, the DD franchise has become a
reliable brand in modern fright fiction, featuring mostly big names.”
–Bookgasm
“…Will knock your socks off.” –Fatally Yours
Rights sold:
Chinese, simplified (#1) – Chong Qing*
Germany (#1) – Festa*
Russia (#1-3) – Family Leisure Club
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H.P. Lovecraft
Horror
TALES OF THE CTHULHU MYTHOS
• 2003 German edition (from Bastei) back to press almost immediately
• Del Rey edition in its 8th printing
• Stephen King, Robert Bloch, Philip Jose Farmer, Brian Lumley, Lovecraft’s own “Call of
Cthulhu” and many more in this collection.
Rights sold:
Chinese, simplified – Harbin*
Chinese, complex – BWP*
Germany – Bastei*
Spain – Enokia*
CTHULHU 2000
• Del Rey edition in its 7th printing
• Short stories in the Cthulhu Mythos by F. Paul Wilson, Harlan
Ellison, Roger Zelazny, Poppy Z. Brite, Gene Wolfe, Bruce
Sterling and many more.
“Gobble it up.”
–Kirkus
Rights sold:
Germany – Bastei*
“Marvelous.”
Spain – BDE
THE MASK OF CTHULHU &
THE TRAIL OF CTHULHU
• August Derleth
Rights sold:
Germany – Festa
Spain – BDE
THE HORROR IN THE MUSEUM &
THE WATCHERS OUT OF TIME
Lovecraft had a circle of friends and fellow writers with whom he worked so
closely as if to make their work his own. This includes August Derleth, whose
posthumous collaborations with Lovecraft complete his final stories. Includes the
major novella LURKER AT THE THRESHOLD (sale in Poland) and other
major stories.
Both re-released in new Del Rey editions in 2010
Rights sold: Czech Rep. – Volvox
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Spain – Alianza, BDE
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Welcome! Please start at the beginning (your left as you
read this) to learn more about the incredible new authors
JABberwocky is pleased to represent this year.
Please Flip the Catalog Over
We at JABberwocky have devoteded this flipside of our
catalog to introducing the many exciting new authors we are
now representing. Please find in these pages information on
who these wonderful new authors are, information on their
works to date, and what they have already accomplished.
Please Flip the Catalog Over
This concludes our 2014
Foreign Rights Catalog.
Science Fiction
Walter Jon Williams
New York Times bestselling author of 30+ novels
in multiple genres
Dagmar Shaw series
THIS IS NOT A GAME (#1)
“THIS IS NOT A GAME is an exciting near-future science
fiction story that does everything right…great characters,
including a very nice geeky female protagonist.”
–Tor.com
“Masterfully written and executed, scarily relevant, and
massively entertaining, THIS IS NOT A GAME is a gem of a
novel and should be on everyone’s reading list”
“THIS IS NOT A GAME is a technothriller with the
distinction of being written with a respect for the reader’s
intelligence.”
–Strange Horizons
DEEP STATE (#2)
“DEEP STATE is a smart, absorbing trip through some
maybe-not-so-imaginary back alleys and secret rooms in the
company of a protagonist who is smart enough to know that
it’s not very smart to mess with Big Brother.”
–Locus
THE FOURTH
WALL (#3)
“Williams and Dagmar fans will rejoice, and it should attract
the near-futurists and techno-thriller crowd as well.”
–Kirkus
“Williams is a master of the little details that add depth to his
exceptional writing and bring his world to life.”
Rights sold: France – L’Atalante
Germany – DuMont*
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This is the end of our new author section.
Eric Moore
Mystery
DEATH BY COFFEE
Joshua says: “This is the first new cozy author since
Charlaine Harris and Real Murders whom I’ve found
to be 100% absorbing, engrossing, and a natural.”
When Kristina “Krissy” Hancock moved to Pine Valley to open a combination bookstore and coffee shop, she expected an easy life, away
from the pressures of her semi-famous father, but when a man dies after
drinking a cup of her coffee, her life suddenly becomes anything but
easy.
Krissy has always had a love for mysteries, thanks to her dad’s old
books, so she can’t help but get involved in the case. She has to somehow manage to keep the sinking ship of her new business afloat, all
while trying to discover whether the man’s death was truly an accident
like the police seem to believe, of if in fact, he was murdered. She might
not know what she’s doing, but if anything, Krissy is determined to get to
the bottom of the mystery, even if it means having to move back home
and miss out on her chance with the cute local police officer who seems
to be willing to do just about anything to impress her.
FORTHCOMING FROM KENSINGTON
BOOKS #2-3 UNDER CONTRACT
Rights available.
Eric Moore
is the author of the
Kat Redding urban fantasy series, starting with To Walk the Night. He was born
and raised in Ohio where he still lives
with his wife and son. He attended Ohio
University, majoring in Electronic Media,
and then later, Telecommunications.
DEATH BY COFFEE is his first foray
into the mystery genre.
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Fantasy
V. M. Escalada
HALLS OF LAW
Kerida Nast is a citizen of the Caraman Polity, an empire that’s been
expanding for generations, pushed forward in part by the intense rivalry
between the Battle Wings and the Halls of Law. Kerida grew up in a
military family, and is looking forward to following her father and sisters
into that life – until the day the Halls discover she’s Talented, and claim
her as one of their own. As far as Ker’s concerned her life is ruined, the
Wings would never have her now, even if she could somehow make the
Halls let her go.
Then the Polity is invaded by the Sea Farers of the Halian Empire, and
Ker discovers what ruination really is. The Sea Farers have magics of
their own, and they’ve come to destroy the Halls, and all the Talents
they can find. On the run, Kerida joins forces with Tel Cursar, a soldier
also escaping from the enemy, to restore and protect their way of life.
Together, they have to find out who the Sea Farers really are, and what
in their own history has brought the invaders into their lives.
ONE MORE BOOK UNDER CONTRACT TO DAW
Rights available.
V.M. Escalada
I’m not sure that author bios ever tell you
the things you really want to know. So I’ve decided to tell you the things
I want you to know. I’m Canadian, but I spent enough of my childhood
with my family in Spain to identify culturally as Spanish. If you love
blues, and you haven’t yet discovered
flamenco, you should give it a try.
I don’t care who wrote Shakespeare. As
far as I’m concerned, the play really is the
thing. This whole interest in the author as a
person stuff was started by literary critics in
the 18th century, while they were inventing
literary criticism. I know, because I have a
PhD in 18th-century literature.
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Robert Brockway
Urban Fantasy
THE UNNOTICEABLES
Sold to Tor at auction in a three-book six-figure deal
after only one week on submission
Carey, with his spiked hair and his patchwork leather jacket, is your
typical New York City punk in 1977. The only care he has in the world is
whether he can get his hands on the hottest chick or the cheapest beer
(honestly, he’d prefer the brew). But when strange, caustic tar men start
burning his fellow punks, and memory-defying faceless posers begin
kidnapping his friends, it’s time to lace up his boots and start kicking
some ass.
Just as soon as he finishes his drink.
Meanwhile, in present day Los Angeles, Kaitlyn is your small-town girl
trying to make it big in showbiz. Typical Hollywood, as long as your
definition of “typical” involves crashing cars and lighting herself on fire
as a stuntwoman. But when a former teen heart throb tries to rip out
her soul during a makeout session with his metallic tongue, things start
getting a little weird. Luckily, the neighborhood hobo – an old man with
broken teeth and a patchwork leather jacket - has experience dealing
with these kinds of things, and will gladly help her out.
As long as she lets him finish her drink.
FORTHCOMING IN 2015
BOOKS #2-3 UNDER CONTRACT TO TOR
Rights available.
Robert Brockway
is a
Senior Editor and columnist for Cracked.
com, the most popular comedy website
in the world (last year alone, Cracked
served 4.4 billion page views). Brockway’s
columns reach millions of views upon their
publication, making him one of the site’s
most popular writers. His self-published
novel, RX: A Tale of Electronegativity, has
sold over 30,000 copies. Robert lives with
his wife in Portland, Oregon.
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Literary Fantasy
COUCH
Benjamin Parzybok
After getting evicted from their apartment, three
roommates attempt to discard their couch in order
to move on to a new life, but they find their couch
has other plans for them. Their adventure takes
them thousands of miles from home, into secret
histories and danger, fleeing others who want their
couch for themselves. COUCH is an epic, hilarious
quest for modern times.
“COUCH hits on an improbable, even fantastic premise, and
then rigorously hews to the logic that it generates, keeping it
afloat (at times literally) to the end.”
–Los Angeles Times
“Delightfully lighthearted writing…Occasionally laugh-outloud funny, the enthusiastic prose carries readers through
sporadic dark moments…Parzybok’s quirky humor recalls the
flaws and successes of early Douglas Adams.”
Rights available.
SHERWOOD NATION
In drought-stricken Portland, Oregon, a Robin Hood-esque water thief
is caught on camera redistributing an illegal truckload of water to those
in need. Nicknamed Maid Marian—real name: Renee, a 20-something
barista and eternal part-time college student—she is an instant folk
hero. Renee rides her swelling popularity and the public’s disgust at how
the city has abandoned its people, raises an army . . . and secedes a
quarter of the city of Portland, Oregon.
Even as Maid Marian and her compatriots (a former drug kingpin, her
ad-writer boyfriend, and many others) build a new community one
neighbor at a time, they are making powerful enemies amongst the city
government and the National Guard. Sherwood is an idealistic dream
too soon caught in a brutal fight for survival.
“Parzybok does this thing where you think, ‘this is fun!’ and then you are charmed, saddened,
and finally changed by what you have read. It’s like jiu jitsu storytelling.”
–Maureen McHugh, Hugo Award-winning author
FORTHCOMING FROM SMALL BEER PRESS IN 2014
Rights available.
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Dave Bara
IMPULSE (#1) The Lightship Chronicles, Vol. 1
The next great military science fiction series!
It’s graduation day for Ensign Peter Cochrane, a day full up with dreams
of the adventures he and his classmates will have, setting forth together
as new officers, on deep space voyages long imagined.
But this graduation day is about to become something very different for
Peter Cochrane. He’s is about to discover that his brother and many
shipmates have just been killed in action in a distant solar system.
In an instant, his post-graduation plans will be torn asunder as he is
transferred to a Unified Space Navy ship under foreign command,
en route to an unexpected destination, surrounded almost entirely by
strangers, and with secret orders from his superiors that might force
him to become a mutineer. The crisis at hand becomes a gateway to
something much more when the ship’s Historian leads Peter and his
shipmates into a galaxy of the unkown, of ancient technologies, ancient
rivalries, new culture and unexpected romance.
FORTHCOMING IN JANUARY 2015
BOOKS #2-3 UNDER CONTRACT TO DAW AND DEL REY UK
Rights sold: UK – Del Rey
Dave Bara
grew up as a
fan of the Gemini and Apollo space
programs and dreamed of being an
astronaut one day. Since that time he
has restricted his journeys into space
to the written word. He has published
numerous short stories and written
four novels. Dave lives in the Pacific
Northwest.
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Urban Fantasy
Daniel José Older
HALF-RESURRECTION BLUES
Rising star in the ghost noir genre
Half Jim Butcher, half Junot Díaz
Praise for Daniel José Older:
“Older gracefully draws together the... spectral and human, securing himself a
place among the rising stars of the genre.”
“Reading Salsa Nocturna I couldn’t help but be reminded of Junot Díaz’s The Brief
Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao...Older is clearly a writer of much promise.”
–Strange Horizons
Carlos Delacruz is just following orders when he offs the only other
half-dead guy in New York. It should’ve been a job like any other, but
then Carlos agrees to protect the dying man’s sister Sasha from the
Council, the sprawling afterlife bureaucracy that he works for. It turns
out she’s like him, too: partially resurrected, a ghoulish mistake with no
past, living in the undercurrents of the city. He finds her, but soon after,
Carlos gets tangled up in a nefarious web of necromancers, demons,
and tourists.
FORTHCOMING FROM ACE IN 2015
Rights available.
Daniel José Older is a writer,
composer and former paramedic living
in Brooklyn, New York. He is the author
of the critically acclaimed short story
collection Salsa Nocturna, and editor
of 2014’s most buzzed about specfic anthology, Long Hidden. He has
facilitated workshops on music and
anti-oppression organizing at public
schools, religious houses, universities,
and prisons all over the eastern US.
His soul band Ghost Star regularly
performs original multimedia theater
productions about New York history.
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Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Fantasy
SIGNAL TO NOISE
A story of young love, music, and sorcery, with
echoes of Jennifer Egan and David Mitchell
“Silvia’s book utterly transported me and by the end I was left in pieces. This is a
beautiful, powerful novel, quite unlike anything else I have read. I’m truly proud
to be bringing this to Solaris.”
–Jonathan Oliver, Editor-in-chief, Solaris
Mexico City, 1988: Long before iTunes or MP3s, you said “I love you”
with a mixtape. Meche, awkward and fifteen, has two equally unhip
friends -- Sebastian and Daniela -- and a whole lot of vinyl records to
keep her company. When she discovers how to cast spells using music,
the future looks brighter for the trio. With help from this newfound
magic, the three friends will piece together their broken families, change
their status as non-entities, and maybe even find love...
Mexico City, 2009: Two decades after abandoning the metropolis, Meche
returns for her estranged father’s funeral. It’s hard enough to cope with
her family, but then she runs into Sebastian, and it revives memories
from her childhood she thought she buried a long time ago. What really
happened back then? What precipitated the bitter falling out with her
father? And, is there any magic left?
FORTHCOMING FROM SOLARIS
Rights available.
Silvia Moreno-Garcia is
Mexican by birth, Canadian by inclination,
where she’s now the Communications
Coordinator for the Faculty of Science at
the University of British Columbia. She was
a finalist for the Manchester Fiction Prize,
and in 2011, she won Canada’s Gloria
Vanderbilt/Exile Award for Best Emerging
Writer (a $10,000 prize). Her short fiction
has appeared in multiple anthologies, and
her collection, This Strange Way of Dying,
was recently released by Exile Editions.
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Historical Fantasy
Sylvia Izzo Hunter
Sold after a 3 week auction
Audio rights also sold at auction
THE MIDNIGHT QUEEN
(#1)
THE FIRST INSTALLMENT IN THE MIDNIGHT DAUGHTER TRILOGY
A cross between Susanna Clarke and Naomi Novik
Forthcoming from Ace in Fall 2014!
Gray Marshall’s Britain is a fragmented
kingdom of many tongues, many gods
and many magics, haunted by the
memory of the young queen who vanished
without a trace sixteen years ago. In THE
MIDNIGHT QUEEN, Gray, a disillusioned
student of magic, is residing on sufferance
at his tutor’s country home when he
meets Sophie Callender, whose sheltered
upbringing conceals a mysterious past
and what may prove a catastrophic future.
Their tentative friendship blooms into love
as they struggle to thwart the conspiracy
headed by Sophie’s father to assassinate
the King of Britain – and discover what
really became of her mother.
Sylvia Izzo Hunter
grew up
mostly in Calgary, Alberta, just a few blocks
away from a public library. She now lives
with her husband and daughter in Toronto,
where she divides her time between a day
job in scholarly journal publishing and a
variety of competing obsessions including
reading, singing, knitting, and experimental
baking.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE FLIP BOOK
We’ve taken on such an abundance of new talent over
the past year that we thought it best to shine a special
spotlight on the authors we are presenting at London
Book Fair for the first time. It’s a mix of promising
debut authors and the largest ever influx of established
authors joining us from other agencies.
HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO DISCOVER:
-- Robert Brockway’s six-figure 3-book deal
-- New York Times bestselling sf author Walter Jon
Williams
-- The Midnight Queen by Sylvia Izzo Hunter, a major
fantasy debut forthcoming from Ace
-- The off-beat, cross-over fiction of Ben Parzybok
-- The lyrical urban fantasy of Daniel José Older
-- A breathtaking work of magical realism by Silvia
Moreno-Garcia, award-winning short fiction writer
-- Dave Bara’s military science fiction debut
-- A fresh new cozy mystery from brand new Eric
Moore
-- V.M. Escalada’s new epic fantasy Halls of Law
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2014
The World’s Leading Literary
Agency for Science Fiction and Fantasy
ARI MARMELL’s Mick
Oberon P.I. series (beginning
with HOT LEAD, COLD
IRON) is the next hot urban
fantasy series
MIDNIGHT CROSSROAD,
the first in a new series by #1
NY Times bestselling author
CHARLAINE HARRIS
THE MIDNIGHT QUEEN
by SYLVIA IZZO HUNTER,
a major fantasy debut
forthcoming from Ace
BREACH ZONE, the final
installment in MYKE COLE’s
Shadow Ops trilogy
#1 NY Times bestselling
YA novel by BRANDON
SANDERSON, which spent
13 weeks on the bestseller list
THE TROPIC OF SERPENTS,
the sequel to the breakout
fantasy novel A Natural
History of Dragons by MARIE
BRENNAN
CODEX BORN
by Hugo Award-winning
author JIM C. HINES
THE SILVERED, 2013
Aurora Award Winning novel
by TANYA HUFF

RIGHTS CATALOG One year, two #1 New York Times bestsellers!

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