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- Ampersand Inc.

Winter 2015
TOR BOOKS
JANUARY 2015
Pillar to the Sky
William Forstchen From William Forstchen, the New York Times bestselling author of One Second After, comes Pillar to the Sky, a towering epic to rank with Douglas Preston’s Blasphemy and Michael Crichton’s Prey FICTION / THRILLERS Tor Books | 1/27/2015 9780765334398 | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 416 pages | Carton Qty: 24 6.125 in W | 9.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9780765334381 Ebook ISBN: 9781466810778 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising in major news media • National advertising targeting thriller audiences • Advertising in trade media • Promotion at educator conventions • Publicity • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog ALSO AVAILABLE
One Second After 4/2011 | 9780765356864 Paperback / softback | $9.99 / $11.99 Can. Pandemic drought, skyrocketing oil prices, dwindling energy supplies, and wars of water scarcity threaten the planet. Only four people can prevent global chaos. Gary Morgan—a brilliant, renegade scientist is pilloried by the scientific community for his belief in a space elevator: a pillar to the sky, which he believes will make space flight fast, simple, and affordable. Eva Morgan—a brilliant and beautiful scientist, has had a lifelong obsession to build a a tower which would mine the power of the sun and supply humanity with cheap, limitless energy forever. Erich Rothenberg—the ancient but revered rocketscientist who labored to create the first rockets. A legend, he has mentored Gary and Eva for two decades, nurturing and encouraging their transcendent vision. Franklin Smith—the eccentric Silicon Valley billionaire who will champion their cause, wage war with Congress and government bureaucracy, and, most important, finance their herculean undertaking. The Goddard Space Flight Center—the novel’s preeminent hero, whose enormous army of scientists, engineers and astronauts will fight endless battles and overcome countless obstacles every step of the way. This journey to the stars will not be easy—a tumultuous struggle filled with violence and heroism, love and death, spellbinding beauty and heartbreaking betrayal. The stakes could not be higher. Humanity's salvation will hang in the balance. PRAISE
“A riveting cautionary tale.” —Booklist on One Second After “An entertaining apocalyptic thriller.” —Publishers Weekly on One Second After WILLIAM R. FORSTCHEN is the New York Times bestselling author of One Second After, among numerous other books in diverse subjects ranging from history to science fiction. Forstchen holds a PhD in history from Purdue University, with specializations in military history and the history of technology. He is currently a faculty fellow and professor of history at Montreat College, near Asheville, North Carolina. 2 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Winter 2015/January 2015
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3439-8 Editor: Gleason, Bob
Rel. Date: 01/08/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 01/27/15
Marketing: Nowshin, Sumiya
Pub Date: 01/27/15
Announced Mkt. Distr: 150,000
Title: Pillar to the Sky
Subtitle:
Author(s): William Forstchen
BISAC 1: FICTION / Thrillers/General
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
*Fortstchen presents a near-future premise, as a space elevator is a very
real possibility. He has discsussed the technology extensively with
NASA, and the science in the novel is accurate.
Plans:
• National advertising in major news media
• National advertising targeting thriller audiences
• Advertising in trade media
• Promotion at educator conventions
• Publicity
• Digital promotion on social networking sties and the Tor/Forge blog
* At the same time, he has written a gripping thriller, sure to thrill fans of
his smash hit Once Second After.
* Forstchen is an excellent promoter. One Second After was featured on
the National Geographic television channel, Fox News, and various other
media.
* The hardcover edition of One Second After was #11 on the New York
Times bestsellers list, remaining on the list for four weeks. The mass
market edition was also on the New York Times bestsellers list for two
weeks, peaking at #25.
* Forstchen's novels with Newt Gingrich are perennial New York Times
bestsellers.
*The film rights to One Second After have already been optioned by
Warner Brothers
QUOTES:
Praise for One Second After:
“Civilization slides into the abyss of a new dark age in this horrifying
apocalyptic novel. Forstchen has taken civilization straight to the rack.”—
Stephen Coonts, author of The Assassin
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
WILLIAM R. FORSTCHEN has a Ph.D. from Purdue University with
specializations in military history and the history of technology. He is a
faculty fellow and professor of history at Montreat College. Forstchen is
the author of more than forty books, including the New York Times
bestselling series Gettysburg and Pearl Harbor (coauthored with Newt
Gingrich), as well as the award-winning young-adult novel We Look Like
Men of War. Forstchen has written numerous short stories and articles
about military history and military technology. He owns and flies an
original World War II “recon bird.” Forstchen resides near Asheville,
North Carolina, with his teenage daughter, Meghan, and their small pack
of golden retrievers and yellow labs.
Setting: Various
Author Hometown: Newark, NJ
Author Residence: Black Mountain, North Carolina
Illustrator Hometown:
Illustrator Residence:
Bookstore Author Frequents:
“Forstchen's work has flair and power.”—Joel Rosenberg, author of The
Sleeping Dragon
Author Sales Track
Title
One Second After
Pillar to the Sky
Pillar to the Sky
One Second After
One Second After
One Second After
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$9.99
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Publisher
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Net
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06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
JANUARY 2015
Pacific Fire
Greg Van Eekhout The stunning sequel to California Bones—a novel of magic, friendship, and the choices we can’t avoid FICTION / FANTASY / GENERAL Tor Books | 1/27/2015 9780765328564 | $24.99 / $28.99 Can. Hardback | 304 pages | Carton Qty: 20 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781429945691 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Author tour • Select appearances at regional trade shows • Promotion at SDCC and NYCC • Promotion at educator conventions • Extensive online publicity campaign • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog I’m Sam. I’m just this guy. Okay, yeah, I’m a golem created from the substance of his own magic by the late Hierarch of Southern California. With a lot of work, I might be able to wield magic myself. I kind of doubt it, though. Not like Daniel Blackland can. Daniel’s the reason the Hierarch’s gone and I’m still alive. He’s also the reason I’ve lived my entire life on the run. Ten years of never, ever going back to Los Angeles. Daniel’s determined to protect me. To teach me. But it gets old. I’ve got nobody but Daniel. I’ll never do anything normal. Like attend school. Or date a girl. Now it’s worse. Because things are happening back in LA. Very bad people are building a Pacific firedrake, a kind of ultimate weapon of mass magical destruction. Daniel seemed to think only he could stop them. Now Daniel’s been hurt. I managed to get us to the place run by the Emmas. (Many of them. All named Emma. It’s a long story.) They seem to be healing him, but he isn’t going anyplace soon. Do I even have a reason for existing, if it isn’t to prevent this firedrake from happening? I’m good at escaping from things. Now I’ve escaped from Daniel and the Emmas, and I’m on my way to LA. This may be the worst idea I ever had.
PRAISE
For California Bones "LA noir as dark as La Brea tar meets magic drawn from ancient bones."—Steven Gould, author of Jumper "I both love and am terrified by Greg Van Eekhout's vision of Los Angeles. I already want to go back." —John Scalzi "The story is structured like a caper novel, and fans of stories about heists will enjoy it, but its fantastical elements make it an absoslute must for urban fantasy readers, too." —Booklist, starred review GREG VAN EEKHOUT is the author of California Bones, as well as a previous fantasy novel with Bantam Books, Norse Code. He is also the author of two middlegrade SF novels, Kid vs. Squid and The Boy at the End of the World (a finalist for the Andre Norton Award). He lives in San Diego, California. 3 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2856-4 Editor: Nielsen Hayden, Patrick
Rel. Date: 01/08/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 01/27/15
Pub Date: 01/27/15
Title: Pacific Fire
Subtitle:
Author(s): Greg Van Eekhout
BISAC 1: FICTION / Fantasy/General
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* The sequel to the June 2014 hardcover California Bones, which will be
published in trade paperback to coincide with this hardcover. After the
tumultous dismantling of the Hierarch's empire, Daniel is on the run
again, hoping to hid a golem with a very familiar DNA code, when they
catch wind of a dangerous plot back in L. A....
Plans:
• National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences
• Author tour
• Select appearances at regional trade shows
• Promotion at SDCC and NYCC
• Extensive online publicity campaign
• Digital promotion on social networking site and the Tor/Forge blog
* Book three will appear later in 2015
* Set in a wildly imagined alternate Southern California, and written by a
native and resident of San Diego; many local publicity hooks.
*As of March 2014, the first book in this series California Bones (June
2014) is getting strong advance orders and will be the subject of
siginificant advertising, promotion, and author appearances
QUOTES:
"Subterranean halls with pillars of bones, a magic sword, magical duels
and some of the coolest bone magic ever, all interwoven with the taste of
a California burrito, the concrete waterways of Los Angeles, and the
neon glow of the Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier. Van Eekhout
has written a 21st century alchemy."
—Maureen F. McHugh, Hugo-winning author of China Mountain Zhang
on California Bones
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
Greg Van Eekhout is the author of the middle-grade novels Kid Vs. Squid
and The Boy at the End of the World, and the adult novels Norse Code
and California Bones. Website: writingandsnacks.com
Setting:
Author Hometown: San Diego, CA
Author Residence: San Diego
Bookstore Author Frequents: Mysterious Galaxy
"The compelling prose and epic blend of mythological and modern
elements make it clear that van Eekhout is an author to watch." —
Publishers Weekly on Norse Code
Author Sales Track
Title
California Bones
Norse Code (MM edition)
ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-2855-7 $24.99
978-0-553-59213-9
$0.00
Publisher
Bantam
On Sale Fmt
06-10-14 TC
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Gross
7,957
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Net
7,951
12,927
06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
JANUARY 2015
California Bones
Greg Van Eekhout A novel of magic, a heist, and the unexpected things that change your life FICTION / FANTASY / GENERAL Tor Books | 1/6/2015 9780765376916 | $14.99 / $17.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 320 pages | Carton Qty: 24 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9780765328557 Ebook ISBN: 9781429946858 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • National advertising in trade media • Publicity • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog When Daniel Blackland was six, he ingested his first bone fragment, a bit of kraken spine plucked out of the sand during a visit with his demanding, brilliant, and powerful magician father, Sebastian. When Daniel was twelve, he watched Sebastian die at the hands of the Hierarch of Southern California, devoured for the heightened magic layered deep within his bones. Now, years later, Daniel is a petty thief with a forged identity. Hiding amid the crowds in Los Angeles—the capital of the Kingdom of Southern California—
Daniel is trying to go straight. But his crimeboss uncle has a heist he wants Daniel to perform: break into the Hierarch's storehouse of magical artifacts and retrieve Sebastian's sword, an object of untold power. For this dangerous mission, Daniel will need a team he can rely on, so he brings in his closest friends from his years in the criminal world. There's Moth, who can take a bullet and heal in mere minutes. Jo Alverado, illusionist. The multitalented Cassandra, Daniel’s ex. And, new to them all, the enigmatic Emma, with her British accent and her own grudge against the powersthatbe. The stakes are high, and the stage is set for a showdown that might just break the magic that protects a longcorrupt regime. California Bones is an epic adventure set in a city of canals and secrets and casual brutality—different from the world we know, yet familiar and true. PRAISE
"Great story, great characters, and a truly cool alternate Los Angeles built on magic, blood, and bone. This took me to places I didn’t expect. I like books that do that, and you will too." —Steven Brust, New York Times bestselling author of the Dragaera series "LA noir as dark as La Brea tar meets magic drawn from ancient bones." —Steven Gould, author of Jumper "I both love and am terrified by Greg Van Eekhout's vision of Los Angeles. I already want to go back." —John Scalzi "Fans of stories about heists will enjoy it, but its fantastical elements make it an absoslute must for urban fantasy readers, too." —Booklist, starred review GREG VAN EEKHOUT is the author of one previous fantasy novel for adults, the massmarket original Norse Code. He is also the author of two middlegrade SF novels, Kid Vs. Squid and The Boy at the End of the World (a finalist for the Andre Norton Award). He lives in San Diego, CA. 4 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 12/17/14
Publicist:
On Sale: 01/06/15
Pub Date: 01/06/15
Title: California Bones
Subtitle:
Author(s): Greg Van Eekhout
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* First book in a trilogy. Book two, Pacific Fire is written and will be
published in January 2015
Plans:
• National advertising in trade media
• Publicity
• Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog
* Set in a wildly imagined alternate Southern California, and written by a
native and resident of San Diego; many local publicity hooks
* This is Van Eekhout's first adult trade hardcover, but his previous SF
and fantasy novels--an adult mass-market original and two middle-grade
trade hardcovers--got very good good reviews and will help get attention
for this debut
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
QUOTES:
Setting: An alternate Los Angeles, in the present day
Author Hometown: San Diego
Author Residence: San Diego
Bookstore Author Frequents: Mysterious Galaxy
"Subterranean halls with pillars of bones, a magic sword, magical duels
and some of the coolest bone magic ever, all interwoven with the taste of
a California burrito, the concrete waterways of Los Angeles, and the
neon glow of the Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier. Van Eekhout
has written a 21st century alchemy."
—Maureen F. McHugh, Hugo-winning author of China Mountain Zhang
on California Bones
Greg Van Eekhout is the author of the middle-grade novels Kid Vs. Squid
and The Boy at the End of the World, and the adult novel Norse Code.
Website: writingandsnacks.com
"The compelling prose and epic blend of mythological and modern
elements make it clear that van Eekhout is an author to watch." —
Publishers Weekly on Norse Code
Author Sales Track
Title
California Bones
California Bones
Norse Code (MM edition)
ISBN13
US
978-1-4299-4685-8 $11.99
978-0-7653-2855-7 $24.99
978-0-553-59213-9
$7.99
Author/Title
Brust, Steven/Tiassa
ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-3306-3 $14.99
978-1-4299-9174-2
$9.99
Publisher
Bantam
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Comparisons
Publisher
06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
JANUARY 2015
The Just City
Jo Walton From the acclaimed, awardwinning author of Among Others, a tale of gods and humans, and the surprising things they have to learn from one another
FICTION / FANTASY / GENERAL Tor Books | 1/13/2015 9780765332660 | $25.99 / $29.99 Can. Hardback | 368 pages | Carton Qty: 20 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781466800823 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Promotion at SDCC, NYCC, and educator conventions • Select author appearances including BEA and book festivals • Extensive online publicity campaign • Digital promotion on social networking sites, the Tor/Forge newsletter and blog; Goodreads promotion "Here in the Just City you will become your best selves. You will learn and grow and strive to be excellent." Created as an experiment by the timetraveling goddess Pallas Athene, the Just City is a planned community, populated by over ten thousand children and a few hundred adult teachers from all eras of history, along with some handy robots from the far human future—all set down together on a Mediterranean island in the distant past. The student Simmea, born an Egyptian farmer's daughter sometime between 500 and 1000 A.D, is a brilliant child, eager for knowledge, ready to strive to be her best self. The teacher Maia was once Ethel, a young Victorian lady of much learning and few prospects, who prayed to Pallas Athene in an ungaurded moment during a trip to Rome—and, in an instant, found herself in the Just City with greyeyed Athene standing unmistakably before her. Meanwhile, Apollo—stunned by the realization that there are things mortals understand better than he does—has arranged to live a human life, and has come to the City as one of the children. He knows his true identity, and conceals it from his peers. For this lifetime, he is prone to all the troubles of being human. Then, a few years in, Sokrates arrives—the same Sokrates recorded by Plato himself—to ask all the troublesome questions you would expect. What happens next is a tale only the brilliant Jo Walton could tell.
PRAISE
ALSO AVAILABLE
Among Others 1/2012 | 9780765331724 Paperback / softback | $14.99 / $16.99 Can. "Rendered with Walton’s usual power and beauty… It’s this haunting character complexity that ultimately holds the reader captive to the tale." —N. K. Jemisin, The New York Times on My Real Children "Has as much in common with an Alice Munro story as it does with, say, Philip K. Dick’s The Man in the High Castle."—Lev Grossman, Publishers Weekly on My Real Children
"Funny, acute, and impassioned."—Ursula K. Le Guin on Among Others "There are the books you want to give all your friends, and there are the books you wish you could go back and give your younger self...Among Others [is] both."—Charlie Jane Anders, io9 JO WALTON won the Hugo and Nebula Awards in 2012 for her novel Among Others. Before that, she won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, and her novel Tooth and Claw won the World Fantasy Award in 2004. The novels of her Small Change sequence—Farthing, Ha'penny, and 5 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 12/24/14
Publicist:
On Sale: 01/13/15
Pub Date: 01/13/15
Title: Just City, The
Subtitle:
Author(s): Jo Walton
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* A tale of time-traveling gods, and the brilliant children they choose from
throughout human history, in an effort to build the ideal human society.
Plans:
• National targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences
• Promotion at SDCC, NYCC and educator conventions
• Select author appearances including BEA and book festivals
• Digital promotion on social networking sites, the Tor/Forge newsletter
and blog; Goodreads promotion
* The Philosopher Kings, sequel to The Just City, is written and will
appear later in 2015.
* We have signed up three further novels from Jo Walton to follow The
Philosopher Kings; we are committed to this author.
* Jo Walton's novel AMONG OTHERS was her best-selling title to date,
and won science fiction's Hugo and Nebula Awards for Best Novel.
* Jo Walton is now one of only two people to have won a Hugo, a
Nebula, and a World Fantasy Award in the Best Novel category. (The
other is Ursula K. Le Guin.)
* Walton maintains a widely-read presence on line at
papersky.livejournal.com and as a regular columnist for Tor.com.
QUOTES:
"A lovely story, unlike anything I’ve ever read before: funny, touching,
and gently magical." —Patrick Rothfuss on Among Others
"Beautifully crafted… Among Others calls to those who desire a wild,
magical world in place of the one they have but eventually learn that their
own lives are the greatest story of all." —Bloomsbury Review on Among
Others
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
JO WALTON won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer on
the publication of her debut novel, The King's Peace. Her novel Tooth
and Claw won the World Fantasy Award, and the novels of her "Small
Change" sequence—Farthing, Ha'Penny, and Half a Crown—have won
acclaim ranging from national newspapers to the Romantic Times Critics’
Choice Award. Her novel Among Others won both the Hugo and the
Nebula Awards. A native of Wales, she lives in Montreal.
Setting:
Author Hometown: Aberdare, Wales
Author Residence: Montreal, Quebec
Bookstore Author Frequents: Indigo in Montreal, on McGill College
Avenue
"A wonder and a joy." —The New York Times on Among Others
"Stunningly powerful…While the whodunit plot is compelling, it’s the
convincing portrait of a country’s incremental slide into fascism that
makes this novel a standout. Mainstream readers should be enthralled
as well." —Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Farthing
"A delight…Works much the same way that Watership Down worked." —
Kelly Link, author of Magic for Beginners, on Tooth and Claw
Author Sales Track
Title
My Real Children
Among Others
Among Others
Among Others
ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-3265-3 $25.99
978-1-4299-9152-0
$9.99
978-0-7653-3172-4 $14.99
978-0-7653-2153-4 $24.99
Publisher
On Sale
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6,415
06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
JANUARY 2015
Inside a Silver Box
Walter Mosley New York Times bestselling author Walter Mosley delivers another thrilling speculative tale FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION /
G E N E R A L Tor Books | 1/27/2015 9780765375216 | $25.99 / $29.99 Can. Hardback | 304 pages | Carton Qty: 20 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781466858442 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising in major news and trade media • National advertising targeting science fiction/thriller audiences • Select author appearances • Radio satellite tour •Online publicity campaign • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog Walter Mosley’s talent knows no bounds. Inside a Silver Box continues to explore the cosmic questions entertainingly discussed in his Crosstown to Oblivion. From life’s meaning to the nature of good and evil, Mosley takes readers on a speculative journey beyond reality. In Inside a Silver Box, two people brought together by a horrific act are united in a common cause by the powers of the Silver Box. The two join to protect humanity from destruction by an alien race, the Laz, hellbent on regaining control over the Silver Box, the most destructive and powerful tool in the universe. The Silver Box will stop at nothing to prevent its former master from returning to being, even if it means finishing the earth itself. PRAISE
“Well written and imaginative...plenty here—both style and story—to satisfy readers of speculative fiction.” —Booklist on Stepping Stone/Love Machine “One of this nation's finest writers.” —The Boston Globe “A writer whose work transcends category and qualifies as serious literature.” —Time WALTER MOSLEY is one of the most versatile and admired writers in America today. He is the author of more than thirtyfour critically acclaimed books, including the major bestselling mystery series featuring Easy Rawlins. Mosley’s short fiction has been widely published, and his nonfiction has appeared in The New York Times Magazine and The Nation. He has won an O. Henry Award, a Grammy, and PEN American Center’s Lifetime Achievement Award. He lives in New York City. ALSO AVAILABLE
Stepping Stone / Love Machine: Crosstown to Oblivion 1/2014 | 9780765367990 Paperback / softback | $7.99 / $9.99 Can. The Gift of Fire / On the Head of a Pin: Two Short Novels from Crosstown to Oblivion 3/2013 | 9780765367976 Paperback / softback | $7.99 / $9.99 Can. 6 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 01/08/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 01/27/15
Pub Date: 01/27/15
Title: Inside a Silver Box
Subtitle:
Author(s): Walter Mosley
BISAC 1: FICTION / Science Fiction/General
BISAC 2: FICTION / Science Fiction/Alien Contact
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* Walter Mosley is a lifelong science fiction fan, channelling the
character-driven, high-concept SF of Philip K. Dick, Harlan Ellison, and
J.G. Ballard
Plans:
• National advertising in major news and trade media
• National advertising targeting science fiction/thriller audiences
• Select author appearances
• Radio satellite tour
•Online publicity campaign
* Mosley is a critically acclaimed, bestselling novelist who has won an O.
Henry Award, a Grammy, and PEN America’s Lifetime Achievement
Award
* His novel Devil in a Blue Dress was adapted into a film starring Denzel
Washington
* Inside a Silver Box will be Tor's first full-length novel from Mosley
* He is co-writing a pilot for HBO based on his novel The Long Fall, to be
directed by Jonathan Demme (The Silence of the Lambs)
* Mosley's versatile writing style will appeal to fans of his previous work
as well as SF fans
* Mosley recently signed a deal with Doubleday for two books continuing
his popular Easy Rawlins series, as well as a standalone novel, which
could help with cross-promotion
QUOTES:
“Mosley is one of the most humane, insightful, powerful prose stylists
working today in any genre. He’s also one of the most radical… Immerse
yourself in the work of one of our national treasures.”
—The Austin Chronicle
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
WALTER MOSLEY is one of the most versatile and admired writers in
America today. He is the author of more than 34 critically acclaimed
books, including the major bestselling mystery series featuring Easy
Rawlins. His work has been translated into 21 languages and includes
literary fiction, science fiction, political monographs, and a young adult
novel. Mosley's short fiction has been widely published, and his
nonfiction has appeared in The New York Times Magazine and The
Nation. He is the winner of numerous awards, including an O. Henry
Award, a Grammy, and PEN America’s Lifetime Achievement Award. He
lives in New York City. Visit him on the Web at www.waltermosley.com.
Setting: New York
Author Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Author Residence: Brooklyn. NY
“Walter Mosley delivers the goods...explosively distilled prose as
powerful as homemade booze.”
—Chicago Tribune
Author Sales Track
Title
Gift of Fire / On the Head of a Pin, The
When The Thrill Is Gone
The Last Days of Ptolemy Gray
ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-3008-6 $24.99
978-1-59448-781-1
$0.00
978-1-59448-772-9
$0.00
Author/Title
Scalzi, John/Android's Dream, The
Vinge, Vernor/Rainbows End
ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-0941-9 $24.95
978-0-312-85684-7 $25.95
Publisher
Riverhead
Riverhead
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21,308
Net
10,040
14,337
Comparisons
Publisher
06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
JANUARY 2015
Kushiel's Dart
Jacqueline Carey Love and pain in the time of the angels…. "When Love cast me out, it was Cruelty who took pity on me." FICTION / FANTASY /
H I S T O R I C A L Tor Books | 1/13/2015 9780765379726 | $16.99 / $19.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 640 pages | Carton Qty: 12 6.125 in W | 9.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Mass Market ISBN: 9780765342980 Ebook ISBN: 9781429910903 MARKETING
Plans: • National print advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Promotion at fan and educator conventions • National advertising in trade media • Online publicity campaign • Digital promotion on social networking sites, the Tor/Forge newsletter and blog; Goodreads promotion In a kingdom born of angels, Phedre is an anguisette, cursed or blessed to find pleasure in pain. Sold to the Court of Night Blooming Flowers, her fate as a beautiful but anonymous courtesan was sealed. Her bond was purchased by the nobleman Anafiel Delauney, who recognized the scarlet mote in Phedre's eye as the rare mark of one touched by a powerful deity. Under Delauney's patronage she is trained in history, politics, language, and the use of body and mind as the ultimate weapon of subterfuge in a dangerous game of courtly intrigue. Guided into the bed chambers of Terre D'Ange's most influential nobles, Phedre uncovers a conspiracy against the throne so vast that even her teacher cannot see the whole of it. As her nation is besieged by invading hordes from the north, the most unthinkable threat to her beloved home comes from traitors within. Betrayed and blindsided by her own longings, only Phedre and her trusted bodyguard Josselin are left to cross borders and warring armies in a race to stop the final blow from falling. Enter a lush world of pleasure houses, ambitious warlords, scheming courtiers, and the harsh justice of blessed deities through the eyes of a heroine like no other. Sprawling and darkly sensual, Kushiel's Dart is the start of a truly original fantasy series perfect for mature fans of George R. R. Martin, Robin Hobb, and Anne Bishop. PRAISE
“Carey dismantles standard notions of both magic and morality to produce a long, complex saga worthy of the field’s best writer on such a scale, George R. R. Martin.” —Locus “A breathtaking epic starring an unflinching yet poignantly vulnerable heroine and a deft treatment of alternative sexual practices, the sacred potential inherent in every sexual encounter.” —Booklist, starred review “Superbly detailed, fascinatingly textured, and sometimes unbearably intense; a resonant, deeply satisfying, and altogether remarkable novel.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review New York Times bestselling author JACQUELINE CAREY holds BA degrees in psychology and English literature from Lake Forest College. An affinity for travel has taken her from Finland to Egypt; she currently resides in western Michigan. Her previous publications include various short stories, essays, a nonfiction book,the Kushiel's Legacy trilogy (comprised of Kushiel's Dart, Kushiel's Chosen, and Kushiel's Avatar), Banewreaker, and Godslayer. 7 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Title: Kushiel's Dart
Subtitle:
Author(s): Jacqueline Carey
Series: Kushiel's Legacy
Volume: 1
ISBN: 978-0-7653-7972-6 Editor: Eddy, Claire
Rel. Date: 12/24/14
Publicist:
On Sale: 01/13/15
Pub Date: 01/13/15
BISAC 1: FICTION / Fantasy/Historical
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* Has erotic elements that should appeal to fans of Fifty Shades of Grey
Plans:
• National print advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences
• Promotion at fan and educator conventions
• Online publicity campaign
* Intricate plotting, vast array of characters and impressive world-building
should appeal to readers of A Game of Thrones
* True crossover between fantasy, historical, and romance markets
* Fifty Shades of Grey movie releases in February 2015
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
* Kushiel's Dart made it onto the Locus 2001 Recommended Reading
List in the First Novel category and won the Locus Readers Award for
Best First Novel
* 2001 Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award, Best Fantasy Novel
* Barnes and Noble, Top Ten Science Fiction and Fantasy of 2001
* Gay, lesbian, feminist interest
* Named one of the most unusual alternate histories ever published on
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* https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9237.Jacqueline_Carey
New York Times bestselling author JACQUELINE CAREY was born in
1964. After receiving B.A. degrees in psychology and English literature
from Lake Forest College, she embarked on a writing career. An affinity
for travel has taken her from Finland to Egypt, and she currently resides
in western Michigan. Her previous publications include various short
stories, essays, a nonfiction book,the Kushiel's Legacy trilogy (comprised
of Kushiel's Dart, Kushiel's Chosen and Kushiel's Avatar), Banewreaker
and Godslayer.
Setting: Fantasy world of Terre d'Ange
Author Hometown:
Author Residence:
* https://www.facebook.com/jacquelinecarey.author
QUOTES:
“An exquisite tapesty of politics, intrigue, history, magic, desire and fate
into a breathtaking epic.” —Romantic Times (Romantic Times Top
Pick/Gold Medal with 4 ½ stars)
“Stunning, clever, sultry and mysterious, Phedre is an ideal and original
heroine.”—Associated Press
“The heroine reminds one of an equally strong-minded sister whose
home was Tara.” —Publishers Weekly (starred)
“Sexy and sometimes shocking, if you don’t mind your eyeballs popping
out every couple of chapters, this is a swell tale.” —The Detroit Free
Press
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TOR TEEN
JANUARY 2015
Three
Kristen Simmons “The strongest of the series’ three volumes, with a tense and harrowing climax.” —Kirkus Reviews Ember Miller and Chase Jennings are ready to stop running. After weeks spent in hiding as two of the Bureau of Reformation’s most wanted criminals, they have finally arrived at the safe house, where they hope to live a safe and quiet existence. And all that’s left is a smoking ruin. JUVENILE FICTION / SCIENCE
F I C T I O N Tor Teen | 1/20/2015 9780765329639 | $9.99 / $11.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 320 pages | Carton Qty: 24 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9780765329608 Ebook ISBN: 9781429948036 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy and YA readers • National advertising in trade media • Online publicity campaign • Educational marketing including extensive galley distribution, promotion at major conferences, Booklist Webinar and Book Buzz title, and educator brochure/reading group guide • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog ALSO AVAILABLE
Breaking Point 1/2014 | 9780765329622 Paperback / softback | $9.99 / $10.99 Can. Article 5 1/2013 | 9780765329615 Paperback / softback | $9.99 / $10.99 Can. Devastated by the demolition of their last hope, Ember and Chase follow tracks leading away from the wreckage—the only sign that there may have been survivors. With their high profile, they know they can’t stay out in the open for long. They take shelter in the wilderness and amidst the ruins of abandoned cities as they follow the tracks down the coast, eventually finding refugees from the destroyed safe house. Among them is someone from Chase’s past—someone he never thought he’d see again. Banding together, they search for a place to hide, aiming for a settlement a few of them have heard about…a settlement that is rumored to house the nebulous organization known as Three. The very group that has provided Ember with a tiny ray of hope ever since she was first forced on the run. PRAISE
“The realistic underbelly of Article 5 is what makes this dystopian tale a haunting read and incredibly engaging. A true dystopian force.” —The CW Atlanta “This actionpacked novel is a dystopian unlike any other I have read.” —The Huffington Post on Article 5 “A heartwrenching mix of intrigue, danger, and simmering passion.” —Cynthia Leitich Smith, New York Times bestselling author of Diabolical, on Breaking Point KRISTEN SIMMONS has a master’s degree in social work and is an advocate for mental health. She lives with her husband, Jason, and their precious greyhound, Rudy, in Tampa, Florida. 8 Tor Teen
Title: Three
Subtitle:
Author(s): Kristen Simmons
Series: Article 5
Tip Sheet
Volume: 3
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2963-9 Editor: Frain, Melissa
Rel. Date: 12/31/14
Publicist:
On Sale: 01/20/15
Pub Date: 01/20/15
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Science Fiction
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Dystopian
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
1) The third and final installment of a thrilling dystopian YA series that
has all the elements to succeed in the Young Adult market: a strongwilled heroine, breakneck pace, a chilling but fascinating dystopian
future, and heart-wrenching romance.
Plans:
• National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy & YA readers
• Educational marketing including extensive galley distribution, promotion
at major conferences, Booklist Webinar & Book Buzz title, & educator
brochure/reading group guide
• Digital promotion on social networking sites & the Tor/Forge blog
2) Author is immensely likable and a great networker. Prior to release of
ARTICLE 5, she introduced herself to various local booksellers and
many of them requested that she come back for events.
3) Within weeks of our contracting the trilogy, Murdoch Books made a
pre-emptive, mid 5-figure offer for Australian rights. We have since sold
to Germany, Taiwan, and Poland.
4) We have three additional books, not set in the same universe, under
contract.
QUOTES:
Praise for Article 5
“Article 5 can be compared to Lauren Oliver’s Delirium in terms of the
control of emotions and morality imposed by society. The escape story is
interesting, as is the fragile rebuilding of trust between the teens.
Ember’s feelings of helplessness are palpable. The story is well written,
and the descriptions are vivid. Fans of dystopian books will love this
debut novel, the first in a series.”—School Library Journal
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
KRISTEN SIMMONS has a master’s degree in social work and is an
advocate for mental health. She lives with her husband, Jason, and their
precious greyhound, Rudy, in Tampa, Florida.
Setting: A war-ravaged middle America (primarily set in Nashville,
Tennessee and Chicago, Illinois) in the near future
Author Hometown: Sparks, Nevada
Author Residence: Tampa, Florida
“The new world imagined here is legitimately terrifying. [T]he chemistry
between Chase and Ember is excellent, and the plentiful action, high
stakes, and deliciously angst-laden love story will please readers.”—
Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Paints a picture of a world that could easily be our future. [Simmons’]
fluid writing creates an easy-to-read story that opens the eyes of readers
to what the loss of civil liberties could entail. This book is a must have
for all young adult collections.”—VOYA
“Kristen Simmons’ Article 5 is a gripping, atmospheric story of survival.
Alongside a fierce depiction of oppressive government, Simmons has
created a bleak portrait of an America lost. I could hardly put it down.
Ember Miller and Chase Jennings can be my post-apocalyptic wingmen
anytime.”—Kendare Blake
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TOR BOOKS
JANUARY 2015
The Providence of Fire
Brian Staveley The second novel in the Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne, a gripping new epic fantasy series in the tradition of Brandon Sanderson and George R. R. Martin FICTION / FANTASY / EPIC Tor Books | 1/13/2015 9780765336415 | $27.99 / $32.50 Can. Hardback | 576 pages | Carton Qty: 16 6.125 in W | 9.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781466828445 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Promotion at SDCC, NYCC, and educator conventions • Select author appearances •Extensive online publicity campaign • Digital promotion on social networking sites, the Tor/Forge newsletter and blog; Goodreads promotion ALSO AVAILABLE
The Emperor's Blades 8/2014 | 9780765336439 Paperback / softback | $16.99 / $18.99 Can. The conspiracy to destroy the ruling family of the Annurian Empire is far from over. Having learned the identity of her father's assassin, Adare flees the Dawn Palace is search of allies to challenge the coup against her family. Few trust her, but when she is believed to be touched by Intarra, patron goddess of the empire, the people rally to help her retake the capital city. As armies prepare to clash, the threat of invasion from barbarian hordes compels the rival forces to unite against their common enemy. Unknown to Adare, her brother Valyn, renegade member of the empire's most elite fighting force, has allied with the invading nomads. The terrible choices each of them has made may make war between them inevitable. Between Valyn and Adare is their brother Kaden, rightful heir to the Unhewn Throne, who has infiltrated the Annurian capital with the help of two strange companions. The knowledge they possess of the secret history that shapes these events could save Annur or destroy it. PRAISE
For The Emperor's Blades “An enchanting union of old and new, Staveley's debut will keep you turning pages late into the night.” —Pierce Brown, New York Times bestselling author of Red Rising “Staveley creates a world of treachery and deceit that will hold your attention until the last page.... Impossible to put down.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 stars “An exciting first salvo involving Machiavellian politics on multiple levels, an intriguing world of magic, and three protagonists whose personal journeys will keep the reader impatiently waiting for the next book!”—Richard A. Knaak, New York Times bestselling author of The Legend of Huma BRIAN STAVELEY lives in rural Vermont. This is his second novel, following The Emperor's Blades. 9 Tor Books
Title: Providence of Fire, The
Subtitle:
Author(s): Brian Staveley
Series: Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne
Tip Sheet
Volume: 2
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3641-5 Editor: Palmieri, Marco
Rel. Date: 12/24/14
Publicist:
On Sale: 01/13/15
Pub Date: 01/13/15
BISAC 1: FICTION / Fantasy/Epic
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
*Sequel to The Emperor's Blades, an epic fantasy following the three
adult children of a murdered emperor.
Plans:
• Promotion at SDCC, NYCC, and educator conventions
•Extensive online publicity campaign
*The first novel has been compared to Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire
series, Anthony Ryan's Blood Song, and Patrick Rothfuss's Kingkiller
Chronices
* This second book in the series features a more fully developed arc for
the female protagonist, which many readers are looking forward to.
*The novels include a detailed map by artist Isaac Stewart of the fantasy
world in which the story is set
*Second of three books under contract. The third will pub in Winter
2016.
*Tor.com heavily supported The Emperor's Blades, and the online buzz
was widespread
*Cover art is by Guild Wars concept artist Richard Anderson
*Tor UK is very enthusiastic about this series, and sublicensed UK rights.
Other foreign rights sold include Germany, Italy, Poland, the
Netherlands, and Bulgaria.
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
Brian Staveley is a teacher and writer. He has taught literature, religion,
history, and philosophy, all subjects that influence his writing, and holds
an MA in Creative Writing from Boston University. He works as an editor
for Antilever Press, and has published poetry and essays, both in print
and on-line. He lives in Vermont with his wife and young son, and divides
his time between running trails, splitting wood, writing, and babywrangling.
Setting: An fantasy world sprawling with competing empires, monstrous
creatures, and ancient mysteries
Author Hometown: Rye, NH
Author Residence: Marlboro, VT
Bookstore Author Frequents: Bartleby's Books in Wilmington, VT
*Brilliance is producing audiobooks rights for all three novels
QUOTES:
Praise for The Emperor's Blades:
“A vivid and visceral universe...real, solid, and compelling.”
—Christie Golden, New York Times bestselling author of Arthas: Rise of
the Lich King
“Familiar ingredients come to life in the hands of a promising new master
chef.” —Locus “Come for the intrigue, assassination, death priests,
black-ops bird riders, and giant poisonous hive-lizards. Stay for
Staveley's characters, his language, and his way-cool fantasy Zen.”
—Max Gladstone, author of Three Parts Dead
"Reminiscent of the deadly plotting found in the popular Game of
Thrones series." —SFRevu
Author Sales Track
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Emperor's Blades, The
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TOR BOOKS
JANUARY 2015
Wild Cards IV: Aces Abroad
edited by George R. R. Martin Book four of the original Wild Cards series now in trade paperback—featuring two brandnew stories The actionpacked alternate fantasy returns for a new generation, featuring fiction from #1 New York Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin, Michael Cassutt, Melinda M. Snodgrass, Lewis Shiner, and more—plus two completely new stories from Kevin Andrew Murphy and bestselling author Carrie Vaughn.
FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION /
A D V E N T U R E Tor Books | 1/13/2015 9780765335586 | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 512 pages | Carton Qty: 16 6.125 in W | 9.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781466824362 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Promotion at SDCC, NYCC, and educator conventions • Online publicity campaign • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog ALSO AVAILABLE
Fort Freak 4/2012 | 9780765364685 Paperback / softback | $7.99 / $9.99 Can. Busted Flush 12/2009 | 9780765357137 Paperback / softback | $7.99 / $9.99 Can. Forty years after the Wild Card Virus’s release, the World Health Organization decides it’s time to take a delegation of Aces, Jokers, politicians, and journalists on a factfinding mission to learn how other countries are dealing with the virus that reshaped humanity. Leading the team is Gregg Hartmann, a senator with presidential aspirations and a dangerous ace up his sleeve. Joining him is a menagerie of some of the series’ best and most popular Wild Cards, including Dr. Tachyon, aces Peregrine and Golden Boy, and jokers Chrysalis, Troll, and Father Squid. From the jungles of Haiti and Peru to the tumultuous political climate of Egypt, from a monastery in Japan to the streets of the most glamorous cities of Europe, the Wild Cards are in for an eyeopening trip. While some are worshiped as actual gods, those possessing the most extreme mutations are treated with a contempt that's all too familiar to the delegates from Jokertown. New alliances will be formed, new enemies will be made, and some actions will fulfill centuries
old prophecies that make ripples throughout the future of the Wild Cards universe.
PRAISE
"Perhaps the most original and provocative of the shared worlds books.”—Peter S. Beagle, author of The Last Unicorn "Emotionally powerful. Wild Cards deals up the variety of short fiction without losing the continuity of a novel.” —Seattle Times GEORGE R. R. MARTIN’s Song of Ice and Fire series, beginning with A Game of Thrones, is among the topselling fantasy novels of this generation and is now an awardwinning HBO series. Martin lives in New Mexico. www.georgerrmartin.com 10 Tor Books
Title: Wild Cards IV: Aces Abroad
Subtitle:
Author(s): edited by George R. R. Martin
Series: Wild Cards
Tip Sheet
Volume: 4
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3558-6 Editor: Stevens, Paul
Rel. Date: 12/24/14
Publicist:
On Sale: 01/13/15
Pub Date: 01/13/15
BISAC 1: FICTION / Science Fiction/Action & Adventure
BISAC 2: FICTION / Science Fiction/Collections & Anthologies
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* Wild Cards is a shared world universe where some characters have
super powers and others have mutations. A unique take on Super
Heroes and Super Villains.
* Includes two brand new stories by Carrie Vaughn and Kevin Andrew
Murphy.
* Syfy Films (a joint venture between Syfy and Universal Pictures) has
acquired the screen rights to Wild Cards. The screenplay has
been written by Melinda Snodgrass. Martin and Snodgrass will executive
produce.
* Originally published as a mass market original in 1988 by Bantam
Spectra.
* Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire series is a #1 New York Times bestseller
and is now an award-winning series for HBO.
* Time Magazine lauded Martin as "The American Tolkien"
* Martin has been devoted to the WILD CARDS project for over twenty
years; he has stuck with it through thick and thin, and he will promote it
with all the energy for which he's famous
* The Wild Cards books are all readable as single books, with Martin and
Snodgrass assigning specific sections to specific authors. Martin is the
overall series editor--he takes the incoming material, and edits it a good
deal so that it fits the overall storyline.
Plans:
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
* George R. R. Martin is best known for his series, The Song of Ice and
Fire, which begins with A Game of Thrones.
Setting: An alternate-world contemporary Earth
Author Hometown: Bayonne, NJ
Author Residence: New Mexico
QUOTES:
"Perhaps the most original and provocative of the shared worlds
books."—Peter S. Beagle, author of The Last Unicorn
"Emotionally powerful. Wild Cards deals up the variety of short fiction
without losing the continuity of a novel."—Seattle Times
Author Sales Track
Title
Wild Cards III: Jokers Wild
Wild Cards II: Aces High
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Wild Cards III: Jokers Wild
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TOR BOOKS
JANUARY 2015
Unbreakable
W. C. Bauers Caught between two interstellar empires, a young woman faces trial by fire as a mechsuited marine when she’s forced to lead the defense of her homeworld against an enemy fleet bent on conquest FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION /
MILITARY Tor Books | 1/13/2015 9780765375421 | $25.99 / $29.99 Can. Hardback | 368 pages | Carton Qty: 20 6.125 in W | 9.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781466847293 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Online Publicity Campaign • Promotion at educator conventions • Extensive online publicity campaign • Digital promotion on social networking sites, the Tor/Forge newsletter and blog The colonists of the planet Montana are accustomed to being ignored. Situated in the buffer zone between two rival human empires, their world is a backwater: remote, provincial, independently minded. Even as a provisional member of the Republic of Aligned Worlds, Montana merits little consideration—until it becomes the flashpoint in an impending interstellar war. When pirate raids threaten to destabilize the region, the RAW deploys its mechanized armored infantry to deal with the situation. Leading the assault is Marine Corps Lieutenant and Montanan expatriate Promise Paen of Victor Company. Years earlier, Promise was driven to join the Marines after her father was killed by such a raid. Payback is sweet, but it comes at a tremendous and devastating cost. And Promise is in no way happy to be back on her birthworld, not even when she is hailed as a hero by the planet's populace, including its colorful president. Making matters even worse: Promise is persistently haunted by the voice of her dead mother. Meanwhile, the RAW's most bitter rival, the Lusitanian Empire, has been watching events unfold in the Montana system with interest. Their forces have been awaiting the right moment to gain a beachhead in Republic territory, and with Promise's Marines decimated, they believe the time to strike is now. PRAISE
"Bauer puts together characters who take up residence in your heart, the coldblooded politics of the 'Great Game,' the power of devotion and loyalty, and the human cost carnage extracts from even the most courageous. I highly recommend it."—
David Weber, New York Times bestselling author of the Honor Harrignton series "It's almost a cliche to compare military SF novels to Starship Troopers, but this is the real deal. Bauers has created a gritty, complex story Heinlein would have been proud of."—James Cambias, author of A Darkling Sea W. C. BAUERS has worked on the sales side of publishing for more than thirteen years. Unbreakable is his first novel. His interests include Taekwondo, reading and writing military science fiction, toting gear for his Alpha Unit, and French press brewing. He lives in the Rocky Mountains with his wife and three boys. 11 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
ISBN: 978-0-7653-7542-1 Editor: Palmieri, Marco
Rel. Date: 12/24/14
Publicist:
On Sale: 01/13/15
Pub Date: 01/13/15
Title: Unbreakable
Subtitle:
Author(s): W. C. Bauers
BISAC 1: FICTION / Science Fiction/Military
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
- First of two novels under contract for this series
- Features a female armored-marine protagonist charged with defending
a frontier colony
Plans:
• Online Publicity Campaign
and blog
- Will appeal to readers of both sexes
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
- Character-driven Military SF in the tradition of John Scalzi's The Old
Man's War and The Uncincorporated Man by Dani & Eytan Kollin.
W. C. BAUERS lives in the Rocky Mountains with his wife and three
boys. For the last seven years he has been the National Accounts
Manager/Publishing Coordination Religious Market Penguin-Random
House. UNBREAKABLE is his first novel. http://www.wcbauers.com/
- Strong debut novel
- Should appeal to fans of John Scalzi and Myke Cole
QUOTES:
“A little bit Starship Troopers and a little bit Esmay Suiza, with a dash of
Firefly for flavor. W. C. Bauers gives us everything we want in our military
science fiction, but never allows the hardware and action to overshadow
Paen and everyone else caught in the crossfire.”
—Dayton Ward, New York Times bestselling author of The Last World
War
Setting: The planet Montana, on the border between two rival empires
Author Hometown:
Author Residence: Colorado Springs, CO
Comparisons
Author/Title
Scalzi, John/Human Division, The
Scalzi, John/Human Division, The
ISBN13
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978-0-7653-3351-3 $25.99
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TOR BOOKS
JANUARY 2015
Three Princes
Ramona Wheeler A modern Egyptian empire: a science fiction alternate history of emperors, traitors, and imperial conspiracies FICTION / FANTASY /
H I S T O R I C A L Tor Books | 1/20/2015 9780765335982 | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 352 pages | Carton Qty: 20 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9780765335975 Ebook ISBN: 9781466826311 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Publicity • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog Lord Scott Oken, a prince of Albion, and ProfessorPrince Mikel Mabruke live in a world where the sun never set on the Egyptian empire. In the year 1877 of Our Lord Julius Caesar, Pharaoh DjoserGeorge governs a sprawling realm that spans Europe, Africa, and much of Asia. When the European terrorist Otto von Bismarck touches off an international conspiracy, Scott and Mikel are charged with exposing the plot against the empire. Their adventure takes them from the sands of Memphis to a lush New World, home of the Incan Tawantinsuyu, a rival empire across the glittering Atlantic Ocean. Encompassing Quetzal airships, operas, blood sacrifice, and high diplomacy, Three Princes is a richly imagined, cinematic vision of a modern Egyptian empire. PRAISE
“A wellcrafted and original alternate history, packed with action, adventure, and interesting whatifs.” —David Brin, Hugo Award–winning author of the Uplift series “A fascinatingly conceived and wondrously realized alternate history.”—Stan Schmidt, Analog editor RAMONA WHEELER is the author of the "Ray and Rokey" series appearing in Analog magazine. 12 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3598-2 Editor: Hartwell, David
Rel. Date: 12/31/14
Publicist:
On Sale: 01/20/15
Pub Date: 01/20/15
Title: Three Princes
Subtitle:
Author(s): Ramona Wheeler
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
*This is a well-researched alternate history story and an
auspicious debut novel now in trade paperback
Plans:
• Publicity
*Author wrote the "Ray and Rokey" series of space opera shorts stories
appearing in Analog magazine, collected into two print-on-demand
volumes: Have Starship, Will Travel and Starship for Hire
*The author has written numerous essays on the literature, mythology
and beliefs of ancient Egyptians
*The author has previously published Walk Like an Egyptian: A Modern
Guide to the Religion and Philosophy of Ancient Egypt, a collection of
her Egyptian writings, with a small press
*The author has owned and operated Tokapu Graphics since 1976,
producing promotional publications for local Boston music bands, and
has helped produce a number of other local books
QUOTES:
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
Ramona Louise Wheeler lives in Massachusetts. She is also a graphic
artist, specializing in book and web page layout, design and illustration.
Her latest graphic project is a set of ancient Egyptian playing cards, as
well as a tarot deck, combining the history of the cards with the mysteries
of the Nile. Three Princes is her first novel. Visit her at
www.ramonalouisewheeler.com
Setting: The Egyptian and Incan Empires, 1877.
Author Hometown: Rockland, MA
Author Residence: Rockland, MA
Bookstore Author Frequents: Barnes & Noble in Hingham, MA
“Ramona Wheeler has created the most amazing alternate universe, a
place that turns upside down our ideas of East, West, and everything
between. She seamlessly blends action, lush descriptions, and brilliant
characterizations into one of the most original books I've read in years.
Three Princes is a delight.”
—Catherine Asaro, author of the Saga of the Skolian Empire
"The word treat is a perfect descriptor to describe the sensation of
reading Three Princes. It is a series of treats, one after another, for the
reader, an idealized and fantasy-like view from the top down of an
Egyptian Empire that never was."
—Tor.com
Author Sales Track
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Three Princes
Three Princes
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Author/Title
ISBN13
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Brennan, Marie/Natural History of Dragons,978-0-7653-7507-0
A
$15.99
A
$9.99
Publisher
06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
JANUARY 2015
Vicious
V. E. Schwab A masterful tale of ambition, jealousy, desire, and superpowers—now in paperback! FICTION / FANTASY /
CONTEMPORARY Tor Books | 1/20/2015 9780765335357 | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 368 pages | Carton Qty: 24 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9780765335340 Ebook ISBN: 9781466822177 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences •Publicity • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog Victor and Eli started out as college roommates—brilliant, arrogant, lonely boys who recognized the same sharpness and ambition in each other. In their senior year, a shared research interest in adrenaline, neardeath experiences, and seemingly supernatural events reveals an intriguing possibility: that under the right conditions, someone could develop extraordinary abilities. But when their thesis moves from the academic to the experimental, things go horribly wrong. Ten years later, Victor breaks out of prison, determined to catch up to his old friend (now foe), aided by a young girl whose reserved nature obscures a stunning ability. Meanwhile, Eli is on a mission to eradicate every other super
powered person that he can find—aside from his sidekick, an enigmatic woman with an unbreakable will. Armed with terrible power on both sides, driven by the memory of betrayal and loss, the archnemeses have set a course for revenge—
but who will be left alive at the end? PRAISE
*Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2013 (SF/F) *ALA RUSA 2014 Reading List Top Pick (Fantasy) *Booklist Notable Books Reading List Winner (Fantasy) "As epic and gripping as any classic comic...will resonate with superhero fans as well as readers who have never heard of Charles Xavier or Victor von Doom."—Publishers Weekly, starred review "Fresh, merciless, and yes, vicious. Wow."—Mira Grant, New York Times bestselling author of the Newsflesh Trilogy "Dark and intricate and daring, twisting back and forth through time and morality and life and death until you can't turn the pages fast enough. I loved it."—Dan Wells, New York Times bestselling autho... V. E. SCHWAB's first adult novel, Vicious, debuted to critical praise and reader accolades. Schwab is the author of YA novels The Near Witch, The Archived, and The Unbound. She is also currently writing a fantasy middlegrade series, Everyday Angel. 13 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3535-7 Editor: Weinberg, Miriam
Rel. Date: 12/31/14
Publicist:
On Sale: 01/20/15
Pub Date: 01/20/15
Title: Vicious
Subtitle:
Author(s): V. E. Schwab
BISAC 1: FICTION / Fantasy/Contemporary
BISAC 2: FICTION / Superheroes
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
1) Vicious garnered a host of pre-pub buzz, including phenomenal
blurbs, and after it published, it was critically lauded as well. So far, it
was chosen as: Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2013, Booklist Notable
Books Reading List Winner in Fantasy, a RUSA ALA 2014 Reading List
Top Pick, an Amazon Best Book of 2013, and was a semi-finalist in the
Goodreads Choice Awards 2013.
Plans:
•Publicity
2) Similarly, the blogger response was unanimously positive, and Vicious
also landed on various "Best of" year end lists of popular authors such as
Laini Taylor and Chuck Wendig. Her fanbase is devoted and voluable,
among authors and readers; she consistently has long advance lines at
signings, with fans who stay to meet her even if books run out.
3) Vicious was licensed by Titan Books (UK), with stellar reviews.
Audible has produced the audio book, and film rights have been optioned
by Ridley Scott's company, Scott Free, with attached financiers (the
group responsible for the OUTLANDER miniseries coming in 2014).
4) Schwab is an avid self-promoter, and is always willing to creatively
market her books (ex. a pre-order trading card giveaway for Vicious).
She has a growing online audience, with over 11,000 twitter followers, a
blog that averages 5,000 page views/month, and tumblr following
including popular authors such as Leigh Bardugo and Neil Gaiman.
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
Victoria (V.E.) Schwab is a rising talent, with a diverse fan base. She’s
taken meetings with J. J. Abrams's production company Bad Robot to
discuss her work, and is still writing fantasy YA while branching out into a
middle grade series with Scholastic. She will be living in Scotland from
Fall 2014 to Summer 2015, getting a Masters degree in Art History at the
University of Edinburgh.
Setting: A Gotham-esque fictional city called Merritt, and an Ivy Leaguetype college
Author Hometown: Los Angeles
Author Residence: Nashville, TN
Bookstore Author Frequents: Malaprops, Books of Wonder
QUOTES:
"Vicious is dark and intricate and daring, twisting back and forth through
time and morality and life and death until you can't turn the pages fast
enough. I loved it." —Dan Wells, New York Times bestselling author of
The Partials Sequence
"A brilliant exploration of the superhero mythos and a riveting revenge
thriller." —The Guardian
"A noirish cross between the X-Men and The Count of Monte
Cristo…You won't be able to stop turning the pages."—Alex Bledsoe,
author of Wisp of a Thing
"A fun, morally-flexible revenge tale that pits two mad scientists against
each other…methodically ratchets up the tension."—Daniel H. Wilson,
New York Times bestselling author of Robopocalypse
Author Sales Track
Title
Vicious
Vicious
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978-0-7653-3534-0 $24.99
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Comparisons
Author/Title
ISBN13
US
A
$15.99
A
$9.99
Publisher
06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
JANUARY 2015
The Eye of the World: The
Graphic Novel, Volume Six
Based on the novel by Robert Jordan, written by Chuck Dixon, and illustrated by Francis Nuguit The final volume of the authorized, New York Times bestselling graphic novel adaptation of Robert Jordan's New York Times, USA Today, and Toronto Globe and Mail bestseller, The Eye of the World COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS /
FANTASY Tor Books | 1/27/2015 9780765374271 | $25.99 / $29.99 Can. Hardback | 176 pages | Carton Qty: 32 6.125 in W | 9.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Publicity • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog ALSO AVAILABLE
The Eye of the World: the Graphic Novel, Volume Two 6/2012 | 9780765331625 Hardback | $24.99 / $28.99 Can. The Eye of the World: The Graphic Novel, Volume One 9/2011 | 9780765324887 Hardback | $24.99 / $28.99 Can. Wellknown comic book writer Chuck Dixon, working closely with the Jordan estate, continues his New York Times bestselling graphic novel adaptation of Robert Jordan's international bestseller, The Eye of the World. Volume Six, which collects issues 31–35 of the Eye of the World comic book, is illustrated by Francis Nuguit. Rand al'Thor and his companions—his old friends from Emond's Field; the brave warrior Lan Mandragoran; and Moiraine, the mysterious and powerful Aes Sedai—have at last been reunited. Their journey in search of the Eye of the World nears its climax as they dare the otherworldly Ways, guided by an Ogier, Loial, and narrowly escape the menace of the soulstealing Machin Shin. When the group reaches the realm of the Green Man, they believe themselves safe. But two of the Forsaken are waiting for them, ready to attack and to guide their dark lord, Ba'alzamon, to the ones he has been seeking! When the three young men left Emond's Field, they were untried blades. Their long journey has stolen much of their innocence and made them seasoned warriors, given them powers and gifts they did not seek and are still learning how to use. But not until the final moments are they sure which of them the Dark One intends to claim…and whether that one is strong enough to fight back and survive. PRAISE
“All of the dialogue is straight out of the book. Dixon is able to make the story flow on the page, without making it feel too dry or wordy. All the characters look like how I might imagine them. Fans of the books will be reminded of the things they enjoyed about the series in the first place.” —Geeks of Doom “I loved it. I really loved it. This is not just a beautiful visual aid to the story, but a means of being able to enjoy the story in a new way. I eagerly look forward to the next volume.” —Richard Fife on Dragonmount.com ROBERT JORDAN is the multiple New York Times, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, and Toronto Globe and Mail bestselling author of The Wheel of Time. CHUCK DIXON has written for every major comics publisher and is considered one of the best writers of Batman of all time. FRANCIS NUGUIT is a comic book illustrator from the Philippines. He worked on The Eye of the World, Volume Three, which was a New York Times bestseller, and The Eye of the World, Volume Five. 14 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
ISBN: 978-0-7653-7427-1 Editor: Singer, Melissa
Rel. Date: 01/08/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 01/27/15
Pub Date: 01/27/15
Title: Eye of the World: The Graphic Novel, Volume Six, The
Subtitle:
Author(s): Based on the novel by Robert Jordan, written by
Chuck Dixon, and illustrated by Francis Nuguit
BISAC 1: COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / Fantasy
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
1) Volumes One, Two, and Three were New York Times bestsellers.
Nuguit was one of the artists in volumes three and five as well as six.
Plans:
• Publicity
2) We've started selling the trade paperback editions of earlier volumes
in the series.
3) Digital editions of the graphic novels are now available.
QUOTES:
“Dixon and Conley are operating at an extremely high level, making
superb storytelling choices not only within the confines of a single issue
but when considering the series as a whole. Dixon’s pacing is
impeccable and his narration bang on. Conley’s astounding,
atmospheric artwork only reinforces Dixon’s narrative framework. This
series continues to impress with its strong storytelling and respectful
treatment of Jordan’s source material. Arguably one of the best comic
book adaptations on the shelves today, The Eye of the World is quickly
proving itself to be a series of craftsmanship and heart.”—Broken
Frontier on The Eye of the World: the graphic novel, Volume One
“The series should provide fans of the novels with an enjoyable take on
an old favorite and possibly introduce new readers to this fantasy
classic.”—The Jersey Journal on The Eye of the World comic book
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
ROBERT JORDAN is the multiple New York Times, USA Today,
Entertainment Weekly, and Toronto Globe and Mail bestselling author of
The Wheel of Time. CHUCK DIXON has written for every major comics
publisher and is considered one of the best writers of Batman of all
time. FRANCIS NUGUIT is a comic-book illustrator from the Philippines.
Nuguit was one of the artists for The Eye of the World, Volume Three,
which was a New York Times bestseller, and The Eye of the World,
Volume Five.
Setting:
Author Hometown:
Author Residence:
“The story feels like it was intended for the comic-book medium. That is
probably in no small way due to Chuck Dixon’s hand in this. I hope there
are more such top-flight comic-book adaptations of popular fantasy
series in the offing.”--ComicCritique on New Spring: the graphic novel
Author Sales Track
Title
ISBN13
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Five, The
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978-0-7653-2380-4
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$24.99
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Comparisons
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US
Kenyon, Sherrilyn/Dark-Hunters, Vol. 1, The
978-0-312-37687-1 $12.99
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
JANUARY 2015
The Revolution Trade
A Merchant Princes Omnibus Charles Stross An omnibus edition of the fifth and sixth novels in the Merchant Princes series FICTION / FANTASY /
CONTEMPORARY Tor Books | 1/27/2015 9780765378682 | $17.99 / $20.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 576 pages | Carton Qty: 16 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.260 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781466863965 MARKETING
The Traders' War: A Merchant Princes Omnibus 11/2014 | 9780765378675 Paperback / softback | $16.99 / $19.50 Can. The Bloodline Feud: A Merchant Princes Omnibus 9/2014 | 9780765378668 Paperback / softback | $16.99 / $19.50 Can. Miriam Beckstein has said goodbye to her comfort zone. The transition from journalist to captive in an alternative timeline was challenging to say the least, she discovered that her longlost family, the Clan, were worldskipping assassins. Now, while civil war rages in her adopted home, she's pregnant with the heir to their throne and a splinter group want her on their side of a desperate power struggle. But as a leader or figurehead? Meanwhile, unknown to the Clan, the US government is on to them and preparing to exploit this knowledge. But it hadn't foreseen a dissident Clan faction carrying nuclear devices between worlds—with the US president in their sights. The War on Terror is about to go transdimensional. But Mike Fleming, CIA agent, knows the most terrifying secret of all: His government's true intentions. PRAISE
“Great Fun!” —Paul Krugman, Nobel Prize–winning economist “Stross brings to fantasy the same kind of sly humor and cleareyed extrapolation that he previously brought to space opera and horror.... Presented with great wit and high suspense.” —San Francisco Chronicle “For sheer inventiveness and energy, this cliffhangerriddled serial remains difficult to top.” —Publishers Weekly “Stross sure ends things with a bang.... Satisfying and chilling.” —RT Book Reviews “These books are immense fun.” —Locus CHARLES STROSS has worked as a pharmacist, software engineer, and freelance journalist, but now writes fulltime. Stross has won two Hugo Awards and been nominated twelve times; additionally, he's won the Locus Award for Best Novel, the Locus Award for Best Novella, and was shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke and Nebula Awards. He lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, with his wife Feorag, a couple of cats, several thousand books, and an everchanging herd of obsolescent computers. 15 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 01/08/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 01/27/15
Pub Date: 01/27/15
Title: Revolution Trade, The
Subtitle: A Merchant Princes Omnibus
Author(s): Charles Stross
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* This is the third of three omnibus editions collecting of The Merchant
Princes series, revised and updated by the author
Plans:
• Publicity
* The Revolution Trade contains Books 5 and 6: The Revolution
Business and The Trade of Queens
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
* Stross is writing three new novels in the series which will begin a new
story arc, focusing on the the daughter of the protagonist from the earlier
books
* The premise of this series is an explicit homage to Roger Zelazny's
classic The Chronciles of Amber
* Stross is a wildly popular public speaker, capable of filling auditoriums
and bookstores
* Stross's most recent SF books with Ace had solid e-book sales: Rule
34 (7/11) sold 5650 e-books, and Halting State (10/07) sold 5,150
ebooks and sold 30,000 books in the mass market edition (6/08)
QUOTES:
“It’s official—Charles Stross can do anything. And what he likes to do
best is take hoary old chestnuts—say, the space opera or the alternateearth fantasy—and roast them over an open fire until the heat has
cooked them into something deliciously new and strange…It’s never less
than completely engrossing.”
—SF Reviews
CHARLES STROSS was born in Leeds, England, in 1964. He has
worked as a pharmacist, software engineer, and freelance journalist, but
now writes full-time. Stross has won two Hugo Awards and been
nominated twelve times; additionally, he's won the Locus Award for Best
Novel, the Locus Award for Best Novella, and was shortlisted for the
Arthur C. Clarke and Nebula Awards. Stross lives in Edinburgh,
Scotland, with his wife Feorag, a couple of cats, several thousand books,
and an ever-changing herd of obsolescent computers.
Setting: Contemporary Boston and eastern North America in two
alternate worlds.
Author Hometown: Leeds, England
Author Residence: Edinburgh, Scotland
“Stross’s ability to combine interesting ideas with solid plotting is one of
his great strengths.”
—Asimov’s Science Fiction
“A marvelous romp through this world and others, told by a master of the
imaginative thrill-ride. These books will remain on my shelf for many
years to come.”
—Karl Schroeder
Author Sales Track
Title
Traders' War, The
Traders' War, The
Bloodline Feud, The
Bloodline Feud, The
Rapture of the Nerds, The
Trade of Queens, The
ISBN13
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Publisher
On Sale
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06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
DECEMBER 2014
Crystal Rain
Tobias S. Buckell A thrilling science fiction tale—now featuring brandnew cover art Legends say that the forefathers of Nanagada fled a faroff star to their new home. They say that the sky once hummed with metal flying machines and palatial floating cities. But then the Azteca came. Created and driven by cruel, inhuman gods, they swarmed out of the sky in search of sacrificial blood, and worse. To defeat them and their gods, the forefathers burned the sky. The cities and machines fell to the ground, useless. FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION /
A D V E N T U R E Tor Books | 12/9/2014 9780765380630 | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 352 pages | Carton Qty: 24 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H Other Available Formats: Trade Paperback ISBN: 9780765338402 Ebook ISBN: 9781429910750 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Online publicity campaign • Digital promotion on social networking sites and on the Tor/Forge blog In the centuries since, Azteca have kept to their side of the mountains in an uneasy truce. But now it has been broken. Only one man can stop their bloodthirsty march: John deBrun. His family scattered, John holds the key to an ancient secret deep in memories lost just before he was dragged unconscious from the sea years ago…. If he can stay alive long enough to uncover them, he might be able to stop the destruction of Nanagada. Crystal Rain is the first novel by one of science fiction’s newest and most promising talents. Now featuring brand new cover art. PRAISE
“Buckell’s debut captures the flavor of AfroCaribbean culture in the lilting dialog of his characters and in their customs. An original tale with distinctive characters and a fresh approach to worldbuilding, this SF quest belongs in most libraries.” —Library Journal, starred review “Crystal Rain conjures a vividly imagined world, spiced with intrigue and adventure that unfolds at a breakneck pace.” —Booklist “A cracking adventure yarn from an exciting new writer.” —Cory Doctorow, author of Homeland “Even nonscifi readers will be bowled over.... Violent, poetic, and compulsively readable.” —Maclean’s (Canada) TOBIAS S. BUCKELL is a New York Times bestselling author whose books and fiftyplus short stories have been translated around the world. Buckell hails from the Caribbean, where as a child he lived on boats in Grenada and the British and US Virgin Islands. Learn more at tobiasbuckell.com. 16 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 11/19/14
Publicist: Friesen, Desirae
On Sale: 12/09/14
Pub Date: 12/09/14
Title: Crystal Rain
Subtitle:
Author(s): Tobias S. Buckell
BISAC 2: FICTION / Science Fiction/Space Opera
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* New York Times bestselling author of Halo: The Cole Protocol.
* Crystal Rain is Buckell's debut novel.
* This is far-future science fiction set on a human colony planet that has
lost most of its technology. Now it is being faced with an alien invasion.
* Buckell was picked by Bungee to write the Halo novel on the strength
of this book and its two sequels.
* Opportunity to introduce this book to Buckell's Halo fans.
* We’re completely repackaging Buckell's first three books with science
fiction / space opera covers; they are all part of the same series.
* First time in trade paperback.
* Crystal Rain received a starred Library Journal review
* The second reissue, Ragamuffin, is scheduled for February 2015. The
third reissue, Sly Mongoose, is scheduled for May 2015.
* Buckell is a New York Times, USA Today, and PW bestseller for Halo:
The Cole Protocol.
* Buckell gained huge exposure with his Halo novel.
Plans:
• Digital promotion on social networking sites and on the Tor/Forge blog
QUOTES:
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
Buckell was a first place winner for the Writers of the Future, and has
been nominated for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer.
He is also a graduate of the Clarion Science Fiction Writing Workshop.
Setting: Far future alien world.
Author Hometown: St. Georges, Grenada, West Indies. Author grew up
on a boat throughout the West Indies.
Author Residence: Bluffton, Ohio
Bookstore Author Frequents: Books & Co., Dayton, OH, and
Mysterious Galaxy, San Diego, CA
“There’s a nova in the skies: Tobias S. Buckell is a dazzling new voice,
and Crystal Rain is an explosive debut. Read it!” —Robert J. Sawyer,
Hugo Award–winning author of Red Planet Blues
“[An] enjoyable SF debut. . . . Buckell handles his interlocking narratives
well and his characters retain their humanity (even the slightly alien
ones).” —Publishers Weekly
“Buckell’s promising debut. …a twist that adds a sci-fi edge to this tale’s
mythological underpinnings.” —Philadelphia Inquirer
Author Sales Track
Title
Crystal Rain
Crystal Rain
Crystal Rain
Halo: The Cole Protocol
Arctic Rising
Arctic Rising
Ragamuffin
Ragamuffin
Sly Mongoose
Sly Mongoose
ISBN13
978-0-7653-1227-3
978-1-4299-1075-0
978-0-7653-5090-9
978-0-7653-1570-0
978-1-4299-5563-8
978-0-7653-1921-0
978-1-4299-8743-1
978-0-7653-1507-6
978-1-4299-0427-8
978-0-7653-1920-3
978-1-4299-3374-2
US
$24.95
$7.99
$7.99
$14.95
$7.99
$24.99
$2.99
$24.95
$7.99
$26.95
$7.99
Author/Title
Watts, Peter/Blindsight
ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-1964-7 $16.99
Publisher
On Sale
02-07-06
05-29-07
05-29-07
11-25-08
11-25-08
02-28-12
02-28-12
06-12-07
06-12-07
08-19-08
08-19-08
Fmt Gross
Net
TC
6,816
3,790
EBA
3,436
3,436
MM
23,099
9,008
TP
245,142 194,684
EBA
16,267
16,267
TC
6,114
3,872
EBA
4,258
4,258
TC
4,474
2,309
EBA
926
926
TC
3,500
2,590
EBA
952
952
Comparisons
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Gross
20,196
Net
18,63106/30/14
TOR BOOKS
JANUARY 2015
The Judge of Ages
John C. Wright The wildly inventive third volume in a series exploring future history and human evolution FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION /
G E N E R A L Tor Books | 1/6/2015 9780765375803 | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 384 pages | Carton Qty: 24 6.125 in W | 9.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9780765329295 Ebook ISBN: 9781429947121 MARKETING
The Hermetic Millennia 11/2013 | 9780765338082 Paperback / softback | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Count to a Trillion 9/2012 | 9780765367457 Paperback / softback | $7.99 / $9.99 Can. The year is 10,515 A.D. The Hyades Armada, traveling at nearlightspeed, will reach Earth in just four centuries to assess humanity's value as slaves. For the last 8,000 years, two opposing factions have labored to meet the alien threat in very different ways. One of them is Ximen del Azarchel, immortal leader of the mutineers from the starship Hermetic and selfappointed Master of the World, who has allowed his followers to tamper continuously with the evolutionary destiny of man, creating one bizarre race after another in an apparent search for a species the Hyades will find worthy of conquest. The other is Menelaus Montrose, the posthuman Judge of Ages, whose cryonic tombs beneath the surface of Earth have preserved survivors from each epoch created by the Hermeticists. Montrose intends to thwart the alien invaders any way he can, and to remain alive long enough to be reunited with his bride Rania, who is on a seventymillennia journey to confront the Hyades' masters, tens of thousands of lightyears away. Now, with the countdown to the Hyades' arrival nearing its end, del Azarchel and Montrose square off for what is to be their final showdown for the fate of Earth, a battle of gunfire and cliometric calculus; powered armor and posthuman intelligence. PRAISE
“A breathtaking array of concepts and ideas…. Wright’s use of mythology, history, and religion is extensive and innovative." —SF Revu on The Hermetic Millennia “The author’s talent for imagining the future on a large scale places him in a category with David Brin, Iain M. Banks, and other SF visionaries."—RT Book Reviews on The Hermetic Millennia “John Wright’s novel is bursting with ideas, blending mythology, machine and human evolution, mathematics, space travel, and much more.”—Brian Herbert, coauthor of the Dune series on Count to a Trillion JOHN C. WRIGHT is an attorney turned SF and fantasy writer. He has published short fiction in Asimov’s SF and elsewhere, and wrote the Chronicles of Chaos, The Golden Age, and The War of Dreaming series. His novel Orphans of Chaos was a finalist for the Nebula Award in 2005. This is his third novel in the Count to a Trillion series. 17 Tor Books
Title: Judge of Ages, The
Subtitle:
Author(s): John C. Wright
Series: Count to a Trillion
Tip Sheet
Volume: 3
Rel. Date: 12/17/14
Publicist:
On Sale: 01/06/15
Pub Date: 01/06/15
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
*Count To A Trillion has garnered numerous postive reviews from the
likes of Spider Robinson, Brian Herbert, Library Journal, and others.
*Wright displays a masterful use of ornate prose style.
*Orphans of Chaos was a Kirkus Best Book of 2005.
*This is the third of four planned books in Wright's multi-volume space
opera / western epic. The fourth volume is scheduled to publish in Fall
2014.
Plans:
• Publicity
QUOTES:
“Wright does an excellent job of guiding the reader through this strange
and wonderful future. With appealing characters and just the right bit of
humor, he keeps all his plates spinning without letting the story slow
down. There are even a few of those moments that make you say
‘Wow!’” —Analog: Science Fiction and Fact, on The Heremtic Millennia
“It’s a pity the word ‘awesome’ has been misused to the point of
meaninglessness: it would once have been an ideal description of Count
To A Trillion. Instead, I’ll say that the novel came perilously close to
overloading my capacity for wonder, burning out all my ‘gosh’ circuits—
and I’ve been reading science fiction assiduously since 1954. Mr. Wright
is a major figure in the recent renaissance of space opera, the kind of
writer who is equally at home with hard science and poetry, the kind you
read slowly and carefully, and very happily. Count to a trillion, as slow as
you like: you’ll be done long before you forget this story, or its Texan
gunfighter hero, a child-abuse survivor yearning with all his heart for a
cartoon future of hope called The Asymptote.”
—Spider Robinson, author of Very Hard Choices, on Count To a Trillion
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
JOHN C. WRIGHT is the writer of the Chronicles of Chaos, The Golden
Age, and The War of Dreaming series. His novel Orphans of Chaos was
a finalist for the Nebula Award in 2005. This is his third novel in the
Count to a Trillion series.
www.scifiwright.com
Setting: Earth, thousands of years in the future.
Author Hometown: Esperanza, CA
Author Residence: Centreville, VA
Bookstore Author Frequents: Barnes & Noble, Mananas VA
“An elegant stylist and a true visionary, Wright will delight hard sf fans
with his exuberance, while his characters and plot keep the action fast
and furious.”
—Library Journal, on Count To a Trillion
Author Sales Track
Title
Hermetic Millennia, The
Count to a Trillion
Count to a Trillion
Count to a Trillion
ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-2928-8 $25.99
978-0-7653-2927-1 $25.99
978-0-7653-6745-7
$7.99
978-1-4299-4830-2
$9.99
978-1-4299-8637-3
$7.99
Publisher
On Sale
12-24-12
12-20-11
09-25-12
12-24-12
12-20-11
Fmt
TC
TC
MM
EBA
EBA
Gross
3,058
3,497
9,849
1,814
4,096
Net
2,165
2,537
7,066
1,814
4,096
Pub Dt Fmt
07-03-12 TP
01-17-12 TP
Gross
3,706
2,263
Net
1,951
1,491
Comparisons
Author/Title
ISBN13
US
Kollin, Dani/Unincorporated Woman, The 978-0-7653-3050-5 $15.99
Wolfe, Gene/Home Fires
978-0-7653-2819-9 $14.99
Publisher
06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
JANUARY 2015
Shattered Pillars
Elizabeth Bear “Considering the trilogy as a whole, the overused term masterpiece justifiably applies.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review FICTION / FANTASY / EPIC Tor Books | 1/27/2015 9780765379641 | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 336 pages | Carton Qty: 24 6.125 in W | 9.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9780765327550 Ebook ISBN: 9781429947770 MARKETING
Range of Ghosts 1/2013 | 9780765335364 Paperback / softback | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Shattered Pillars is the second book of Bear’s Eternal Sky trilogy and the sequel to Range of Ghosts. Set in a world drawn from our own great Asian Steppes, this saga of magic, politics, and war sets ReTemur, the exiled heir to the great Khagan, and his friend Sarmarkar, a Wizard of Tsarepheth, against dark forces determined to conquer all the great empires along the Celedon Road. Elizabeth Bear is an astonishing writer, whose prose draws you into strange and wonderful worlds, and makes you care deeply about the people and the stories she tells. The world of The Eternal Sky is broadly and deeply created. PRAISE
“This lean, sinewy, visceral narrative, set forth in extraordinarily vivid prose full of telling detail, conveys a remarkable sense of time and place, where the characters belong to the landscape and whose personalities derive naturally from it.... Bear provides this opener with enough of a resolution to satisfy while whetting the appetite for more. Gripping, perfectly balanced, and highly recommended.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review on Range of Ghosts “Bear’s trilogy makes a rich contribution to epic fantasy’s expanding borders of emotion and invention.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review on Steles of the Sky ELIZABETH BEAR was the recipient of the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 2005. She has won two Hugo Awards for her short fiction, a Sturgeon Award, and the Locus Award for Best First Novel. Bear lives in Brookfield, Massachusetts. 18 Tor Books
Title: Shattered Pillars
Subtitle:
Author(s): Elizabeth Bear
Series: The Eternal Sky
Tip Sheet
ISBN: 978-0-7653-7964-1 Editor: Meacham, Beth
Rel. Date: 01/08/15
Publicist: Nixon, Alexis
On Sale: 01/27/15
Pub Date: 01/27/15
Volume: 2
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* This series setting is both exotic and intriguing, being based in Asian
history and myth. It’s not your usual Medieval European world.
Plans:
• Publicity
* Every book in the The Eternal Sky trilogy has received very strong print
reviews and a lot of very positive online word of mouth.
* The series has a very strong female lead in the Wizard Samarkar, as
well as a strong male lead in Temur.
* Elizabeth Bear is a Hugo Award-winning author
QUOTES:
“Fans of George R.R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire series should
welcome this gracefully told tale of war, political intrigue, and personal
drama. Highly recommended.”—Library Journal on Range of Ghosts
“The world of The Eternal Sky is a gorgeously fleshed-out one, and the
characters without exception fascinating, sometimes maddening, and
complex. This is a pleasing conclusion to an epic; it ties up the major
threads but leaves many open questions about how the world will move
forward.”—Booklist on Steles of the Sky
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
ELIZABETH BEAR was the recipient of the John W. Campbell Award for
Best New Writer in 2005. She has won two Hugo Awards for her short
fiction, a Sturgeon Award, and the Locus Award for Best First Novel.
Bear lives in Brookfield, Massachusetts.
www.elizabethbear.com
Setting: fantasy world based on Asian Steppes
Author Hometown: Hartford, CT
Author Residence: Brookfield, Massachusetts
Author Sales Track
Title
Range of Ghosts
Range of Ghosts
Shattered Pillars
Steles of the Sky
Karen Memory
ISBN13
978-0-7653-2754-3
978-0-7653-3536-4
978-0-7653-2755-0
978-0-7653-2756-7
978-0-7653-7524-7
US
$25.99
$15.99
$26.99
$26.99
$25.99
Publisher
On Sale
03-27-12
01-29-13
03-19-13
04-08-14
02-03-15
Fmt
TC
TP
TC
TC
TC
Gross
4,585
2,537
3,705
3,723
0
Net
3,319
1,314
2,698
3,689
0
Pub Dt Fmt
02-04-14 TP
Gross
8,708
Net
8,103
Comparisons
Author/Title
ISBN13
US
A
$15.99
Publisher
06/30/14
FICTION / FANTASY / EPIC Tor Books | 2/10/2015 9780765323576 | $29.99 / $34.50 Can. Hardback | 704 pages | Carton Qty: 12 6.125 in W | 9.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781466858459 TOR BOOKS
FEBRUARY 2015
Fall of Light
Steven Erikson MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising in major news media • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Promotion at SDCC and NYCC • Targeted author alerts eblasts • Promotion at educator conventions • Extensive online publicity campaign • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog ALSO AVAILABLE
Forge of Darkness 9/2014 | 9780765323637 Paperback / softback | $17.99 / $20.50 Can. Enter the New York Times bestselling Malazan universe with this prequel trilogy Steven Erikson returns to the Malazan world with the second book in a dark and revelatory new epic fantasy trilogy, one that takes place a millennium before the events in his New York Times bestselling Malazan Book of the Fallen. The Fall of Light continues the tragic story of the downfall of an ancient realm, a story begun in the critically acclaimed Forge of Darkness. It’s a conflicted time in Kurald Galain, the realm of Darkness, where Mother Dark reigns. But this ancient land was once home to many a power...and even death is not quite eternal. The commoners’ great hero, Vatha Urusander, is being promoted by his followers to take Mother Dark’s hand in marriage, but her Consort, Lord Draconus, stands in the way of such ambitions. The impending clash sends fissures throughout the realm. As rumors of civil war burn through the masses, an ancient power emerges from the long dead seas. Caught in the middle of it all are the First Sons of Darkness, Anomander, Andarist, and Silchas Ruin of the Purake Hold…. PRAISE
“Erikson is a master of lost and forgotten epochs, a weaver of ancient epics.” —Salon “Erikson has no peer when it comes to action and imagination, and joins the ranks of Tolkien and Donaldson in his mythic vision and perhaps then goes one better.” —SF Site “Gripping, fastmoving, delightfully dark, with a masterful and unapologetic brutality reminiscent of George R. R. Martin… Utterly engrossing.” —Elizabeth Haydon, bestselling author of The Symphony of Ages “This masterwork of imagination may be the highwater mark of epic fantasy.” —Glen Cook, bestselling author of The Black Company STEVEN ERIKSON is an archaeologist and anthropologist and a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. His Malazan Book of the Fallen series has met with widespread international acclaim and established him as a major voice in the world of fantasy fiction. The first book in the series, Gardens of the Moon, was shortlisted for a World Fantasy Award. The second novel, Deadhouse Gates, was voted one of the ten best fantasy novels of 2000 by SF Site. He lives in Canada. 19 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Winter 2015/February 2015
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2357-6 Editor: Ross, Whitney
Rel. Date: 01/22/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 02/10/15
Pub Date: 02/10/15
Title: Fall of Light
Subtitle:
Author(s): Steven Erikson
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* This sequel to Forge of Darkness is a new entry point into the Malazan
world, a prequel trilogy that occurs before the events in Gardens of the
Moon but can also be read as a standalone.
Plans:
• National advertising in major news media
• Targeted author alerts e-blasts
• Digital promotion on social networking site and the Tor/Forge blog
*This is a great opportunity to get new readers who have been reluctant
to enter this series.
*This also is a bit of change in literary style for Erikson, as in his own
words he is trying to “out George Martin, George Martin.”
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
*Erikson has been compared to George Martin and with this new entry
point could capture the millions of readers who have been introduced to
Martin through his HBO show.
*The Crippled God, the last book in the Malazan Book of the Fallen,
debuted at #12 on the New York Times trade paperback fiction bestseller
list
* Each of Erikson's novels gets picked up by the Science Fiction Book of
the Month Club.
QUOTES:
Praise for The Malazan Book of the Fallen series
“Erikson ranks near the top of the epic fantasy pantheon.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
Steven Erikson is an archaeologist and anthropologist and a graduate of
the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. His Malazan Book of the Fallen series,
including The Crippled God, Dust of Dreams, Toll the Hounds and
Reaper’s Gale, have met with widespread international acclaim and
established him as a major voice in the world of fantasy fiction. The first
book in the series, Gardens of the Moon, was shortlisted for a World
Fantasy Award. The second novel, Deadhouse Gates, was voted one of
the ten best fantasy novels of 2000 by SF Site. He lives in Canada.
Setting: The Malazan Empire
Author Hometown:
Author Residence: Victoria, B.C. Canada
“A multilayered tale of magic and war, loyalty and betrayal. Complexly
drawn characters occupy a richly detailed world in this panoramic
saga.”—Library Journal
“The kind of epic narrative that will have you scrambling for more.”
—Stephen R. Donaldson
Author Sales Track
Title
Forge of Darkness
Crippled God, The
Crippled God, The
Forge of Darkness
Crippled God, The
ISBN13
978-0-7653-2356-9
978-0-7653-1010-1
978-0-7653-1656-1
978-1-4668-1418-9
978-1-4299-6947-5
US
$27.99
$29.99
$19.99
$14.99
$9.99
Publisher
On Sale
09-18-12
03-01-11
03-01-11
09-18-12
03-01-11
Fmt
TC
TC
TP
EBA
EBA
Gross
14,575
3,280
28,947
6,293
17,377
Net
8,592
2,748
24,967
6,293
17,377
06/30/14
TOR TEEN
FEBRUARY 2015
The Glass Arrow
Kristen Simmons A haunting yet hopeful new standalone novel from the author of Article 5 JUVENILE FICTION / SCIENCE
F I C T I O N Tor Teen | 2/10/2015 9780765336613 | $17.99 / $20.50 Can. Hardback | 320 pages | Carton Qty: 20 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781466828780 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy and YA readers • National advertising in trade media • Select appearances • Online publicity campaign • Review attention • Educational marketing including extensive galley distribution, submission to major awards, Booklist Webinar and Book Buzz title • Digital marketing including promotion on social networking sites, the Tor/Forge blog and newsletter, Goodreads, and sweepstakes The Handmaid’s Tale meets Blood Red Road in Glass Arrow, the story of Aya, who lives with a small group of women on the run from the men who hunt them, men who want to auction off breeding rights to the highest bidder. In a world where females are scarce and are hunted, then bought and sold at market for their breeding rights, 15year old Aya has learned how to hide. With a ragtag bunch of other women and girls, she has successfully avoided capture and eked out a nomadic but free existence in the mountains. But when Aya’s luck runs out and she’s caught by a group of businessmen on a hunting expedition, fighting to survive takes on a whole new meaning. PRAISE
For Kristen Simmons “Article 5 is a gripping, atmospheric story of survival. Alongside a fierce depiction of oppressive government, Simmons has created a bleak portrait of an America lost. I could hardly put it down.” —Kendare Blake, author of Anna Dressed in Blood “The realistic underbelly of Article 5 is what makes this dystopian tale a haunting read and incredibly engaging. A true dystopian force.”—The CW Atlanta “This actionpacked novel is a dystopian unlike any other I have read.” —The Huffington Post on Article 5 KRISTEN SIMMONS has a master’s degree in social work and is an advocate for mental health. She lives with her husband, Jason, and their precious greyhound, Rudy, in Tampa, Florida. ALSO AVAILABLE
Breaking Point 1/2014 | 9780765329622 Paperback / softback | $9.99 / $10.99 Can. Article 5 1/2013 | 9780765329615 Paperback / softback | $9.99 / $10.99 Can. 20 Tor Teen
Tip Sheet
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3661-3 Editor: Frain, Melissa
Rel. Date: 01/22/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 02/10/15
Pub Date: 02/10/15
Title: Glass Arrow, The
Subtitle:
Author(s): Kristen Simmons
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Dystopian
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
1) This is a brand-new standalone from Kristen Simmons, completely
unrelated to the Article 5 trilogy, but very much in the same vein, tackling
social issues and threading them subtly through a fast-paced, thrilling
storyline with memorable, compelling characters.
Plans:
• Select appearances
• Review attention
• Educational marketing including extensive galley distribution,
submission to major rewards, Booklist Webinar & Book Buzz title
• Digital marketing including promotion on social networking sites, the
Tor/Forge blog and newsletter, Goodreads, & sweepstakes
2) Simmons has become known for her talent of submerging readers in
worlds that would be considered fantastical if they weren't so entirely
plausible. [“Paints a picture of a world that could easily be our future.
[Simmons’s] fluid writing creates an easy-to-read story that opens the
eyes of readers to what the loss of civil liberties could entail.”—VOYA]
3) Her previous series with us, ARTICLE 5, has been very successful,
with many fans in-house, numerous territories sold, and a wonderful
reception from the library and educational market.
4) Simmons is immensely likable and a great networker. Her events are
consistently well attended, and she is a confident, polished speaker who
frequently visits schools and makes appearances at educational and
library conferences.
5) We have two additional books, also standalones, under contract.
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
KRISTEN SIMMONS has a master’s degree in social work and is an
advocate for mental health. She lives with her husband, Jason, and their
precious greyhound, Rudy, in Tampa, Florida.
Setting: Futuristic created society
Author Hometown: Sparks, Nevada
Author Residence: Tampa, Florida
QUOTES:
Praise for Kristen Simmons
“An adrenaline-pumping ride into a terrifying future. I have no nails
left.”—Anne Greenwood Brown, author of Lies Beneath, on Breaking
Point
“The action never stops.”—Booklist
“Paints a picture of a world that could easily be our future. [Simmons’s]
fluid writing creates an easy-to-read story that opens the eyes of readers
to what the loss of civil liberties could entail. This book is a must have for
all young adult collections.”—VOYA
Author Sales Track
Title
Article 5
Article 5
Article 5
Breaking Point
Breaking Point
Breaking Point
Three
Three
Three
ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-2958-5 $17.99
978-1-4299-8773-8
$7.12
978-0-7653-2961-5
$9.99
978-0-7653-2959-2 $17.99
978-1-4299-4945-3
$7.12
978-0-7653-2962-2
$9.99
978-0-7653-2963-9
$9.99
978-0-7653-2960-8 $17.99
978-1-4299-4803-6
$9.99
Publisher
On Sale
01-31-12
01-31-12
01-08-13
02-12-13
02-12-13
01-07-14
01-20-15
02-11-14
02-11-14
Fmt
TC
EBA
TP
TC
EBA
TP
TP
TC
EBA
Gross
21,064
15,400
23,005
14,009
6,886
9,087
0
9,040
3,025
Net
17,183
15,400
18,642
9,339
6,886
6,680
0
7,770
3,025
06/30/14
STARSCAPE
FEBRUARY 2015
Cartboy and the Time Capsule
L. A. Campbell “Campbell’s debut is fast and funny.... Hal’s authentic voice and realistic twelveyearold sense of humor will hook Wimpy Kid fans.” —Kirkus Reviews Hal hates history class—it literally bores him to tears. But his father is a big history buff, and unless Hal gets a good grade this year, he’ll never be given his own room. Sixth grade gets off to a horrible start when history teacher Mr. Tupkin gives the class an assignment to write journals that will be buried in a time capsule at the end of the year. Things get even worse when his dad makes him take his neighbor’s old shopping cart to school, earning him the nickname "Cartboy." What else could possibly go wrong? Read Hal’s journal to find out!
JUVENILE FICTION /
HUMOROUS STORIES Starscape | 2/3/2015 9780765378446 | $6.99 / $7.99 Can. Paperback / softback | 208 pages | Carton Qty: 36 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising in trade media • Publicity • Educational marketing including major conferences, Booklist Webinar, and Book Buzz title • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog Filled with photos, drawings, and timelines, Hal’s time capsule journal chronicles a year in the life of the hopelessly hapless Cartboy. PRAISE
“Occasional doodles and wellplaced spot photos enhance the quirky humor. Sure, this sadsack path blazed by Jeff Kinney’s Wimpy Kid is familiar ground, but Hal treads it well, and readers will find it easy to spend time with him.” —The Horn Book “L. A. Campbell constructs her humorous, liberally illustrated debut novel as journal entries by 12yearold Hal Rifkind, to be discovered in the far future as part of a time capsule. A mix of timelines, drawings, and photos keeps Hal’s journal lively.” —Shelf Awareness, Jennifer M. Brown L. A. CAMPBELL grew up in Park Ridge, New Jersey, and attended the University of Colorado, graduating with a degree in journalism. She started her own ad agency, which won awards for work on such brands as Comedy Central and New York magazine. Cartboy and the Time Capsule is her first book. She lives in New York City with her husband and two children. 21 Starscape
Title: Cartboy and the Time Capsule
Subtitle:
Author(s): L. A. Campbell
Series: Cartboy Series
Tip Sheet
Volume: 1
ISBN: 978-0-7653-7844-6 Editor: Chang, Susan
Rel. Date: 01/15/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 02/03/15
Pub Date: 02/03/15
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / School & Education
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* For fans of illustrated, quirky middle-grade fiction such as Diary of a
Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries, and The Strange Case of Origami Yoda
Plans:
• Publicity
• Educational marketing including major conferences, Booklist Webinar,
& Book Buzz title
• Digital promotion on social networking sites & the Tor/Forge blog
* Perfect for summer reading and for camp
* A 2014 Kansas National Education Association (KNEA) Reading Circle
Catalog selection
* The launch of a fresh new talent in middle-grade humor—a selfdescribed middle-aged mom with a 14-year-old boy trapped inside
* Filled with over 100 stock photos, captions, drawings, and timelines,
the journal format is sure to appeal to boys and reluctant readers
* The sequel, Cartboy Goes to Camp, will be published in June 2014
* Writing novels and screenplays is L.A. Campbell’s third career (after
advertising and motherhood). Her first screenplay, filled with
"sophomoric, scatological jokes," got her a Hollywood agent and a
meeting with the producer of The Hangover.
* Cartboy and the Time Capsule was inspired by the author’s 12-year-old
son, who actually cried of boredom at Constitution Hall and the Liberty
Bell. Her vision for this book is David Sedaris for kids.
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
L. A. CAMPBELL grew up in Park Ridge, New Jersey, and attended the
University of Colorado, graduating with a degree in journalism. She
started her own ad agency, which won awards for work on such brands
as Comedy Central and New York magazine. Cartboy and the Time
Capsule is her first book. She lives in New York City with her husband
and two children.
Setting:
Author Hometown: Park Ridge, NJ
Author Residence: New York, NY
Bookstore Author Frequents: McNally Jackson, Soho, NY; Barnes and
Noble, Union Square, NY; Montauk Bookshop, Montauk, NY
* For ages 8 to 12
QUOTES:
"We liked this book for a lot of reasons. […] It was both funny and
informational. […] It had great story elements. […] We liked the ending."
—Newsday, Kidsday reporters Jack Fawcett and Kevin Hightower
"I laughed many, many times, and it was a really fun, funny and
satisfying read. My 11 year old is reading it now, so he’ll have his own
comments eventually, but for now you’ll just have to take my word for it.
Enjoy!" —Motherhoodinnyc.com
Author Sales Track
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Cartboy Goes to Camp
Cartboy Goes to Camp
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Vail/Cordell/Justin Case: Shells, Smells, and
978-1-250-02723-8
the Horrible Flip-Flops
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of Doom
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Greenwald/Coovert/Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide
978-1-250-01670-6
to Extra Credit $6.99 Square Fish
06/30/14
FICTION / FANTASY / GENERAL Tor Books | 2/3/2015 9780765336743 | $24.99 / $28.99 Can. Hardback | 336 pages | Carton Qty: 12 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781466829251 TOR BOOKS
FEBRUARY 2015
The Eterna Files
Leanna Renee Hieber MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Author tour and select appearances • Promotion at educator conventions • Online publicity campaign • Digital promotion on social networking sites, the Tor/Forge newsletter and blog; Goodreads promotion Imagine The XFiles meets Jim Butcher's Harry Dresden series and set in Victorian London and New York City, written by “the brightest new star in literature”(TrueBlood.net) London, 1882: Queen Victoria appoints Harold Spire of the Metropolitan Police to Special Branch Division Omega. Omega is to secretly investigate paranormal and supernatural events and persons. Spire, a skeptic driven to protect the helpless and see justice done, is the perfect man to lead the department, which employs scholars and scientists, assassins and con men, and a traveling circus. Spire's chief researcher is Rose Everhart, who believes fervently that there is more to the world than can be seen by mortal eyes. Their first mission: find the Eterna Compound, which grants immortality. Catastrophe destroyed the hidden laboratory in New York City where Eterna was developed, but the Queen is convinced someone escaped—and has a sample of Eterna. Also searching for Eterna is an American, Clara Templeton, who helped start the project after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln nearly destroyed her nation. Haunted by the ghost of her beloved, she is determined that the Eterna Compound—and the immortality it will convey—will be controlled by the United States, not Great Britain. PRAISE
For The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker “The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker is indeed, strange in its happenings and mood and beautiful in its romance and language. Hieber has created a secretive, gothic, paranormal world as well as a character who will resonate with anyone who has found the beauty in being different.” —Booklist “Tender, poignant, exquisitely written.” —New York Times bestselling author C. L. Wilson “A strangely beautiful tale indeed! An ethereal, lyrical story that combines myth, spiritualism and the gothic in lush prose and sweeping passion.”—USA Today bestselling author Kathryn Smith
LEANNA RENEE HIEBER's first novel, The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker, won two Prism Awards from RWA's Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal Chapter: Best Fantasy Romance and Best First Novel and is currently in development as a Broadway musical, with Hieber writing the script. Her YA novel, Darker Still, was a Scholastic Highly Recommended Title, an INDIE NEXT selection, and a finalist for the Daphne du Maurier Award. leannareneehieber.com 22 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 01/15/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 02/03/15
Pub Date: 02/03/15
Title: Eterna Files, The
Subtitle:
Author(s): Leanna Renee Hieber
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
1) Gaslamp fantasy is set in an alternate Victorian era: magic replaces
science and the world is full of spirits, magicworkers, elves, and
supernatural beings of all sorts. This genre is also called historical urban
fantasy.
Plans:
• Author tour and select appearances
2) Hieber is a relentless self-promoter who has made many contacts in
the romance, fantasy, and steampunk community. We will be soliciting
quotes accordingly.
3) Leanna's books have crossover appeal to both adult and YA readers.
4) Romance is a strong element in gaslamp fantasy and there are
several romantic subplots in Eterna that will carry on as the series moves
forward.
5) We own three books in this series so far. We also own the two
Strangely Beautiful novels that first got Hieber noticed, which we will be
publishing as an omnibus ebook (with POD option), and two other
Strangely Beautiful novels as well. So a solid investment in an author on
the cusp.
6) The Strangely Beautiful musical was workshopped at Goodspeed
Musicals' Writers Colony in early 2014.
QUOTES:
“Leanna has created a rich and unique world filled with interesting and
new characters. There's plenty of action, suspense, thrills & chills, and
romance weaved into Leanna's writing. I think everyone can find
something they'll like in Percy's story.”—P.S. I Love Books on The
Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker
“This novel is a Victorian Gothic Paranormal Ghost filled tale with
romance that both teens and adults can read. Lyrical and poetic in its
telling. Leanna Renee Hieber will bring much to the publishing world for
years to come.”—Babbling About Books on The Strangely Beautiful Tale
of Miss Percy Parker
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
Leanna Renee Hieber was named Author of the Year by the New York
City chapter of RWA. Her first novel, The Strangely Beautiful Tale of
Miss Percy Parker, won two Prism Awards from RWA's Fantasy,
Futuristic & Paranormal Chapter: Best Fantasy Romance and Best First
Novel and is currently in development as a Broadway musical, with
Hieber writing the script.
Hieber is one of the founders of the Lady Jane's Salon reading series in
New York City. A talented actor, she has appeared in episodes of
Boardwalk Empire. Leanna Renee Hieber's YA novel, Darker Still, was a
Scholastic Highly Recommended Title, an INDIE NEXT selection, and a
finalist for the Daphne du Maurier Award.
Leanna Renee Hieber is an energetic self-promoter who appears at
numerous bookstore and library events and literature and comic book
conventions throughout the United States each year. She lives in New
York City.
Leannareneehieber.com
http://leannareneebooks.blogspot.com/
https://twitter.com/leannarenee
http://www.youtube.com/lrhieber
https://www.facebook.com/LRHieber
Setting: Victorian era, primarily London and New York City
Author Hometown: someplace in Ohio, but I don't remember the name
of the town, if I ever knew it.
Author Residence: Brooklyn, NY
“Delightful historical fantasy. With a way for weaving angels, spirits, and
all sorts of ethereal beings into the world of ordinary mortals, Hieber has
an engaging voice and has a new fan in this reader.”—Romance Reader
at Heart on The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker “The
Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker is indeed, strangeAuthor
in its Sales Track
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different.”—Booklist
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USA Today bestselling author Kathryn Smith on The Strangely Beautiful
Tale of Miss Percy Parker
“Enthralling. Crafting an engrossing historical urban fantasy novel with
intriguing characters, the author provides a highly satisfying reading
experience with a wide appeal.”—Bitten by Books on The Strangely
Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker
“A fantastic tale. Gripping and with an on-the-edge-of-your-seat
suspense. This book is perfect for fans of the paranormal who enjoy a
Gothic setting.”—ParaNormalRomance on The Strangely Beautiful Tale
“A delightfully lush and richly imagined tale. The characters are realistic
and have depth, and the plot builds to a stunning conclusion. This novel
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TOR BOOKS
FEBRUARY 2015
What Makes This Book So Great
Jo Walton From the Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author of Among Others, a collection of brilliant reassessments of the classics—
and the forgotten gems—of modern fantasy and SF LITERARY CRITICISM /
SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY Tor Books | 2/24/2015 9780765331946 | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 448 pages | Carton Qty: 20 6.125 in W | 9.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9780765331939 Ebook ISBN: 9781466844094 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Promotion at educator conventions • Publicity • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog As any reader of Jo Walton's Among Others might guess, Walton is both an inveterate reader of SF and fantasy, and a chronic rereader of books. In 2008, thennew science fiction megasite Tor.com asked Walton to blog regularly about her rereading—about all kinds of older fantasy and SF, ranging from acknowledged classics to guilty pleasures to forgotten oddities and gems. These posts have consistently been among the most popular features of Tor.com. Now this volume presents a selection of the best of them, ranging from short essays to long reassessments of some of the field's most ambitious series. Among Walton's many subjects here are the Zones of Thought novels of Vernor Vinge; what genre readers mean by "mainstream"; the underappreciated SF adventures of C. J. Cherryh; the field's many approaches to time travel; the masterful science fiction of Samuel R. Delany; Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children; the early Hainish novels of Ursula K. Le Guin; and a Robert A. Heinlein novel you have most certainly never read. Over 130 essays in all, What Makes This Book So Great is an immensely readable, engaging collection of provocative, opinionated thoughts about past and presentday fantasy and science fiction, from one of our best writers. PRAISE
"This book is a treasure trove." —Publishers Weekly, starred review "Akin to a genre version of Nancy Pearl's Book Lust. Walton's affection for many of these titles is contagious, and fans will find their own reading lists growing." —Library Journal, starred review "A remarkable guided tour through the field—a kind of nonfiction companion to Among Others. It's very good. It's great." —Cory Doctorow, Boing Boing "This is certainly going to be a book that I’ll go back to again and again." —Andrew Liptak, Kirkus Reviews JO WALTON won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 2002, and the World Fantasy Award for her novel Tooth and Claw in 2004. Her several other novels include the acclaimed "Small Change" alternatehistory trilogy, comprising Farthing, Ha'penny, and Half a Crown. Her novel Among Others won the Hugo and Nebula Awards in 2012. A native of Wales, she lives in Montreal. 23 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 02/04/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 02/24/15
Pub Date: 02/24/15
Title: What Makes This Book So Great
Subtitle:
Author(s): Jo Walton
BISAC 1: LITERARY CRITICISM / Science Fiction & Fantasy
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* Jo Walton is well-liked in core SF fandom, maintaining a popular blog at
papersky.livejournal.com; she is a frequent guest and speaker at SF
conventions in North America and the UK. This book is perfect for that
core audience.
*Walton has three novels coming out between mid-2014 and mid-2015;
interest in her work will be high.
* This is not dry, analytical academic "litcrit," but engaging conversation
about books--insightful, but inviting in its tone.
* Walton covers nearly the entire range of subgenres of modern popular
SF and fantasy--there's something here for every taste.
* Jo Walton is one of only two writers in the history of the field to have
won for Best Novel in the World Fantasy Awards, the Nebula Awards,
and the Hugo Awards. (The other is Ursula K. Le Guin.)
Plans:
• Publicity
QUOTES:
Setting:
Author Hometown: Aberdare, Wales
Author Residence: Montreal, Quebec
Bookstore Author Frequents: Indigo in Montreal, on McGill College
Avenue
For What Makes This Book So Great:
"The whole book is, for lack of a correspondingly gender-specific
adjective, avuncular, rather like spending a delightful night by the hearth
in Bilbo's hobbit hole, or with Mole and Badger...Jo Walton has delivered
here the very model of the books she idealizes, one that invites rereading, even if only by dipping in time and again for inspired
suggestions."—Paul di Fillipo, The B&N Review
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
Jo Walton won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in
2002, and the World Fantasy Award for her novel Tooth and Claw in
2004. Her several other novels include the acclaimed "Small Change"
alternate-history trilogy, comprising Farthing, Ha'penny, and Half a
Crown. Her novel Among Others won the Hugo and Nebula Awards in
2012. A native of Wales, she lives in Montreal.
"A well-informed and thoroughly engaging companion, especially for fans
of contemporary SF."
—Toronto Row
For Among Others:
"Compelling... Never deigning to transcend the genre to which it is clearly
a love letter, this outstanding (and entirely teen-appropriate) tale draws
its strength from a solid foundation of sense-of-wonder and what- if."
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
"There are the books you want to give all your friends, and there are the
books you wish you could go back and give your younger self. And then
there's the rare book, like Jo Walton's Among Others, that's both."
—Charlie Jane Anders, io9
Author Sales Track
Title
Among Others
Among Others
Among Others
ISBN13
978-1-4668-4409-4
978-0-7653-3193-9
978-1-4299-9152-0
978-0-7653-3172-4
978-0-7653-2153-4
US
$12.99
$26.99
$9.99
$14.99
$24.99
Publisher
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1,723
7,975
Comparisons
Author/Title
ISBN13
US
Scalzi, John/Your Hate Mail Will Be Graded978-1-4299-6771-6
$9.99
Scalzi, John/Your Hate Mail Will Be Graded978-0-7653-2711-6 $14.99
Publisher
06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
FEBRUARY 2015
A Darkling Sea
James L. Cambias Alien cultures clash on a deepsea planet, threatening the future of human exploration FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION /
HARD SCIENCE FICTION Tor Books | 2/3/2015 9780765336286 | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 352 pages | Carton Qty: 24 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9780765336279 Ebook ISBN: 9781466827561 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Publicity • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog On the planet Ilmatar, under a roof of ice a kilometer thick, a group of deepsea diving scientists investigates the blind alien race that lives below. The Terran explorers have made an uneasy truce with the Sholen, their first extraterrestrial contact. So long as they don’t disturb the Ilmataran habitat, they’re free to conduct their missions in peace. But when Henri Kerlerec, media personality and reckless adventurer, ends up sliced open by curious Ilmatarans, tensions between Terran and Sholen erupt, leading to a diplomatic disaster that threatens to escalate to war. Against the backdrop of deepsea guerilla conflict, a new age of human exploration begins as alien cultures collide. Both sides seek the aid of the newly enlightened Ilmatarans. But what this struggle means for the natives—and the future of human exploration—is anything but certain. PRAISE
"This is a fun pageturner—especially at a time when astronomers are fairly certain that Jupiter’s moon Europa might harbor its own ventwarmed oceans. This book offers an exciting window on what else we might find there." —NPR "Cambias’s aliens are fascinating, and his commentary on the ethics of interstellar travel and the ultimate destructiveness of human nature gives the story depth." —RT Book Reviews, starred review "An exceptionally thoughtful, searching and intriguing debut." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Beautifully written, with a story that captures the imagination the way SF should." —Booklist, starred review JAMES L. CAMBIAS is a game designer and multiple award–nominated science fiction and fantasy author. 24 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 01/15/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 02/03/15
Pub Date: 02/03/15
Title: Darkling Sea, A
Subtitle:
Author(s): James L. Cambias
BISAC 1: FICTION / Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
*James Cambias's short fiction has been nominated for the Nebula
Award and the James Tiptree Jr. Award. In 2001 he was nominated for
the John W Campbell Award for Best New Writer
*This was author's first full-length novel. His second, Corsair, will be
published in 2015.
*Spectacular worldbuilding and cultural exploration, in the tradition of
Poul Anderson, Hal Clement, and Larry Niven
*Story is told through the human viewpoint as well as two different alien
perspectives
*A fast-paced, thrilling adventure story
*Cambias has been a prominent writer in the development of several
roleplaying games, creating adventure material for Steve Jackson
Games, Last Unicorn, and Iron Crown Enterprises
Plans:
• Publicity
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
James Cambias has been nominated for the Nebula Award, the James
Tiptree Jr. Award, and the 2001 John W. Campbell Award for Best New
Writer. He lives in Western Massachusetts. www.jamescambias.com
Setting: Six kilometers below the ice on the deep-sea planet of Ilmatar.
Author Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Author Residence: Deerfield, MA
QUOTES:
“The best story about an alien race and its environment that I've read in a Bookstore Author Frequents: Modern Myths, NorthamptonMaplestreet
Bookshop, New Orleans
long time. Cambias is in the same league as Hal Clement.”
—Vernor Vinge, Hugo Award-winning author of A Fire Upon the Deep
“A stunning debut! Alien races to rival Larry Niven, world-building to rival
Hal Clement, and lots of rip-roaring adventure. James Cambias will be
one of the century's major names in hard science fiction.”—Robert J.
Sawyer, Hugo Award-winning author of Red Planet Blues
“Fast-paced, pure quill hard science fiction.... Cambias delivers adroit
plot pivots that keep the suspense coming.”—Gregory Benford, Nebula
Award-winning author of Timescape
“This is great fun—traditional science fiction but with today's science.
And I love the aliens.” —Jo Walton, Hugo, Nebula and World Fantasy
Award-winning author of Among Others
Author Sales Track
Title
Darkling Sea, A
Darkling Sea, A
ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-3627-9 $25.99
978-1-4668-2756-1 $12.99
Author/Title
Vinge, Vernor/Fire Upon The Deep, A
Vinge, Vernor/Fire Upon The Deep, A
ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-2982-0 $14.99
978-1-4299-8198-9
$9.99
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Comparisons
Publisher
06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
FEBRUARY 2015
The Tropic of Serpents
A Memoir by Lady Trent Marie Brennan The thrilling adventures of Lady Trent continue in the second volume of memoirs detailing her scientific studies of dragons
Attentive readers of Lady Trent’s earlier memoir, A Natural History of Dragons, are already familiar with how Isabella Camherst, a bookish and determined young woman, set out on the historic course that would lead her to become the world’s premier dragon naturalist. In this remarkably candid second volume, Lady Trent looks back at the next stage of her illustrious (and occasionally scandalous) career. FICTION / FANTASY / GENERAL Tor Books | 2/17/2015 9780765375087 | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 352 pages | Carton Qty: 24 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9780765331977 Ebook ISBN: 9781429956352 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Promotion at educator conventions • Publicity • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog ALSO AVAILABLE
A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent 2/2014 | 9780765375070 Paperback / softback | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Three years after her fateful journeys through the forbidding mountains of Vystrana, Isabella defies family and convention to embark on an expedition to the wartorn continent of Eriga, home of such exotic draconian species as the grass
dwelling snakes of the savannah, arboreal tree snakes, and, most elusive of all, the legendary swampwyrms of the tropics. Accompanied by an old associate and a runaway heiress, Isabella must brave oppressive heat, merciless fevers, palace intrigues, gossip, and other hazards in order to satisfy her boundless fascination with all things draconian. They must venture into the forbidden jungle known as the Green Hell…where her courage, resourcefulness, and scientific curiosity will be tested as never before. PRAISE
“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. Reader, lose no time in making Isabella’s acquaintance.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review For A Natural History of Dragons “Saturated with the joy and urgency of discovery and scientific curiosity.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “If you’ve ever secretly wished dragons were real, this story is for you. Fans of Naomi Novik and Mary Robinette Kowal will especially enjoy this book.” —RT Book Reviews MARIE BRENNAN habitually pillages her background in anthropology, archaeology, and folklore for fictional purposes. She is the author of the Onyx Court series, the Doppelganger duology of Warrior and Witch, and the urban fantasy Lies and Prophecy, as well as more than forty short stories. Learn more at swantower.com. 25 Tor Books
Title: Tropic of Serpents, The
Subtitle: A Memoir by Lady Trent
Author(s): Marie Brennan
Series: A Natural History of Dragons
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 01/28/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 02/17/15
Pub Date: 02/17/15
Volume: 2
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* Second in a five-book series of fictional memoirs written in the voice of
Lady Isabella Trent. (sequel to A Natural History of Dragons).
* Each book stands alone, but also contributes to an overall story arc that
spans all five books.
* High concept: What if Darwin had studied dragons instead of finches?
The series is the tale of a woman who defied the staunch social
conventions of her day to become the world's foremost expert on
dragons.
* Features interior illustrations by acclaimed artist Todd Lockwood, who
also did the cover.
*Combines pulp adventure in exotic locales with the inquisitive spirit of
the Victorian Age -- and also dragons.
* Excellent media coverage and word of mouth on this series.
* Very marketable premise: the science of Dragons.
Plans:
• Publicity
QUOTES:
"Told in the style of a Victorian memoir, courageous, intelligent and
determined Isabella’s account is colorful, vigorous and absorbing."—
Kirkus Reviews
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
MARIE BRENNAN habitually pillages her background in anthropology,
archaeology, and folklore for fictional purposes. She is the author of the
Onyx Court series and the doppelgänger duology of Warrior and Witch,
as well as more than thirty short stories.
www.swantower.com
Setting: Fictional world similar to the Victorian Empire.
Author Hometown:
Author Residence: San Mateo, CA
"Whether it’s a recollection of a youthful Isabella disguising herself as a
boy so she can sneak along on a hunting party near her father’s estate,
or Lady Trent’s first examination of a dragon corpse in the mountains of
Vystrana…you can’t help but get caught up in the discoveries she’s
making."—Dallas News
Author Sales Track
Title
Voyage of the Basilisk
Tropic of Serpents, The
Natural History of Dragons, A
ISBN13
978-0-7653-3198-4
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978-0-7653-3196-0
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US
$25.99
$25.99
$25.99
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$12.99
$12.99
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On Sale
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788
3,312
Net
0
8,195
11,305
8,103
0
788
3,312
06/30/14
FEBRUARY 2015
Finn Fancy Necromancy
Randy Henderson MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Regional author tour • Select author appearances including regional trade shows • Promotion at educator conventions • Online publicity campaign • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog A dark and quirky urban fantasy debut Finn Gramaraye was framed for the crime of dark necromancy at the age of fifteen, and exiled to the Other Realm for twentyfive years. But now that he’s free, someone—probably the same someone—is trying to get him sent back. Finn has only a few days to discover who is so desperate to keep him out of the mortal world, and find evidence to prove it to the Arcane Enforcers. They are going to be very hard to convince, since he’s already been convicted of trying to kill someone with dark magic. But Finn has his family: his brother Mort who is running the family necrotorium business now, his brother Pete who believes he’s a werewolf, though he is not, and his sister Samantha who is, unfortunately, allergic to magic. And he’s got Zeke, a fellow exile and former enforcer, who doesn’t really believe in Finn’s innocence but is willing to follow along in hopes of getting his old job back. PRAISE
“‘A Witch’s Heart’ by Randy Henderson is a Hansel and Gretel story... Henderson’s version is a study in nuance. Even Hansel, whose blood appears more in the story than he does, is still made complex through the layers of interpretation provided by Gretel and the witch…. The larger world the story hints at feels every bit as complex and haunting as the kindnesses of Granny Bab.” —Realms of Fantasy RANDY HENDERSON is the grand prize winner of Writers of the Future Award for 2014, a Clarion West graduate, and member of SFWA and Codex. His fiction has appeared in Penumbra, Escape Pod, and Realms of Fantasy, and has been included in anthologies. Find him online at www.randyhenderson.com. 26 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 01/22/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 02/10/15
Pub Date: 02/10/15
Title: Finn Fancy Necromancy
Subtitle:
Author(s): Randy Henderson
BISAC 2: FICTION / Fantasy/Urban
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* Randy Henderson creates a world of arcane beings hidden among the
mundane townies of Port Townsend, Washington, in this magical murder
mystery.
Plans:
• Regional author tour
• Select author appearances including regional trade shows
* Henderson graduated from the Clarion West Writers Workshop.
* He was the grand prize winner of the 2013 Writers of the Future
contest.
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
* Finn Fancy is similar to Jim Butcher combined with Sookie Stackhouse,
with a likable male POV.
* Similar to Jim Hines or the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency of urban
fantasy. A really strong, quirky voice.
QUOTES:
Randy Henderson is the grand prize winner of Writers of the Future
Award for 2014, a Clarion West graduate, and member of SFWA and
Codex. His fiction has appeared in places like Penumbra, Escape Pod,
and Realms of Fantasy, as well as anthologies. Find him online at
www.randy-henderson.com.
Setting: Port Townsend, WA (Olympic Peninsula)
Author Hometown: Portland, OR
Author Residence: Seattle, WA area
Bookstore Author Frequents: Barnes & Noble (Silverdale,
WA), University Bookstore (Seattle's U-District), Elliot Bay Book
Company, and Third Place Books
Comparisons
Author/Title
de Lint, Charles/Muse and Reverie
Brust, Steven/Incrementalists, The
ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-2340-8 $25.99
978-0-7653-3422-0 $24.99
Publisher
Pub Dt Fmt
12-08-09 TC
09-24-13 TC
Gross
10,692
8,985
Net
7,285
5,496
06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
FEBRUARY 2015
Dead Spots
Rhiannon Frater In the dead spots, dreams become reality, terror knows your name, and nightmares can kill FICTION / HORROR / GENERAL Tor Books | 2/10/2015 9780765337153 | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 400 pages | Carton Qty: 20 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781466831247 MARKETING
Plans • National advertising in science fiction/fantasy media • Publicity • Digital promotion on Tor.com, the Tor/Forge blog, Facebook, and Twitter
ALSO AVAILABLE
Siege (As the World Dies, Book Three) 4/2013 | 9780765366849 Paperback / softback | $8.99 / $10.99 Can. Fighting to Survive (As the World Dies, Book Two) 1/2013 | 9780765366832 Paperback / softback | $7.99 / $9.99 Can. The stillbirth of Mackenzie's son destroyed her marriage. Grieving, Mac reluctantly heads for her childhood home to seek refuge with her mother, who constantly reminds her of life's dangers. Driving across Texas, Mac swerves to avoid hitting a deer...and winds up in a dead spot, a frightening place that lies between the worlds of the living and the dead. If they can control their imaginations, people can literally bring their dreams to life—but most are beseiged by fears and nightmares which pursue them relentlessly. Mackenzie's mother and husband haunt her, driving her to the brink of madness. Then she hears a child call for help and her maternal instincts kick into overdrive. Chase, Mac's ally in the dead spots, insists Isaac is a phantom, but the boy seems so real, so alive.... As the true horrors of the dead spots are slowly revealed, Mackenzie realizes that time is running out. But exits from the dead spots are nearly impossible to find, and defended by things almost beyond imagination. PRAISE
“Intensely compelling…outstanding.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review on The First Days “An addictive read, full of wellcrafted characters and some truly heartstopping imagery. Keep the tissues handy—Frater knows how to pluck the heartstrings.” —Library Journal on Siege "From literally the first page, Frater pulled me in and never let go." —Book Chick City on The First Days "Do not start this book if you can’t read it nonstop. You won’t want to put it down; it’s just so damn gripping." —Wicked Little Pixie on Fighting to Survive RHIANNON FRATER lives in Texas. She is the author of The First Days, Fighting to Survive, and Siege. Frater is wellloved in the blogosphere and is conducting a neverending blog tour. She is active in the goth and horror fiction communities and on the convention circuit. rhiannonfrater.com twitter.com/rhiannonfrater facebook.com/rhiannon.frater goodreads.com/author/show/2310121.Rhiannon_Frater 27 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 01/22/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 02/10/15
Pub Date: 02/10/15
Title: Dead Spots
Subtitle:
Author(s): Rhiannon Frater
BISAC 1: FICTION / Horror
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
1) Frater's As the World Dies trilogy got amazing coverage on the book
blogs, generating well over 100 reviews, guest posts, and interviews.
2) As the World Dies has been optioned for film. A script is in
development.
3) Though Dead Spots is a horror novel, it is also a novel of selfdiscovery, and Mackenzie recovers from her grief, learns to trust her
feelings, learns to conquer her fears, and gains self-confidence.
4) Dead Spots is a brand-new book; unlike the As The World Dies
novels, it was not previously self-published.
5) Dead Spots includes appearances by sharks, ghosts, Frankenstein's
Monster, the Werewolf, and other classic movie monsters from the 1960s
and 1970s, as well as Frater's popular zombies.
Plans:
• Publicity
QUOTES:
“Overall it was a good and bloody tale that had a bit of romance, a bit of
insanity, violence, political vengeance and mystery all rolled into one.
Isn’t it about time you checked out this series, if you haven’t already?”
—Parajunkee.com on As the World Dies
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
Rhiannon Frater is the author of As the World Dies: The First Days and
two sequels, Fighting to Survive and Siege. She and her husband live in
Austin, Texas.
www.rhiannonfrater.com
www.astheworlddies.com
Setting: Rural Texas and southwestern US
Author Hometown: Author lived in Fredericksburg, TX for two years.
Well-known in San Antonio horror community.
Author Residence: Austin, Texas
Bookstore Author Frequents: BookPeople in Austin, Texas
"I admit freely that I cried like a baby during scenes in this book, and I
was so very happy during others. Rhiannon Frater excels at writing
emotion into her characters."
—Addicted to Heroines on Siege
“The anticipation and terror that follows you throughout this story is
incredibly poignant. Frater brought the emotion, the intensity and sorrow,
the laughter and love, the rebuilding and remembering, the pain and the
tragedy, but at the end of it all, she brought the hope. She delivers big on
the most basic of principles: humans need other humans. We are a
social species and without the support and love of others, we will never
thrive.”
—Smash Attack Reads on Siege
Author Sales Track
Title
ISBN13
US
Siege (As the World Dies, Book Three)
978-0-7653-3128-1 $14.99
Fighting to Survive (As the World Dies, Book
978-0-7653-3127-4
Two)
$15.99
First Days (As the World Dies, Book One), 978-0-7653-3126-7
The
$15.99
Siege (As the World Dies, Book Three)
978-1-4299-8821-6
$8.99
Fighting to Survive (As the World Dies, Book
978-1-4299-8615-1
Two)
$7.99
First Days (As the World Dies, Book One), 978-1-4299-7682-4
The
$9.99
Publisher
On Sale
04-24-12
11-08-11
07-05-11
04-24-12
11-08-11
07-05-11
Fmt
TP
TP
TP
EBA
EBA
EBA
Gross
6,182
8,284
11,634
6,112
7,074
9,489
Net
4,962
5,785
9,728
6,112
7,074
9,489
Pub Dt Fmt
06-08-10 TC
06-08-10 EBA
Gross
11,780
3,931
Net
7,117
3,931
Comparisons
Author/Title
Moody, David/Dog Blood
Moody, David/Dog Blood
ISBN13
US
978-0-312-53288-8 $23.99
978-1-4299-2459-7
$9.99
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
St. Martin's Press
06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
FEBRUARY 2015
Fortune's Blight
Evie Manieri The second book in a compelling epic fantasy series takes place after the Shadari revolution, as danger beckons across the sea—a stirring adventure in the vein of Karen Miller and Robin Hobb Victory for the Shadari rebels has come at a terrible price. Hardship, superstition, and petty feuds poison King Daryan’s young reign, and entire families are vanishing without a trace. Help is nowhere to be found, for their Nomas allies have troubles of their own and the Mongrel, plagued by the sins of her violent past, has disappeared. FICTION / FANTASY / EPIC Tor Books | 2/17/2015 9780765332356 | $28.99 / $33.50 Can. Hardback | 480 pages | Carton Qty: 16 6.125 in W | 9.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781429960069 MARKETING
Plans • National advertising in science fiction/fantasy media • Publicity • Digital promotion on Tor.com, the Tor/Forge blog, Facebook, and Twitter
While Daryan struggles to maintain the peace, Eofar and Rho are racing to their northern homeland to plead—or fight—for the Shadar’s independence. But Norland has changed, and they soon find themselves embroiled in the court politics of an empire about to implode. Meanwhile, the Mongrel’s path carries her deep into Norland’s frozen wastes to redeem a promise—one that forces her into the heart of the growing conflict. As the foundations of the two farflung countries begin to crack, an enigmatic figure watches from a tower room in Ravindal Castle. She is old, and a prisoner, but her reach is long, and her patience is about to be rewarded.... PRAISE
ALSO AVAILABLE
Blood's Pride 1/2014 | 9780765368911 Paperback / softback | $7.99 / $9.99 Can. For Blood's Pride “I loved these characters, even though I knew it was going to hurt. Heartwrenching. Poignant. Lovely.” —Brandon Sanderson, New York Times bestselling author “A striking world...[Manieri’s] characters are passionate and memorable, lending a personal touch to a complex tale. Fans of Sharon Shinn, Elspeth Cooper, and Gail Z. Martin should enjoy Manieri's approach to culture and drama.” —Library Journal, starred review “Plot and pacing to leave you breathless, characters you will treasure—a terrific debut!” —Melanie Rawn, author of Touchstone, on Blood's Pride EVIE MANIERI has a degree in Medieval History and Theatre from Wesleyan University. Blood's Pride was her first novel. She lives with her husband and daughter in New York City. 28 Tor Books
Title: Fortune's Blight
Subtitle:
Author(s): Evie Manieri
Series: The Shattered Kingdoms
Tip Sheet
Volume: 2
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3235-6 Editor: Hague-Hill, Stacy
Rel. Date: 01/28/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 02/17/15
Pub Date: 02/17/15
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
*This is the second novel in a debut epic fantasy trilogy focusing on the
ramifications of the political upheaval and rebellion in the last book. This
series blends the multi-perspective machinations of the Song Of Ice and
Fire series with the character interactions of a Mercedes Lackey novel
Plans:
• Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog;
Goodreads
*A very original world with a cool setting—think Oracle at Delphi meets
nomadic Arabic tribe meets Norse Vikings.There are multiple strong
female protagonists, who are all very different from each other both in
temperament and cultural background.
*This trilogy sold simultaneously to Jo Fletcher at Quercus UK
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
EVIE MANIERI is a fantasy enthusiast. When not writing, you can find
her knitting airy lace shawls, singing Renaissance polyphony, and
attempting to match the relentless imagination of her daughter Prudence.
Setting: Norland, a country akin to medieval Iceland.
Author Hometown:
Author Residence: New York City
*The novel is YA ok
QUOTES:
For Blood's Pride:
“Deftly portrays three clashing cultures about to be torn apart by violent
rebellion....[A] fast-paced tale of honor and betrayal, hope and despair,
secrets, revelations, and a whisper of divine magic.”—Sharon Shinn,
author of Troubled Waters
“Intrigue, betrayal and old rivalries play out against the fires of revolution.
Hang on for a wild ride!”—Gail Z. Martin, author of The Dread: Book Two
in The Fallen Kings Cycle
“Filled with unexpected twists and turns right to the end.”—Rachel
Neumeier, author of the Griffin Mage Trilogy
“An intriguing tale of insurrection and divided loyalties.”—Colin
Buchanan, author of Stands a Shadow
Author Sales Track
Title
Blood's Pride
Blood's Pride
ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-3234-9 $24.99
978-1-4299-5995-7
$7.99
Author/Title
Buchanan, Col/Farlander
ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-3105-2 $24.99
978-1-4299-9159-9
$7.99
Publisher
On Sale Fmt
02-19-13 TC
02-19-13 EBA
Gross
4,336
415
Net
2,432
415
Pub Dt Fmt
01-18-11 TC
01-18-11 EBA
Gross
10,318
3,003
Net
6,616
3,003
Comparisons
Publisher
06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
FEBRUARY 2015
A Darker Shade of Magic
V. E. Schwab Prepare to be dazzled by a world of parallel Londons—where magic thrives, starves, or lies forgotten, and where power can destroy just as quickly as it can create Kell is one of the last Travelers—magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel universes—as such, he can choose where he lands. FICTION / FANTASY / GENERAL Tor Books | 2/24/2015 9780765376459 | $25.99 / $29.99 Can. Hardback | 400 pages | Carton Qty: 16 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781466851375 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Promotion at educator conventions • Extensive online publicity campaign • Digital promotion on social networking sites, the Tor/Forge newsletter and blog; Goodreads promotion There’s Grey London, dirty and boring, without any magic, with one mad king—
George III. Red London, where life and magic are revered—and where Kell was raised alongside Rhys Maresh, the rougish heir to the throne. White London—a place where people fight to control magic, and the magic fights back, draining the city to its very bones. And once upon a time, there was Black London...but no one speaks of that now. Officially, Kell is the Red Traveler, amdassador of the Maresh empire, carrying the monthly correspondences between the royals of each London. Unofficially, he's a smuggler, a dangerous, defiant hobby to have—as proven when Kell stumbles into a setup with a forbidden token from Black London. Fleeing into Grey London, Kell runs afoul of Delilah Bard, a cutpurse with lofty aspirations, who first robs him, then saves him from a dangerous enemy, and then forces Kell to spirit her to another world for a proper adventure. But perilous magic is afoot, and treachery lurks at every turn. To save all of the worlds, they'll first need to stay alive. PRAISE
For Vicious *Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2013 (SF/F) *ALA RUSA 2014 Reading List Top Pick (Fantasy) *Booklist Notable Books Reading List Winner (Fantasy) "Demonstrates real literary super powers... A killer from page one. Highly recommended!" —Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Extinction Machine "Schwab's artful chronologybending plotting rivals that of any Iain Banks novel, and her writing is a sly, cynical treat." —Financial Times V. E. SCHWAB's first adult novel, Vicious, debuted to critical praise and reader accolades. Schwab is the author of YA novels The Near Witch, The Archived, and The Unbound. She is also currently writing a fantasy middle grade series with Scholastic. 29 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
ISBN: 978-0-7653-7645-9 Editor: Weinberg, Miriam
Rel. Date: 02/04/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 02/24/15
Pub Date: 02/24/15
Title: Darker Shade of Magic, A
Subtitle:
Author(s): V. E. Schwab
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
1) London has long been a fantasy setting of choice, and this is a grand,
exciting angle that pulls the best parts of historical fantasy while
introducing an inventive, original universe. Think alternateLondan intrigue and magic, like Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere meets
Jonathan Strange and Mr Norell.
Plans:
2)There is a growing desire for fantasy with a mainstream appeal.
While V's previous novel at Tor, Vicious, has been getting great reviews
from authors and readers alike, this next book is sure to hit a much more
commercial marketplace.
3) Even so, Vicious has garnered a hefty amount of critical and reader
praise. It was an Amazon Best Book of the Year (as well as Best Book of
the month when it debuted in September), a semi-finalist in the
Goodreads Choice 2013 Book Awards, and was included on various
author best-of lists, from reader favorites Laini Taylor to Chuck Wendig.
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
Victoria (V.E.) Schwab is a rising talent, with a diverse fan base. She’s
taken meetings with J. J. Abrams's production company Bad Robot to
discuss her work, and is still writing fantasy YA while branching out into a
middle grade series with Scholastic. She will be living in Scotland from
Fall 2014 to Summer 2015, getting a Masters degree in Art History at
the University of Edinburgh.
Setting: London, in three parallel worlds
Author Hometown: Los Angeles
Author Residence: Nashville, TN
4) Vicious was licensed by Titan Books (UK), with stellar reviews.
Audible has produced the audio book, and film rights have been optioned Illustrator Hometown:
by Ridley Scott's company, Scott Free, with attached financiers (the
Bookstore Author Frequents: Malaprops, Books of Wonder
group responsible for the OUTLANDER miniseries coming in 2014).
5)Schwab is an avid self-promoter, with a devoted audience (fans started
lining up for her signing at last year's BEA more than 2 hours in advance;
we gave away all 150 galleys and people stayed in line to meet her after
it was cut off), and is always willing to creatively market her books (ex. a
pre-order trading card giveaway for Vicious).
QUOTES:
“Schwab’s characters feel vital and real, never reduced to simple
archetypes…a rare superhero novel as epic and gripping as any classic
comic. [Vicious] will resonate with superhero fans as well as readers who
have never heard of Charles Xavier or Victor von Doom.” —Publishers
Weekly, starred review
"A fun, morally-flexible revenge tale that pits two mad scientists against
each other…methodically ratchets up the tension as Victor and Eli circle
each other for the inevitable kill.”
—Daniel H. Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of
Robopocalypse on Vicious
“Schwab gathers all the superhero/supervillain tropes and turns Author
them onSales Track
Publisher
their sundryTitle
heads…. I could not put it down.” —F.ISBN13
Paul Wilson, New US
978-0-7653-3534-0
York TimesVicious
bestselling author of the Repairman Jack
series
Vicious
978-1-4668-2217-7 $11.99
On Sale Fmt
09-24-13 TC
09-24-13 EBA
Gross
7,682
2,395
Net
5,751
2,395
Fmt Gross
TC
147,098
TC
13,592
EBA
8,369
EBA
6,739
TC
16,345
Net
79,168
10,545
8,369
6,739
12,711
Comparisons
Author/Title
ISBN13
US
Shannon, Samantha/Bone Season, The 978-1-62040-139-2 $24.00
Kristoff, Jay/Stormdancer
978-1-250-00140-5 $24.99
Kristoff, Jay/Stormdancer
978-1-250-01791-8
$9.99
978-1-4299-9174-2
$9.99
978-0-7653-1209-9 $24.99
Publisher
Bloomsbury USA
St. Martin's Press
St. Martin's Press
Pub Dt
08-20-13
09-18-12
09-18-12
03-29-11
03-29-11
06/30/14
FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION /
S T E A M P U N K Tor Books | 2/3/2015 9780765375247 | $25.99 / $29.99 Can. Hardback | 352 pages | Carton Qty: 20 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Karen Memory
Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781466846340 Elizabeth Bear TOR BOOKS
FEBRUARY 2015
MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Online publicity campaign • Digital promotion on social networking sites, the Tor/Forge newsletter and blog Hugo Award–winning author Elizabeth Bear offers something new in this absolutely entrancing steampunk novel “You ain’t gonna like what I have to tell you, but I'm gonna tell you anyway. See, my name is Karen Memery, like memory only spelt with an e, and I'm one of the girls what works in the Hôtel Mon Cherie on Amity Street. Hôtel has a little hat over the o like that. It's French, so Beatrice tells me.” Set in the late 19th century—when the city we now call Seattle Underground was the whole town (and still on the surface), when airships plied the trade routes, wouldbe gold miners were heading to the gold fields of Alaska, and steam
powered mechanicals stalked the waterfront, Karen is a young woman on her own, is making the best of her orphaned state by working in Madame Damnable’s highquality bordello. Through Karen’s eyes we get to know the other girls in the house—a resourceful group—and the poor and the powerful of the town. Trouble erupts one night when a badly injured girl arrives at their door, beggin sanctuary, followed by the man who holds her indenture, and who has a machine that can take over anyone’s mind and control their actions. And as if that wasn’t bad enough, the next night brings a body dumped in their rubbish heap—a streetwalker who has been brutally murdered. Bear brings alive this JacktheRipper yarn of the old west with a light touch in Karen’s own memorable voice, and a mesmerizing evocation of classic steam
powered science. PRAISE
“This lean, sinewy, visceral narrative, set forth in extraordinarily vivid prose full of telling detail, conveys a remarkable sense of time and place, where the characters belong to the landscape and whose personalities derive naturally from it.… Gripping, perfectly balanced and highly recommended.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review on Range of Ghosts “Elizabeth Bear launches a trilogy in a fantastic new world with this compelling tale.… Bear creates a vivid world where wizards must sacrifice their ability to procreate in order to control magic and the sky changes to reflect the gods of the land's rulers.” —Publishers Weekly on Range of Ghosts ELIZABETH BEAR was the recipient of the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 2005. She has won two Hugo Awards for her short fiction, a Sturgeon Award, and the Locus Award for Best First Novel. Bear lives in Brookfield, Massachusetts. 30 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 01/15/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 02/03/15
Pub Date: 02/03/15
Title: Karen Memory
Subtitle:
Author(s): Elizabeth Bear
BISAC 1: FICTION / Science Fiction/Steampunk
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* Adventure steampunk with a strong female voice—Karen is a character
you won’t soon forget
Plans:
and blog
* YA cross-over. The character is a prostitute, but the book is not even
slightly erotic. Karen is matter-of-fact and quite funny about her job, and
it gives the character an independence and freedom of action that was
uncommon for women of the period.
* Strong LGBT representation in the cast of characters
* Airships! Giant Brass and Glass Robots! Fiendish Devices! A plucky
heroine who risks her life for her friend!
QUOTES:
Praise for Elizabeth Bear
“Her characters possess depth of feeling as well as political acumen,
bringing a personal element to a broad-scale epic fantasy…. Highly
recommended.”—Library Journal on Range of Ghosts
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
ELIZABETH BEAR was the recipient of the John W. Campbell Award for
Best New Writer in 2005. She has won two Hugo Awards for her short
fiction, a Sturgeon Award, and the Locus Award for Best First
Novel. Bear lives in Brookfield, Massachusetts.
Setting: 19th century Seattle
Author Hometown: Hartford, Connecticut
Author Residence: Brookfield, Massachussetts
“Her language, a celebrated feature in all of her writing, shines here in
her descriptions of the setting…. Like George R.R. Martin, Bear presents
third-person limited viewpoints from multiple characters, a strategy that
allows her to delve deep into their heads without losing her own
distinctive poetic narrative voice.”—The DC Spotlight
Author Sales Track
Title
Range of Ghosts
Range of Ghosts
Shattered Pillars
Shattered Pillars
Steles of the Sky
ISBN13
978-0-7653-2754-3
978-1-4299-8648-9
978-0-7653-2755-0
978-1-4299-4777-0
978-0-7653-2756-7
US
$25.99
$9.99
$26.99
$12.99
$26.99
Author/Title
Priest, Cherie/Fiddlehead
Priest, Cherie/Inexplicables, The
ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-3407-7 $14.99
978-0-7653-2947-9 $14.99
Publisher
On Sale
03-27-12
03-27-12
03-19-13
03-19-13
04-08-14
Fmt
TC
EBA
TC
EBA
TC
Gross
4,585
3,002
3,705
1,258
3,723
Net
3,319
3,002
2,698
1,258
3,689
Pub Dt Fmt
11-12-13 TP
11-13-12 TP
Gross
10,880
18,555
Net
8,584
16,508
Comparisons
Publisher
06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
FEBRUARY 2015
Shadow
Will Elliott Shadow is the second title in Will Elliott’s fantasy Pendulum Trilogy: “Elliott writes with a power commensurate with the originality of his vision.” —Times Literary Supplement FICTION / FANTASY / GENERAL Tor Books | 2/24/2015 9780765331892 | $25.99 / $29.99 Can. Hardback | 400 pages | Carton Qty: 16 6.125 in W | 9.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781429943123 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Online publicity campaign • Digital promotion on social networking sites, the Tor/Forge blog; Goodreads Eric Albright was a luckless journalist living in London. He had a soso life…until the day he opened a battered red door that appeared on the graffiticovered wall of a local bridge, and entered Levaal, a magical world between worlds. A place populated by power damaged mages, stone giants, pit devils—and dragons, Levaal’s possible creators, who are imprisoned in a sky prison. It is also where the mad Lord Vous rules with an iron fist and is busy working on a scheme to turn himself into a god. Vous has been defeated so far because Levaal has been contained by the great Wall at World’s End. But the Wall at World's End has been brought down, war is coming to the land, and Eric and his newfound friends are caught in the thick of it. They are forced to flee from the Tormentors, dreadful creatures that have poured through the breach, and there are rumors that one of the great dragons has escaped its sky prison. Worse yet, Vous’s journey to godhood is almost complete, and a mysterious being called Shadow (who is not but looks remarkably like Eric) is wandering Levaal with great power but no purpose it yet understands. The end might be coming faster than anyone thinks. PRAISE
“Fastpaced action and vivid descriptions of the magicwielding creatures help propel this fantasy, giving the reader a fishoutofwater view of a new imaginative world.” —Library Journal on The Pilgrims For The Pilo Family Circus “I couldn't put Elliott's debut novel down. It's fantastic.”—Independent on Sunday “Compelling.”— SciFi Now “Vividly imagined.”—Guardian “Elliott's prose is sharp and engaging.”—The List WILL ELLIOT's debut novel, The Pilo Family Circus, cowon the Aurealis Award for best horror, won the Golden Aurealis for best novel, and the Australian Shadows Award. The Pilgrims is the first title in Elliott’s visionary fantasy, The Pendulum Trilogy. Elliot was born in Brisbane, Australia. 31 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3189-2Editor: Eddy, Claire
Rel. Date: 02/04/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 02/24/15
Pub Date: 02/24/15
Title: Shadow
Subtitle:
Author(s): Will Elliott
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* The Shadow is the second title in Will Elliott’s The Pendulum Trilogy, a
brilliantly subversive work that twists the conventions of genre, providing
an unforgettable visionary experience.
Plans:
• Digital promotion on social networking sites, the Tor/Forge blog;
Goodreads
* Kirkus chose The Pilgrims as Best Bet for Speculative Fiction March
2014
* Will Elliott is a multi-award winning Austalian author
* Eliott's debut novel The Pilo Family Circus won the Australian Aurealis
Award as well as the Golden Aurealis Award,the Australian Shadows
Award,the Ditmar Award (Best Novel), the Sydney Morning Herald's
“Best Young Novelist Award” for 2007 and the “Premios Nocte” Best
Foreign Book Award in 2011
* The Pilo Family Circus is also the basis for a play that had its world
premiere in New York in January 2013
QUOTES:
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
WILL ELLIOT's debut novel, The Pilo Family Circus, co-won the Aurealis
Award for best horror, won the Golden Aurealis for best novel, and the
Australian Shadows Award. The Pilgrims is the first title in Elliott’s
visionary fantasy, The Pendulum Trilogy. Elliot was born in Brisbane,
Australia.
Setting: Fantasy World
Author Hometown: Brisbane, Australia
Author Residence:
Author Sales Track
Title
Pilgrims, The
Pilgrims, The
Pilgrims, The
ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-3188-5 $26.99
978-0-7653-8106-4 $15.99
978-1-4299-4493-9 $12.99
Publisher
On Sale Fmt Gross Net
03-18-14 TC
4,530 3,614
02-10-15 TP
0
0
03-18-14 EBA
280
280
07/02/14
FICTION / FANTASY /
CONTEMPORARY Tor Books | 2/10/2015 9780765381064 | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 448 pages | Carton Qty: 16 6.125 in W | 9.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Includes 2 maps TOR BOOKS
FEBRUARY 2015
The Pilgrims
Will Elliott Other Available Formats: Mass Market ISBN: 9780765368577 Hardcover ISBN: 9780765331885 Ebook ISBN: 9781429944939 MARKETING
Plans: •National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Publicity • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog
A powerful first installment in an epic fantasy series. “Elliott writes with a power commensurate with the originality of his vision.”—Times Literary Supplement Eric Albright is a twentysixyearold journalist living in London. That is to say he would be a journalist if he got off his backside. But this luckless slacker isn’t all bad—he has a soft spot for his sometimes friend Stuart Casey, the homeless old drunk who mostly lives under the railway bridge near his flat. Eric is willing to let his life just drift by…until the day a small red door appears on the graffiticovered wall of the bridge, and a gang of strangelooking people—Eric's pretty sure one of them is a giant—dash out of the door and rob the nearby newsagent. From that day on Eric and Case haunt the arch, waiting for the door to reappear. When it does, both Eric and Case choose to go through…to the land of Levaal. A place where a mountainsized dragon with the powers of a god lies sleeping beneath a great white castle. In the castle the sinister Lord Vous rules with an iron fist, and the Project, designed to effect his transformation into an immortal spirit, nears completion. But Vous's growing madness is close to consuming him, together with his fear of an imaginary being named Shadow. And soon Eric may lend substance to that fear. An impossibly vast wall divides Levall, and no one has ever seen what lies beyond. Eric and Casey are called Pilgrims, and may have powers that no one in either world yet understands, and soon the wall may be broken. What will enter from the other side? PRAISE
“The first stage in a gloriously wayward journey through the shattered relics of standard epic fantasy that left me eager to continue.” —Locus “A gripping series of events moves briskly . . . leaving us all wanting to know what happens to the world as much as to our protagonists.” —RT Book Reviews “Inventive . . . not to say puzzling, and sets forth in prose of great clarity.” —Kirkus WILL ELLIOT's debut novel, The Pilo Family Circus, cowon the Aurealis Award for best horror, won the Golden Aurealis for best novel, and the Australian Shadows Award. The Pilgrims is the first title in Elliott’s visionary fantasy, The Pendulum Trilogy. Elliot was born in Brisbane, Australia. 32 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 01/22/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 02/10/15
Marketing:
Pub Date: 02/10/15
Title: Pilgrims, The
Subtitle:
Author(s): Will Elliott
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* Will Elliott is a multi-award winning Austalian author
* Kirkus selected The Pilgrims as one of their Best Speculative Books for
Spring 2014
Plans:
•National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences
• Publicity
* 1o9.com called it one of the Essential Fantasies for 2014
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
* Elliott's debut novel The Pilo Family Circus won the Australian Aurealis
Award as well as the Golden Aurealis Award,the Australian Shadows
Award,the Ditmar Award (Best Novel), the Sydney Morning Herald's
“Best Young Novelist Award” for 2007 and the “Premios Nocte” Best
Foreign Book Award in 2011
* The Pilo Family Circus is also the basis for a play that had its world
premiere in New York in January 2013
QUOTES:
For The Pilo Family Circus
WILL ELLIOT's debut novel, The Pilo Family Circus, co-won the Aurealis
Award for best horror, won the Golden Aurealis for best novel, and the
Australian Shadows Award. The Pilgrims is the first title in Elliott’s
visionary fantasy, The Pendulum Trilogy. Elliot was born in Brisbane,
Australia.
Setting: London and Levall, a fantasy world
Author Hometown: Brisbane, Australia
Author Residence: Australia
“I couldn't put Elliott's debut novel down. It's fantastic.” —Independent on
Sunday
“Compelling.” — SciFi Now
“Vividly imagined.” —The Guardian (UK)
“Elliott's prose is sharp and engaging.” —The List
Author Sales Track
Title
Pilgrims, The
Pilgrims, The
ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-3188-5 $26.99
978-1-4299-4493-9 $12.99
Author/Title
ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-3105-2 $24.99
978-0-7653-6660-3
$7.99
978-1-4299-9159-9
$7.99
Publisher
On Sale Fmt
03-18-14 TC
03-18-14 EBA
Gross
4,528
233
Net
3,635
233
Pub Dt Fmt
01-18-11 TC
08-30-11 MM
01-18-11 EBA
Gross
10,318
16,200
3,003
Net
6,616
9,936
3,003
Comparisons
Publisher
06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
FEBRUARY 2015
Echo 8
Sharon Lynn Fisher A thrilling new SF romance from the author of Ghost Planet and The Ophelia Prophecy Three lives. Two worlds. One chance to save it all. Tess is a parapsychologist, devoting her life to studying paranormal and psychic phenomenon. But when doppelgangers begin appearing from a parallel world, all her training couldn’t prepare her for what is to come. FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION /
G E N E R A L Tor Books | 2/3/2015 9780765376374 | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 272 pages | Carton Qty: 28 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781466851207 MARKETING
Ghost Planet 10/2012 | 9780765368973 Paperback / softback | $7.99 / $9.99 Can. Jake appeared from another Earth, shocked and angry, and is restrained by government investigators for study. But when he unwittingly steals energy from Tess, it causes a ripple effect across two worlds. Ross is an FBI agent, ordered to protect Tess as she conducts her research into this dangerous phenomenon. His assignment was not random—he and Tess have a history. And when those feelings resurface, Ross will have to choose between his love for Tess and his duty to protect his world. PRAISE
“An absorbing and exciting story full of science, sex, and intriguing plot twists.”—
Publishers Weekly on Ghost Planet “It takes guts to kill your heroine before page one, and Fisher has that in spades.... Fisher's SF romance debut thoroughly impresses. In Elizabeth's struggle to reconcile the mystery of her existence as a ghost, Fisher offers a pitchperfect balance of a cohesive scientific vision with poignant, naked emotion.”—RT Book Reviews on Ghost Planet “I have a winner! This is a really fun SciFi romance.... Very cool setup and characters that I couldn't put down...I loved it!”—Felicia Day, actress, blogger, and geek, on Ghost Planet Threetime RWA Golden Heart finalist SHARON LYNN FISHER lives in the Pacific Northwest, where she writes SF/fantasy and battles writerly angst with baked goods, Irish tea, and champagne. 33 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 01/15/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 02/03/15
Pub Date: 02/03/15
Title: Echo 8
Subtitle:
Author(s): Sharon Lynn Fisher
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance/Science Fiction
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
• Sharon Fisher's first novel, Ghost Planet, received glowing reviews
from critics and bloggers, with PW calling it “an absorbing and exciting
story full of science, sex, and intriguing plot twists.”
Plans:
• Publicity
• Sharon is a motivated self-promoter, and has written guest posts for
numerous blogs and websites, including USA Today's Happily Ever After
blog
• Book Chick City named Ghost Planet their book of the month
• Ghost Planet was a 2009 and 2010 Golden Heart finalist in the
unpublished author category at RWA. Fisher’s second novel, Echo 8,
was a 2011 Golden Heart finalist as well.
• In light of her great reviews, we decided to move her from MM into
trade paperback, to help her reach a wider audience.
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
Three-time RWA Golden Heart finalist SHARON LYNN FISHER lives in
the Pacific Northwest, where she writes SF/fantasy and battles writerly
angst with baked goods, Irish tea, and champagne.
www.sharonlynnfisher.com
Setting: Parallel worlds
Author Hometown: Oklahoma City
Author Residence: Seattle, Washington
Bookstore Author Frequents: Third Place Books, Seattle
QUOTES:
Praise for The Ophelia Prophecy
“An immediately likeable heroine, a gorgeously layered world, rich
supporting characters and a powerfully exotic hero in a heady blend of
high-stakes adventure, sexual tension, philosophy and high concept
SF—superbly written and thrilling to read.”—Skyler White, co-author of
The Incrementalists
“With the elegant pen and graceful hand of a master storyteller, Sharon
Lynn Fisher lures us into a world where adventure lurks in every corner
and nothing is quite what it seems. Exotic and powerful, The Ophelia
Prophecy is absolutely captivating. SF Romance at its finest. This book
is a rare and delicious treat!”—Darynda Jones, New York Times
bestselling author of the Charley Davidson series
Author Sales Track
Title
Ghost Planet
Ghost Planet
Ophelia Prophecy, The
Ophelia Prophecy, The
ISBN13
US
978-1-4299-6075-5
$7.99
978-0-7653-6897-3
$7.99
978-0-7653-7418-9 $15.99
978-1-4299-6055-7
$9.99
Author/Title
Jones, Darynda/First Grave on the Right
ISBN13
US
978-0-312-66275-2 $22.99
978-0-312-57742-1 $16.99
978-1-4299-9326-5
$7.99
Publisher
On Sale
10-30-12
10-30-12
04-01-14
04-01-14
Fmt
EBA
MM
TP
EBA
Gross
1,641
6,656
1,767
443
Net
1,641
3,061
1,693
443
Pub Dt Fmt
02-01-11 TC
07-05-11 TP
02-01-11 EBA
Gross
25,534
39,392
68,907
Net
16,303
12,200
68,907
Comparisons
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
St. Martin's Press
St. Martin's Press
06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
MARCH 2015
Ragamuffin
Tobias S. Buckell A thrilling science fiction tale by the New York Times bestselling author—now featuring brandnew cover art FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION /
SPACE OPERA Tor Books | 3/17/2015 9780765338419 | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 320 pages | Carton Qty: 24 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781429904278 MARKETING
Plans: •National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Publicity • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog ALSO AVAILABLE
Halo: The Cole Protocol 11/2009 | 9780765354723 Paperback / softback | $7.99 / $9.99 Can. Tobias S. Buckell is well known as the New York Times bestselling author of Halo: The Cole Protocol. Tor is now proud to reintroduce Buckell’s first science fiction novels to his many fans in handsome trade paperback editions featuring stunning new cover art. In a universe run by alien tyrants, humanity faces its greatest threat—systematic extermination. The Benevolent Satrapy, the universe’s overlords, has placed a stranglehold on all technology, sending its stormtroopers to destroy any civilization foolish enough to defy them. The Ragamuffins are pirates and smugglers plying the lonely spaceways around a dead wormhole. For years the Satrapy has tolerated them, but no longer. The aliens are determined to wipe out the unruly humans once and for all, and the Ragamuffins now face a campaign of extermination. But one runaway woman may complicate the aliens’ plans. Surgically altered, Nashara is more machine than flesh, and she carries inside her a doomsday weapon that could reduce the entire galaxy to chaos. But, all she wants to do is make it home before she’s forced to destroy civilization—and herself….
PRAISE
“Firstclass space adventure, with tiptop characterization, action, and worldbuilding.” —Booklist “A somewhat dark look at a future where humans are way down in the galactic food chain and scuffling to survive. All in all, Ragamuffin is a winner.” —San Jose Mercury News “Ragamuffin establishes the author as a signature voice of AfroCaribbean speculative fiction.” —Library Journal “Ragamuffin provides plenty of gun play and close calls for the heroes. A lot of fun.” —Publishers Weekly TOBIAS S. BUCKELL is a New York Times bestselling author whose books and fiftyplus short stories have been translated around the world. Buckell hails from the Caribbean, where as a child he lived on boats in Grenada and the British and US Virgin Islands. www.tobiasbuckell.com
34 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Winter 2015/March 2015
Rel. Date: 02/26/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 03/17/15
Pub Date: 03/17/15
Title: Ragamuffin
Subtitle:
Author(s): Tobias S. Buckell
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* Far-future space opera. In a universe connected by an ancient highway
of connected wormholes, the remnants of the human race struggle to
overthrow alien overlords.
* Ragamuffin was a finalist for the Nebula Award.
* Buckell is the New York Times bestselling author of Halo: The Cole
Protocol.
* Buckell was picked by Bungee to write the Halo novel on the strength
of Ragamuffin, Crystal Rain, and Sly Mongoose.
* Opportunity to introduce this book to Buckell's Halo fans.
* We’re completely repackaging Buckell's first three books with science
fiction / space opera covers; they are all part of the same series.
* First time in trade paperback.
* Buckell's first book, Crystal Rain, was repackaged in trade paperback
for December 2014. A third related trade paperback repackage, Sly
Mongoose, is scheduled for May 2015.
* Buckell is a New York Times, USA Today, and PW bestseller for Halo:
The Cole Protocol.
* Buckell gained huge exposure with his Halo novel.
Plans:
•National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences
• Publicity
QUOTES:
"There’s a nova in the skies: Tobias S. Buckell is a dazzling new voice,
and Crystal Rain is an explosive debut. Read it!" —Robert J. Sawyer,
Hugo Award–winning author of Red Planet Blues
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
TOBIAS S. BUCKELL is a New York Times bestselling author whose
books and short stories have been translated around the world. Buckell
hails from the Caribbean, where as a child he lived on boats in Grenada
and the British and U.S. Virgin Islands. When he was a teenager, a
series of hurricanes destroyed the boat his family was living on and they
moved to Ohio, where he still lives today with his wife and daughters.
www.tobiasbuckell.com.
Setting: Far future. Set on various planets, space ships, and space
stations far from Earth.
Author Hometown: St. Georges, Grenada, West Indies. Author grew up
on a boat throughout the West Indies.
Author Residence: Bluffton, Ohio
Bookstore Author Frequents: Books & Co., Dayton, OH, and
Mysterious Galaxy, San Diego, CA.
"[An] enjoyable SF debut. . . . Buckell handles his interlocking narratives
well and his characters retain their humanity (even the slightly alien
ones)." —Publishers Weekly
"Buckell’s promising debut. …a twist that adds a sci-fi edge to this tale’s
mythological underpinnings." —Philadelphia Inquirer
Author Sales Track
Title
Hurricane Fever
Arctic Rising
Sly Mongoose
Ragamuffin
Crystal Rain
Arctic Rising
Sly Mongoose
Ragamuffin
Crystal Rain
Hurricane Fever
Arctic Rising
Sly Mongoose
Ragamuffin
Crystal Rain
ISBN13
978-0-7653-1922-7
978-0-7653-1921-0
978-0-7653-1920-3
978-0-7653-1507-6
978-0-7653-1227-3
978-0-7653-1570-0
978-0-7653-5873-8
978-0-7653-5872-1
978-0-7653-5410-5
978-0-7653-5090-9
978-1-4299-4928-6
978-1-4299-8743-1
978-1-4299-3374-2
978-1-4299-0427-8
978-1-4299-1075-0
978-1-4299-5563-8
US
$24.99
$24.99
$26.95
$24.95
$24.95
$14.95
$7.99
$7.99
$7.99
$7.99
$11.99
$2.99
$7.99
$7.99
$7.99
$7.99
Publisher
On Sale
07-01-14
02-28-12
08-19-08
06-12-07
02-07-06
11-25-08
12-24-12
03-27-12
06-03-08
05-29-07
07-01-14
02-28-12
08-19-08
06-12-07
05-29-07
11-25-08
Fmt Gross
Net
TC
3,209
3,209
TC
6,114
3,872
TC
3,500
2,590
TC
4,474
2,309
TC
6,816
3,790
TP
245,142 194,684
MM
6,978
2,426
MM
5,612
2,371
MM
11,026
5,637
MM
23,099
9,008
EBA
0
0
EBA
4,258
4,258
EBA
952
952
EBA
926
92606/30/14
EBA
3,436
3,436
EBA
16,267
16,267
TOR BOOKS
FEBRUARY 2015
Jewel and Amulet
The Jewel in the Skull and The Mad God's Amulet Michael Moorcock A collection of the first two books chronicling the adventures of Duke Dorian Hawkmoon, an incarnation of Moorcock's famed Eternal Champion FICTION / FANTASY / EPIC Tor Books | 2/17/2015 9780765375124 | $17.99 / $20.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 416 pages | Carton Qty: 20 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 0.435 lb Wt MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Publicity • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog Fantasy legend Michael Moorcock’s heroes of the multiverse have been lauded as some of the most iconic characters of fantasy. Among them, Dorian Hawkmoon is one of the most loved. In an alternate far future, Hawkmoon is pulled unwillingly into a war against the armies of the Dark Empire. Antique cities, scientific sorcery, and crystalline machines serve as a backdrop to this high adventure. This omnibus collects the first two novels in Moorcock’s acclaimed Hawkmoon series. The Jewel in the Skull Dorian Hawkmoon, becomes a puppet coopted by his arch nemesis. He’s been implanted with the Black Jewel, whose power can control his every decision. But in the city of Kamarang, Hawkmoon discovers the power inside him to overcome any control, and his vengeance against the Dark Empire is filled with a fury that knows no relent. The Mad God’s Amulet After withstanding the power of the Black Jewel and saving the city of Hamadan, Hawkmoon set off for Kamarang. But the journey is beyond treacherous. Hawkmoon seeks out the peaceful city of Soryandum, which holds the power to transcend the confines of time and space. This power now rests in the hands of the Mad God. Hawkmoon must rip this amulet from the neck of the Mad God if he hopes to save the city of Kamarang and free his friends and his one true love from the Dark Empire’s relentless wrath. PRAISE
“The greatest writer of postTolkien British fantasy.” —Michael Chabon, New York Times bestselling author of The Yiddish Policemen’s Union “If you are at all interested in fantastic fiction, you must read Michael Moorcock. He changed the field singlehandedly: he's a giant. He has kept me entertained, shocked, and fascinated for as long as I have been reading.”—Tad Williams, New York Times bestselling author of the Otherland series MICHAEL MOORCOCK is a prolific English science fiction and fantasy writer. He is the author of the Eternal Champion books, including the Elric, Corum and Hawkmoon series, as well as the literary novel Mother London. He lives in Texas. 35 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
ISBN: 978-0-7653-7512-4 Editor: Feder, Moshe
Rel. Date: 01/28/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 02/17/15
Pub Date: 02/17/15
Title: Jewel and Amulet
Subtitle: The Jewel in the Skull and The Mad God's Amulet
Author(s): Michael Moorcock
Series: Hawkmoon
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
*This omnibus edition includes first two volumes of the Dorian
Hawkmoon series: The Jewel in the Skull and The Mad God's Amulet
Plans:
• Publicity
*Michael Moorcock is one of the genre's living legends, praised by
fantasy and literary authors alike.
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
*Hawkmoon is one of the best loved Eternal Champions of Moorcock's
multiverse
*Each omnibus features a cover and illustrations by Vance Kovacs
capturing key moments in the Hawkmoon's saga
*We will be posting excerpts from the book and full-color art on Tor.com
to appeal to Moorcock's broad fan base and attract new readers before
publication
*Moorcock is also writing a new epic fantasy series for Tor, starting with
The Whispering Swarm that should make waves in his fan community as
well as the fantasy readership at large.
Michael Moorcock is a prolific English science fiction and fantasy writer.
He is the author of the Eternal Champion books, including the Elric,
Corum and Hawkmoon series, as well as the literary novel Mother
London. He lives in Texas.
Setting: A distant alternate future Europe
Author Hometown: London, United Kingdom
Author Residence:
Bastrop, Texas
QUOTES:
Prise for Michael Moorcock:
"The vast, tragic symbols by which Mr. Moorcock continually illuminates
the metaphysical quest of his hero are a measure of the author's
remarkable talents."--J.G. Ballard
"A giant of fantasy."--Kirkus Reviews
Author Sales Track
Title
Hawkmoon: The Jewel in the Skull
Hawkmoon: The Jewel in the Skull
Hawkmoon: The Mad God's Amulet
Hawkmoon: The Mad God's Amulet
Hawkmoon: The Runestaff
Hawkmoon: The Runestaff
Hawkmoon: The Sword of the Dawn
Hawkmoon: The Sword of the Dawn
ISBN13
978-1-4299-7594-0
978-0-7653-2473-3
978-0-7653-2474-0
978-1-4299-3493-0
978-0-7653-2476-4
978-1-4299-2541-9
978-0-7653-2475-7
978-1-4299-3769-6
US
$9.98
$13.99
$13.99
$9.98
$14.99
$9.99
$14.99
$9.99
Author/Title
Vance, Jack/Tales of the Dying Earth
ISBN13
US
978-0-312-87456-8 $22.99
Publisher
On Sale
01-05-10
01-05-10
03-30-10
03-30-10
12-07-10
12-07-10
08-03-10
08-03-10
Fmt
EBA
TP
TP
EBA
TP
EBA
TP
EBA
Gross
1,155
5,812
4,610
780
1,970
642
1,720
623
Net
1,155
1,979
1,546
780
807
642
692
623
Pub Dt Fmt
12-01-00 TP
Gross
40,996
Net
37,452
Comparisons
Publisher
06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
FEBRUARY 2015
Billy Moon
Douglas Lain A fabulous novel inspired by the real Christopher Robin and the apocalyptic year 1968
FICTION / FANTASY / GENERAL Tor Books | 2/24/2015 9780765376848 | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 272 pages | Carton Qty: 28 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Subrights: World, all languages Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9780765321725 Ebook ISBN: 9781429948074 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Publicity • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog In a debut novel set during the turbulent year of 1968, Christopher Robin Milne, the inspiration for his father’s fictional creation Winnie the Pooh, struggles to emerge from a manufactured life, in a story of hope and transcendence. Billy Moon was Christopher Robin Milne, the son of A. A. Milne, the world
famous author of Winnie the Pooh and other beloved children's classics. Billy's life was no fairy tale, though. Being the son of a famous author meant being ignored and even mistreated by famous parents. He had to make his own way in the world, define himself, and reconcile his selfimage with the image of him known to millions of children. A veteran of World War II, a husband, and a father, he is jolted out of midlife ennui when a French college student revolutionary asks him to come to the chaos of Paris in revolt. Against a backdrop of the apocalyptic student protests and general strike that forced France to a standstill that spring, Milne's new French friend is a wild card, able to experience alternate realities of the past and present. Through him, Milne's life is illuminated and transformed, as are the worldaltering events of that year. In a time when the global political landscape eerily mirrors the political turbulence of 1968, this magic realist novel is an especially relevant and important book. PRAISE
"Luminous storytelling and brilliant period descriptions make this fictional biography a priceless addition to the American magical realism canon." —Library Journal, starred review, Debut of the Month "What would it be like to be the reallife Christopher Robin? This fascinating question is movingly explored in Lain’s imaginative debut novel.... The overwhelming poignancy, as Christopher prays to be allowed to 'finally be an adult,' is what gives this book its power." —Publishers Weekly "Does for Winnie the Pooh what The Magicians did for Narnia." —io9 "Douglas Lain has a great brain. I am hugely impressed with his prospects."—Jonathan Lethem DOUGLAS LAIN's short fiction has appeared in many magazines and journals here and abroad. Since 2009, he has produced the weekly podcast Diet Soap, interviewing a wide range of fascinating, engaging people with insights for the new millennium: philosophers, mystics, economists, and a diverse group of fiction writers. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and children. 36 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
ISBN: 978-0-7653-7684-8 Editor: Gorinsky, Liz
Rel. Date: 02/04/15
Publicist: Feller, Sally
On Sale: 02/24/15
Pub Date: 02/24/15
Title: Billy Moon
Subtitle:
Author(s): Douglas Lain
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
• A profound magic-realist coming of age novel of the real Christopher
Robin—A.A. Milne's son
Plans:
• Publicity
• The Paris-student strike and French general strike in the story
resonates with the current Occupy movement.
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
• Connection to beloved Winnie-the-Pooh stories--the protagonist's core
conflict is over his feelings about his fictional namesake.
QUOTES:
"An enchanting labyrinth of a tale that twists through surrealist
reinventions of history, philosophy, nostalgia, and a search for personal
liberation...offers a refreshing dose of whimsy and hope in a dull
concrete world."—Portland Monthly
"Lain proves himself adept at dramatizing such decidedly non-whimsical
matters as autism, parent-child estrangement, and the quest for
individual identity amidst political upheaval."—James Morrow, author of
The Last Witchfinder
DOUGLAS LAIN's short fiction has appeared in many magazines and
journals here and abroad. Since 2009, he has produced the weekly
podcast Diet Soap, interviewing a wide range of fascinating, engaging
people with insights for the new millennium: philosophers, mystics,
economists, and a diverse group of fiction writers. He lives in Portland,
Oregon, with his wife and children.
Setting: Paris, France, 1961 and March-May 1968; Dartmouth, U.K.
1961, 1968
Author Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee
Author Residence: Portland, Oregon
Bookstore Author Frequents: Powell’s Books, Portland, Oregon
"The mark of great writing is how it seeps into your everyday life without
you even noticing and becomes part of your reality. This book is all about
that spooky, enchanted place between fictions and worlds, and it will
seep into your reality too." —McKenzie Wark, author of A Hacker
Manifesto
"Doug Lain's genius is somehow both uniquely American and
international in flavor—alienated, obsessive, strange and touching all at
the same time. The surreal emotional landscapes he explores in Billy
Moon are simply astonishing." —M.K .Hobson, author of the Nebula
Award finalist novel The Native Star
"I don't know anyone else doing quite what Lain is doing; fascinating
work, moving, strikingly honest, powerful." — Locus
"Like Philip K. Dick Lain has a knack for mind-warping concepts, but
unlike Dick his conceits never interfere with our ability to relate to his
characters because they have normal problems before the world as they
know it ends." —Rain Taxi
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TOR BOOKS
MARCH 2015
Madness in Solidar
The Ninth Book of the Imager Portfolio L. E. Modesitt, Jr. The new novel in the New York Times bestselling Imager Portfolio FICTION / FANTASY / EPIC Tor Books | 3/3/2015 9780765379856 | $27.99 / $32.50 Can. Hardback | 496 pages | Carton Qty: 16 6.125 in W | 9.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781466870611 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Select author appearances • Promotion at educator conventions • Online publicity campaign • Promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog ALSO AVAILABLE
Antiagon Fire: The Seventh Book of the Imager Portfolio 3/2014 | 9780765369987 Paperback / softback | $8.99 / $10.99 Can. Imager's Battalion: The Sixth Book of the Imager Portfolio 10/2013 | 9780765369253 Paperback / softback | $8.99 / $10.99 Can. Four centuries after its founding, Solidar’s Collegium of Imagers is in decline, the exploits of its founder, the legendary Quaeryt, largely forgotten. The Collegium is so lacking in leadership that the dying Maitre must summon Alastar, an obscure but talented senior imager from Westisle far to the south who has little knowledge of politics in the capital, as his successor. When Alastar arrives in L’Excelsis and becomes the new Maitre, he finds disarray and lack of discipline within the Collegium, and the ruler of Solidar so hated by the High Holders that they openly refer to him as being mad. To make matters worse, neither Rex Ryen, ridiculed as Rex Dafou, nor the High Holders have any respect for the Collegium, and Alastar finds himself in the middle of a power struggle, with Ryen demanding that the Collegium remove the strongest High Holders and the military leadership in turn plotting to topple Ryen and destroy the Collegium. At the same time, Ryen is demanding the High Holders pay a massive increase in taxes while he initiates a grandiose building project. And all that, Alastar discovers, is only a fraction of the problems he and the Collegium face.
PRAISE
For the Imager Portfolio “A wholly absorbing entry in this highly addictive series.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review on Antiagon Fire “[Modesitt’s] world building is seamless and realistic, and his characters are not only wellrounded but somehow familiar. Series fans will put this on their mustread list.”—
Library Journal, starred review on Imager's Battalion “Fastpaced and full of political intrigue, corruption, and more overt forms of mayhem, this novel is a worthy sequel and a wonderful addition to the Imager Portfolio. Highly recommended.” —City Book Review (Sacramento/San Francisco) on Princeps L. E. MODESITT, JR., is the bestselling author of over sixty novels encompassing two science fiction series and three fantasy series, including the Saga of Recluce. He lives in Cedar City, Utah. 37 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 02/11/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 03/03/15
Pub Date: 03/03/15
Title: Madness in Solidar
Subtitle: The Ninth Book of the Imager Portfolio
Author(s): L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
Series: The Imager Portfolio
Volume: 9
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
*The first book in a new story arc set in the world of the Imager Portfolio,
and ninth in the series overall
*The Imager novels Princeps (May, 2012) and Imager's Battalion
(January 2013) hit the New York Times bestseller list at #34 and #30,
respectively
*Imager's Battalion was an Ingram Hardcover Fiction bestseller
*Features a fascinating world with a well-fleshed out social, political, and
magical systems.
*Modesitt has a significant web presence, including a blog at
www.LEModesittjr.com
*Modesitt enjoys a strong crossover Romance audience.
*YA-OK
*Cover art by Donato Giancola
Plans:
• Promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog
QUOTES:
“The author’s world building is seamless and realistic, and his characters
are not only well-rounded but somehow familiar. Series fans will put this
on their must-read list.”
—Library Journal, starred review, on Imager's Battalion
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
L.E. MODESITT, JR. is the bestselling author of over sixty novels
encompassing two science fiction series and three fantasy series,
including the fantasy series The Saga of Recluce.
Setting: The continent of Solidar, in a richly imagined fanatsy world.
Author Hometown: Denver, CO
Author Residence: Cedar City, UT
Bookstore Author Frequents: Two B&Ns in Southeast Denver, one on
Arapahoe Rd. and one on County Line Rd.
“Perhaps the best so far in this consistently fascinating series.”
—Kirkus, starred review, on Scholar
“Modesitt has drawn a world intriguing enough by itself and thoroughly
integrated the magic of imaging into it. The characters are real people,
learning and struggling and dealing with their families. Rivetingly
beginning a new serie, this is thoroughly absorbing.”
—Booklist on Imager
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TOR BOOKS
MARCH 2015
Afterparty
Daryl Gregory Powerful, violent science fiction in the tradition of William Gibson and Peter Watts FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION /
HARD SCIENCE FICTION Tor Books | 3/24/2015 9780765336934 | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 304 pages | Carton Qty: 28 6.125 in W | 9.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9780765336927 Ebook ISBN: 9781466829282 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Publicity • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog It begins in Toronto, in the years after the smart drug revolution. Any high school student with a chemjet and Internet connection can download recipes and print drugs, or invent them. A seventeenyearold street girl finds God through a brain
altering drug called Numinous, used as a sacrament by a religion that preys on the underclass. She is arrested and put into detention, and without the drug, commits suicide. Lyda Rose, another patient in that detention facility, has a dark secret: she was one of the scientists who developed the drug. With the help of an exgovernment agent and an imaginary, druginduced doctor, Lyda sets out to find the other three survivors of the five who made Numinous in a quest to set things right. A mindbending and violent chase across Canada and the United States, Afterparty is a marvelous mix of William Gibson’s Neuromancer, Philip K. Dick’s Ubik, and perhaps a bit of Peter Watts’s Starfish: a last chance to save civilization, or die trying. PRAISE
“Smart, funny, fast, more than a little terrifying... An exhilarating read.” —Kim Stanley Robinson, Hugo Award–winning author of the Mars trilogy “A great giggling psychedelic trip.... Load up the pharmaceutical printer, drop Daryl Gregory's words on your tongue, and get ready to trip hard.” —Paolo Bacigalupi, Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author of The Windup Girl “Brainstretching speculation in brain science and metaphysics, built on a solid cyberpunk foundation. I really liked this one.” —Walter Jon Williams, author of Hardwired DARYL GREGORY was the 2009 winner of IAFA William L. Crawford Fantasy Award for his first novel, Pandemonium. His second novel, The Devil's Alphabet, was nominated for the Philip K. Dick Award and was named one of the best books of 2009 by Publishers Weekly. His short fiction has appeared in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine, and The Year’s Best SF. He has also written comics for BOOM! Studios and IDW. 38 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 03/05/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 03/24/15
Pub Date: 03/24/15
Title: Afterparty
Subtitle:
Author(s): Daryl Gregory
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
*A near-future SF thriller about the terrifying potential of the designer
drug revolution
*The novel is already receiving extensive critical acclaim from some of
the top names in SF
*Gregory's next novel, Harrison Squared, will be published this season
as well
*Pandemonium won the 2009 Crawford Award and was a finalist for The
Shirley Jackson Award, the Locus Award, the World Fantasy award, and
the Mythopoeic Award for best fantasy adult novel.
*Gregory's short stories have appeared in The Magazine of Fantasy &
Science Fiction, Asimov's, and several year's-best anthologies
*In 2005 Gregory recieved the Asimov's Readers' Award for the novelette
"Second Person, Present Tense."
*Publishers Weekly voted The Devil's Alphabet one of its top five
SF/Fantasy/Horror books for 2009
*Publishers Weekly voted Unpossible one of its top five
Plans:
• Publicity
QUOTES:
"This does for the renegade future world of worldview-altering designer
drugs what William Gibson did for computers in the early 1980s.
Gregory's amusing, quick-paced and laconic style deftly dodges cliches
and gives us a new highpoint in the subgenre of Future Noir."
—Gregory Benford author of Timescape
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
Daryl Gregory was the 2009 winner of IAFA William L. Crawford Fantasy
Award for his first novel Pandemonium. His second novel, The Devil's
Alphabet, was nominated for the Philip K. Dick Award and was named
one of the best books of 2009 by Publisher's Weekly. His short fiction
has appeared in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, Asimov’s
Science Fiction Magazine, and The Year’s Best SF. He has also written
comics for BOOM! Studios and IDW.
www.darylgregory.com
Setting: Toronto, in the not-too-distant future
Author Hometown: Chicago, IL
Author Residence: State College, PA
Bookstore Author Frequents: Barnes & Noble, State College, PA
"A technothriller that asks big, philosophical questions and catches the
answers on the hoof. It's smart, stoned neurofiction for the posteverything world." —Cory Doctorow
"Daryl Gregory’s Afterparty marries 1980s cyberpunk to 2010s
neuroscience, speculating that future "chemjets" will make personalized
intoxicant manufacturing as quick and easy as printing up a document is
today. The story is power by a drug that makes people see God, a
church eager to spread the chemical gospel, and a perpetually
overdosed woman determined to save the world."
—Publishers Weekly
Author Sales Track
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Afterparty
Afterparty
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978-0-7653-3692-7 $26.99
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Doctorow, Cory/Rapture of the Nerds, The978-1-4299-4491-5
$9.99
Publisher
06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
MARCH 2015
Harrison Squared
Daryl Gregory A thrilling and colorful Lovecraftian adventure Harrison Harrison—H2 to his mom—is a lonely teenager who’s been terrified of the water ever since he was a toddler in California, when a huge sea creature capsized their boat, and his father vanished. One of the “sensitives” who are attuned to the supernatural world, Harrison and his mother have just moved to the worst possible place for a boy like him: Dunnsmouth, a Lovecraftian town perched on rocks above the Atlantic, where strange things go on by night, monsters lurk under the waves, and creepy teachers run the local high school.
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Select author appearances • Promotion at SDCC, NYCC, and educator conventions • Online publicity campaign • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog On Harrison’s first day at school, his mother, a marine biologist, disappears at sea. Harrison must attempt to solve the mystery of her accident, which puts him in conflict with a strange church, a knifewielding killer, and the Deep Ones, fish
human hybrids that live in the bay. It will take all his resources—and an unusual host of allies—to defeat the danger and find his mother. PRAISE
For Afterparty "A great giggling psychedelic trip down the big pharma rabbit hole to a place where designer drugs hack the human mind for its limitless potential, and madness, empathy, talking teddy bears and the face of God are all just a hit away."—Paolo Bacigalupi, Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author of The Windup Girl "Smart, funny, fast, more than a little terrifying... Really an exhilarating read."—Kim Stanley Robinson, Hugo Award–winning author of the Mars trilogy "This taut, brisk, gripping narrative...oozes warmth and wit. A hugely entertaining, surprising, and perhaps prophetic package."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
DARYL GREGORY was the 2009 winner of IAFA William L. Crawford Fantasy Award for his first novel Pandemonium. His second novel, The Devil's Alphabet, was nominated for the Philip K. Dick Award and was named one of the best books of 2009 by Publishers Weekly. His short fiction has appeared in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine, and The Year’s Best SF. He has also written comics for BOOM! Studios and IDW. 39 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 03/05/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 03/24/15
Pub Date: 03/24/15
Title: Harrison Squared
Subtitle:
Author(s): Daryl Gregory
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
*A Lovecraftian adventure about a teenage boy searching for his missing
mother, and the macabre creatures he encounters along the
way.*Harrison Squared is YA-okay
*Pandemonium won the 2009 Crawford Award and was a finalist for The
Shirley Jackson Award, the Locus Award, the World Fantasy award, and
the Mythopoeic Award for best fantasy adult novel.
*Gregory's short stories have appeared in The Magazine of Fantasy &
Science Fiction, Asimov's, and several year's-best anthologies.
*In 2005 Gregory recieved the Asimov's Readers' Award for the novelette
"Second Person, Present Tense."
*Publishers Weekly voted The Devil's Alphabet one of its top five
*Publishers Weekly voted Unpossible one of its top five
Plans:
QUOTES:
"The way the author combines the energy of a thriller with the ideas of sf
is reminiscent of William Gibson's best one-step-into-the-future novels."
—Library Journal, starred review
"A technothriller that asks big, philosophical questions and catches the
answers on the hoof. It's smart, stoned neurofiction for the posteverything world."
–Cory Doctorow
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
Daryl Gregory was the 2009 winner of IAFA William L. Crawford Fantasy
Award for his first novel Pandemonium. His second novel, The Devil's
Alphabet, was nominated for the Philip K. Dick Award and was named
one of the best books of 2009 by Publisher's Weekly. His short fiction
has appeared in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, Asimov’s
Science Fiction Magazine, and The Year’s Best SF. He has also written
comics for BOOM! Studios and IDW.
www.darylgregory.com
Setting:
Author Hometown: Chicago, IL
Author Residence: State College, PA
Bookstore Author Frequents: Barnes & Noble, State College, PA
"Brain-stretching speculation in brain science and metaphysics, built on a
solid cyberpunk foundation. I really liked this one."
—Walter Jon Williams
"I can’t recommend this novel highly enough!"
—Nancy Kress
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TOR BOOKS
MARCH 2015
A Memoir by Lady Trent Marie Brennan The thrilling adventure continues in the third volume of memoirs as Lady Trent undertakes an aroundtheworld sea voyage to discover new species of dragons Devoted readers of Lady Trent’s earlier memoirs, A Natural History of Dragons and The Tropic of Serpents, may believe themselves already acquainted with the particulars of her historic voyage aboard the Royal Survey Ship Basilisk, but the true story of that illuminating, harrowing, and scandalous journey has never been revealed—until now.
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Author tour and select appearances • Promotion at educator conventions • Extensive online publicity campaign • Digital promotion on social networking sites, the Tor/Forge newsletter and blog; Goodreads promotion ALSO AVAILABLE
A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent 2/2014 | 9780765375070 Paperback / softback | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Six years after her perilous exploits in Eriga, Isabella embarks on her most ambitious expedition yet: a twoyear trip around the world to study all manner of dragons in every place they might be found. From feathered serpents sunning themselves in the ruins of a fallen civilization to the mighty sea serpents of the tropics, these creatures are a source of both endless fascination and frequent peril. Accompanying her is not only her young son, Jake, but a chivalrous foreign archaeologist whose interests converge with Isabella’s in ways both professional and personal. Science is, of course, the primary objective of the voyage, but Isabella’s life is rarely so simple. She must cope with storms, shipwrecks, intrigue, and warfare, even as she makes a discovery that offers a revolutionary new insight into the ancient history of dragons.
PRAISE
“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. Reader, lose no time in making Isabella’s acquaintance.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review on The Topic of Serpents For A Natural History of Dragons
“Saturated with the joy and urgency of discovery and scientific curiosity.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “If you’ve ever secretly wished dragons were real, this story is for you. Fans of Naomi Novik and Mary Robinette Kowal will especially enjoy this book.” —RT Book Reviews MARIE BRENNAN habitually pillages her background in anthropology, archaeology, and folklore for fictional purposes. She is the author of the Onyx Court series, the Doppelganger duology of Warrior and Witch, and the urban fantasy Lies and Prophecy, as well as more than forty short stories. www.swantower.com 40 Tor Books
Title: Voyage of the Basilisk
Subtitle: A Memoir by Lady Trent
Author(s): Marie Brennan
Series: A Natural History of Dragons
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 03/12/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 03/31/15
Pub Date: 03/31/15
Volume: 3
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* Third in a five-book series of fictional memoirs written in the voice of
Lady Isabella Trent.
* High concept: What if Darwin had studied dragons instead of finches?
The series is the tale of a woman who defied the staunch social
conventions of her day to become the world's foremost expert on
dragons.
* Features interior illustrations by acclaimed artist Todd Lockwood, who
also did the cover.
*Combines pulp adventure in exotic locales with the inquisitive spirit of
the Victorian Age -- and also dragons.
* Excellent media coverage and word of mouth on this series.
* Very marketable premise: the science of Dragons.
Plans:
• Author tour and select appearances
QUOTES:
For A Natural History of Dragons
"Told in the style of a Victorian memoir, courageous, intelligent and
determined Isabella’s account is colorful, vigorous and absorbing."—
Kirkus
"Whether it’s a recollection of a youthful Isabella disguising herself as a
boy so she can sneak along on a hunting party near her father’s estate,
or Lady Trent’s first examination of a dragon corpse in the mountains of
Vystrana…you can’t help but get caught up in the discoveries she’s
making."—Dallas News
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
MARIE BRENNAN habitually pillages her background in anthropology,
archaeology, and folklore for fictional purposes. She is the author of the
Onyx Court series and the doppelgänger duology of Warrior and Witch,
as well as more than thirty short stories.
www.swantower.com
Setting: Fictional world similar to the Victorian Empire.
Author Hometown:
Author Residence: San Mateo, CA
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06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
MARCH 2015
The Affinities
Robert Charles Wilson From the author of the Hugowinning Spin, a compelling science fiction novel about the next ways that social media will be changing everything FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION /
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Online publicity campaign • Promotion at educator conventions • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog ALSO AVAILABLE
Burning Paradise 8/2014 | 9780765369178 Paperback / softback | $8.99 / $9.99 Can. In our rapidlychanging world of "social media", everyday people are more and more able to sort themselves into social groups based on finer and finer criteria. In the near future of Robert Charles Wilson's The Affinities, this process is supercharged by new analytic technologiesgenetic, brainmapping, behavioral. To join one of the twentytwo Affinities is to change one's life. It's like family, and more than family. Your fellow members aren't just like you, and they aren't just people who are likely to like you. They're also the people with whom you can best cooperate in all areas of lifecreative, interpersonal, even financial. At loose ends both professional and personal, young Adam Fisk takes the suite of tests to see if he qualifies for any of the Affinities, and finds that he's a match for one of the largest, the one called Tau. It’s utopian—at first. Problems in all areas of his life begin to simply sort themselves out, as he becomes part of a global network of people dedicated to helping one another—to helping him. But as the differing Affinities put their new powers to the test, they begin to rapidly chip away at the power of governments, of global corporations, of all the institutions of the old world. Then, with dreadful inevitability, the different Affinities begin to go to war
with one another. What happens next will change Adam, and his world, forever. PRAISE
I’m not a big science fiction fan, but I’ll read anything with a story and a low geek factor. Wilson is a hell of a storyteller, and the geek factor in his books is zero." —Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly "Powerful… Heroism is set side by side with deep pain, and there are no easy answers." —Publishers Weekly, starred review on Burning Paradise "Combines finely nuanced character development with some very highconcept scifi ideas.… The serious issues Wilson raises involve the cost of freedom, the value of free will, and the question of whether we ought to accept a peaceful world at any price." —Chicago Tribune on Burning Paradise
Born in California, ROBERT CHARLES WILSON grew up in Canada. He is the author of many acclaimed SF novels, including Darwinia, Blind Lake, Julian Comstock, Burning Paradise and the Hugo Award–winning Spin. 41 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3262-2 Editor: Nielsen Hayden, Teresa
Rel. Date: 02/11/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 03/03/15
Pub Date: 03/03/15
Title: Affinities, The
Subtitle:
Author(s): Robert Charles Wilson
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* The effect of social media on who we are and how we deal with one
another couldn’t possibly be a more topical subject, and Robert Charles
Wilson has the perfect set of storytelling skills to deliver a compelling SF
novel about it.
Plans:
* Wilson is a winner of the Hugo Award for Best SF Novel for Spin, and
of many other SF awards, including the John W. Campbell Memorial
Award for The Chronoliths, the Philip K. Dick Award for Mysterium, and
two Aurora Awards for Canadian SF, for "The Perseids" and Darwinia.
* Wilson’s Hugo-winning novel Spin (Tor, 2005) has sold well over
100,000 copies in all formats.
* Born in California, Wilson has lived in Canada his entire adult life and is
now a citizen of that country.
QUOTES:
"The Hugo Award-winning author of Spin has written a story of gradual
suspense and quiet terror, with believable characters and a compelling
plot. Fans of conspiracy theories, alien encounters, and supernatural
suspense should enjoy this work." —Library Journal on Burning Paradise
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
Born in California, ROBERT CHARLES WILSON grew up in Canada. He
is the author of many acclaimed SF novels including Darwinia, Blind
Lake, Julian Comstock, Burning Paradise and the Hugo Award–winning
Spin.
Setting:
Author Hometown: Whittier, California
Author Residence: Toronto, Ontario
Bookstore Author Frequents: Bakka Books, Toronto
"Wilson’s talent for building fully realized human characters is
prominently on display here…Bouncing from viewpoint to viewpoint,
Wilson teases out all the ways of emotionally and rationally reacting to
the hidden knowledge of the aliens above." —Paul Di Filippo, Barnes &
Noble Review, on Burning Paradise
"Masterful!" —RT Book Reviews, 4 1/2 stars, Top Pick, on Vortex
"May be the best science fiction novel of the year so far." —io9 on Julian
Comstock
Author Sales Track
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Burning Paradise
Burning Paradise
Julian Comstock
Julian Comstock
Spin
Spin
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US
$12.99
$25.99
$25.95
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Publisher
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11-05-13
11-05-13
06-23-09
06-23-09
07-01-10
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7,401
06/30/14
FICTION / FANTASY / GENERAL Tor Books | 3/10/2015 9780765336873 | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 352 pages | Carton Qty: 24 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt TOR BOOKS
MARCH 2015
The Exile
Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781466829329 Book One of the Fae MARKETING
C. T. Adams Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Promotion at educator conventions • Publicity • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog Brianna's life is complicated: her mother was a witch; her father's the King of the Fae; her pet's a gargoyle; her boyfriend's a cop…and someone's trying to kill her! ALSO AVAILABLE
The Eldritch Conspiracy 1/2013 | 9780765328748 Paperback / softback | $14.99 / $16.99 Can. The Isis Collar 3/2012 | 9780765328731 Paperback / softback | $17.99 / $19.99 Can. Brianna Hai runs an occult shop that sells useless trinkets to tourists—and real magic supplies to witches and warlocks. The magical painting that hangs in Brianna's apartment is the last portal between the fae and human worlds. A shocking magical assault on her home reveals to Brianna that her father, High King Liu of the Fae, is under attack. With the help of her gargoyle, Pug, her friend David, and Angelo, a police detective who doesn't believe in magic, Brianna recovers what was stolen from her and becomes an unwilling potential heir to the throne. A suspenseful urban fantasy with a hint of romance, The Exile is the first solo novel by C. T. Adams, who is half of USA Today bestselling author Cat Adams. Like the Cat Adams Blood Singer novels, The Exile is set in a world where magic is real and contains Adams's trademark blend of suspense, action, humor, and strongly emotional writing. PRAISE
“There is no skimping on action or emotional punches in this highstakes urban fantasy thriller.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 ½ stars, on To Dance with the Devil “Cat Adams is an awesome author.”—Jessie Potts, aka Book Taster, on USA Today.com, on The Eldritch Conspiracy “Fast and fun reading, with enough complexity in plot and characters to keep readers engaged from book to book. Suggest to fans of Kim Harrison's Madison Avery series.” —Booklist on The Isis Collar “Fans of Faith Hunter, Jim Butcher and other fastpaced and magicfilled fantasies will enjoy this one.” —Fresh Fiction on The Isis Collar C.T. Adams is onehalf of Cat Adams, the USA Today bestselling author of the Blood Singer series, which begins with Blood Song, and the Sazi series, which begins with Hunter's Moon. Adams lives "deep in the heart of Texas." The Exile is C.T. Adams' first solo novel. www.ctadamsauthor.com ciesblog.blogspot.com 42 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 02/19/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 03/10/15
Pub Date: 03/10/15
Title: Exile, The
Subtitle: Book One of the Fae
Author(s): C. T. Adams
BISAC 2: FICTION / Fantasy/Paranormal
MARKETING PLANS:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
1) This book is more romantic than the Blood Singer books. It has
Plans:
Adams's trademark exciting plotting, appealing heroine, and lots of magic • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences
and magical characters.
• Publicity
2) Both C.T. Adams and Cathy Clamp will be writing solo novels in
addition to continuing the Blood Singer series, giving us opportunities to
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
sell even more copies of books by these talented writers.
C.T. ADAMS is one-half of Cat Adams, the USA Today bestselling
3) Cat Adams's Blood Singer books sell remarkably well in electronic
author of the Blood Singer series, which begins with Blood Song, and the
editions and consistently backlist in trade paperback.
Sazi series, which begins with Hunter's Moon. Adams lives "deep in the
heart of Texas." The Exile is C.T. Adams' first solo novel.
4) We began reissuing the Cat Adams Thrall series--for the first time in
http://www.ctadamsauthor.com/ http://ciesblog.blogspot.com/
trade paperback--in 2014, further expanding the reach of these authors.
Setting: An unnamed city in the western US (modeled on Denver) and
the world of the fae
QUOTES:
Author Hometown:
“Intense and enthralling adventure. Urban fantasy doesn’t get much
Author Residence: Texas
better than this!”—RT Book Reviews, 4 ½ stars, Top Pick!, on The Isis
Collar
“Packs a punch from the very first page . . . a thrilling, non-stop ride.."
Supernatural Snark on The Isis Collar
“Adams hits a new high with this apocalyptic thriller. Thankfully, even
with the pulse-pounding action, Adams never loses sight of the
importance of character development. Money and time well spent!”—RT
Book Reviews, TOP PICK! on Demon Song
Author Sales Track
Title
Exile, The
Touch of Evil
Moon's Fury
Hunter's Moon
Touch of Darkness
Touch of Madness
Touch of Evil
Serpent Moon
Timeless Moon
Moon's Fury
Howling Moon
Moon's Web
Hunter's Moon
Exile, The
Touch of Darkness
Touch of Evil
Serpent Moon
Timeless Moon
Moon's Fury
Howling Moon
Moon's Web
Hunter's Moon
ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-7076-1
$7.99
978-0-7653-7782-1 $14.99
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$6.99
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$6.99
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$6.99
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$6.99
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$6.99
978-0-7653-5664-2
$6.99
978-0-7653-5402-0
$6.99
978-0-7653-4914-9
$6.99
978-0-7653-4913-2
$6.99
978-1-4668-2932-9
$9.99
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$7.99
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$6.99
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$6.99
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$7.99
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$6.99
978-1-4299-8681-6
$6.99
978-1-4299-1017-0
$7.99
978-1-4299-1016-3
$7.99
Author/Title
Adams, Cat/To Dance with the Devil
Adams, Cat/To Dance with the Devil
Adams, Cat/Eldritch Conspiracy, The
ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-2875-5 $14.99
978-1-4668-3420-0
$9.99
978-1-4299-4826-5
$7.99
978-0-7653-2874-8 $14.99
Publisher
On Sale
03-01-16
10-14-14
10-02-07
11-01-15
07-29-08
05-29-07
03-07-06
03-02-10
03-04-08
10-02-07
01-15-07
08-01-05
12-12-04
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48,074
71,757
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52,197
51,607
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Comparisons
Publisher
Net
4,175
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TOR BOOKS
MARCH 2015
The Burning Dark
Adam Christopher A thrilling farfuture science fiction tale set aboard a decommissioned space station
Adam Christopher’s dazzling first novel, Empire State, was named the Best Book of 2012 by SciFi Now magazine. Now he explores new dimensions of time and space in a gripping farfuture thriller. FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION /
G E N E R A L Tor Books | 3/3/2015 9780765335098 | $14.99 / $17.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 352 pages | Carton Qty: 24 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9780765335081 Ebook ISBN: 9781466820869 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Promotion at SDCC and NYCC • Publicity • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog Back in the day, Captain Abraham Idaho Cleveland had led the Fleet into battle against an implacable machine intelligence capable of devouring entire worlds. After saving a planet, and getting a bum robot knee in the process, he finds himself relegated to one of the most remote backwaters in Fleetspace, overseeing the decommissioning of a semideserted space station. The station’s reclusive commandant is nowhere to be seen. Persistent malfunctions plague the station’s systems while interference from a toxic purple star makes even ordinary communications problematic. Alien shadows and whispers seem to haunt the lonely corridors and airlocks, fraying the nerves of everyone aboard. Isolated and friendless, Cleveland reaches out to the universe via an oldfashioned space radio, only to tune in to a strange, enigmatic signal: a woman’s voice that echos across a thousand lightyears of space. But is the transmission just a random bit of static from the past—or a warning of an undying menace beyond mortal comprehension? PRAISE
“Builds tension expertly. Claustrophobic in mood but with the scope of great space opera, this is SF you will want to read with the light on.” —Library Journal, starred review “An exciting new novel from an exciting new voice in SF.” —Booklist “Christopher has produced a widescreen Hollywood spectacular in novel form. Not to be missed.” —James Lovegrove, New York Times bestselling author “Smart, intricate, and viscerally gripping… Christopher carves a place for himself among the stars of his genre.” —V. E. Schwab, author of Vicious ADAM CHRISTOPHER is a novelist and comic book writer. In 2010, as an editor, Christopher won a Sir Julius Vogel award, New Zealand’s highest science fiction honor. Born in New Zealand, he has lived in the United Kingdom since 2006. www.adamchristopher.ac 43 Tor Books
Title: Burning Dark, The
Subtitle:
Author(s): Adam Christopher
Series: Spider War
Tip Sheet
Volume: 1
Rel. Date: 02/11/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 03/03/15
Pub Date: 03/03/15
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* Far-future science fiction set on a creepy space station that might just
be haunted.
* First of three books under contract set in this universe.
* We also have three noir, Raymond Chandler-type books under contract
featuring a robot detective
* Adam Christopher has been getting a great deal of attention and
positive word of mouth for his books from Angry Robot and his upcoming
Tor titles.
* Debut novel, EMPIRE STATE was in the Financial Times Best of 2012
list.
* EMPIRE STATE named SciFi Now (UK) magazine's book of the year.
* Newest book from Angry Robot, "Hang Wire," will be coming out Winter
2014
Plans:
• Publicity
QUOTES:
"Christopher mines the terror of a setting that feels both tremendously
vast and nerve-wrackingly claustrophobic. The Burning Dark will have
readers hesitating before glancing at the night sky or turning on their
radios."—Robert Jackson Bennett, author of Mr. Shivers and American
Elsewhere
"With this creepy and compelling mystery, Adam Christopher
demonstrates why he’s one of the most original and exciting writers
working in the genre right now."—Gareth L. Powell, author of Ack-Ack
Macaque and The Recollection
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
ADAM CHRISTOPHER is a novelist and comic writer. In 2010, as an
editor, Christopher won a Sir Julius Vogel award, New Zealand’s highest
science fiction honor. His debut novel, Empire State, was SciFiNow’s
Book of the Year and a Financial Times Book of the Year for 2012. In
2013, he was nominated for the Sir Julius Vogel award for Best New
Talent, with Empire State shortlisted for Best Novel. His other novels
include Seven Wonders and The Age Atomic. Born in New Zealand, he
has lived in the United Kingdom since 2006. You can contact him online
on at www.adamchristopher.ac and on Twitter as @ghostfinder.
Setting: Far-future sf set on a space station
Author Hometown: Auckland, New Zealand
Author Residence: Cheshire, UK
"Christopher is writing science-fiction unlike anyone else – tense,
unsettling, and grounded in a universe full of danger and mystery. The
Burning Dark slips a cold, gloved hand around your heart and doesn’t let
go."—Jen Williams, author of The Copper Promise
"A riveting SF mystery reminiscent of Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of
Hill House."—Martha Wells, author of Star Wars: Empire and Rebellion:
Razor’s Edge
Author Sales Track
Title
Burning Dark, The
Burning Dark, The
ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-3508-1 $25.99
978-1-4668-2086-9 $12.99
Author/Title
Christopher, Adam/Empire State
ISBN13
US
978-0-85766-193-7 $12.99
Publisher
On Sale Fmt
03-25-14 TC
03-25-14 EBA
Gross
4,263
455
Net
4,006
455
Pub Dt Fmt
12-01-11 TP
Gross
0
Net
6,683
Comparisons
Publisher
Random House
06/30/14
STARSCAPE
MARCH 2015
Flip
David Lubar Awardwinning author David Lubar’s 2003 hit, Flip, now available in trade paperback JUVENILE FICTION / FANTASY
& MAGIC Starscape | 3/3/2015 9780765378439 | $6.99 / $7.99 Can. Paperback / softback | 256 pages | Carton Qty: 24 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.035 lb Wt MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising in trade media • Online publicity campaign • Educational Marketing including promotion at major conferences, Booklist Webinar and Book Buzz title, and an educator brochure/reading group guide • Digital promotion on Facebook, Twitter, and the Tor/Forge blog ALSO AVAILABLE
True Talents 3/2008 | 9780765348562 Paperback / softback | $5.99 / $6.99 Can. Eighthgraders Ryan and Taylor are twins, but that's where the similarities end. Their parents and teachers think Taylor is the perfect student. Ryan, however, never met a test he couldn't fail. In fact, failure is what he does best. But they have at least one thing in common: Nothing is turning out as they planned. It's as if the rules have suddenly changed. No matter who you are, everyone wants you to be someone else. But who? They may have found the answer: magical alien disks that allow them to “flip” into the character of a hero from the past—Einstein, Cleopatra, Hercules. The possibilities are endless. As Ryan and Taylor discover, being a hero is fun. It's being yourself that is really hard. A fast and funny science fiction adventure that will appeal to avid and reluctant readers alike, by David Lubar, the acclaimed author of the popular Weenies short story collections. PRAISE
* 2003 VOYA Best Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror * 2004 New York Public Library Best Books for the TeenAge * 2004 American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults nominee “The SF aspects of the story and the information about legends from the past are cleverly interwoven with such adolescent issues as friendship and peer pressure, dealing with bullies, and finding one's identity. This is an enjoyable read that will appeal to both boys and girls.” —KLIATT “[A] spaceship dropping magical artifacts to Earth becomes secondary to a complex, believable character study…. A multilevel tale, well told.” —Publishers Weekly DAVID LUBAR created a sensation with his debut novel, Hidden Talents, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. He is also the author of True Talents, Extremities, the popular Weenies short story collections, and the Nathan Abercrombie, Accidental Zombie series, which has been optioned for TV. He lives in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. 44 Starscape
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 02/11/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 03/03/15
Pub Date: 03/03/15
Title: Flip
Subtitle:
Author(s): David Lubar
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & Magic
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* In this standalone humorous science fiction novel, eighth-grader Ryan
and his twin sister Taylor find alien disks that allow them to "flip" into the
characters of heroes from the past.
Plans:
• Educational Marketing including promotion at major conferences,
Booklist Webinar & Book Buzz title, & an educator brochure/reading
group guide
• Digital promotion on Facebook, Twitter, and the Tor/Forge blog
* A consistent backlist staple since 2003, we are releasing FLIP for the
first time in trade paperback to build momentum for David Lubar’s
forthcoming CHARACTER, DRIVEN (Fall 2015)
* FLIP was on VOYA’s “Best Science-Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror” list in
2003, the New York Public Library’s “Best Books for the Teen-Age” list in
2004, and was nominated for American Library Association’s “Best
Books for Young Adults” list (now Best Fiction for Young Adults) in 2004
* Lubar’s classic YA coming-of-age debut, HIDDEN TALENTS, was
shortlisted for the Printz Award
* Novels that explore the themes of bullies are in constant demand by
educators
* David’s middle grade novel, MY ROTTEN LIFE, the first in the Nathan
Abercrombie series, has been optioned for film/TV by Minds Eye
Entertainment
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
DAVID LUBAR created a sensation with his debut novel, Hidden Talents,
an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. He is also the author of True
Talents, Flip, Extremities, the popular Weenies short story collections,
and the Nathan Abercrombie, Accidental Zombie series, which has been
optioned for TV. He lives in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.
Setting: A typical suburban junior high school in Anywhere, USA.
Author Hometown: Morristown, NJ
Author Residence: Nazareth, PA
Bookstore Author Frequents: The Moravian Bookshop in Bethlehem,
PA; Barnes and Noble in Easton, PA at Southmont Center
* David’s WEENIES books for young middle grade readers have sold
almost 2 million copies
QUOTES:
Praise for Hidden Talents:
2000 American Library Association "Best Books for Young Adults"
and "Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Readers"
“At a time when truly humorous young adult fiction is scarce, reading
Lubar’s first YA novel (a coming of age story) is like finding a nest of
kittens in a hayloft—wondrously surprising, playful, and heartwarming.”
—VOYA (5Q, 4P, M, J) on Hidden Talents
“Hidden Talents provides us with a glimpse of David Lubar as a writer
whose comic talent is matched by his ability to write with sensitivity and
power about adolescents.” —The Alan Review on Hidden Talents
Author Sales Track
Title
Flip
My Rotten Life
True Talents
Flip
Hidden Talents
Flip
ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-0149-9 $17.95
978-0-7653-1634-9
$6.99
978-0-7653-4856-2
$5.99
978-0-7653-4048-1
$5.99
978-0-7653-4265-2
$5.99
978-1-4299-6234-6
$7.99
Publisher
On Sale
07-04-03
08-04-09
03-04-08
05-16-04
01-20-03
05-16-04
Fmt Gross
Net
TC
7,341
5,484
TP
121,948 104,397
MM 179,230 170,621
MM
86,960
43,064
MM 225,600 182,207
EBA
250
250
06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
MARCH 2015
Lockstep
Karl Schroeder A grand innovation in hard SF space opera—a slowerthan
light civilization of planets without stars FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION /
HARD SCIENCE FICTION Tor Books | 3/17/2015 9780765337276 | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 352 pages | Carton Qty: 24 6.125 in W | 9.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9780765337269 Ebook ISBN: 9781466833364 When seventeenyearold Toby McGonigal finds himself lost in space, separated from his family, he expects his next drift into cold sleep to be his last. After all, the planet he’s orbiting is frozen and sunless, and the cities are dead. But when Toby wakes again, he’s surprised to discover a thriving planet, a strange and prosperous galaxy, and something stranger still—that he’s been asleep for 14,000 years. Welcome to the Lockstep empire, where civilization is kept alive by careful hibernation. Here cold sleeps can last decades and waking moments mere weeks. Its citizens survive for millennia, traveling asleep on long voyages between worlds. Not only is Lockstep the new center of the galaxy, but Toby is shocked to learn that the empire is still ruled by its founding family: his own. Toby’s brother Peter has become a terrible tyrant. Suspicious of the return of his longlost sibling, whose rightful inheritance also controls the Lockstep hibernation cycles, Peter sees Toby as a threat to his regime. Now, with the help of a Lockstep girl named Corva, Toby must survive the forces of this new empire, outwit his siblings, and save human civilization. MARKETING
PRAISE
Plans: • National print advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Publicity • Promotion at educator conventions • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog “Karl Schroeder is one of our best hard SF writers. He takes us this time to the shadow worlds far from suns, showing how humanity can colonize even such cold spaces.” —Gregory Benford, author of Timescape
“Easily the most invigorating, most scientifically curious book I've ever read.” —Cory Doctorow “One of the best ways to think about the future is to create something to think with—
such as a machine, a scenario, or a story. There are people who do this for a living: futurists, for instance, and writers of speculative fiction. Karl Schroeder is both.” —The Atlantic KARL SCHROEDER lives in Toronto, Ontario. 45 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 02/26/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 03/17/15
Pub Date: 03/17/15
Title: Lockstep
Subtitle:
Author(s): Karl Schroeder
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
*Karl Schroeder's visionary futurism was written about in The Atlantic in
May, 2012: http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/05/doour-values-shape-our-inventions-or-do-our-inventions-shape-us/256723/
*Author gets extensive review coverage—starred reviews on his Virga
books
*Hard SF appeal as well as SF adventure
*This is a standalone novel
*YA-OK: novel features a teen central character
Plans:
• National print advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences
• Publicity
QUOTES:
"Schroeder brilliantly explores what hibernation might give - and take
from - humanity. Sure, we'll get the stars. But who controls when you'll
wake up?"
—David Brin
"Karl Schroeder expertly draws us into this richly-imagined future corner
of the galaxy and keeps the action moving at a pace that won’t let you
take any breaks for a nap." —The Star
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
Canadian Karl Schroeder is the author of Ventus, Permanence, Lady
of Mazes, and the Virga Series.
Setting: Interstellar space in the far future
Author Hometown: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Author Residence: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Bookstore Author Frequents: Bakka Books, Toronto, Ontario
"Enthralling and joyously adventuresome" —Locus
Author Sales Track
Title
Lockstep
Lockstep
Ashes of Candesce
Ashes of Candesce
Ashes of Candesce
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TOR BOOKS
MARCH 2015
The Gathering Storm
Book Twelve of the Wheel of Time Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson The #1 New York Times bestseller, available in trade paperback for the first time—featuring new cover art The Wheel of Time®, Robert Jordan’s internationally bestselling fantasy series, has captured the imaginations of millions of readers worldwide. Now book number twelve in the series, The Gathering Storm, will be available in trade paperback for the first time. This new edition will feature cover art from acclaimed fantasy artist Todd Lockwood. This stunning cover art debuted on the eBook and will now grace bookstore shelves in this handsome new edition. FICTION / FANTASY / EPIC Tor Books | 3/31/2015 9780765337832 | $19.99 / $22.99 Can. Paperback / softback | 784 pages | Carton Qty: 12 6.125 in W | 9.250 in H | 2.195 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Mass Market ISBN: 9780765341532 Hardcover ISBN: 9780765302304 Ebook ISBN: 9781429960830 Audio ISBN: 9781593977672 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Publicity • Promotion at educator conventions • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge Blog PRAISE
For The Wheel of Time® "Jordan has come to dominate the world Tolkien began to reveal." —The New York Times "Complex plotting, an array of strong characters, lavish detail, and a panoramic scope make his series a feast for fantasy aficionados." —Library Journal "The Wheel of Time [is] rapidly becoming the definitive American fantasy saga. It is a fantasy tale seldom equaled and still less often surpassed in English." —Chicago Sun
Times ROBERT JORDAN (October 17, 1948–September 16, 2007), a native of Charleston, South Carolina, was the author of the bestselling The Wheel of Time®, with millions of books in print.
BRANDON SANDERSON grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska. He teaches creative writing at Brigham Young University and lives in Utah with his wife and children. ALSO AVAILABLE
A Crown of Swords: Book Seven of 'The Wheel of Time' 6/2013 | 9780765336460 Paperback / softback | $17.99 / $19.99 Can. The Great Hunt: Book Two of 'The Wheel of Time' 6/2012 | 9780765334343 Paperback / softback | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. The Eye of the World: Book One of 'The Wheel of Time' 5/2012 | 9780765334336 Paperback / softback | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. 46 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3783-2 Editor: McDougal, Harriet
Rel. Date: 03/12/15
Publicist: Lin, Dot
On Sale: 03/31/15
Pub Date: 03/31/15
Title: Gathering Storm, The
Subtitle: Book Twelve of the Wheel of Time
Author(s): Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson
Series: Wheel of Time
Volume: 12
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* This is the first time that The Gathering Storm will be available in Trade
Paperback.
* The cover art for this edition originally debuted on the e-book. This is
the first time that it will appear on a print edition.
* Final book in the Wheel of Time, A Memory of Light, was published
January 8, 2013 and has spent 17 weeks on the New York Times
bestseller list.
* The Gathering Storm bestseller info:
Hardcover: NYT #1 -- 17 total; USA Today #4 -- 9 total; WSJ #3 -- 3
weeks total; PW #1 -- 8 total
Mass Market: NYT #11 -- 13 weeks total; USA Today #79 -- 4 weeks
total; PW #11 -- 4 weeks total.
* The Wheel of Time has been translated into 27 languages.
Plans:
• Publicity
• Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge Blog
QUOTES:
"The Wheel of Time [is] rapidly becoming the definitive American fantasy
saga. It is a fantasy tale seldom equaled and still less often surpassed in
English." —Chicago Sun-Times
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
ROBERT JORDAN (October 17, 1948–September 16, 2007), a native of
Charleston, South Carolina, is the author of the bestselling The Wheel of
Time®, with millions of books in print.BRANDON SANDERSON grew up
in Lincoln, Nebraska. He teaches creative writing at Brigham Young
University and lives in Provo, Utah, with his wife, Emily, and son, Joel.
Setting: The world of the Wheel of Time
Author Hometown: Jordan: Charleston, SC; Sanderson: Provo, UT
Author Residence:
Author Sales Track
Title
Winter's Heart
Path of Daggers, The
Crown of Swords, A
Lord of Chaos
Fires of Heaven, The
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TOR BOOKS
MARCH 2015
The Doll Collection
Edited by Ellen Datlow An anthology featuring alloriginal dark tales of dolls from bestselling and awardwinning authors, compiled by one of the top editors in the field The Doll Collection is exactly what it wounds like: a treasured toy box of all
original dark stories about dolls of all types, including everything from puppets and poppets to mannequins and baby dolls. Featuring everything from lifesized clockwork dolls to alltoohuman Betsy Wetsytype baby dolls, these stories play into the true creepiness of the doll trope, but avoid the clichés that often show up in stories of this type. FICTION / HORROR / GENERAL Tor Books | 3/10/2015 9780765376800 | $27.99 / $32.50 Can. Hardback | 352 pages | Carton Qty: 20 6.125 in W | 9.250 in H | 1.090 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781466851948 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Promotion at educator conventions • Online publicity campaign • Launch event in New York • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog ALSO AVAILABLE
Queen Victoria's Book of Spells: An Anthology of Gaslamp Fantasy 3/2013 | 9780765332271 Paperback / softback | $16.99 / $19.50 Can. Blood and Other Cravings: Original Stories of Vampires and Vampirism by Today's Greatest Writers of Dark Fiction 10/2012 | 9780765328298 Paperback / softback | $16.99 / $18.99 Can. Master anthologist Ellen Datlow has assembled a list of beautiful and terrifying stories from bestselling and critically acclaimed authors such as Joyce Carol Oates, Seanan McGuire, Carrie Vaughn, Pat Cadigan, Tim Lebbon, Richard Kadrey, Genevieve Valentine, and Jeffrey Ford. The collection is illustrated with photographs of dolls taken by Datlow and other devoted doll collectors from the science fiction and fantasy field. The result is a starstudded collection exploring one of the most primal fears of readers of dark fiction everywhere, and one that every reader will want to add to their own collection. PRAISE
"A superb sampling of urban fantasy... You will have fun with all twenty stories."—
Booklist on Naked City "This is a treasure chest. Open it and revel in its riches."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review on The Faery Reel "An often sophisticated view of the world [and] a real sense of how powerful nature can be in its various guises." —School Library Journal on The Green Man "An enchanting, witty collection of original stories... This superior volume proves that the notion of modernday Grimms, Andersens, and Wildes isn’t just a fairy tale."—
Publishers Weekly on Black Thorn, White Rose Multipleawardwinning editor ELLEN DATLOW has been editing science fiction, fantasy, and horror short fiction for almost thirty years. She was fiction editor of OMNI magazine and SciFiction and has edited more than fifty anthologies. She lives in New York City. 47 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 02/19/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 03/10/15
Pub Date: 03/10/15
Title: Doll Collection, The
Subtitle:
Author(s): Edited by Ellen Datlow
BISAC 1: FICTION / Horror
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* List of contributors includes bestselling and widely acclaimed authors
such as Joyce Carol Oates.
* Doll stories are a staple of the horror/thriller world, but there has not
been an anthology of such stories (that we could find) since the 80's.
* All stories are original to this anthology.
* Ellen Datlow's reputation for garnering and editing great fiction is more
impressive now than ever before; her name is a guarantee of high-quality
tales.
* The anthology may be illustrated with black and white pictures of dolls
by Ellen Datlow and Ellen Klages.
Plans:
• Launch event in New York
QUOTES:
"Highly readable and thought-provoking...A solid choice, particularly
where sophisticated fractured fairy tales are popular." --School Library
Journal on Troll's Eye View
"There are some genuine gems in this enticing collection.... A tasty treat
for fantasy fans." -- Booklist on The Green Man
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
Multiple award-winning editor ELLEN DATLOW has been editing science
fiction, fantasy, and horror short fiction for almost thirty years. She also
acquires short fiction for Tor.com, and is well-known in the SFF circles.
Setting: Contemporary, various locations in the U.S., England, Australia
Author Hometown: The Bronx, New York
Author Residence: Manhattan
Bookstore Author Frequents: Barnes and Noble, Union Square
"The stories run the gamut from humorous to tragic... Despite differing
styles, the stories flow smoothly from one to the next. Windling's
fascinating introduction details the history of shape-shifters in legends
from around the globe. This collection will appeal to fantasy lovers as it
provides both stories by beloved authors and exciting new voices to
discover." -- School Library Journal on The Beastly Bride"A potent brew
of fairy tales spiked with feminism. These intoxicating delights are not
meant for children or the timid... No matter which tour you take through
this frightening and dark enchanted wood, Datlow and Windling again
prove themselves the best guides." --Kirkus Reviews on Black Thorn,
White Rose
Author Sales Track
Title
Queen Victoria's Book of Spells
Naked City
Naked City
ISBN13
978-0-7653-3227-1
978-1-4299-6091-5
978-0-7653-3226-4
978-0-312-38524-8
978-0-312-60431-8
US
$15.99
$9.99
$25.99
$16.99
$25.99
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
St. Martin's Press
On Sale
03-19-13
03-19-13
03-19-13
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06/30/14
MARCH 2015
Icefall
Gillian Philip MARKETING
Bloodstone 6/2014 | 9780765369420 Paperback / softback | $8.99 / $10.99 Can. Firebrand 10/2013 | 9780765369413 Paperback / softback | $7.99 / $9.99 Can. The final installment in critically acclaimed author Gillian Philip's fantasy series Death stalks Seth MacGregor’s clan in their otherworld exile. Kate NicNiven is close to ultimate victory, and she is determined that nothing will keep her from it. Not even the thing that took her soul: the horror that lurks in the sea caves. But Kate still needs Seth’s son Rory, and his power over the Veil. And she’ll go to any lengths to get him. Seth’s own soul is rotting from the wound inflicted by Kate, and survival for his loved ones seems all he can hope for. But might a mortal threat to his brother’s daughter force him to return to his own world to challenge Kate? And will Rory go with him? Because Rory suspects there’s a darkness trapped in the Veil, a darkness that wants to get out. But only one Sithe knows how near it is to getting its way: Seth’s bound lover, the witch Finn. Nobody gets forever, but some are willing to try.... From critically acclaimed author Gillian Philip, Icefall is the final installment in the Rebel Angels series. PRAISE
“A force to be reckoned with…a stirring tale of loyalty and love.”—Publishers Weekly on Firebrand “This new world is made more familiar with the return of selfdeprecating Seth and his adored older brother Conal and their snappy dialogue, but a whole new younger generation makes the family drama even funnier.... The fairie qualities of the Sithe and the otherworld remain strong and compelling for fantasy lovers.”—RT Book Reviews, four stars on Bloodstone “As ferociously compelling as Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games, with which it invites comparison.” —Kirkus Reviews on Firebrand GILLIAN PHILIP was born in Glasgow, lived for twelve years in Barbados, and now lives in the north of Scotland with her husband, twin children, three dogs, two sociopathic cats, a slayer hamster, three chickens, and a lot of nervous fish. Find her online at www.gillianphilip.com. 48 Tor Books
Title: Icefall
Subtitle:
Author(s): Gillian Philip
Series: Rebel Angel Series
Tip Sheet
Volume: 4
Rel. Date: 03/05/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 03/24/15
Pub Date: 03/24/15
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* This is the fourth and final novel in Gillian Philips' Rebel Angels series.
It was published in the UK by Strident Publishing to great reviews.
Plans:
• Publicity
* The first novel in the series, Firebrand, reached no.16 on Amazon
UK’s Fantasy chart, with only Stephanie Meyer, Terry Pratchett, Stephen
Donaldson, Robert Jordan, George Orwell, Charlaine Harris and J.K.
Rowling titles ahead of it.
* Gillian Philip is the Carnegie Medal-nominated author of Crossing the
Line and multi-award nominated Bad Faith, and Firebrand has received
rave reviews in the UK.
* Philip also writes the New York Times bestselling middle grade series
Survivors as Erin Hunter.
QUOTES:
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
Gillian Philip was born in Glasgow, lived for 12 years in Barbados, and
now lives in the north of Scotland with her husband, twins, three dogs,
two sociopathic cats, a slayer hamster, three chickens, and a lot of
nervous fish.
Philip has been writing all her life, but has also worked as a record store
assistant, theatre usherette, barmaid, sales rep, political assistant, radio
presenter, typesetter, and as a singer in an Irish bar in Barbados. In
2001, when her children were born and she moved back to Scotland, she
became a full-time writer of fiction.
Praise for Firebrand
Find her online at www.gillianphilip.com.
“Once a year, a new novelist really blows me away. Last year it was
Suzanne Collins with The Hunger Games...This year it's Gillian Philip's
Firebrand... A fantastically violent, utterly thrilling tale...Firebrand is one
of the very best...Philip’s clear prose is as fiery as whiskey...This
deserves prizes... The best fantasy novel of 2010.”—The Sunday Times
“Philip has created an utterly believable other world, where male and
female are equals in arms. It is often stark and brutal but with moments
of heartbreaking beauty.”—The Guardian
Setting: England, present-day
Author Hometown: Born in Scotland
Author Residence: Northeast highlands of Scotland
“The immortal (though not invincible) Sithe world of the brothers and the
all-too-familiar human world come alive with expertly drawn details.”
—RT Book Reviews
Author Sales Track
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Wolfsbane
Bloodstone
Firebrand
Firebrand
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TOR BOOKS
MARCH 2015
Valour and Vanity
Mary Robinette Kowal Now in trade paperback, the magical adventure that might result if Jane Austen wrote Ocean's Eleven Acclaimed fantasist Mary Robinette Kowal has enchanted many fans with her beloved novels featuring a Regency setting in which magic—known here as glamour—is real. In Valour and Vanity, master glamourists Jane and Vincent find themselves in the Regency version of a heist movie. FICTION / FANTASY /
H I S T O R I C A L Tor Books | 3/31/2015 9780765334183 | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 432 pages | Carton Qty: 20 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9780765334169 Ebook ISBN: 9781466808393 MARKETING
Without a Summer 3/2014 | 9780765334176 Paperback / softback | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Shades of Milk and Honey 6/2011 | 9780765325600 Paperback / softback | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. After Melody's wedding, the Ellsworths and Vincents accompany the young couple on their tour of the continent. Jane and Vincent plan to separate from the party and travel to Murano to study with glassblowers there, but their ship is set upon by Barbary corsairs. It is their good fortune that they are not enslaved, but they lose everything to the pirates and arrive in Murano destitute. Jane and Vincent are helped by a kind local they meet en route, but Vincent is determined to become selfreliant and get their money back, and hatches a plan to do so. But when so many things are not what they seem, even the best laid plans conceal a few pitfalls. The ensuing adventure is a combination of the best parts of magical fantasy and heist novels, set against a glorious Regency backdrop. PRAISE
"A clever, captivating plot that culminates in a magical heist storyline... Combining history, magic and adventure, the book balances emotional depth with buoyant storytelling." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review "When it comes to writing historical fantasy that is at once absorbing, exciting, and incredibly moving, Kowal is in a class by herself.... Kowal’s skill for writing characters who have fantastic abilities and yet remain deeply human, as susceptible to their own insecurities as anyone you or I know, is just part of what makes her one of the best talents in fantasy." —RT Book Reviews, 4 ½ stars MARY ROBINETTE KOWAL was the 2008 recipient of the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, a Hugo winner for her story "For Want of a Nail," and a frequent nominee for the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Awards. A professional puppeteer and voice actor, she spent five years touring nationally with puppet theaters. She lives in Chicago with her husband Rob and nine manual typewriters.
49 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Title: Valour and Vanity
Subtitle:
Author(s): Mary Robinette Kowal
Rel. Date: 03/12/15
Publicist: Withers, Leah
On Sale: 03/31/15
Pub Date: 03/31/15
BISAC 2: FICTION / Magical Realism
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* Jane Austen fandom is alive and well thanks to fans of the BBC
adaptations of her work and modernizations such as The Three
Weissmans of Westport.
* The book is the fourth of a projected five-book series but works
perfectly as a standalone.
* Kowal's first book, Shades of Milk and Honey, was 2010 Nebula
Nominee for Best Novel, on SF Chronicle's Top 10 SF/F of 2010 list, and
was a RT Reviewer’s Choice Award for Best Fantasy Novel 2010
* Mary is a tireless self-promoter and is very active online, and has
created many interesting online assets at
http://www.shadesofmilkandhoney.com/ that can be shared with her
growing fan base including an amazing shadow puppet trailer. She
also created a "Month of Letters" campaign that has received widespread
coverage.
* Expand the appeal of Jane Austen's books beyond the domestic
sphere and into adventure and intrigue.
* Strong female protagonist and supporting characters.
Plans:
• Publicity
QUOTES:
Setting: Regency England
Author Hometown: Grew up in Raleigh, NC, but her parents are from
Chattanooga, TN and have moved back there
Author Residence: Chicago, IL
Bookstore Author Frequents: Powell's in Portland, Borderlands in SF,
Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh, NC
Praise for Glamour in Glass
"The setting and the intricate techniques of glamour manipulation
continue to intrigue, and the thoughtful portrayal of the difficulties of Jane
and Vincent’s affectionately nontraditional partnership is thoroughly
engaging."—Publishers Weekly
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
* Previous vice president and secretary of Science Fiction and Fantasy
Writers of America.
* Mary is an accomplished storyreader and has recorded the audiobooks
of all of the books in this series for Macmillan Audio and Audible.
* Mary is a professional puppeteer and voice actor who has performed
for LazyTown (CBS), the Center for Puppetry Arts, and Jim Henson
Pictures. Her design work has garnered two UNIMA-USA Citations of
Excellence, the highest award an American puppeteer can achieve, and
she has incorporated a small puppet show into her tour for the book.
* http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com/
* http://twitter.com/MaryRobinette (6.6k followers)
"Kowal does a startlingly good job of presenting a mindset that is very
alien to me.... The language was delightfully in keeping with the time
period, while not being needlessly cumbersome and opaque. The story
and characterization were lovely, and I enjoyed the world-building,
too."—Patrick Rothfuss, bestselling author of The Wise Man’s Fear
Praise for Shades of Milk and Honey:
"Kowal sets her own mark on this kind of comedy of manners and
creates a low-key and witty debut novel, one that succeeds through
understated humor and sprightly prose." —San Francisco Chronicle
"Shades of Milk and Honey could easily fit into Austen’s canon, except of
course for the inclusion of magic. Kowal has captured both the style and
content of an Austen novel, adding her own speculative fiction twist…hits
Author
all the high points of Austen’s dialogue and plotting while still having
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Kowal’s glamours are so artfully integrated that it is almost difficult to
think of the Regency without the magic. This story is one of subtlety and
includes ethereal events, exquisite prose, delicately drawn characters
and tender emotions." --RT Book Reviews
"Readers will be disappointed only when they finish this enchanting
story, which is suffused with genteel charm… With the grace of Sense
and Sensibility, a touch of classic fairy tale magic, and an action-packed
ending, this debut novel by an award-winning fantasy short story writer
will appeal to fans of Jane Austen, Jane Yolen, Patricia Wrede,
Susannah Clarke, and even Jasper Fforde."--Library Journal
"Swoon. I'm going to type that again, because it really does bear
repeating. Swoon. This is what a book crush is all about, this finding of a
volume that is your perfect fit, the book you've been waiting for without
ever knowing that you were waiting for it. This is one of those books that,
upon finishing the last page, I closed the book, breathed a deep dreamy
sigh, and floated off to bed on clouds of joy and wonder. And I'm afraid
there is no way that I can explain to you why I'm so overjoyed to have
found this book and why I occasionally have to clasp it to my bosom and
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TOR BOOKS
MARCH 2015
The Summer Palace
Lawrence WattEvans The conclusion of an epic fantasy trilogy of duty, honor, and abuse of power by the awardwinning author of the Obsidian Chronicles and Ethshar series All of the world is kept in a delicate balance under the supervision of the Wizard Lord. It is his duty to govern lightly and protect his domain…but if he should stray from the way of the just then it is up to the Chosen to intercede. The Chosen are the Leader, the Seer, the Swordsman, the Beauty, the Thief, the Scholar, the Archer, and the Speaker, magically infused mortal individuals who for the term of their service have only one function—to remove an errant Wizard Lord. FICTION / FANTASY / EPIC Tor Books | 3/24/2015 9780765376893 | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 320 pages | Carton Qty: 28 6.125 in W | 9.250 in H | 1.145 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781429950572 But the new Wizard Lord has now changed the playing field by neutralizing all magic in his domain, both his own and that of the Chosen, and he has successfully killed his adversaries or blocked their challenges to his omnipotence. Now on the run, Sword must work alone to restore order to their fair land and unravel the mystery of the Ninth Talisman—which might be the salvation or downfall of all that is good in their wellordered land. PRAISE
MARKETING
For The Ninth Talisman Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Publicity • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog “If you like swords, sorcery, and interplay between characters, this is the book for you.” —SFRevu “Fans of Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman’s Dragonlance saga will find this series much to their taste.” —Publishers Weekly “The deliberately archetypal Chosen are not without individual character, thanks to WattEvans’ dry wit, and the Wizard Lord isn’t a standard magical potentate.” —Booklist “Veteran SF and fantasy author WattEvans displays his command of the fantasy genre in this fastpaced, fluidly told sequel to The Wizard Lord.” —Library Journal ALSO AVAILABLE
The Wizard Lord: Volume One of the Annals of the Chosen 5/2014 | 9780765376886 Paperback / softback | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. A Young Man Without Magic 12/2013 | 9780765337993 Paperback / softback | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. LAWRENCE WATTEVANS has been a fulltime writer for more than thirty years, with more than forty novels and well over a hundred short stories to his credit. His story “Why I Left Harry’s AllNight Hamburgers” won the 1988 Hugo Award for short story, as well as the Asimov’s Readers Award, but he is probably best known for the Ethshar fantasy series. He lives in Takoma Park, Maryland, with his wife and the obligatory writer’s cat. www.wattevans.com
50 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Title: Summer Palace, The
Subtitle:
Author(s): Lawrence Watt-Evans
Series: The Annals of the Chosen
Rel. Date: 03/05/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 03/24/15
Pub Date: 03/24/15
Volume: 3
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
*Marvelous mixing of conventional fantasy archetypes with a sense of
moral ambiguity that is no doubt evocative of our current realm of
political debate.
*Watt-Evans was awarded the World Science Fiction Society's Hugo
award for best short story ''Why I Left Harry's All-Night Hamburgers,'' in
1988.
*This epic fantasy will appeal to his key audience as well as to the
gaming audience due to its characters--warrior,wizard,seer,etc.
*Contains strong female characters.
*YA okay, but has mature themes. More appropriate for older teens.
* This should not be read as a standalone. While still enjoyable, it is the
third book in a trilogy.
Plans:
• Publicity
QUOTES:
“This is straightforward, old-fashioned sword and sorcery, though a little
more philosophical than most” – Publishers Weekly on The Wizard Lord
“Well handled, with low-key surprises" – Kirkus Reviews on The Wizard
Lord
“This fast-paced novel, full of magical people and mysterious forces,
goes beyond pure entertainment to confront many real issues. The
characters grapple with prejudice, fear, and the ideas of personal and
societal responsibilities.”--VOYA on Night of Madness
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
LAWRENCE WATT-EVANS has been a full-time writer for more than
thirty years, with more than forty novels and well over a hundred short
stories to his credit. His story "Why I Left Harry’s All-Night Hamburgers"
won the 1988 Hugo Award for short story, as well as the Asimov’s
Readers Award, but he is probably best known for the Ethshar fantasy
series. He lives in Takoma Park, Maryland, with his wife and the
obligatory writer’s cat.
www.watt-evans.com
Setting: Fantasy world
Author Hometown: Arlington, MA
Author Residence: Maryland
“Remarkably inventive.”--Kirkus on Dragon Weather
“Combines swashbuckling fantasy with serious themes of self-sacrifice
and personal courage in an adventure that belongs in most libraries.”-Library Journal on The Dragon Society
“Watt-Evans is a veteran tale spinner who has created an epic tale in a
world that is as multi-faceted as the scales on a dragon’s back. With
every step that Arlian takes, Watt-Evans leaves his readers wanting to
know what will happen next.”--Tulsa World on Dragon Weather
Author Sales Track
Title
Ninth Talisman, The
Wizard Lord, The
Wizard Lord, The
Young Man Without Magic, A
Young Man Without Magic, A
Ninth Talisman, The
Wizard Lord, The
ISBN13
978-0-7653-1027-9
978-0-7653-1026-2
978-0-7653-7688-6
978-0-7653-3799-3
978-1-4299-7352-6
978-1-4299-5030-5
978-1-4299-1517-5
US
$25.95
$26.95
$15.99
$15.99
$9.99
$7.99
$9.99
Publisher
On Sale
05-15-07
03-07-06
05-13-14
12-10-13
11-10-09
04-29-08
04-01-07
Fmt
TC
TC
TP
TP
EBA
EBA
EBA
Gross
6,318
6,639
1,332
2,586
386
429
484
Net
3,392
4,680
1,330
1,685
386
429
484
06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
MARCH 2015
Wisp of a Thing
A Novel of the Tufa Alex Bledsoe A unique contemporary fantasy where magic is hidden in plain sight and ageold rivalries simmer just beneath the surface FICTION / FANTASY /
CONTEMPORARY Tor Books | 3/3/2015 9780765376930 | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 368 pages | Carton Qty: 24 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9780765334138 Ebook ISBN: 9781466808263 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Publicity • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog Alex Bledsoe’s The Hum and the Shiver was named one of the Best Fiction Books of 2011 by Kirkus Reviews. Now Bledsoe returns to the isolated ridges and hollows of the Smoky Mountains to spin an equally enchanting tale of music and magic older than the hills. Touched by a very public tragedy, musician Rob Quillen comes to Cloud County, Tennessee, in search of a song that might ease his aching heart. All he knows of the mysterious and reclusive Tufa is what he has read on the Internet: They are an enigmatic clan of swarthy, blackhaired mountain people whose historical roots are lost in myth and controversy. Some people say that when the first white settlers came to the Appalachians centuries ago, they found the Tufa already there. Others hint that Tufa blood brings special gifts. Rob finds both music and mystery in the mountains. Closelipped locals guard their secrets, even as Rob gets caught up in a subtle power struggle he can’t begin to comprehend. A vacationing wife goes missing, raising suspicions of foul play, and a strange feral girl runs wild in the woods, howling in the night like a lost spirit. Change is coming to Cloud County, and only the night wind knows what part Rob will play when the last leaf falls from the Widow’s Tree…and a timeless curse must be broken at last. PRAISE
ALSO AVAILABLE
The Hum and the Shiver: A Novel of the Tufa 9/2011 | 9780765327444 Paperback / softback | $16.99 / $18.99 Can. “Beautifully written, surprisingly moving, and unexpected in the best of ways.” —Seanan McGuire, New York Times bestselling author “This beautifully handled drama once again comes complete with fascinating characters, a persuasive setting, and intriguing complications. Bledsoe’s on a roll.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review “Captures the allure and the sometimes sinister beauty of the Appalachian backwoods, filled with myths, haunted by ghosts, and touched, always, by death.” —Library Journal, starred review ALEX BLEDSOE is the critically acclaimed author of The Hum and the Shiver, as well as the novels in the Eddie LaCrosse series, most recently He Drank, and Saw the Spider. www.alexbledsoe.com 51 Tor Books
Title: Wisp of a Thing
Subtitle: A Novel of the Tufa
Author(s): Alex Bledsoe
Series: Tufa Novels
Tip Sheet
Volume: 2
Rel. Date: 02/11/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 03/03/15
Pub Date: 03/03/15
BISAC 2: FICTION / Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* Fantastic premise: What if the reclusive people living in Appalachia are
actually Old World fairies who had settled in Tennesse hundreds of years
before the Eurpoeans arrived?
* Wisp of a Thing features the same setting as The Hum and the Shiver,
but can be read as a stand-alone.
* The Hum and the Shiver received starred reviews from Kirkus and
Library Journal.
*The Hum and the Shiver is a Kirkus Reviews Best of 2011 Science
Fiction & Fantasy title.
* Bledsoe consistently receives starred reivews from the trade
magazines (PW, Library Journal, etc.).
Plans:
• Publicity
QUOTES:
Praise for The Hum and the Shiver:
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
ALEX BLEDSOE is a critically acclaimed fantasy author. Bledsew grew
up in Memphis, Tennessee, and now lives in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin.
Setting: Rural Tennessee.
Author Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee
Author Residence: Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin
“Imagine a book somewhere between American Gods and Faulkner. In
brief: a good book. Absolutely worth your time.” —Patrick Rothfuss, New
York Times bestselling author on “Bledsoe’s rich, nearly poetic prose . . .
captured me at page one and didn’t let me go to the end. If you are a fan
of urban fantasy, this is a book you need to add to your list today.” —
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“I loved this book for many reasons—the bone-deep mystery, the setting,
the music, and the harsh beauty of its characters. It gives a new meaning
to well played.” —Rachel Caine, New York Times bestselling author of
Two Weeks’ Notice
“Bledsoe crafts a deceptively simple story of family and community,
laced with the music and beliefs of a magical reality.” —Library Journal,
starred review
“It's a mixture: folk tales and folk songs, updated with a dose of Sex and
the City. Or a rustic version of ‘urban fantasy,’ with its suggestion that
there's mystery just around the corner, hidden behind even the dullest
small-town façade.” —The Wall Street Journal
“This powerful, character-driven drama occurs against an
utterly convincing backdrop and owns complications enough to keep
everybody compulsively turning the pages.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred
review
Author Sales Track
Title
Wisp of a Thing
Hum and the Shiver, The
Wisp of a Thing
Hum and the Shiver, The
ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-3413-8 $25.99
978-0-7653-2744-4 $16.99
978-1-4668-0826-3 $12.99
978-1-4299-8502-4
$7.99
Author/Title
Valente, Catherynne M./Deathless
ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-2631-7 $15.99
Publisher
On Sale
06-18-13
09-27-11
06-18-13
09-27-11
Fmt
TC
TP
EBA
EBA
Gross
3,798
4,861
2,262
11,708
Net
2,923
3,717
2,262
11,708
Pub Dt Fmt
02-14-12 TP
Gross
7,386
Net
5,194
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06/30/14
A Dog's Purpose: Ellie's Story
W. Bruce Cameron The story of Ellie, the searchandrescue dog from New York Times bestselling A Dog’s Purpose, adapted for middle graders with adorable blackandwhite illustrations Every dog has work to do. Every dog has a purpose.
From puppyhood, Ellie has been trained as a searchandrescue dog. She can track down a lost child in a forest or an injured victim under a fallen building. She finds people. She saves them. It’s what she was meant to do. But Ellie must do more. Her handlers—widowed Jakob, lonely Maya—need her too. People can be lost in many ways, and to do the job she was born to do, Ellie needs to find a way to save the people she loves best. Adapted for young readers from W. Bruce Cameron’s bestselling novel, A Dog’s Purpose, here is a heartwarming and inspiring tale for all animal lovers. W. BRUCE CAMERON is the New York Times bestselling author of A Dog's Purpose and A Dog's Journey. He lives in California. Visit him online at www.brucecameron.com. 52 Starscape
Tip Sheet
Winter 2015/April 2015
Rel. Date: 03/25/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 04/14/15
Pub Date: 04/14/15
Title: Dog's Purpose: Ellie's Story, A
Subtitle:
Author(s): W. Bruce Cameron
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals/Dogs
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* This is the middle grade adaptation of the Ellie chapters of the New
York Times bestselling A Dog’s Purpose [Chapters 18 to 25]
* Features 12 adorable black-and-white illustrations by the illustrator of
the Marley and Me picture books
Plans:
• National print & search advertising in middle grade, trade & education
media
• Select appearances to include trade shows
• Extensive online publicity campaign to include trailer
• Print review attention
• Cross-promotion with author’s 300K Facebook fan base
• Educational marketing including extensive galley distribution,
submission to major awards, Booklist Webinar & Bookbuzz title,
promotion at major conferences
• Digital marketing including promotion on social networking sites, the
Tor/Forge blog & newsletter, Goodreads
* Features facts and a bibliography about search-and-rescue dogs
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
* Young readers learn all about the work of a search-and-rescue dog
from the point of view of the dog, Ellie. Ellie is a German Shepherd Dog.
* Similar middle grade adaptations of bestselling adult dog books such
as Marley and Me and The Art of Racing in the Rain have sold over
100,000 copies in trade paperback, according to Bookscan
* Fox 2000 has acquired the film rights to The Dogs of Christmas, and
DreamWorks has renewed the option on A Dog’s Purpose
* A Dog’s Purpose and A Dog’s Journey were both New York Times and
USA Today bestsellers, with A Dog’s Purpose on the NYT list for 52
weeks!
* W. Bruce Cameron was twice awarded the National Society of
Newspaper Columnists Best Humor Columnist Award
W. BRUCE CAMERON is the New York Times bestselling author of A
Dog's Purpose and A Dog's Journey. He lives in California.
Setting:
Author Hometown: Michigan
Author Residence: Marina Del Rey, CA
* He has a wildly popular Facebook fan page with 300,000+ fans
QUOTES:
Praise for A Dog’s Purpose
“Marley & Me combined with Tuesdays With Morrie.” —Kirkus Review
“Funny, heartwarming, and touching.” —Library Journal (starred review)
“This book is a classic. A beautiful, uplifting, tenderly told, frequently
funny, and exquisitely moving story.” —Iris Dart, New York Times
bestselling author of Beaches
“I finished this book and wanted to read it all over again. A funny,
enchanting, and utterly believable story.” —Victoria Moran, author of
Living a Charmed Life
Author Sales Track
Title
Dog's Journey,
Dog's Journey,
Dog's Journey,
Dog's Purpose,
Dog's Purpose,
Dog's Purpose,
A
A
A
A
A
A
ISBN13
978-0-7653-3053-6
978-0-7653-3054-3
978-1-4299-9285-5
978-0-7653-2626-3
978-0-7653-3034-5
978-1-4299-6027-4
US
$24.99
$14.99
$9.99
$22.99
$12.99
$9.26
Publisher
On Sale
05-08-12
05-07-13
05-08-12
07-06-10
05-24-11
07-06-10
Fmt
TC
TP
EBA
TC
TP
EBA
Gross
Net
130,374
60,124
146,923
83,845
39,143
39,143
153,605 137,476
512,566 442,123
191,666 191,666
Pub Dt
03-01-08
05-01-07
05-01-11
05-01-11
Fmt
TP
TC
TP
TC
Gross
Net
0 110,387
0
93,973
0 103,977
0
1,351
Comparisons
Author/Title
ISBN13
US
Grogan, John/MARLEY: A DOG LIKE NO OTHER
978-0-06-124035-5
$6.99
Grogran, John/MARLEY: A DOG LIKE NO 978-0-06-124033-1
OTHER
$16.99
Stein, Garth/RACING IN THE RAIN
978-0-06-201576-1
$6.99
Stein, Garth/RACING IN THE RAIN
978-0-06-201574-7 $16.99
Publisher
Harper Collins
Harper Collins
Harper Collins
Harper Collins
06/30/14
MARKETING Plans: • National print and search advertising in middlegrade, trade, and education media • Select appearances • Extensive online publicity campaign including trailer • Print review attention • Crosspromotion with author’s 300K Facebook fans • Educational marketing inc. extensive galley distribution, submission to major awards, Booklist Webinar and Bookbuzz title, major conferences • Digital marketing including promotion on social networking sites, the Tor/Forge blog and newsletter, Goodreads PRAISE “Readers will devour this wonderful story and cry from beginning to end. Sweet and heartfelt, Cameron likely has another bestseller on his hands.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review on A Dog's Journey “Once again endearing himself to animal lovers, Cameron explores the concept of canine karma with acute sensitivity and exhibits cunning insight into life from a dog’s perspective.” —Booklist on A Dog's Journey JUVENILE FICTION / ANIMALS /
D O G S “An amazing book.” —Alice Walker, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Color Purple on A Dog's Purpose “I loved the book and I could not put it down.” —Temple Grandin, New York Times bestselling author of Animals in Translation on A Dog's Purpose Starscape | 4/14/2015 9780765374691 | $16.99 / $18.99 Can. Hardback | 208 pages | Carton Qty: 28 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 0.870 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781466842991 ALSO AVAILABLE
A Dog's Journey: A Novel 5/2013 | 9780765330543 Paperback / softback | $14.99 / $16.99 Can. A Dog's Purpose 5/2011 | 9780765330345 Paperback / softback | $12.99 / $14.99 Can. 53 TOR TEEN
APRIL 2015
Expiration Day
William Campbell Powell “A remarkable and heartfilled look at what it means to be human.” —Cory Doctorow, New York Times bestselling author It is the year 2049, and humanity is on the brink of extinction.
JUVENILE FICTION / SCIENCE
F I C T I O N Tor Teen | 4/14/2015 9780765338297 | $9.99 / $10.99 Can. Paperback / softback | 336 pages | Carton Qty: 24 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9780765338280 Ebook ISBN: 9781466838406 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy and YA readers • National advertising in trade media • Online publicity campaign • Educational marketing including promotion at major conference, Booklist Webinar and Book Buzz title • Digital promotion on Facebook, Twitter, additional social media sites, the Tor/Forge blog Tania Deeley has always been told that she’s a rarity: a human child in a world where most children are sophisticated androids manufactured by Oxted Corporation. Though she has always been aware of the existence of teknoids, it is not until her first day at The Lady Maud High School for Girls that Tania realizes that her best friend, Siân, may be one. Returning home from the summer holiday, she is shocked by how much Siân has changed. Is it possible that these changes were engineered by Oxted? And if Siân could be a teknoid, how many others in Tania’s life are not real? Driven by the need to understand what sets teknoids apart from their human counterparts, Tania begins to seek answers. But time is running out. For everyone knows that on their eighteenth "birthdays," teknoids must be returned to Oxted—
never to be heard from again. Told in diary format by a talented debut novelist, Expiration Day is the powerful and poignant story of a young girl coming of age and discovering what it means to be truly human. PRAISE
*A Junior Library Guild Selection “Powell has created a terrifyingly plausible future.… The author pays homage to the genre’s giants while combining realistic characters (both human and android) and detailed worldbuilding with an unpredictably optimistic conclusion.… An auspicious debut.” —Kirkus Reviews “[Expiration Day] raises very interesting and meaningful questions about philosophy, humanity, personal choice, and feminism, which could lead to rich discussions. Hand this title to fans of Margaret Atwood’s classic, The Handmaid’s Tale (1986), and Veronica Roth’s Divergent (2011).” —Booklist WILLIAM CAMPBELL POWELL was born in Sheffield, England, and grew up in and around Birmingham, the "second city" of England. He attended King Edward’s School in Birmingham and won a scholarship to Clare College, Cambridge, where initially he studied Natural Sciences and subsequently majored in Computer Science. He now lives in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, with his wife, Avis, and his two teenage sons. Expiration Day is his first novel. 54 Tor Teen
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 03/25/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 04/14/15
Pub Date: 04/14/15
Title: Expiration Day
Subtitle:
Author(s): William Campbell Powell
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* A powerful and poignant debut YA science fiction novel set in a near
future world in which humanity is on the brink of extinction.
Plans:
• Educational marketing including promotion at major conference,
Booklist Webinar & Book Buzz title
• Digital promotion on Facebook, Twitter, additional social media sites,
the Tor/Forge blog
* The debut of a talented new author acquired from the "slush pile"—
although he is British, he submitted specifically to Tor and not to a UK
publisher because Orson Scott Card spoke so highly with his relationship
with Tom Doherty in his introduction to the ENDER’S GAME audiobook
* This book is the editor’s first slush pile acquisition in twenty years of
reading the slush pile
* EXPIRATION DAY is a Junior Library Guild selection
* An early excerpt of the book was the Editors’ choice in the Science
Fiction category by the Science Fiction and Fantasy division at the
Online Writing Workshop
* Stunning jacket by rising star artist Aaron Goodman is sure to garner
attention
* We have all rights, including World Translation, movie, TV, commercial,
and merchandising
* Will appeal to fans of Marissa Meyer’s CINDER, Isaac Asimov’s
ROBOT novels, and Tanith Lee’s THE SILVER METAL LOVER
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
WILLIAM CAMPBELL POWELL was born in Sheffield, England, and
grew up in and around Birmingham, the "second city" of England. He
attended King Edward’s School in Birmingham and won a scholarship to
Clare College, Cambridge, where initially he studied Natural Sciences
and subsequently majored in Computer Science. He now lives in High
Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, with his wife, Avis, and his two teenage
sons. Expiration Day is his first novel.
Setting: Unnamed village of Penn, on the fringe of High Wycombe, in
the Thames Valley in the UK
Author Hometown: Sheffield, England
Author Residence: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK
* Ages 13 and up
* Author website: www.williamcampbellpowell.com
QUOTES:
“The chatty 11-year-old who begins this diary-style novel is very different
from the determined 17-year-old who ends it, but the transition is natural,
and the essence of Tania’s voice stays true.” —Publishers Weekly
Author Sales Track
Title
Expiration Day
Expiration Day
ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-3828-0 $17.99
978-1-4668-3840-6
$9.99
Author/Title
Simmons, Kristen/Article 5
ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-2958-5 $17.99
978-0-7653-2961-5
$9.99
978-1-4299-8773-8
$7.12
Publisher
On Sale Fmt
04-22-14 TC
04-22-14 EBA
Gross
12,768
184
Net
12,664
184
Pub Dt Fmt
01-31-12 TC
01-08-13 TP
01-31-12 EBA
Gross
21,064
23,005
15,400
Net
17,183
18,642
15,400
Comparisons
Publisher
06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
APRIL 2015
The Unremembered
Peter Orullian The author’s definitive edition of a mesmerizing epic fantasy that turns the conventions of the genre on its head: “A fine debut!” —Brandon Sanderson FICTION / FANTASY / EPIC Tor Books | 4/7/2015 9780765379870 | $17.99 / $19.99 Can. Paperback / softback | 560 pages | Carton Qty: 16 6.125 in W | 9.250 in H | 1.690 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Mass Market ISBN: 9780765364692 Ebook ISBN: 9781429960861 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Promotion at SDCC, NYCC, and educator conventions • Online publicity campaign • Digital promotion on social networking sites, the Tor/Forge newsletter and blog; Goodreads promotion The gods who created this world have abandoned it. In their mercy however, they chained the rogue god—and the monstrous creatures he created to plague mortal kind—in the vast and inhospitable wasteland of the Bourne. The magical Veil that protected humankind for millennia has become weak and creatures of Nightmare have now come through. Those who stand against evil know that only drastic measures will prevent a devastating invasion. Tahn Junell is a hunter blissfully unaware of the dark forces that imperil his world. Then two strangers—an imperious man who wears the sigil of the feared Order of Sheason and a beautiful woman of the legendary Far—come to the Hollows, urging Tahn, his sister and his two best friends to leave. They will not say why, but the journey upon which they embark will change Tahn's life…and the world…
forever. Powerful storytelling. Epic characters. The Unremembered, has been critically acclaimed, earning starred reviews and glowing praise. But in working on the second book in the series, Orullian realized that some core truth was missing. He found that truth and further realized that to tell the story correctly, he needed to go back. To the very beginning. And so, for one of the few times in our publishing history, we at Tor are choosing to relaunch a title, in order to honor the author's vision of a compelling recasting of this epic fantasy series. PRAISE
“Powerful storytelling in the tradition of Robert Jordan, Terry Goodkind, and Dennis L. McKiernan make this a topnotch fantasy by a new author to watch.” —Library Journal, starred review “A fresh, exciting epic fantasy set on a fascinating world where evil creatures long kept at bay have suddenly begun to wreak havoc and a young man must contend with the godling that commands the monsters.” —Publishers Weekly "A sprawling, complex tale of magic and destiny that won't disappoint its readers. This auspicious beginning for author Peter Orullian will have you looking forward to more." —Terry Brooks, New York Times bestselling author PETER ORULLIAN has worked in marketing at Xbox for nearly a decade, most recently leading the Music and Entertainment marketing strategy for Xbox LIVE, and has toured as a featured vocalist internationally at major music festivals. He has published several short stories. The Unremembered is his first novel. He lives in Seattle. www.orullian.com 55 Tor Books
Title: Unremembered, The
Subtitle:
Author(s): Peter Orullian
Series: Vault of Heaven
Tip Sheet
Volume: 1
Rel. Date: 03/18/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 04/07/15
Pub Date: 04/07/15
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* This is the author's definitive edition of The Unremembered and will
serve as a re-launch of this critically-acclaimed series
Plans:
* Includes an excerpt of the sequel, Trial of Intentions, coming in May
2015
* We will be doing 4-color galleys of this title
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
* This definitive edition cuts about 300 pages of exposition from the
original, starting with a bang on a pivotal action scene and weaving in
backstory to create a tighter, faster-paced narrative
* Epic fantasy on a grand scale, the first of a sweeping six-novel series
with a world-changing agenda, The Vault of Heaven.
* An engaging ensemble of characters—both heroic and anti-heroic, with
highly nuanced, conflicted lives that defy easy classification.
* Fascinating, richly textured world-building with diverse, colorful cultures
and settings, unusual customs and traditions, a deep, long history, and
many different peoples, human and otherwise.
* Very strong female characters in diverse roles.
* Music plays a unique role in the novel, as powerful magic and a
weapon against evil.
PETER ORULLIAN has worked in marketing at Xbox for nearly a
decade, most recently leading the Music and Entertainment marketing
strategy for Xbox LIVE, and has toured as a featured vocalist
internationally at major music festivals. He has published several short
stories. The Unremembered is his first novel. He lives in Seattle.
www.orullian.com
Setting: An imagainary world—ranging from a small village to various
cities, to the edge of creation.
Author Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
Author Residence: Lynwood, Washington
Bookstore Author Frequents: Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way
NE, Lake Forest Park, WA
University Book Store, Mill Creek Town Center, 15311 Main Street, Mill
Creek, WA
* Books and writing are themselves instruments of magic in this world.
* There are monsters, but they have intelligence and personality.
* The core of the conflict in this world is the balance of matter and will;
good and evil, but nothing is nearly so simple as that sounds.
QUOTES:
“The Unremembered is an ambitious story in the mold of Robert Jordan
and Terry Goodkind. Peter Orullian is a name to watch in the field of
epic fantasy.” —Kevin J. Anderson
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TOR BOOKS
APRIL 2015
The Machine Awakes
Adam Christopher As humanity fights a mechanical race bent on its destruction, a government agent finds a conspiracy far closer to home FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION /
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Promotion at educator conventions • Online publicity campaign • Digital promotion on social networking sites, the Tor/Forge newsletter and blog ALSO AVAILABLE
The Burning Dark 3/2015 | 9780765335098 Paperback / softback | $14.99 / $17.50 Can. In the decades since the human race first made contact with the Spiders—a machine race capable of tearing planets apart—the two groups have fought over interstellar territory. But the war has not been going well for humankind, and with the failure of the Fleet Admiral’s secret plan in the Shadow system, the commander is overthrown by a group of hardliners determined to get the war back on track. When the deposed Fleet Admiral is assassinated, Special Agent Von Kodiak suspects the new guard is eliminating the old. But when the Admiral’s replacement is likewise murdered, all bets are off as Kodiak discovers the prime suspect is one of the Fleet’s own, a psimarine and decorated hero—a hero killed in action, months ago, at the same time his twin sister vanished from the Fleet Academy, where she was training to join her brother on the front. As Kodiak investigates, he uncovers a conspiracy that stretches from the slums of Salt City to the floating gas mines of Jupiter. There, deep in the roiling clouds of the planet, the Jovian Mining Corporation is hiding something, a secret that will tear the Fleet apart and that the Morning Star, a group of militarized pilgrims linked to terrorist atrocities across the whole of Fleetspace, is determined to uncover. But there is something else hiding in Jovian system. Something insidious and intelligent, machinelike and hungry. The Spiders are near.
PRAISE
For The Burning Dark “Builds tension expertly. Claustrophobic in mood but with the scope of great space opera, this is SF you will want to read with the light on.” —Library Journal, starred review “Christopher has produced a widescreen Hollywood spectacular in novel form. Not to be missed.” —James Lovegrove, New York Times bestselling author “Christopher puts scifi in a metaphysical chokehold.”—Scott Sigler, New York Times bestselling author ADAM CHRISTOPHER is a novelist, comic writer, and awardwinning editor, and is the author of Empire State, Seven Wonders, The Age Atomic, and Hang Wire. Born in New Zealand, he has lived in the United Kingdom since 2006. Find him online at www.adamchristopher.ac and on Twitter as @ghostfinder. 56 Tor Books
Title: Machine Awakes, The
Subtitle:
Author(s): Adam Christopher
Series: Spider War
Tip Sheet
Volume: 2
Rel. Date: 04/01/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 04/21/15
Pub Date: 04/21/15
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* Far-future space opera set during mankind's ongoing war with a
mechanical race.
* Second of three books under contract set in this universe.
* We also have three noir, Raymond Chandler-type books under contract
featuring a robot detective
* Adam Christopher has been getting a great deal of attention and
positive word of mouth for his books from Angry Robot and his upcoming
Tor titles.
* Debut novel, EMPIRE STATE was in the Financial Times Best of 2012
list.
* EMPIRE STATE named SciFi Now (UK) magazine's book of the year.
* Newest book from Angry Robot, "Hang Wire," will be coming out Winter
2014
Plans:
and blog
QUOTES:
"Christopher mines the terror of a setting that feels both tremendously
vast and nerve-wrackingly claustrophobic. The Burning Dark will have
readers hesitating before glancing at the night sky or turning on their
radios."—Robert Jackson Bennett, author of Mr. Shivers and American
Elsewhere
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
ADAM CHRISTOPHER is the author of Empire State, Seven Wonders,
and The Age Atomic. Born in Auckland, New Zealand, he moved to the
North West of England in 2006.
www.adamchristopher.co.uk
Setting: Far future universe
Author Hometown: Auckland, New Zealand
Author Residence: Cheshire, UK
"With this creepy and compelling mystery, Adam Christopher
demonstrates why he’s one of the most original and exciting writers
working in the genre right now."—Gareth L. Powell, author of Ack-Ack
Macaque and The Recollection
"Christopher is writing science-fiction unlike anyone else – tense,
unsettling, and grounded in a universe full of danger and mystery. The
Burning Dark slips a cold, gloved hand around your heart and doesn’t let
go."—Jen Williams, author of The Copper Promise
"A riveting SF mystery reminiscent of Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of
Hill House."—Martha Wells, author of Star Wars: Empire and Rebellion:
Razor’s Edge
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TOR BOOKS
APRIL 2015
UFO Hunters
Book One William J. Birnes A companion to the hit reality series UFO Hunters® on HISTORY® BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / UFOS
& EXTRATERRESTRIALS Tor Books | 4/28/2015 9780765325228 | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 352 pages | Carton Qty: 24 6.125 in W | 9.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9780765325204 Ebook ISBN: 9781429987998 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising • Publicity • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog UFO Hunters® follows the team of bestselling author William J. Birnes, former NASA physicist Dr. Ted Acworth, and former US Army engineer Pat Uskert as they investigate UFO cases around the world. The team’s access to UFO evidence is unparalleled—and their expertise allows them to quickly identify bogus claims. Together, the team uses eyewitness accounts, scientific experimentation, documents recently released through the Freedom of Information Act, and footage that has never been seen on television to piece together compelling—and sometimes chilling—evidence of UFO phenomena. This book is the companion to the popular HISTORY® series and contains previously unseen documentary evidence and case details. PRAISE
"UFO Hunters® was among the very best TV programs about the UFO controversy ever to appear. Here producer Bill Birnes distills the evidence so carefully and convincingly that the reader is bound to come away with a new vision of the modern world's strangest and most compelling mystery. UFO Hunters® offers thrilling speculations and some provocative answers." —Whitley Strieber, New York Times bestselling author of The Grays "A fun and fascinating peek…into the world of reallife UFO hunters… A musthave for devotees of the program." —Publishers Weekly WILLIAM J. BIRNES is the New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Day After Roswell and The Haunting of America. He is the lead host and consulting producer of the UFO Hunters® series,
and guest host of Ancient Aliens® series, and the guest expert on UFOs and American history on America’s Book of Secrets®, all of which air on HISTORY®. 57 Tor Books
Title: UFO Hunters
Subtitle: Book One
Author(s): William J. Birnes
Series: UFO Hunters
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 04/09/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 04/28/15
Pub Date: 04/28/15
Volume: 1
BISAC 1: BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / UFOs & Extraterrestrials
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
*This book is the companion to the popular HISTORY® series, UFO
Hunters®.
Plans:
• National advertising
• Publicity
*UFO Hunters® viewership ranged between 1.3 and 1.5 million, and was
one of HISTORY®'s highest rated shows while airing.
*The book will offer information that was cut from the show, such as
documentary evidence and additional insights, giving the audience more
information about the cases covered.
*Author William J. Birnes is the coauthor of such other books as The
Haunting of America and The Haunting of Twentieth Century America,
which explore paranormal phenomena.
QUOTES:
Praise for UFO Hunters®:
“The world is a better place because of UFO Hunters®…it proves that
humans can still give themselves over to the unexplainable, the
mysterious, the fantastical.”
—New York Times Television Review
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
WILLIAM J. BIRNES is the New York Times bestselling coauthor of The
Day After Roswell and The Haunting of America. He is the lead host and
consulting producer of the UFO Hunters® series, and guest host of
Ancient Aliens® series, and the guest expert on UFOs and American
history on the America’s Book of Secrets®, all of which air on
HISTORY®.
Setting:
Author Hometown: Queens, New York
Author Residence: Lambertville, NJ
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TOR BOOKS
APRIL 2015
Full Fathom Five
Max Gladstone The third novel set in the addictive and compelling fantasy world of Three Parts Dead FICTION / FANTASY / EPIC Tor Books | 4/14/2015 9780765335760 | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 416 pages | Carton Qty: 20 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9780765335746 Ebook ISBN: 9781466826151 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Promotion at SDCC and NYCC • Publicity • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog ALSO AVAILABLE
Two Serpents Rise 4/2014 | 9780765333131 Paperback / softback | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. On the island of Kavekana, Kai builds gods to order, then hands them to others to maintain. Her creations aren’t conscious and lack their own wills and voices, but they accept sacrifices, and protect their worshippers from other gods—perfect vehicles for Craftsmen and Craftswomen operating in the divinely controlled Old World. When Kai sees one of her creations dying and tries to save her, she’s grievously injured—then sidelined from the business entirely, her nearsuicidal rescue attempt offered up as proof of her instability. But when Kai gets tired of hearing her boss, her coworkers, and her exboyfriend call her crazy, and starts digging into the reasons her creations die, she uncovers a conspiracy of silence and fear that will crush her—if Kai can't stop it first. PRAISE
“If you’ve been looking for a different kind of fantasy—part urban, part epic, maybe something in between—you’ll thoroughly enjoy this novel.” —Carrie Vaughn, author of the Kitty Norville series, on Two Serpents Rise “Gladstone outdoes himself in this exciting and imaginative return to the brilliantly realized world of Three Parts Dead…a taut and unique blend of legal drama, fantasy, and noir.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review on Two Serpents Rise “Moorcock meets legal drama…it’s very cool. Highly recommended.” —Elizabeth Bear, Hugo Award–winning author of “Shoggoths in Bloom” on Three Parts Dead MAX GLADSTONE went to Yale, where he wrote a short story that became a finalist in the Writers of the Future competition. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts. Full Fathom Five is his third novel. Three Parts Dead 7/2013 | 9780765333117 Paperback / softback | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. 58 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 03/25/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 04/14/15
Pub Date: 04/14/15
Title: Full Fathom Five
Subtitle:
Author(s): Max Gladstone
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
*This is the third novel is Max Gladstone's Craft Sequence, which began
with Three Parts Dead in 2012, and continues with Two Serpents Rise in
October 2013.
*Gladstone has been nominated for the 2012 John W. Campbell
Memorial Award for Three Parts Dead
*Gladstone studied writing with John Crowley at Yale, and was
introduced to us by Crowley, who supports him and his books.
*One of Gladstone's short stories was a finalist in the Writers of the
Future competition.
*Will appeal to the general fantasy reader as well as readers of
contempory fantasy.
*Cover art by Chris McGrath (Dresden Files)
*Check out the author's website: www.maxgladstone.com
Plans:
• Publicity
QUOTES:
“Accomplished storytelling and a fresh take on world-building make this
blend of fantasy, mystery, and courtroom drama a must-read for most
fans of the genre.”
—Library Journal on Three Parts Dead
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
Max Gladstone lives in Boston and writes fiction.
www.maxgladstone.com
Setting: The island of Kavekana, in the same world of Craft and Gods as
Three Parts Dead and Two Serpents Rise.
Author Hometown:
Author Residence: Boston, MA
Bookstore Author Frequents: Harvard Book Store, Cambridge
“With his first book, Max Gladstone gives promise of being a true star of
twenty-first century fantasy.”
—John Crowley, author of Little, Big, on Three Parts Dead
“The Girl With a Dragon Tattoo meets The Hundred Thousand
Kingdoms, Three Parts Dead is the perfect mixture of character, mystery,
and world building. Gladstone deftly interweaves a dazzling, intricate
world with a passionate, magical plot.”
—All Things Urban Fantasy (“five bat, near-perfect” review)
“I really liked it. . . . It’s steampunk/religious/thriller/alt-verse/fantasy. It's
gritty and complicated but I enjoyed it a lot because it was different. . . .
Definitely on board for another!”
—Felicia Day, writer, producer, and star of The Guild, on Three Parts
Dead
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06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
APRIL 2015
The Architect of Aeons
John C. Wright The climactic and wildly inventive fourth volume in a series exploring future history and human evolution FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION /
HARD SCIENCE FICTION Tor Books | 4/21/2015 9780765329707 | $26.99 / $31.50 Can. Hardback | 352 pages | Carton Qty: 6.125 in W | 9.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781429951685 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Online publicity campaign • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog ALSO AVAILABLE
The Hermetic Millennia 11/2013 | 9780765338082 Paperback / softback | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Count to a Trillion 9/2012 | 9780765367457 Paperback / softback | $7.99 / $9.99 Can. The epic and mindblowing finale to this visionary space opera series surpasses all expectation: Menelaus Montrose, having forged an uneasy alliance with his immortal adversary, Ximen del Azarchel, maps a future on a scale beyond anything previously imagined. No longer concerned with the course of history across mere millennia, Montrose and del Azarchel have become the architects of aeons, bringing forth minds the size of planets as they steer the bizarre intellectual descendants of an extinct humanity. Ever driving their labors and their enmity is the hope of reunion with their shared lost love, the posthuman Rania, whose eventual return is by no means assured, but who may unravel everything these eternal rivals have sought to achieve. PRAISE
For Count to a Trillion “This is much more than a space opera, and fills your mind with intriguing, startling possibilities. John Wright’s novel is bursting with ideas, blending mythology, machine and human evolution, mathematics, space travel, and much more.” —Brian Herbert, coauthor of the Dune series “Spectacularly clever…in weaving together cuttingedge speculation along the outer fringes of science. Highly impressive.” —Kirkus Reviews “R. A. Lafferty meets A. E. Van Vogt.... Well worth the price of admission.” —Michael Flynn, author of The January Dancer JOHN C. WRIGHT is an attorney turned SF and fantasy writer. He has published short fiction in Asimov’s Science Fiction and elsewhere, and wrote the Chronicles of Chaos, The Golden Age, and The War of Dreaming series. His novel Orphans of Chaos was a finalist for the Nebula Award in 2005. This is his fourth novel in the Count to a Trillion series. 59 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 04/01/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 04/21/15
Pub Date: 04/21/15
Title: Architect of Aeons, The
Subtitle:
Author(s): John C. Wright
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
*Count To A Trillion has garnered numerous postive reviews from the
likes of Spider Robinson, Brian Herbert, Library Journal, and others.
*Wright displays a masterful use of ornate prose style.
*Orphans of Chaos was a Kirkus Best Book of 2005.
*This is the fourth and final volume in Wright's space opera / western
epic.
Plans:
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
QUOTES:
“Wright does an excellent job of guiding the reader through this strange
and wonderful future. With appealing characters and just the right bit of
humor, he keeps all his plates spinning without letting the story slow
down. There are even a few of those moments that make you say
‘Wow!’” —Analog: Science Fiction and Fact, on The Heremtic Millennia
“It’s a pity the word ‘awesome’ has been misused to the point of
meaninglessness: it would once have been an ideal description of Count
To A Trillion. Instead, I’ll say that the novel came perilously close to
overloading my capacity for wonder, burning out all my ‘gosh’ circuits—
and I’ve been reading science fiction assiduously since 1954. Mr. Wright
is a major figure in the recent renaissance of space opera, the kind of
writer who is equally at home with hard science and poetry, the kind you
read slowly and carefully, and very happily. Count to a trillion, as slow as
you like: you’ll be done long before you forget this story, or its Texan
gunfighter hero, a child-abuse survivor yearning with all his heart for a
cartoon future of hope called The Asymptote.”
—Spider Robinson, author of Very Hard Choices, on Count To a Trillion
JOHN C. WRIGHT is the writer of the Chronicles of Chaos, The Golden
Age, and The War of Dreaming series. His novel Orphans of Chaos was
a finalist for the Nebula Award in 2005. This is his third novel in the
Count to a Trillion series.
www.scifiwright.com
Setting: The universe, millions of years in the future
Author Hometown: Esperanza, CA
Author Residence: Centreville, VA
Bookstore Author Frequents: Barnes & Noble, Mananas VA
“An elegant stylist and a true visionary, Wright will delight hard sf fans
with his exuberance, while his characters and plot keep the action fast
and furious.”
—Library Journal, on Count To a Trillion
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06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
APRIL 2015
The Revolutions
Felix Gilman Now in trade paperback, a glorious planetary romance from critically acclaimed SF author Felix Gilman
Following his spectacularly reviewed HalfMade World duology, Felix Gilman pens a sweeping standalone tale of Victorian science fiction and arcane exploration.
FICTION / FANTASY / GENERAL Tor Books | 4/7/2015 9780765337191 | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 416 pages | Carton Qty: 20 6.125 in W | 9.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9780765337177 Ebook ISBN: 9781466831360 MARKETING
The Rise of Ransom City 8/2013 | 9780765329417 Paperback / softback | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. The HalfMade World 7/2011 | 9780765325532 Paperback / softback | $14.99 / $16.99 Can. In 1893, young journalist Arthur Shaw is at work in the British Museum reading room when the Great Storm hits London, wreaking unprecedented damage. In its aftermath, Arthur’s newspaper closes, owing him money, and all his debts come due at once. His fiancér Josephine takes a job as a stenographer for some of the fashionable spiritualist and occult societies of fin de siècle London society. At one of her meetings, Arthur is given a job lead for what seems to be accounting work, but at a salary many times what any clerk could expect. The work is long and peculiar, as the workers spend all day performing unnerving calculations that make them hallucinate or even go mad, but the money is compelling.Things are beginning to look up when the perils of dabbling in the esoteric suddenly come to a head: A war breaks out between competing magical societies. Josephine joins one of them for a hazardous occult exploration—an experiment that threatens to leave her stranded at the outer limits of consciousness, among the celestial spheres. Arthur won’t give up his great love so easily, and hunts for a way to save her, as Josephine fights for survival...somewhere in the vicinity of Mars. PRAISE
“[An] allround ripping yarn... Gilman pulls one surprise after another out of his hat, winking slyly as he does so, and floods of action never let readers come up for air. A remarkable, hugely enjoyable performance.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “Gilman creates an atmosphere that is both haunting and seductive.” —The Washington Post “Gilman's descriptive powers are as economical as they are vivid, beautifully capturing the spirit of fin de siècle society and literature without grinding it into pastiche…. Each item in Gilman's grabbag of wonder comes with symbolic resonance…the book's intricate assembly of elements click together like cl... FELIX GILMAN has been nominated for the John W. Campbell Award and the Locus Award for best new writer. He is the author of the critically acclaimed Thunderer, Gears of the City, and The HalfMade World, which was listed by Amazon as one of the ten best SF/F novels of 2010. He lives with his family in New York City. 60 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 03/18/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 04/07/15
Pub Date: 04/07/15
Title: Revolutions, The
Subtitle:
Author(s): Felix Gilman
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* The Half-Made World has sold almost 20,000 copies in all editions, with
nearly 1/3 sold in ebook.
* Gilman writes literary fantasy in the vein of Ursula K. Le Guin and
Thomas Pynchon and has been compared in approach to both (The
Dispossessed and Against the Day).
* Felix Gilman crosses several genres including steampunk, the
American western tradition, dystopian, and magical realism.
* Felix Gilman was on the ballot for the John W. Campbell Award for best
new writer two years running.
* His first novel, Thunderer, was shortlisted for best first novel by Locus.
Plans:
• Publicity
QUOTES:
"If you were to take the darkly beating heart of pulp romance, and melt it
under the hurtling moons of Mars with a fistful of pearls and the juice of a
salamander, and then strain the result alternately through the loincloth of
Tarzan and the silk top hat of Arthur Conan Doyle, you might--might--get
something half as wonderful as The Revolutions."–Francis Spufford
on The Revolutions
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
FELIX GILMAN has been nominated for the John W. Campbell award
and the Locus Award for best new writer. He is the author of the critically
acclaimed Thunderer, Gears of the City, and The Half-Made World. He
lives with his family in New York City.
www.felixgilman.com
Setting: A world that feels very much like a turn of the century Britain.
Author Hometown: Chislehurst, Kent, England
Author Residence: New York, NY
"A reimagined tale of America's Old West, mixing steampunk and magic
realism to great effect." —Kirkus Reviews (Best SF/F Reads In
November) on The Rise of Ransom City
"Stands well alone; written like an old-fashioned memoir, it seamlessly
blends whimsy with deadly seriousness."—Publishers Weekly on The
Rise of Ransom City
For The Half-Made World
"Vivid and accurate prose, a gripping, imaginative story, a terrifically
inventive setting, a hard-bitten, indestructible hero, and an intelligent,
fully adult heroine—we haven’t had a science-fiction novel like this for a
long time." —Ursula K. Le Guin
"Great fantastical fiction has a way of suggesting metaphorical
connections without insisting on them.... [Gilman] does this with an
exhilarating level of self-assurance." —The Onion AV Club (A Rating)
"Represents everything great science fiction should aspire to." - The
Cleveland Plain Dealer
"New and exciting and well worth reading" —io9
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ISBN13
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the joy in reading, no less in being? Enforced attention, the delightsome
entrapment, a thorough-going filling and the rare repose of one's having
been emptied--utterly, gratefully--out?" —Gordon Lish
"A page-turning narrative, engagingly complex characters, and deftly
descriptive prose. . . . The Half-Made World is custom-made for those
looking for a dark dystopia filled with weird west, gritty steampunk, and
literary intertexts.weird west, gritty steampunk, and literary intertexts." Tor.com
"A fantasy that Mark Twain would have been proud to write. Felix
Gilman's theme is nothing less than the Matter of America, the story at
the root of the whole continent. Never has fantasy been darker, cleverer,
more sly, or more touching in its refraction of our own world. I scratch my
head in awe." - Francis Spufford, author of Red Plenty
Publisher
06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
APRIL 2015
The Edge of Reason
Melinda Snodgrass A provocative thriller about the eternal battle between science and superstition Since the dawn of consciousness, a secret war has been fought between the forces of magic and religious fanaticism and the cause of reason, understanding, and technology. On one side are the Old Ones, malign entities that feed on the suffering of mankind. On the other are the Lumina, an ancient order dedicated to the liberation of the human spirit. FICTION / OCCULT &
S U P E R N A T U R A L Tor Books | 4/21/2015 9780765376084 | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Paperback / softback | 384 pages | Carton Qty: 24 6.125 in W | 9.250 in H Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781429997072 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Publicity • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog Officer Richard Oort of the Albuquerque Police Department is caught in the middle of this primal battle when he rescues a mysterious teenage girl from a trio of inhuman hunters. Recruited by the Lumina to serve as their latest paladin, Richard fights beside a handful of unlikely allies, including an adolescent sorceress, an enigmatic philanthropist, a sexy coroner, and a homeless god with multiple personalities. But the Old Ones and their mortal pawns are determined to destroy Richard—or else convert him to their cause. And they have all powers of magic and organized religion at their disposal. As the gates between the universes shred apart, it may be up to Richard to save humanity from the endless horror of a new Dark Age. As provocative as The Golden Compass or the Illuminatus! trilogy, The Edge of Reason dramatizes the fundamental conflict behind the hotbutton issues of today...and the future of the human race. PRAISE
"If H. P. Lovecraft and H. L. Mencken had ever collaborated, they might have come up with something like The Edge of Reason. Melinda Snodgrass just keeps on getting better and better, and Edge of Reason is her strongest novel yet, a gripping and ambitious tour de force that is sure to stir up controversy and discussion. This one will delight thinkers and outrage true believers of all stripes."—George R. R. Martin "This riveting tale resonates on many levels. There are chills and thrills aplenty, as well as food for thought....You’ll be hooked until the end."—RT Book Reviews "Genuinely fun, exciting, and pageturning."—The New York Review of Sci... MELINDA SNODGRASS was a story editor and executive script consultant on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Her acclaimed episode “The Measure of a Man” was nominated for the Writer’s Guild Award for outstanding writing in a drama series. With George R. R. Martin, she cocreated the popular Wild Cards series of sharedworld novels and anthologies. She lives in New Mexico. 61 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Rel. Date: 04/01/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 04/21/15
Pub Date: 04/21/15
Title: Edge of Reason, The
Subtitle:
Author(s): Melinda Snodgrass
BISAC 1: FICTION / Occult & Supernatural
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
*This is the first of the series, and we are re-packaging this and the
sequel in trade paperback in order to build up to the third EDGE book,
which will be released in late Summer 2015
Plans:
• Publicity
* This is dark contemporary fantasy with a twist: it’s a story for people
who are fed up with the growing power of unreason in our culture. Think
urban fantasy fight scenes with characters who like philosophical musing
* Snodgrass has been George R. R. Martin’s co-editor on the “Wild
Cards” series of original anthologies for over twenty years. She is
currently working on the Wild Cards movie script for SyFy Films
* Melinda Snodgrass was a story editor and executive script consultant
on Star Trek: The Next Generation, where she was nominated for the
Writer’s Guild Award for outstanding writing in a drama series.
*Melinda wrote several SF paperback originals in the 1980s and some
New York Times-bestselling Star Trek novels, then set novels aside for a
successful career in TV screenwriting.
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
MELINDA M. SNODGRASS was a story editor and executive script
consultant on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Her acclaimed episode,
“The Measure of a Man,” was nominated for the Writer’s Guild Award for
outstanding writing in a drama series. With George R. R. Martin, she cocreated the popular Wild Cards series of shared-world novels and
anthologies. She lives in New Mexico.
Setting: The contemporary US, particularly modern New Mexico and
Colorado
Author Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Author Residence: Santa Fe, NM
*As Philippa Bornikova, Melinda writes a hybrid of urban fantasy and
legal thriller.
QUOTES:
Praise for Melinda Snodgrass (writing as Phillipa Bornikova):
“[Bornikova's] characters, human and supernatural alike, possess
complexity and depth, and her heroine is tough and immediately likable.
Strong storytelling, appealing characters, and an intriguing setting make
this urban fantasy series opener likely to have great appeal to the
genre’s many fans.”
—Library Journal on This Case is Gonna Kill Me, starred review; Debut
of the Month for August 2012
“Refreshingly different, intriguing and involving: A sequel that’s even
better than the splendid opener.”
—Kirkus Reviews on Box Office Poison, starred review
Author Sales Track
Title
Edge of Reason, The
Edge of Reason, The
Edge of Reason, The
Edge of Ruin, The
Edge of Ruin, The
ISBN13
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978-0-7653-5420-4
$7.99
978-0-7653-1646-2 $27.99
978-1-4299-3402-2
$7.99
Author/Title
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ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-2313-2 $15.99
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Comparisons
Publisher
06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
APRIL 2015
Window Wall
Melanie Rawn The fourth book in Melanie Rawn’s superb new high fantasy series, that blends the worlds of magic, theater, art, and politics FICTION / FANTASY / GENERAL Tor Books | 4/14/2015 9780765377340 | $28.99 / $33.50 Can. Hardback | 384 pages | Carton Qty: 20 6.125 in W | 9.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781466855168 For nearly two years, Cade been rejecting his Fae gift, his prescient Elsewhens—
simply refusing to see or experience them. But the strain is driving a wedge between him and his theater troupe, Touchstone, and making him erratic on stage and off. It takes his best friend Mieka to bully Cade into accepting the visions again. But when Cade finally looks into the possible futures, he sees a royal castle blowing up, though his vision does not tell him who is responsible. But he knows that if it is in his visions, he can take action to stop it from happening. And when he finally discovers the truth, he takes the knowledge to the only man in the Kingdom who would believe him: his deadly enemy the Archduke. Melanie Rawn's delightful creation of the world of Albeyn is a place where the magical races have joined with humans in a melting pot of powers, and everyone loves the theater of magic. In Window Wall, her irrepressible cast of characters mature—at least a little. Not that they'll ever settle down. MARKETING
PRAISE
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Online publicity campaign • Promotion at educator conventions • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog; Goodreads “Rawn's elegantly written saga about an artist's compulsion to create is a superb homage to the world of the theater and sets a new benchmark for excellence in high fantasy.” —Library Journal, starred review on Elsewhens ALSO AVAILABLE
“With a fully realized world and magical system, as well as a characterdriven plot, this will appeal to fans of traditional fantasies like [Sanderson's] Warbreaker or [O'Sullivan's] Riyria series.” —Booklist on Touchstone Elsewhens 3/2014 | 9780765336859 Paperback / softback | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Touchstone 12/2012 | 9780765363473 Paperback / softback | $7.99 / $9.99 Can. “A livedin world where the scars from magical wars still linger and pure blood is a thing of the distant past…will appeal to fantasy fans and theater lovers alike.” —Publishers Weekly on Touchstone MELANIE RAWN is the threetime Locus Award–nominated author of the bestselling Dragon Prince trilogy, the Dragon Star trilogy, and the Glass Thorns trilogy, including Touchstone, Elsewhens, and Thornlost. She graduated from Scripps College with a BA in History and has worked as a teacher and editor. Rawn lives in Flagstaff, Arizona. 62 Tor Books
Title: Window Wall
Subtitle:
Author(s): Melanie Rawn
Series: Glass Thorns
Tip Sheet
Volume: 4
Rel. Date: 03/25/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 04/14/15
Pub Date: 04/14/15
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* National Bestselling Author: Melanie Rawn’s high fantasy novels have
been national bestsellers. Reissues of those books continue to sell
extremely well. This series is the first high fantasy she has published
since 1997, when DAW published The Mageborn Traitor.
Plans:
Goodreads
*There are 1.8 million copies of Melanie Rawn’s DAW books in print.
* Melanie Rawn is most famous for her Dragon Prince series—a striking
mix of high fantasy and romance. Rawn builds characters who are real
people, and worlds that are like characters—deep, complex, and
real. The Glass Thorns trilogy takes fantastic world-building to new
heights, and gives the readers characters to really care about.
* The series has very strong female characters, from Cade’s best friend
Blye, a glass crafter who is challenging the entire guild structure of the
city, to the Princess Muriuzca, married to the Crown Prince.
* In-depth World Creation: Touchstone and its sequels are full of
fascinating lore about theater and musicians—the world building in this
series is so extensive that fans will want to move in.
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
MELANIE RAWN is the three-time Locus Award–nominated author of the
bestselling Dragon Prince trilogy, the Dragon Star trilogy, and the Glass
Thorns trilogy, including Touchstone, Elsewhens, and Thornlost. She
graduated from Scripps College with a BA in History and has worked as
a teacher and editor. Rawn lives in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Setting: Created fantasy world
Author Hometown: San Francisco, California
Author Residence: Flagstaff, Arizona
* This series is sure to appeal strongly to fans of Mercedes Lackey,
Jennifer Roberson, and Kate Elliot.
QUOTES:
“A captivating tale of magic, theater, politics, and love…. Rawn’s
storytelling mastery, ability to create unforgettable characters, and fresh
approaches to world-building and magic theory make this a must-read for
an audience that extends well beyond her fans.”—Library Journal,
starred review, on Touchstone
Author Sales Track
Title
Elsewhens
Elsewhens
Touchstone
Touchstone
Touchstone
Dragon Prince
ISBN13
US
978-0-7653-2877-9 $25.99
978-1-4299-4690-2
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ISBN13
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Publisher
DAW Books
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Comparisons
Publisher
06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
APRIL 2015
Pirate's Alley
Suzanne Johnson After vanquishing undead serial killers and discovering the dark secrets of her family history, wizard sentinel DJ Jaco must now stop the coming preternatural war Wizard sentinel DJ Jaco thought she had gotten used to the chaos of her life in postKatrina New Orleans, but a new threat is looming, one that will test every relationship she holds dear. FICTION / FANTASY / URBAN
LIFE Tor Books | 4/21/2015 9780765376978 | $26.99 / $31.50 Can. Hardback | 352 pages | Carton Qty: 20 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781466852846 MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Online publicity campaign to include blog tour • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog; Goodreads Caught in the middle of a rising struggle between the major powers in the supernatural world—the Wizards, Elves, Vampires and the Fae—DJ finds her loyalties torn and her mettle tested in matters both professional and personal. Her relationship with enforcer Alex Warin is shaky, her nonhusband Quince Randolph is growing more powerful, and her best friend Eugenie has a bombshell that could blow everything to Elfheim and back. And that’s before the French pirate Jean Lafitte, newly revived from his latest "death," returns to New Orleans with vengeance on his mind. DJ’s assignment? Keep the sexy leader of the historical undead out of trouble. Good luck with that. Duty clashes with love, loyalty with deception, and friendship with responsibility as DJ navigates passion and politics in the murky waters of a New Orleans caught in the grips of a brutal winter that might have nothing to do with Mother Nature. War could be brewing, and DJ will be forced to take a stand. But choosing sides won’t be that easy. ALSO AVAILABLE
PRAISE
River Road 6/2013 | 9780765335715 Paperback / softback | $14.99 / $16.99 Can. For Royal Street Royal Street 4/2012 | 9780765327796 Paperback / softback | $14.99 / $16.99 Can. "A vivid debut… Sympathetic, entertaining DJ is the perfect narrator." —Publishers Weekly, starred review "A resourceful heroine who relies on her magical ingenuity…. The author captures Katrina’s devastation and the long recovery of a city’s resilient people." —Library Journal, starred review "Deft humor, creative plot twists, surefooted use of language and quirky characters…. Likely to remind readers of Charlaine Harris’s fun True Blood."—New Orleans Times
Picayune SUZANNE JOHNSON lives in Auburn, Alabama, and works as associate editor of Auburn Magazine. She is a veteran journalist with more than fifty national awards for writing and editing nonfiction. 63 Tor Books
Title: Pirate's Alley
Subtitle:
Author(s): Suzanne Johnson
Series: Sentinels of New Orleans
Tip Sheet
Volume: 4
Rel. Date: 04/01/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 04/21/15
Pub Date: 04/21/15
BISAC 1: FICTION / Fantasy/Urban
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
*This is the fourth book in an inventive urban fantasy triology set in
Katrina-era New Orleans.
*Royal Street, the first book, was one of PW’s Top Ten
SF/Fantasy/Horror Books for Spring 2012
*Royal Street was also Library Journal’s Debut of the Month for April
2012
*The author lived in New Orleans during Katrina and the series draws on
her first-hand experience.
*The author is active on Twitter (she has over 2,000 followers), writes a
regular feature for Tor.com, and maintains an urban-fantasy focused
blog (http://suzanne-johnson.blogspot.com/) that currently recieves over
14,500 hits a month, a number that is rising steadily.
*Suzanne has won the Writer’s Digest Annual Writing Competition
(winner in 2009 and 2010 for feature writing) and more than fifty national
awards from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education
in Washington, D.C., for feature writing and editing.
*Suzanne is an active member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy
Writers of America, Romance Writers of America, Georgia Romance
Writers, and the Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal Chapter of RWA.
Plans:
• Online publicity campaign to include blog tour
Goodreads
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
SUZANNE JOHNSON is a magazine writer and editor and longtime New
Orleans resident. She returned to her native Alabama two years after
Hurricane Katrina and currently lives in Auburn.
www.suzanne-johnson.com
Setting: Post-Katrina New Orleans
Author Hometown: Winfield, Alabama. Lived in New Orleans for fifteen
years.
Author Residence: Auburn, AL
Bookstore Author Frequents: Octavia Books, New Orleans.
QUOTES:
"[Johnson] does a brilliant job of bringing her fantasy version of New
Orleans to life. An enchanting examination of magic and the people who
wield it, River Road is a book to be savored." —RT Book Reviews
"Excellent pacing, strong character development, knotty plot, and truly
funny humor […] A highly enjoyable read."
—Explorations: The BN SciFi and Fantasy Blog
"Unplug the phone. Turn off the TV. You won’t want to be interrupted. I
read it in one sitting. A thoroughly enjoyable world and a likeable heroine
make for a fun read."
—Cat Adams, author of Siren Song, on Royal Street
Author Sales Track
Title
Elysian Fields
River Road
Royal Street
Elysian Fields
River Road
Royal Street
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US
978-0-7653-3319-3 $25.99
978-0-7653-2780-2 $24.99
978-0-7653-2779-6 $14.99
978-1-4299-6643-6
$9.99
978-1-4299-4800-5
$9.99
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$9.99
Author/Title
ISBN13
US
978-1-4299-4826-5
$7.99
978-0-7653-2874-8 $14.99
Publisher
On Sale
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Comparisons
Publisher
06/30/14
TOR BOOKS
APRIL 2015
Of Noble Family
Mary Robinette Kowal The final book of the acclaimed Glamourist Histories is the magical adventure that might result if Jane Austen walked on the darker side of the Regency
Jane and Vincent have finally gotten some muchneeded rest after their adventures in Italy when Vincent receives word that his estranged father has passed away on one of his properties in the West Indies. His brother, who manages the estate, is overwhelmed, and no one else in his family can go. Grudgingly, out of filial duty the couple decide to go.
Plans: • National and online advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Promotion at SDCC, NYCC and C2E2 • Select appearances • Online publicity campaign • Digital promotion on social networking sites, the Tor/Forge newsletter and blog; Goodreads ALSO AVAILABLE
Without a Summer 3/2014 | 9780765334176 Paperback / softback | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Glamour in Glass 1/2013 | 9780765325617 Paperback / softback | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. Shades of Milk and Honey 6/2011 | 9780765325600 Paperback / softback | $15.99 / $18.50 Can. The sea voyage is long and Jane spends enough time unable to perform glamour that towards the end of the trip she discovers that she is with child. They are overjoyed, but when they finally arrive at the estate to complete what they expect to be routine legal tasks, they realize that nearly everything they came expecting to find had been a lie. Also, the entire estate is in disarray, with horrifying conditions and tensions with the local slave population so high that they are close to revolt. Jane and Vincent's sense of peril is screaming out for them to flee, but Vincent cannot stand to leave an estate connected with his family in such a condition. They have survived many grand and terrifying adventures in their time, but this one will test their skills and wits more than any they have ever encountered before, this time with a new life hanging in the balance.
PRAISE
"Lovely… [Kowal] can spin "hard" SF with the best of them [and] also has a perfect touch with fantasy. In her Glamourist Histories series, she captures the tone of an Austen or a Heyer, while setting the stories in a world where ladies of Quality must manipulate Glamour to create intricate illusions." —USA Today "Without a doubt, the best yet of the Glamourist Histories...an emotionally involving story that culminates in a genuinely thrilling climax. With each entry, Kowal’s worldbuilding has only gotten more confident and the series better and better." —RT Book Reviews, 4 ½ stars, Top Pick!; winner of the RT Book Award for Best Fantasy Novel,... MARY ROBINETTE KOWAL was the 2008 recipient of the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, a Hugo winner for her story "For Want of a Nail," and a frequent nominee for the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Awards. A professional puppeteer and voice actor, she spent five years touring nationally with puppet theaters. She lives in Chicago with her husband Rob and nine manual typewriters. 64 Tor Books
Tip Sheet
Title: Of Noble Family
Subtitle:
Author(s): Mary Robinette Kowal
Rel. Date: 04/09/15
Publicist:
On Sale: 04/28/15
Pub Date: 04/28/15
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
* Jane Austen fandom--especially with some fantasy elements mixed in-is hotter than ever thanks to Pride and Prejudice with Zombies,
Austenland, Three Weissmans, and other Austen-inspired fiction.
* The book is the fifth and last book in the Glamourist History series but
works perfectly as a standalone.
* Kowal's first book, Shades of Milk and Honey, was 2010 Nebula
Nominee for Best Novel, on SF Chronicle's Top 10 SF/F of 2010 list, and
was a RT Reviewer’s Choice Award for Best Fantasy Novel 2010
* Mary is a tireless self-promoter and is very active online, and has
created many interesting online assets at
http://www.shadesofmilkandhoney.com/that can be shared with her
growing fan base including an amazing shadow puppet trailer and a
"Month of Letters" campaign that received widespread coverage.
* Continues to expand the appeal of Jane Austen's books beyond the
domestic sphere.
* Strong female protagonist.
Plans:
• National and online advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy
audiences
• Promotion at SDCC, NYCC and C2E2
• Select appearances
and blog; Goodreads
QUOTES:
Praise for Glamour in Glass
"The setting and the intricate techniques of glamour manipulation
continue to intrigue, and the thoughtful portrayal of the difficulties of Jane
and Vincent’s affectionately nontraditional partnership is thoroughly
engaging."—Publishers Weekly
"Kowal does a startlingly good job of presenting a mindset that is very
alien to me.... The language was delightfully in keeping with the time
period, while not being needlessly cumbersome and opaque. The story
and characterization were lovely, and I enjoyed the world-building,
too."—Patrick Rothfuss, bestselling author of The Wise Man’s Fear
Praise for Shades of Milk and Honey:
"Kowal sets her own mark on this kind of comedy of manners and
creates a low-key and witty debut novel, one that succeeds through
understated humor and sprightly prose." —San Francisco Chronicle
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
* Previous vice president and secretary of Science Fiction and Fantasy
Writers of America.
* Mary is an accomplished storyreader and plans to record this as a radio
play at some point. She also read the audiobook of Shades of Milk and
Honey for Macmillan Audio.
* Mary is a professional puppeteer and voice actor who has performed
for LazyTown (CBS), the Center for Puppetry Arts, and Jim Henson
Pictures. Her design work has garnered two UNIMA-USA Citations of
Excellence, the highest award an American puppeteer can achieve, and
she has incorporated a small puppet show into her tour for the book.
* http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com/
* http://twitter.com/MaryRobinette (6.6k followers)
Setting: Regency England
Author Hometown: Grew up in Raleigh, NC, but her parents are from
Chattanooga, TN and have moved back there
Author Residence: Chicago, IL
Bookstore Author Frequents: Powell's in Portland, Borderlands in SF,
Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh, NC
"Shades of Milk and Honey could easily fit into Austen’s canon, except of
course for the inclusion of magic. Kowal has captured both the style and
content of an Austen novel, adding her own speculative fiction twist…hits
all the high points of Austen’s dialogue and plotting while still having its
own identity."—The Jane Austen Center
Author
"If Jane Austen had written a fantasy novel, [this] would have been
the Sales Track
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"So often in a fantasy novel, the magic of the world is hastily wound
around the characters and plot. However, Kowal’s glamours are so
artfully integrated that it is almost difficult to think of the Regency without
the magic. This story is one of subtlety and includes ethereal events,
exquisite prose, delicately drawn characters and tender emotions." --RT
Book Reviews
"Readers will be disappointed only when they finish this enchanting
FICTION / FANTASY / GENERAL Tor Books | 4/28/2015 9780765377432 | $18.99 / $21.99 Can. Paperback / softback | 300 pages | Carton Qty: 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 1.000 lb Wt Other Available Formats: Ebook ISBN: 9781466855878 TOR BOOKS
APRIL 2015
Strangely Beautiful
Leanna Renee Hieber MARKETING
Plans: • National advertising targeting science fiction/fantasy audiences • Promotion at educator conventions • Publicity • Digital promotion on social networking sites and the Tor/Forge blog Gaslamp fantasy at its finest! Leanna Renee Hieber's critically acclaimed first novels return in an author's preferred edition omnibus! Originally published as two books, Strangely Beautiful unites Leanna Renee Hieber's critically acclaimed novels in a single revised volume, restoring the author's original vision for the work. Miss Persephone Parker—known as Percy—is different, with her lustrous, snow
white hair, pearlescent pale skin, and uncanny ability to see and communicate with ghosts. Seeking to continue her education, Percy has come to Queen Victoria's London, to the Athens Academy. What she will learn there will change her life forever. Athens Academy is the citadel of The Guard, an ancient order that battles the forces of evil. The Victorian Guard, led by professor Alexi Rychman, is incomplete. They cannot defeat Jack the Ripper— who is more than the serial killer he appears to be—or the greater monster his appearance heralds. Percy's lifelong habit of concealment combined with Alexi's fevered search for the Guard's missing seventh nearly prove disastrous as ancient Greek myths begin playing out in modern, gaslit, Victorian London. Percy and her new friends and allies must overcome their preconceptions about each other and their own histories before they can set the world to rights. PRAISE
“The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker is indeed strange in its happenings and mood and beautiful in its romance and language. Hieber has created a secretive, gothic, paranormal world as well as a character who will resonate with anyone who has found the beauty in being different.” —Booklist “Tender, poignant, exquisitely written.” —New York Times bestselling author C. L. Wilson on The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker “A strangely beautiful tale indeed! An ethereal, lyrical story that combines myth, spiritualism and the gothic in lush prose and sweeping passion.”—USA Today bestselling author Kathryn Smith LEANNA RENEE HIEBER's first novel, The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker, won two Prism Awards from RWA's Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal Chapter: Best Fantasy Romance and Best First Novel and is currently in development as a Broadway musical, with Hieber writing the script. Her YA novel, Darker Still, was a Scholastic Highly Recommended Title, an INDIE NEXT selection, and a finalist for the Daphne du Maurier Award. leannareneehieber.com 65 Tor Books
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Title: Strangely Beautiful
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Author(s): Leanna Renee Hieber
Rel. Date: 04/09/15
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On Sale: 04/28/15
Pub Date: 04/28/15
Announced Mkt. Distr:
BISAC 2:
KEY SELLING POINTS:
MARKETING PLANS:
1) Like steampunk, gaslamp fantasy is set in an alternate Victorian era.
In steampunk, science holds sway and the world is full of gears and
clockwork. In gaslamp fantasy, magic replaces science and the world is
full of spirits, magicworkers, elves, and supernatural beings of all sorts.
This genre is also called historical urban fantasy.
Plans:
• Publicity
2) This omnibus includes the two novels that first got Hieber noticed in
the UF community, earned awards, and got tons of favorable reviews.
Hieber has lightly edited and rewritten the books for this publication,
creating her preferred text.
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
3) Leanna's books have crossover appeal to both adult and YA readers.
4) As in contemporary urban fantasy, romance is a strong element in
gaslamp fantasy and there are several romantic subplots in Strangely
Beautiful that will carry on as the series moves forward.
5) Hieber's story in Queen Victoria's Book of Spells was consistently
called out in reviews as one of the standouts of the collection.
6) The Strangely Beautiful musical was workshopped at Goodspeed
Musicals' Writers Colony in early 2014.
QUOTES:
“Leanna has created a rich and unique world filled with interesting and
new characters. There's plenty of action, suspense, thrills & chills, and
romance weaved into Leanna's writing. I think everyone can find
something they'll like in Percy's story.”—P.S. I Love Books on The
“This novel is a Victorian Gothic Paranormal Ghost filled tale with
romance that both teens and adults can read. Lyrical and poetic in its
telling. Leanna Renee Hieber will bring much to the publishing world for
years to come.”—Babbling About Books on The Strangely Beautiful Tale
“Delightful historical fantasy. With a way for weaving angels, spirits, and
all sorts of ethereal beings into the world of ordinary mortals, Hieber has
an engaging voice and has a new fan in this reader.”—Romance Reader
at Heart on The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker
Leanna Renee Hieber was named Author of the Year by the New York
City chapter of RWA. Her first novel, The Strangely Beautiful Tale of
Miss Percy Parker, won two Prism Awards from RWA's Fantasy,
Futuristic & Paranormal Chapter: Best Fantasy Romance and Best First
Novel and is currently in development as a Broadway musical, with
Hieber writing the script.
Hieber is one of the founders of the Lady Jane's Salon reading series in
New York City. A talented actor, she has appeared in episodes of
Boardwalk Empire. Leanna Renee Hieber's YA novel, Darker Still, was a
Scholastic Highly Recommended Title, an INDIE NEXT selection, and a
finalist for the Daphne du Maurier Award.
Leanna Renee Hieber is an energetic self-promoter who appears at
numerous bookstore and library events and literature and comic book
conventions throughout the United States each year. She lives in New
York City.
Leannareneehieber.com
http://leannareneebooks.blogspot.com/
https://twitter.com/leannarenee
http://www.youtube.com/lrhieber
https://www.facebook.com/LRHieber
Setting: Victorian London
Author Hometown: someplace in Ohio, but I don't remember the name
of the town, if I ever knew it.
Author Residence: Brooklyn, NY
06/30/14
Index
Adams, C. T.; The Exile: Book One of the Fae. . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Affinities, The; Robert Charles Wilson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Afterparty; Daryl Gregory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Architect of Aeons, The; John C. Wright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Bauers, W.C.; Unbreakable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Bear, Elizabeth; Karen Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Bear, Elizabeth; Shattered Pillars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Billy Moon; Douglas Lain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Birnes, William J.; UFO Hunters: Book One. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Bledsoe, Alex; Wisp of a Thing: A Novel of the Tufa. . . . . . . 51
Brennan, Marie; The Tropic of Serpents: A Memoir by Lady
Trent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Brennan, Marie; Voyage of the Basilisk: A Memoir by Lady
Trent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Buckell, Tobias S.; Crystal Rain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Buckell, Tobias S.; Ragamuffin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Burning Dark, The; Adam Christopher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
California Bones; Greg van Eekhout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Cambias, James; A Darkling Sea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cameron, W. Bruce; A Dog's Purpose: Ellie's Story. . . . . . . . 52
Campbell, L.A.; Cartboy and the Time Capsule. . . . . . . . . . . 21
Carey, Jacqueline; Kushiel's Dart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cartboy and the Time Capsule; L.A. Campbell. . . . . . . . . . 21
Christopher, Adam; The Burning Dark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Christopher, Adam; The Machine Awakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Crystal Rain; Tobias S. Buckell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Darker Shade of Magic, A; V. E. Schwab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Darkling Sea, A; James Cambias. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Dead Spots; Rhiannon Frater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Dog's Purpose: Ellie's Story, A; W. Bruce Cameron. . . . . . 52
Doll Collection, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Echo 8; Sharon Lynn Fisher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Edge of Reason, The; Melinda Snodgrass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Elliott, Will; Shadow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Elliott, Will; The Pilgrims. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Erikson, Steven; Fall of Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Eterna Files, The; Leanna Renee Hieber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Exile, The: Book One of the Fae; C. T. Adams. . . . . . . . . . 42
Expiration Day; William Campbell Powell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Eye of the World: The Graphic Novel, Volume Six, The;
Robert Jordan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Fall of Light; Steven Erikson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Finn Fancy Necromancy; Randy Henderson. . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Fisher, Sharon Lynn; Echo 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Flip; David Lubar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Forstchen, William R.; Pillar to the Sky. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Fortune's Blight; Evie Manieri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Frater, Rhiannon; Dead Spots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Full Fathom Five; Max Gladstone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Gathering Storm, The: Book Twelve of the Wheel of Time;
Robert Jordan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Gilman, Felix; The Revolutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Gladstone, Max; Full Fathom Five. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Glass Arrow, The; Kristen Simmons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Gregory, Daryl; Afterparty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Gregory, Daryl; Harrison Squared. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Harrison Squared; Daryl Gregory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Henderson, Randy; Finn Fancy Necromancy. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Hieber, Leanna Renee; Strangely Beautiful. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Hieber, Leanna Renee; The Eterna Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Icefall; Gillian Philip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Inside a Silver Box; Walter Mosley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Jewel and Amulet: The Jewel in the Skull and The Mad
God's Amulet; Michael Moorcock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Johnson, Suzanne; Pirate's Alley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Jordan, Robert; The Eye of the World: The Graphic Novel,
Volume Six. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Jordan, Robert; The Gathering Storm: Book Twelve of the
Wheel of Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Judge of Ages, The; John C. Wright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Just City, The; Jo Walton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Karen Memory; Elizabeth Bear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Kowal, Mary Robinette; Of Noble Family. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Kowal, Mary Robinette; Valour and Vanity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Kushiel's Dart; Jacqueline Carey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Lain, Douglas; Billy Moon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Lockstep; Karl Schroeder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Lubar, David; Flip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Machine Awakes, The; Adam Christopher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Madness in Solidar: The Ninth Book of the Imager
Portfolio; L. E. Modesitt, Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Manieri, Evie; Fortune's Blight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Martin, George R. R.; Wild Cards IV: Aces Abroad. . . . . . . . 10
Modesitt, L. E., Jr.; Madness in Solidar: The Ninth Book of the
Imager Portfolio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Moorcock, Michael; Jewel and Amulet: The Jewel in the Skull
and The Mad God's Amulet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Mosley, Walter; Inside a Silver Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Of Noble Family; Mary Robinette Kowal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Orullian, Peter; The Unremembered. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Pacific Fire; Greg van Eekhout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Philip, Gillian; Icefall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Pilgrims, The; Will Elliott. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Pillar to the Sky; William R. Forstchen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Pirate's Alley; Suzanne Johnson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Powell, William Campbell; Expiration Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Providence of Fire, The; Brian Staveley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Ragamuffin; Tobias S. Buckell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Rawn, Melanie; Window Wall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Revolution Trade, The: A Merchant Princes Omnibus;
Charles Stross. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Revolutions, The; Felix Gilman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Schroeder, Karl; Lockstep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Schwab, V. E.; A Darker Shade of Magic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Schwab, V. E.; Vicious. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Shadow; Will Elliott. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Shattered Pillars; Elizabeth Bear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Simmons, Kristen; The Glass Arrow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Simmons, Kristen; Three. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Snodgrass, Melinda; The Edge of Reason. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Staveley, Brian; The Providence of Fire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Strangely Beautiful; Leanna Renee Hieber. . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Stross, Charles; The Revolution Trade: A Merchant Princes
Omnibus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Summer Palace, The; Lawrence Watt-Evans. . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Three Princes; Ramona Wheeler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Three; Kristen Simmons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tropic of Serpents, The: A Memoir by Lady Trent; Marie
Brennan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
UFO Hunters: Book One; William J. Birnes. . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Unbreakable; W.C. Bauers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Unremembered, The; Peter Orullian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Valour and Vanity; Mary Robinette Kowal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
van Eekhout, Greg; California Bones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
van Eekhout, Greg; Pacific Fire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Vicious; V. E. Schwab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Voyage of the Basilisk: A Memoir by Lady Trent; Marie
Brennan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Walton, Jo; The Just City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Walton, Jo; What Makes This Book So Great. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Watt-Evans, Lawrence; The Summer Palace. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
What Makes This Book So Great; Jo Walton. . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Wheeler, Ramona; Three Princes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Wild Cards IV: Aces Abroad; George R. R. Martin. . . . . . . 10
Wilson, Robert Charles; The Affinities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Window Wall; Melanie Rawn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Wisp of a Thing: A Novel of the Tufa; Alex Bledsoe. . . . . . 51
Wright, John C.; The Architect of Aeons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Wright, John C.; The Judge of Ages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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the Mind
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Shadow of the Hegemon,
Shadow Puppets, Shadow
of the Giant
Brandon Sanderson Backlist
Words of Radiance
The Way of Kings
Warbreaker
Elantris
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2636-2
HC • $28.99/$33.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2635-5
HC • $27.99/$31.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2030-8
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ISBN: 978-0-7653-1177-1
HC • $34.99/$39.99 Can
Mistborn
The Well of Ascension
The Hero of Ages
The Alloy of Law
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1178-8
HC • $34.99/$39.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1688-2
HC • $29.99/$34.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1689-9
HC • $34.99/$39.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3042-0
HC • $24.99/$28.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-7713-5
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ISBN: 978-0-7653-7714-2
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ISBN: 978-0-7653-7715-9
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Mass market Boxed set
Mistborn Trilogy Boxed Set
ISBN: 978-0-7653-6543-9
$24.97/$30.97 Can
Featuring: Mistborn, The Well of
Ascension, The Hero of Ages
The Rithmatist
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2032-2
HC • $17.99/$19.99 Can
Rob e r t J o r d a n B a c k l i s t
New Spring:
The Novel
The Eye of the World
The Great Hunt
The Dragon Reborn
ISBN: 978-0-312-85009-8
HC • $34.99/$39.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-312-85140-8
HC • $34.99/$39.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-312-85248-1
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ISBN: 978-0-8125-0048-6
TPB • $15.99/$18.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-8125-0971-7
TPB • $15.95/$18.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-0511-4
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The Shadow Rising
The Fires of Heaven
Lord of Chaos
A Crown of Swords
ISBN: 978-0-312-85431-7
HC • $34.99/$39.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-312-85427-0
HC • $34.99/$39.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-312-85428-7
HC • $29.95/$32.95 Can
ISBN: 978-0-312-85767-7
HC • $34.99/$39.99 Can
The Path of Daggers
Winter’s Heart
Crossroads of Twilight
Knife of Dreams
ISBN: 978-0-312-85769-1
HC • $29.95/$34.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-312-86425-5
HC • $29.95/$34.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-312-86459-0
HC • $29.95/$32.95 Can
ISBN: 978-0-312-87307-3
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ISBN: 978-0-7653-0629-6
HC • $22.95/$32.95 Can
THE WHEEL OF TIME®
Mass market
Boxed sets
Boxed Set #1
The Gathering Storm
ISBN: 978-0-7653-0230-4
HC • $29.99/$38.00 Can
Towers of Midnight
A Memory of Light
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2594-5
HC • $29.99/$34.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2595-2
HC • $34.99/$39.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-8125-3836-6
$23.97/$29.97 Can
Featuring: The Eye of the
World, The Great Hunt,
The Dragon Reborn
Boxed Set #2
ISBN: 978-0-8125-4011-6
$26.97/$32.97 Can
Featuring: The Shadow
Rising, The Fires of
Heaven, Lord of Chaos
The World of Robert Jordan’s
The Wheel of Time
Robert Jordan and Teresa Patterson
ISBN: 978-0-312-86936-6
TPB • $25.99/$29.99 Can
New Spring:
The Graphic Novel
The Eye of the World:
The Graphic Novel, Vol 1
Robert Jordan and
Chuck Dixon, illustrated by
Mike Miller and Harvey Tolibao
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2380-4
TPB • $24.99/$28.99 Can
Robert Jordan
and Chuck Dixon,
illustrated by Chase Conley
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2488-7
HC • $24.99/$28.99 Can
Boxed Set #3
ISBN: 978-0-7653-4493-9
$23.97/$29.97 Can
Featuring: A Crown
of Swords, The Path of
Daggers, Winter’s Heart
Robert Jordan and Chuck Dixon,
illustrated by Andie Tong
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3162-5
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Robert Jordan, Chuck Dixon and
Marcio Fiorito
illustrated by Francis Nuguit
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3163-2
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Robert Jordan, Chuck Dixon and
Marcio Fiorito
illustrated by Francis Nuguit
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3631-6
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Boxed Set #4
ISBN: 978-0-7653-6861-4
$26.97/$32.97 Can
Featuring: Crossroads of
Twilight, Knife of Dreams,
The Gathering Storm
The Eye of the World
The Great Hunt
The Dragon Reborn
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3433-6
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ISBN: 978-0-7653-3434-3
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ISBN: 978-0-7653-3435-0
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The Shadow Rising
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3467-1
TPB • $15.99/$18.50 Can
The Fires of Heaven
Lord of Chaos
A Crown of Swords
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3464-0
TPB • $15.99/$18.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3465-7
TPB • $15.99/$18.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3646-0
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The Path of Daggers
Winter’s Heart
Crossroads of Twilight
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3647-7
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ISBN: 978-0-7653-3780-1
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ISBN: 978-0-7653-3781-8
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jo h n s c a l z i B a c k l i s t
Agent to the Stars
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1771-1
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LOCK IN
Redshirts
ISBN: 978-0-7653-7586-5
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ISBN: 978-0-7653-3479-4
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Old Man’s War
The Human Division
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1524-3
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ISBN: 978-0-7653-3351-3
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Your Hate Mail
Will Be Graded
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2711-6
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Metatropolis
Edited by John Scalzi
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2710-9
HC • $24.99/$29.99 Can
Herbert and Anderson Backlist
Dreamer of Dune
Brian Herbert
ISBN: 978-0-7653-0647-0
TPB • $22.99/$26.50 Can
Paul of Dune
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1294-5
HC • $27.95/$29.95 Can
The Road to Dune
Hunters of Dune
Sandworms of Dune
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1292-1
HC • $27.95/$30.95 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1293-8
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The Winds of Dune
Sisterhood of Dune
Mentats of Dune
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2272-2
HC • $27.99/$35.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2273-9
HC • $27.99/$31.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2274-6
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Hellhole
Hellhole: Awakening
Hellhole: Inferno
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2269-2
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ISBN: 978-0-7653-2270-8
HC • $27.99/$31.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2271-5
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Frank Herbert, Brian Herbert,
and Kevin J. Anderson
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1295-2
HC • $25.95/$28.95 Can
Dune Mass Market
Boxed Set #1
ISBN: 978-0-7653-5711-3,
$27.97/$33.97 Can
Featuring: Dune: The Butlerian
Jihad, Dune: The Machine Crusade,
Dune: The Battle of Corrin
M ALAZAN B ACKLIS T
Bauchelain and
Korbal Broach
Gardens of the Moon
Deadhouse Gates
House of Chains
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2288-3
TPB • $15.99/$18.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1429-1
TPB • $17.99/$19.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1574-8
TPB • $19.99/$22.99 Can
Midnight Tides
The Bonehunters
Reaper’s Gale
Toll the Hounds
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1651-6
TPB • $18.99/$21.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1652-3
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ISBN: 978-0-7653-1653-0
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ISBN: 978-0-7653-1654-7
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Dust of Dreams
The Crippled God
Crack’d Pot Trail
Forge of Darkness
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1655-4
TPB • $17.99/NCR
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1656-1
TPB • $19.99/NCR
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2425-2
TPB • $12.99/NCR
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2356-9
HC • $27.99/NCR
Steven Erikson
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2422-1
TPB • $14.99/NCR
Steven Erikson
Steven Erikson
Steven Erikson
Steven Erikson
Steven Erikson
Steven Erikson
Steven Erikson
Steven Erikson
Steven Erikson
Steven Erikson
Steven Erikson
M ALAZAN B ACKLIS T
Night of Knives
Ian C. Esslemont
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2371-2
TPB • $14.95/$18.95 Can
Return of the
Crimson Guard
Ian C. Esslemont
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2372-9
TPB • $17.99/$21.99 Can
Stonewielder
Orb Scepter Throne
Blood and Bone
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2985-1
TPB • $17.99/$19.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2999-8
TPB • $18.99/$21.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3001-7
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Ian C. Esslemont
Ian C. Esslemont
Ian C. Esslemont
to r t e e n b a c k l i s t
Little Brother
For the Win
Pirate Cinema
Homeland
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1985-2
HC • $18.99/$21.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2216-6
HC • $17.99/$19.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2909-7
TPB • $9.99/$10.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3369-8
HC • $17.99/$19.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2311-8
TPB • $10.99/$12.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3384-1
TPB • $10.99/$11.99 Can
Anna Dressed in Blood
Girl of Nightmares
Antigoddess
Mortal Gods
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2867-0
TPB • $9.99/$10.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2868-7
TPB • $9.99/$10.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3446-6
TPB • $9.99/$10.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3444-2
HC • $17.99/$20.50 Can
Cory Doctorow
Cory Doctorow
Kendare Blake
Cory Doctorow
Kendare Blake
Cory Doctorow
Kendare Blake
Kendare Blake
Article 5
Breaking Point
Three
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2961-5
TPB • $9.99/$10.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2962-2
TPB • $9.99/$10.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2960-8
HC • $17.99/$19.99 Can
Kristen Simmons
Kristen Simmons
Kristen Simmons
s t a r s c a p e / to r t e e n b a c k l i s t
The Accidental Highwayman
The Ice Dragon
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3549-4
HC • $17.99/$20.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-7877-4
HC • $14.99/$17.50 Can
Ben Tripp
The Floating Island
Elizabeth Haydon
ISBN: 978-0-7653-7590-2
TPB • $7.99/$8.99 Can
The Thief Queen’s Daughter
Elizabeth Haydon
ISBN: 978-0-7653-7591-9
TPB • $7.99/$8.99 Can
George R. R. Martin
The Dragon’s Lair
The Tree of Water
ISBN: 978-0-7653-7592-6
TPB • $8.99/$10.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2059-9
HC • $16.99/$19.50 Can
Elizabeth Haydon
The League of Seven
Copper Magic
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3822-8
HC • $16.99/$18.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3211-0
HC • $16.99/$18.99 Can
Alan Gratz
Juilia Mary Gibson
Elizabeth Haydon
s t a r s c a p e / to r t e e n b a c k l i s t
Little Magic Shop of Horrors
Grandpa’s Monster Movies
The Beast of Baskerville
Invasion of the Appleheads
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3069-7
TPB • $6.99/$7.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3076-5
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ISBN: 978-0-7653-3073-4
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ISBN: 978-0-7653-3074-1
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Annette and Gina Cascone
The Planet Thieves
Dan Krokos
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3428-2
HC • $15.99/$18.50 Can
Wipeout of the
Wireless Weenies
David Lubar
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3214-1
HC • $15.99/$18.50 Can
Beware the Ninja Weenies
David Lubar
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3213-4
HC • $15.99/$18.50 Can
Extremities
Hyde and Shriek
Vanishing Vampire
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3460-2
HC • $15.99/$18.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3081-9
HC • $14.99/$16.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3077-2
HC • $15.99/$18.50 Can
David Lubar
David Lubar
David Lubar
NE W AND N O T A B LE F R O M T O R
Hawk
Heritage of Cyador
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2444-3
HC • $24.99/$28.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-7613-8
HC • $27.99/$32.50 Can
Frank Herbert:
Collected Stories
The Three-Body Problem
Steven Brust
Frank Herbert
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3696-5
HC • $29.99/$34.50 Can
L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
Cixin Liu
ISBN: 978-0-7653-7706-7
HC • $25.99/$29.99 Can
Halo® backlist
Halo: The Thursday War
Halo: Glasslands
Halo: Silentium
Halo: Primordium
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2394-1
TPB • $15.99/$18.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3040-6
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ISBN: 978-0-7653-2398-9
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ISBN: 978-0-7653-2397-2
HC • $25.99/$29.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3734-4
TPB • $15.99/$18.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3307-0
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Karen Traviss
Halo: Cryptum
Greg Bear
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2396-5
HC • $24.99/$28.99 Can
Karen Traviss
Greg Bear
Greg Bear
Halo: Contact Harvest
Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1570-0
TPB • $14.95/$16.95 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1569-4
TPB • $16.99/$18.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1568-7
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Tobias S. Buckell
Joseph Staten
Eric Nylund
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3004-8
TPB • $15.99/$18.50 Can
Halo: Evolutions
Essential Tales of
the Halo Universe
Various Authors
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1573-1
TPB • $16.99/$18.99 Can
Based on a game rated Mature by the ESRB
© 2014 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Halo® backlist
Halo: The Flood
Halo: First Strike
Halo: The Fall of Reach
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2833-5
TPB • $16.99/$18.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2834-2
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ISBN: 978-0-7653-2832-8
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William C. Dietz
Eric Nylund
Eric Nylund
Mass market Boxed sets
Halo® Mass Market Boxed Set
Halo® Mass Market Boxed Set 2
ISBN: 978-0-7653-6467-8
$24.97/$30.97 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-7012-9
$23.97/$29.97 Can
Featuring: Halo: Ghosts of Onyx,
Halo: Contact Harvest,
Based on a game rated Mature by the ESRB
© 2014 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Featuring: Halo: First Strike,
Halo: The Fall of Reach,
Halo: The Flood
R i c h a r d M a t h e s o n B ACKLIS T
7 Steps to Midnight
A Stir of Echoes
Button, Button
Duel
ISBN: 978-0-7653-0837-5
TPB • $15.99/$18.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-0871-9
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ISBN: 978-0-7653-1257-0
TPB • $13.99/$16.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-312-87826-9
TPB • 17.99/$19.99 Can
Hell House
I Am Legend
I Am Legend
ISBN: 978-0-312-86885-7
TPB • $15.99/$18.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-312-86504-7
TPB • $15.99/$18.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-5715-1
MM • $7.99/$9.99 Can
The Incredible
Shrinking Man
Nightmare at
20,000 Feet
Noir
Now You See It
Other Kingdoms
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1140-5
TPB • $22.99/$26.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-0872-6
TPB • $17.99/$19.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2769-7
TPB • $18.99/$21.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-312-87827-6
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ISBN: 978-0-312-85664-9
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R i c h a r d M a t h e s o n B ACKLIS T
Shadow on the Sun
Shadow on the Sun
Somewhere in Time
Somewhere in Time
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2583-9
TPB • $13.99/$16.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-6229-2
MM • $7.99/$9.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-312-86886-4
TPB • $18.99/$21.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-6139-4
MM • $6.99/$8.99 Can
Steel
What Dreams May Come
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2942-4
TPB • $14.99/$16.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-0870-2
TPB • $15.99/$18.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-6761-7
MM • $7.99/$9.99 Can
The Gun Fight
Journal of the Gun Years
Legends of the Gun Years
ISBN: 978-0-7653-6228-5
MM • $6.99/$8.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-6226-1
MM • $6.99/$8.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2233-3
TPB • $14.99/$17.99 Can
G A M IN G & M e d i a b a c k l i s t
Dragon Age: Asunder
David Gaider
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3117-5
TPB • $16.99/$18.99 Can
Dragon Age:
The Stolen Throne
Dragon Age: The Calling
David Gaider
David Gaider
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2408-5
TPB • $15.99/$18.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2409-2
TPB • $15.99/$18.50 Can
Dragon Age:
The Masked Empire
Patrick Weekes
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3118-2
TPB • $15.99/$18.50 Can
© 2013-2014 Electronic Arts Inc. EA and EA logo are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. BioWare, BioWare logo and Dragon Age are
trademarks of EA International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2013-2014 Electronic arts, Inc. EA, the
EA logo, Dead Space, Visceral Games are
trademarks of Electronic Arts, Inc. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
Dead Space: Martyr
Dead Space: Catalyst
Eve: Templar One
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2503-7
TPB • $15.99/$18.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2504-4
TPB • $15.99/$18.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2620-1
HC • $24.99/$28.99 Can
B. K. Evenson
Tony Gonzales
B. K. Evenson
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2619-5
TPB • $15.99/$18.50 Can
Dark Shadows:
Angelique’s Descent
Dark Shadows:
The Salem Branch
Dark Shadows:
Wolf Moon Rising
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3260-8
TPB • $14.99/$16.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3288-2
TPB • $12.99/$14.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3259-2
TPB • $15.99/$18.50 Can
Lara Parker
Lara Parker
Lara Parker
T o r & O Rb B ACKLIS T
The Mad Scientist’s
Guide to World
Domination
Sethra Levode
The Book of Dragon
Iorich
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3478-7
TPB • $15.99/$18.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2894-6
TPB • $15.99/$18.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2889-2
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Five Hundred Years After
The Phoenix Guards
Maps in a Mirror
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1966-1
TPB • $15.99/$20.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1965-4
TPB • $16.99/$19.50 Can
Orson Scott Card’s
Intergalactic
Medicine Show
Ed. John Joseph Adams
Steven Brust
Steven Brust
Steven Brust
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2645-4
TPB • $14.99/$16.99 Can
Steven Brust
Steven Brust
Ed. Edmund R. Schubert and
Orson Scott Card
Orson Scott Card
ISBN: 978-0-7653-0840-5
TPB • $22.99/$26.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2000-1
TPB • $15.95/$17.95 Can
Keeper of Dreams
Deep Down
Wide Open
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2414-6
TPB • $16.99/$19.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2901-1
TPB • $16.99/$18.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2899-1
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Orson Scott Card
Deborah Coates
Deborah Coates
Chronicles of the
Black Company
Glen Cook
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1923-4
TPB • $16.99/$18.99 Can
The Return of the
Black Company
The Books of the South
The Mystery of Grace
Widdershins
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2066-7
TPB • $16.99/$18.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1757-5
TPB • $13.99/$15.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1286-0
TPB • $19.99/$22.99 Can
The Onion Girl
Three Parts Dead
Two Serpents Rise
The Assassin King
ISBN: 978-0-7653-0381-3
TPB • $16.99/$18.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3311-7
TPB • $15.99/$18.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-3313-1
TPB • $15.99/$18.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-7593-3
TPB • $14.99/$16.99 Can
The Moon is a
Harsh Mistress
Glory Road
Time for the Stars
Robert A. Heinlein, Vol. 1
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1222-8
TPB • $15.99/$18.50 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1494-9
TPB • $17.99/$19.99 Can
ISBN: 978-0-7653-1962-3
TPB • $19.99/$22.99 Can
Glen Cook
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2400-9
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Charles de Lint
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