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• Midnight Riot

  Aaronovitch, Ben, 1964-

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  A.K.A. Rivers of London. Book 1 of the Rivers of London series. While investigating a murder, probationary Detective Constable Peter Grant discovers his ability to speak with the “lingering dead”. He becomes a trainee wizard engaged in solving…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Boy on the Bridge

  Carey, M. R., 1959-

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  In plague-ridden, Scotland 15-year-old Stephen Greaves may be mankind's last hope. Trouble is, Stephen is not a team player as the scientific research team he is assigned to soon discovers. Adventure, dark humour, and a hint of romance are the main…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Turn of Light

  Czerneda, Julie, 1955-

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  Two world overlap in the isolated pioneer village of Marrowdell. At sunset, the magical world known as the Verge is visible for a short time. This series by Julie Czerneda follows the adventures of a young girl named Jenn Nalynn who belongs to both…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Play of Shadow

  Czerneda, Julie, 1955-

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  Further adventures of Jenn Nalynn and the truthseeker Bannan Larmensu. Recommended by Tanya Huff. Book 2 of the Night's Edge series.

• Blood Magic

  Gratton, Tessa

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  Still processing the murder-suicide of her parents, Silla Kennicott finds herself drawn to the world of magic after a mysterious book of spells finds its way into her hands. Recommended by Robin McKinley. Book 1 of the Blood Journals series.

• The Blood Keeper

  Gratton, Tessa

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  Gratton's paranormal romance series continues with the story of another young blood magician - Mab Prowd. Recommended by Robin McKinley. Book 2 of the Blood Journals series.

• The Lost Sun

  Gratton, Tessa

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  Recommended by Robin McKinley. Book 1 of the United States of Asgard series. In an alternate U.S.A. (the United States of Asgard), Soren Bearskin, the son of an infamous beserker, and Astrid Glyn, daughter of a renowned seer, embark on a road trip…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dead Until Dark

  Harris, Charlaine

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  Recommended by Tanya Huff. This is the first in a series that introduces us to the character of Sookie Stackhouse. Sookie is a barmaid in Bon Temps, Louisiana with a special gift - from early childhood she has been able to read people's minds.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Seraphina

  Hartman, Rachel, 1972-

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  This wonderful fantasy novel is about a young girl with a closely guarded secret - her father was human, but her mother was a dragon. Intrigue and clever world-building make this a great book for readers of all ages. For fans of fantasy, adventure…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dreaming the Eagle

  Scott, Manda

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  Manda Scott has created an historical romance based on the life of the Druid warrior queen Boudica. Recommended by Laurie R. King. Book 1 of the Boudica series.

• A Grave Denied

  Stabenow, Dana

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  When handyman Len Dreyer is found murdered, the residents of Niniltna, Alaska realize they knew very little about the victim. The community's unofficial private investigator Kate Shugak is hired to check Dreyer's background and solve his murder.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Atrocity Archives

  Stross, Charles

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  In the opening volume of Stross' the Laundry Files series, H.P. Lovecraft meets The Office. The story follows Bob – a junior tech employee at a secret British agency – who finds himself pulled from his typical day at the office to battle…Read moreRead more of this annotation