Magic in the sidewalk cracks, myth at the foundations of its great buildings, enchantment in the spaces between its people. Publishers Weekly It is hard to imagine urban fantasy done with greater skill - Booklist, American Library Associationįrom the master of contemporary urban fantasy, a new collection of 'Newford' stories The city of Newford could be any city in North America, bursting with music, commerce, art, love, hate, and, of course magic. Quill & Quire De Lint''s evocative images, both ordinary and fantastic, jolt the imagination. Perhaps this is what makes him accessible to the non-fantasy audience as well as the hard-core fans. Holly Black De Lint is probably the finest contemporary author of fantasy - Booklist, American Library Association Unlike most fantasy writers who deal with battles between ultimate good and evil, de Lint concentrates on smaller, very personal conflicts. He draws out the strange inside our own world, weaving stories that feel more real than we are when we read them. Alice Hoffman Charles de Lint writes like a magician.

Folktale, myth, fairy tale, dreams, urban legend-all of it adds up to pure magic in de Lint''s vivid, original world. Cover art by Stephanie Lostimolo (http: //Charles de Lint is the modern master of urban fantasy. First published in Worlds of Fantasy and Horror #2, Fall, 1994. A poignant tale touching on loss, hope and community. In her quest to return she gets sidetracked by Coyote, up to his usual mischief.

Lured by mystical Native American flute-player Kokopelli, Sophie opens a door in her dreams only to find herself in the wild Sonoran desert, her way back vanished. A charming novella about one of Newford''s best-loved characters: artist and dreamer Sophie Etoile.

Angel Of Darkness by Charles de Lint