2011 Best of Fiction: Science Fiction and Fantasy

FICTION

Released: May 1, 2011

THE QUANTUM THIEF

by Hannu Rajaniemi

"Spectacularly and convincingly inventive, assured and wholly spellbinding: one of the most impressive debuts in years."

A sort of paranoid-conspiracy, hard sci-fi whodunit: the Scotland resident, Finnish author's jaw-dropping debut. Read full book review >

FICTION

Released: May 17, 2011

EMBASSYTOWN

by China Miéville

"A major intellectual achievement that, despite all difficulties, persuades and enthralls."

A new venture into science fiction from the talented British author (Kraken, 2010, etc.) best known for his extraordinary steampunk-style fantasies. Read full book review >

FICTION

Released: July 5, 2011

RULE 34

by Charles Stross

"Dazzling, chilling and brilliant."

Another detective joins the celebrated ranks of Edinburgh's finest, this one with Stross' distinctive science-fictional twist. Read full book review >

FICTION

Released: Sept. 1, 2011

WITH FATE CONSPIRE

by Marie Brennan

"An absorbing finale to a series that has grown richer with every installment."

Final entry in Brennan's historical fantasy series (A Star Shall Fall, 2010, etc.) wherein the Onyx Court, realm of the fae, lies hidden below Queen Victoria's London. Read full book review >

FICTION

Released: Sept. 1, 2011

SPELLBOUND

by Blake Charlton

"Absolutely not to be missed."

Two magicians seeking escape from a demonic plot fall in love in the second volume of an epic fantasy trilogy. Read full book review >

FICTION

Released: Oct. 1, 2011

THE HUM AND THE SHIVER

by Alex Bledsoe

"A sheer delight."

Distinctive variation on the elves-among-us theme, from the author of Dark Jenny (2011, etc.). Read full book review >

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2011 Best of Fiction: Science Fiction and Fantasy