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The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of 2010


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Cover art for DRAGON KEEPER
FICTION
Released: Feb. 1, 2010

"A nicely imagined fantasy setting that will engage readers and raise anticipation for the second installment."
Hobb (Renegade's Magic, 2008, etc.) delivers the first of two dragon-filled fantasies, set in the same world as her popular Liveship Traders trilogy. Read full book review >
Cover art for WILL POWER
FICTION
Released: Feb. 1, 2010

"A light and entertaining fantasy adventure."
Hartley (Act of Will, 2009, etc.) delivers the second installment of his charming fantasy series. Read full book review >
Cover art for SHADOWS IN THE CAVE
FICTION
Released: March 1, 2010

"Another engaging adventure, suffused with the author's love for Native-American culture."
Fox revisits the Native-American cultural setting of his debut (Zadayi Red, 2009) to tell another tale of mysticism and fantasy adventure. Read full book review >
Cover art for FIVE ODD HOURS
FICTION
Released: May 1, 2010

"A fine continuation of a complex, one-of-a-kind urban-fantasy series."
Lindskold (Nine Gates, 2009, etc.) delivers the third installment in her Breaking the Wall series, continuing her urban-fantasy tale of magic and Chinese legends. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE DOUBLE HUMAN
FICTION
Released: June 1, 2010

"Once again, a worthwhile amalgam of the science-fiction and mystery genres."
An engaging sequel that melds post-apocalyptic–style science fiction with a serial-killer thriller. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE PALACE OF IMPOSSIBLE DREAMS
FICTION
Released: June 1, 2010

"A worthy chapter in Fallon's satisfying fantasy tale."
The latest installment in Australian fantasy author Fallon's sprawling Tide Lords quartet (The Gods of Amyrantha, 2009, etc.). Read full book review >