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The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of 2010 (page 2)


Cover art for TONGUES OF SERPENTS
FICTION
Released: July 13, 2010

"An effective chapter in the popular series, featuring well-developed dragon characters that are often more entertaining than their human counterparts."
Novik (Victory of Eagles, 2008, etc.) delivers the sixth book in her alternate-history fantasy series, this time bringing its dragon-centered story to early-1800s Australia. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE BIRD OF THE RIVER
FICTION
Released: July 1, 2010

"A sparkling farewell from a writer whose illustrious career proved all too brief."
From Baker, who died in January 2010, a third fantasy set in a world inhabited by red-skinned Children of the Sun, green-skinned, forest-dwelling Yendri and tusked, barbaric demons (The House of the Stag, 2008, etc.). Read full book review >
Cover art for NIGHTS OF VILLJAMUR
FICTION
Released: June 29, 2010

"Readers who don't mind occasional violence will enjoy exploring this impressive world."
The first book of a promising fantasy series. 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 >
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 >