Damaris C. (Erinyes) reviewed Excellent. on 2/9/2009 + 279 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 10

There are several short stories covered in this volume and I only want to highlight certain stories within it as notable or not.


Great one by Charlaine Harris about Sookie Stackhouse. It seems Ms. Harris always delivers.

I enjoyed but was a bit confused by the Michael A Stackpole. This short story seems to be set within a series. I haven't read the series but I caught on with only minimal difficulties and even enjoyed the story.

I was enthralled and unexpectedly happy with the Sharon Shinn story, 'The House of Seven Spirits.' This one was an extremely unexpected story that actually delighted me. A great way to turn the whole thing on it's head in my opinion.

'Spellbound' by Donna Andrews was also a nice tight little gem that I really enjoyed reading. I'm not sure I would want to read a novel length book about these characters but in short stories they are just wonderful.

'Duh Vice' by Michael Armstrong is a strong entry as well. I was engrossed from the very beginning. And I must admit that my partner has a preference for puns so I found the pun very punny. If you'll forgive me for that.

'The House' by Laurie R. King. I am obviously not talking about every story in this book just trying to hit my personal highlights but I feel I have to mention this one. It starts off very very well and then turns depressingly predictable. I was sad at the ending actually.

'Appetite for Murder' by Simon Green. I am slavishly devoted to the Nightside series. This book is set in the Nightside but not from John Taylor's point of view. I absolutely ate this story up. Great stuff!

'Woman's Work' by Dana Stabenow. This one was easily in the top three of this book. I enjoy these characters immensely and this world. I am on the hunt for more by Dana Stabenow and cannot wait to read more of her work.

This book is well worth the read and well worth the credit/money. Sure some of the stories were more appealing than others but that is to be expected.

I am keeping this copy. So you are going to have to find your own!

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