Anthologies

Features short stories within the genre that were written during the last decade, along with discussions about its future and how the genre should be defined.

If love transcends all boundaries, paranormal romance is its natural conclusion. This title features over twenty tales from some of the hottest names in romantic fiction to transport you to fantastical worlds in which mythical beasts, magical creatures of all shapes and sizes, heart-stoppingly handsome ghosts, angels and mortals with extra-sensory powers live out extraordinary desires. It includes stories from Lara Adrian, Ava Gray, Sharon Shinn, Robin D. Owens, Karen Chance and many more. Praise for "MBO Paranormal Romance": 'Paranormal romance readers are in for a treat with this amazing collection!' - Kresley Cole, "New York Times" bestselling author.

The Book of the Dead addresses the most fascinating of all the undead: the mummy. This anthology includes nineteen original stories of revenge, romance, monsters and mayhem, ranging freely across time periods, genres and styles. Contributors include Gail Carriger, Will Hill, Jesse Bullington, Paul Cornell, Maria Dahvana Headley, Jonathan Green, Molly Tanzer, David Bryher, Den Patrick, Lou Morgan, Sarah Newton, Maurice Broaddus, Glen Mehn, Louis Greenberg, Michael West, Jenni Hill, David Thomas Moore, Roger Luckhurst and Adam Roberts. The stories are illustrated by Garen Ewing, award-winning creator of The Adventures of Julius Chancer series, and introduced by John J. Johnston, Vice Chair of the Egypt Exploration Society. The anthology is published in collaboration with the Egypt Exploration Society, the UK's oldest independent funder of archaeological fieldwork and research in Egypt, dedicated to the promotion and understanding of ancient Egyptian history and culture. "Be prepared, therefore, to shudder, smile, shed a tear, and even lose some sleep..." ---- Finalist for the Shirley Jackson Award. Contains Adam Roberts' "Tollund", finalist for the Sidewise Award. "Shrouded in history and mystery, complete with curses, canopic jars and a surprising quantity of cat-fancying, The Book of the Dead is as ambitious an anthology as The Lowest Heaven , and every bit as successful.... I'm in the mood for mummies." - Tor.com "Something extra-special.... promises and delivers an eclectic ride filled with mummies, mysteries and more" - Women24 ( Book of the Month ) "A great read" - The British Fantasy Society "A delightful foray into the history and mythology of the mummy" - Innsmouth Free Press "Disgustingly, gloriously good." - A Fantastical Librarian