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Kendare Blake Q&A: ‘In Every Generation’ Revisits Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Books, Vampires, Comedy Chris Well 5/18/22 Books, Vampires, Comedy Chris Well 5/18/22

Kendare Blake Q&A: ‘In Every Generation’ Revisits Buffy the Vampire Slayer

First in an all-new series from New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake continues the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, featuring the next generation to defeat a powerful evil.

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K. C. Alexander: SINless series [Spotlight]
Books Chris Well 5/16/22 Books Chris Well 5/16/22

K. C. Alexander: SINless series [Spotlight]

When badass street merc Riko wakes up with a fat chunk of her memory missing, she dives back into the world of mercenaries and ruthless corporations to get back what she’s lost.

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K. Eason: The Weep Book Series
Books, Comedy Chris Well 5/14/22 Books, Comedy Chris Well 5/14/22

K. Eason: The Weep Book Series

Set in the universe of Rory Thorne, this sci-fi mystery follows a duo who investigate the strange happenings near a tear in space and time. Scroll down for the books, plus Q&As with the author.

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K. Eason Q&A + Thorne Multiverse Chronicles
Books, Comedy Chris Well 5/12/22 Books, Comedy Chris Well 5/12/22

K. Eason Q&A + Thorne Multiverse Chronicles

The Thorne books are a humorous science fiction duology that reimagines fairy tale tropes within a space opera. Find the two books in the series, plus quotes from interviews with the author.

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Brandon Sanderson Q&A + Complete ‘The Reckoners’ Series
Books, Urban Fantasy Chris Well 5/10/22 Books, Urban Fantasy Chris Well 5/10/22

Brandon Sanderson Q&A + Complete ‘The Reckoners’ Series

“I try to find a take on it that feels fresh and original.” Brandon Sanderson presents a world that’s somewhat the opposite of the Marvel Cinematic Universe…

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Isabel Cañas: The Hacienda [Spotlight]
Books Chris Well 5/5/22 Books Chris Well 5/5/22

Isabel Cañas: The Hacienda [Spotlight]

Mexican Gothic meets Rebecca in this debut supernatural suspense novel, set in the aftermath of the Mexican War of Independence…

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H.G. Parry: A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians: The Shadow Histories #1 [Spotlight]
Books, Magic Chris Well 5/3/22 Books, Magic Chris Well 5/3/22

H.G. Parry: A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians: The Shadow Histories #1 [Spotlight]

“In this version of the world, everyone has the potential to be born with magical gifts. They might be able to conjure fire and water, or manipulate the weather, or summon shadows to do their bidding.”

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Jennifer Estep: A Sense of Danger: Section 47 [Spotlight]
Books, Urban Fantasy Chris Well 5/1/22 Books, Urban Fantasy Chris Well 5/1/22

Jennifer Estep: A Sense of Danger: Section 47 [Spotlight]

Jennifer Estep serves up a stand-alone urban fantasy adventure filled with secrets, lies, and super spies with amazing magical abilities. Perfect for fans of Alias, Jason Bourne, and Nikita.

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S.A. Barnes: Dead Silence [Spotlight]
Books Chris Well 4/30/22 Books Chris Well 4/30/22

S.A. Barnes: Dead Silence [Spotlight]

Titanic meets The Shining in this SF horror novel in which a woman and her crew board a decades-lost luxury cruiser and find the wreckage of a nightmare that hasn’t yet ended.

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Dieselpunk Detective Noir Q&A: Dan Willis + Complete Arcane Casebook Series
Books, Magic, Urban Fantasy Chris Well 4/29/22 Books, Magic, Urban Fantasy Chris Well 4/29/22

Dieselpunk Detective Noir Q&A: Dan Willis + Complete Arcane Casebook Series

The author shares why he created a supernatural detective series set in Depression-era New York, lists some stories that inspired him, and explains why victims in horror should be smart.

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Jules Kelley: Edge of the Woods (Moonrise #1) [Spotlight]
Books, Werewolves Chris Well 4/28/22 Books, Werewolves Chris Well 4/28/22

Jules Kelley: Edge of the Woods (Moonrise #1) [Spotlight]

Can the alpha figure out who is attacking innocent people on her wildlife preserve and protect her pack? Or will the new sheriff and her growing attraction to him put her entire world in danger?

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Chelsea Abdullah: The Stardust Thief (The Sandsea Trilogy #1) [Spotlight]
Books Chris Well 4/27/22 Books Chris Well 4/27/22

Chelsea Abdullah: The Stardust Thief (The Sandsea Trilogy #1) [Spotlight]

“Thinking about folktales and fairy tales and how they’ve been adapted into so many different things, and retold by various people and cultures—that’s fascinating to me”

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Daniel José Older: Complete Bone Street Rumba series + Author Q&A
Books, Urban Fantasy Chris Well 4/27/22 Books, Urban Fantasy Chris Well 4/27/22

Daniel José Older: Complete Bone Street Rumba series + Author Q&A

“Urban fantasy presents a tremendous opportunity to talk about what’s going on in the world right now.” Daniel José Older is the award-winning author of both YA and adult books.

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100 Supernatural Detective Series UPDATED
Books, Urban Fantasy, Vampires, Zombies, Magic, Witches Chris Well 4/26/22 Books, Urban Fantasy, Vampires, Zombies, Magic, Witches Chris Well 4/26/22

100 Supernatural Detective Series UPDATED

Want books that mix urban fantasy and crime fiction? Including series from Jim Butcher, Charlaine Harris, Kim Harrison, Seabury Quinn, plus novels from X-Files, Supernatural—and more.

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Kim Harrison: Rachel Morgan | Hollows Series Reading Order + Author Q&A
Books, Magic, Urban Fantasy, Vampires, Interview Chris Well 4/23/22 Books, Magic, Urban Fantasy, Vampires, Interview Chris Well 4/23/22

Kim Harrison: Rachel Morgan | Hollows Series Reading Order + Author Q&A

The complete order of Kim Harrison’s Hollows Series, plus the author on switching from epic fantasy to urban fantasy, why she restarted the series, and her scientific approach to magic.

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Sarah J. Maas: Complete A Court of Thorns and Roses Series + Author Q&A
Magic, Books Chris Well 4/22/22 Magic, Books Chris Well 4/22/22

Sarah J. Maas: Complete A Court of Thorns and Roses Series + Author Q&A

A Court of Thorns and Roses follows Feyre Archeron who is dragged into faerie lands for murdering a faerie—and the love story and fierce struggle that happens after she enters.

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Christopher Golden: Road of Bones [Spotlight]
Books Chris Well 4/21/22 Books Chris Well 4/21/22

Christopher Golden: Road of Bones [Spotlight]

An American documentarian travels a haunted highway across the frozen tundra of Siberia in New York Times bestselling author Christopher Golden’s Road of Bones…

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R.F. Kuang: Complete The Poppy War Series
Books Chris Well 4/20/22 Books Chris Well 4/20/22

R.F. Kuang: Complete The Poppy War Series

Rebecca F. Kuang’s spiritual/political The Poppy War fantasy series is set to be adapted for television. Kuang is a Hugo, Nebula, Locus, and World Fantasy Award-nominated author.

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Author Q&A: Delizhia Jenkins | The Book of Maya (Vampire Hunters Academy)
Books, Vampires Chris Well 4/19/22 Books, Vampires Chris Well 4/19/22

Author Q&A: Delizhia Jenkins | The Book of Maya (Vampire Hunters Academy)

“I am not emotionally prepared for what I am about to write and to be honest, I do not think the readers will be prepared for what is going to happen either.”

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Delizhia Jenkins: The Book of Maya—Vampire Hunters Academy [Spotlight]
Vampires, Books Chris Well 4/14/22 Vampires, Books Chris Well 4/14/22

Delizhia Jenkins: The Book of Maya—Vampire Hunters Academy [Spotlight]

Born into one of the most powerful covens on the North American continent, Maya Beauvais has a past with a dangerous history that brings chills…

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Chris Well celebrates stories about monsters and the people who hunt them and/or love them. Over the years (please don’t ask how many), Chris has worked in different kinds of media as a writer, producer, performer, broadcaster, and/or college instructor. Now he hosts the website Monster Complex. Find out more about Chris at StudioWell.com.

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