New Books, 24 December 2024
Lackey, Mercedes: Miss Amelia’s List
(Astra House/DAW 9780756419097, $28, 336pp, formats: hardcover, ebook, 12/24/2024)
Fantasy novel, 17th in the Elemental Master series. In 1815 Miss Amelia Stonehold, goes to the Devon town of Axminster, looking to buy and staff a property, and possibly find a husband. But the Honorable Captain Harold Roughtower has his eyes fixed on her fortune and his plans for her wealth include the hidden Roman temple of Glykon, where something very old, very angry, and very dangerous still lurks.
Mulford, A.K.: A Sky of Emerald Stars
(Harper Voyager US 9780063291478, $28.99, 368pp, formats: hardcover, ebook, audio, 12/24/2024)
Fantasy romance novel, second in The Golden Court trilogy. After the long, despotic reign under the evil sorceress, Sawyn, life in the Golden Court is finally rebuilding. New leadership means new beginnings, and Sadie Rauxtide—now a royal guard—has been grappling with how she’ll fit into her new home. But when a rival Wolf king, Nero, kidnaps the Queen’s friend and mentor Ora, any hopes for peace are lost.
Wilton, Traci: Mrs. Morris and the Venomous Valentine
(Kensington Cozies 9781496748805, $8.99, 304pp, formats: paperback, ebook, audio, 12/24/2024)
Fantasy mystery novel, ninth in the Salem B&B series. B&B owner Charlene Morris and her ghostly friend Dr. Jack Strathmore investigate the murder of a formerly famous photographer doing a Cupid-themed calendar, with an inn-full of gorgeous models among the suspects.
