- Taschenbuch: 240 Seiten
- Verlag: Ace Trade (5. Oktober 2004)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0441011977
- ISBN-13: 978-0441011971
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 22,6 x 15,2 x 1,8 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 3.5 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (2 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 447.055 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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This one-of-a-kind collection features stories from some of the biggest names in mystery and fantasy-blending the genres into a unique hybrid where PIs may wear wizard's robes and criminals may really be monsters.
Sit in on a modern-day witch's trial, visit the halls of a magical boarding school with murder on the curriculum, spend some time with Sookie Stackhouse, visit London's hidden world of the Nightside, and become spellbound with eight more tales of magical mystery.
Contributors include:
Michael Armstrong
Donna Andrews
Anne Bishop
Jay Caselberg
Mike Doogan
Laura Anne Gilman
Simon R. Green
Charlaine Harris
Anne Perry
Sharon Shinn
Dana Stabenow
John Straley
Sit in on a modern-day witch's trial, visit the halls of a magical boarding school with murder on the curriculum, spend some time with Sookie Stackhouse, visit London's hidden world of the Nightside, and become spellbound with eight more tales of magical mystery.
Contributors include:
Michael Armstrong
Donna Andrews
Anne Bishop
Jay Caselberg
Mike Doogan
Laura Anne Gilman
Simon R. Green
Charlaine Harris
Anne Perry
Sharon Shinn
Dana Stabenow
John Straley
Über den Autor
Dana Stabenow is the author of the Edgar Award-winning Kate Shugak mystery series, as well as the Liam Campbell, and Star Svensdotter series.
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POWERS OF DETECTION ist eine Anthologie, die Kriminalgeschichten im Fantasygenre zum Thema hat. Folgende Autoren haben dazu beigetragen:
Donna Andrews: Cold Spell
Simon R. Green: The Nightside, Needless to Say
John Straley: Lovely
Anne Bishop: The Price
Charlaine Harris: Fairy Dust
Anne Perry: The Judgement
Sharon Shinn: The Sorcerer's Assassin
Michael Armstrong: The Boy Who Chased Seagulls
Laura Anne Gilman: Palimpset
Mike Doogan: The Death of Clickcklickwhistle
Jay Caselberg: Cairene Dawn
Dana Stabenow: Justice is a two-edged Sword
Ich gebe ja zu, dass ich diese Anthologie nur wegen Anne Bishops Geschichte über Surreal gekauft habe (Ausschnitt ist auf der Homepage der Autorin zu lesen). Dennoch, oder vielleicht gerade deswegen, wurde ich enttäuscht. Obwohl viele namhafte Autoren mitwirkten, ist deren wahres Potential nicht erkennbar keine der Geschichten sticht besonders hervor, keine kann wirklich begeistern. Auch Bishops ist nur mäßig gelungen. Zum Teil mag das an der Kürze liegen: alle Geschichten sind in großer Printschrift gehalten und durchschnittlich 18 Seiten lang.
POWERS OF DETECTION ist entbehrlich. Wenn ihr sie nicht in eurer Sammlung habt, wird euch nichts entgehen.
Donna Andrews: Cold Spell
Simon R. Green: The Nightside, Needless to Say
John Straley: Lovely
Anne Bishop: The Price
Charlaine Harris: Fairy Dust
Anne Perry: The Judgement
Sharon Shinn: The Sorcerer's Assassin
Michael Armstrong: The Boy Who Chased Seagulls
Laura Anne Gilman: Palimpset
Mike Doogan: The Death of Clickcklickwhistle
Jay Caselberg: Cairene Dawn
Dana Stabenow: Justice is a two-edged Sword
Ich gebe ja zu, dass ich diese Anthologie nur wegen Anne Bishops Geschichte über Surreal gekauft habe (Ausschnitt ist auf der Homepage der Autorin zu lesen). Dennoch, oder vielleicht gerade deswegen, wurde ich enttäuscht. Obwohl viele namhafte Autoren mitwirkten, ist deren wahres Potential nicht erkennbar keine der Geschichten sticht besonders hervor, keine kann wirklich begeistern. Auch Bishops ist nur mäßig gelungen. Zum Teil mag das an der Kürze liegen: alle Geschichten sind in großer Printschrift gehalten und durchschnittlich 18 Seiten lang.
POWERS OF DETECTION ist entbehrlich. Wenn ihr sie nicht in eurer Sammlung habt, wird euch nichts entgehen.
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As with all of these books filled with short stories from a variety of authors you will get some hits and some misses.
I really enjoyed a few stories like the ones by 'Simon R. Green' and 'Charlaine Harris' but alot of the stories I could have done without.
All in all a great collection with a little bit of something for everyone. Worth a read but don't be annoyed if one or 2 of the stories just aren't your thing.
I really enjoyed a few stories like the ones by 'Simon R. Green' and 'Charlaine Harris' but alot of the stories I could have done without.
All in all a great collection with a little bit of something for everyone. Worth a read but don't be annoyed if one or 2 of the stories just aren't your thing.
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Deliciously Dastardly Fantasy
21. Januar 2007
Format:Taschenbuch
Powers of Detection collects 12 short stories that are an innovative blend of fantasy and mystery. Using a fantasy backgrounds for who-done-its not only makes for a fun read, it is also quite practical as this anthology should appeal to both mystery fans and fantasy fans. My mother is the former, I am the later and we both liked this book.
Many brilliant authors lend delicious stories to this work. My favorite, without question, was the Simon R Green story "The Nightside, Needless to Say". Of course, I'm prejudiced, I love Green's Nightside series. With this story he leaves Taylor behind, and instead introduces a new (and just as dysfunctional) PI. Though only slightly familiar by Anne Bishop's previous work, I found her story "The Price" to be intriguing and quite well done. "The Death of ClickClickWhistle" by Mike Doogan was so well written and funny that I am seeking out other works of his just because of this tale.
Only one of the stories failed to truly captivate me, and that was "The Boy Who Chased Seagulls" by Michael Armstrong. It also isn't really a mystery, so I'm not sure how/why it was included in this anthology. It is much more a modern fable and a mystery story.
The other eight stories are "Cold Spell" by Donna Andrews, "Lovely" by John Straley, "Fairy Dust" by Charlaine Harris, "The Judgment" by Anne Perry, "The Sorcerer's Assassin" by Sharon Shinn, "Palimpsest" by Laura Anne Gilman, "Cairene Dawn" by Jay Caselberg, and "Justice is a Two-edged Sword" by Dana Stabenow.
Though one of the stories is less than excellent, the rest of the volume is spectacular. Though small at only twelve stories, this anthology is still well worth the price because the quality is superb. If you like anthologies or mystery or fantasy, then treat yourself to this wonderful work.
Highly Recommended.
Many brilliant authors lend delicious stories to this work. My favorite, without question, was the Simon R Green story "The Nightside, Needless to Say". Of course, I'm prejudiced, I love Green's Nightside series. With this story he leaves Taylor behind, and instead introduces a new (and just as dysfunctional) PI. Though only slightly familiar by Anne Bishop's previous work, I found her story "The Price" to be intriguing and quite well done. "The Death of ClickClickWhistle" by Mike Doogan was so well written and funny that I am seeking out other works of his just because of this tale.
Only one of the stories failed to truly captivate me, and that was "The Boy Who Chased Seagulls" by Michael Armstrong. It also isn't really a mystery, so I'm not sure how/why it was included in this anthology. It is much more a modern fable and a mystery story.
The other eight stories are "Cold Spell" by Donna Andrews, "Lovely" by John Straley, "Fairy Dust" by Charlaine Harris, "The Judgment" by Anne Perry, "The Sorcerer's Assassin" by Sharon Shinn, "Palimpsest" by Laura Anne Gilman, "Cairene Dawn" by Jay Caselberg, and "Justice is a Two-edged Sword" by Dana Stabenow.
Though one of the stories is less than excellent, the rest of the volume is spectacular. Though small at only twelve stories, this anthology is still well worth the price because the quality is superb. If you like anthologies or mystery or fantasy, then treat yourself to this wonderful work.
Highly Recommended.
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What a fun hodge-podge
7. März 2005
Format:Taschenbuch
These tales range from series continuations, like Simon R Green's Nightside and Charlaine Harris's Southern Vampire series to what seem to be standalone stories - I am not sure, but if they are continuations of series, they are done quite well. I don't believe that you need to have read any of the above mentioned series to understand these stories.
There is only one Sci Fi story in the bunch - all the rest are fantasy mysteries. Lots of murder, lots of dun-da-dun-dun logic, solving the mysteries. In fact, though I'm not a serious fan of the mystery genre, I found most of the stories in this book to be quite enjoyable.
Overall, since it's easy to put down - there are 12 separate stories under 220 or so pages - I recommend this book for those who love to read fantasy but don't have time for the epics these days.
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There is only one Sci Fi story in the bunch - all the rest are fantasy mysteries. Lots of murder, lots of dun-da-dun-dun logic, solving the mysteries. In fact, though I'm not a serious fan of the mystery genre, I found most of the stories in this book to be quite enjoyable.
Overall, since it's easy to put down - there are 12 separate stories under 220 or so pages - I recommend this book for those who love to read fantasy but don't have time for the epics these days.
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Great short stories centered on fantasy and mystery!
15. Oktober 2004
Format:Taschenbuch
I loved this short-story collection full of writers that mix mystery with fantasy. The twelve stories in Powers of Detection are fresh, imaginative and original. You will read about vampires, werewolves, fairies and other supernatural creatures with just the right touch of suspense without overloading the stories with too much plotline. My favorites are Anne Bishop's "The Price," Donna Andrews's "Cold Spell," John Staley's "Lovely" (the goriest in the book), Michael Armstrong's "The Boy Who Chased Seagulls," and my favorite one, Charlaine Harris's "Fairy Dust," which is taken from the Sookie Stackhouse series.
There are stories that focus on the fantasy/paranormal aspects while others lean more toward mystery. There are also those that come across as too Harry Potter-like for my taste while others have a lot of gore. But my favorite of all, as said earlier, is Charlaine Harris's effort. I love the Sookie Stackhouse series and Harris didn't let me down with her contribution to this book. All in all, this is a great short-story collection. Perfect for Halloween! If you like mysteries with fantasy as the subgenre (or vice versa), then don't hesitate to pick up Powers of Detection.
There are stories that focus on the fantasy/paranormal aspects while others lean more toward mystery. There are also those that come across as too Harry Potter-like for my taste while others have a lot of gore. But my favorite of all, as said earlier, is Charlaine Harris's effort. I love the Sookie Stackhouse series and Harris didn't let me down with her contribution to this book. All in all, this is a great short-story collection. Perfect for Halloween! If you like mysteries with fantasy as the subgenre (or vice versa), then don't hesitate to pick up Powers of Detection.
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