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January 6, 2016

Tachyon titles rank among the very best

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Tachyon titles were included on many a pundit’s list for the best publications of 2015. Here’s a selection of five such rankings. More to come over the next several days.

NPR named HANNU RAJANIEMI: COLLECTED FICTION as one of 2015′s great reads.

In Hannu Rajaniemi’s collected short fiction, godhood is a plague, the city of Paris woos a Finnish man, a record chain’s logo is a dense symbolic capsule, and stories occasionally read you while you read them. Mixing myth, fairy tale and hard science fiction in dazzling proportions, these stories are mind-blowing, engrossing revelations of which I can only speak hyperbolically. From Finland to the farthest reaches of outer space, Rajaniemi weds vast scope to marvelous intimacy in prose reminiscent of a ringing glass bell.

— recommended by Amal El-Mohtar, book critic

BEA’S BOOK NOOK mentioned LED ASTRAY: THE BEST OF KELLEY ARMSTRONG on her Top Ten Books I Read in 2015.

This anthology really showcases Armstrong’s strengths and her diversity plus I enjoyed the stories from her established series that gave us new perspectives from secondary and new characters as well as brand new stand-alones.

BOOK CHASE named THE ESSENTIAL W. P. KINSELLA as the number one fiction book of the year.

It is a difficult concept to explain to non-fans of the game of baseball, but there is a strong feeling of kinship between hardcore lovers of the game. Kinsella is one of those people,and it shows in the beauty and sweetness of his baseball stories. The man is a master short story writer and, thankfully, many of his stories are about baseball. This collection covers the entire Kinsella range of writing – and it is wonderful. Not just for baseball fans

Without comment, FANTASY LITERATURE included THE VERY BEST OF KATE ELLIOTT among its favorite books of 2015.

Also without comment, SHOTGUN LOGIC named Ellen Datlow’s THE MONSTROUS as one of the best anthologies of the year.

For more information on HANNU RAJANIEMI: COLLECTED FICTION, visit the Tachyon page.

Cover art by Lius Lasahido

Design by Elizabeth Story

For more information on LED ASTRAY: THE BEST OF KELLEY ARMSTRONG, visit the Tachyon page.

Cover by Elizabeth Story

For more information on THE ESSENTIAL W. P. KINSELLA, visit the Tachyon page.

Cover art by Thomas Canty

Cover design by Elizabeth Story

For more information on THE VERY BEST OF KATE ELLIOTT, visit the Tachyon page.

Cover art by Julie Dillon

Design by Elizabeth Story

For more information on THE MONSTROUS, visit the Tachyon page.

Cover by Reiko Murakami

Cover design by Elizabeth Story

October 14, 2015

LED ASTRAY: THE BEST OF KELLEY ARMSTRONG showcases the author’s talents and diversity

Alec Checkerfield Uncategorized bea's book nook, bitten, collection, elizabeth story, horror, kelley armstrong, led astray, led astray: the best of kelley armstrong, libromancer's apprentice, paranormal romance, penny dreadful book reviews, review, short stories, superrnatural

Further praise for the engaging LED ASTRAY: THE BEST OF KELLEY ARMSTRONG.

Photo: Kathryn Hollinrake

From PENNY DREADFUL BOOK REVIEWS:

Armstrong has long proven to be able to satisfy her readers over the years regardless of the format of her storytelling. She has always been generous with her fans, posting short stories related to her current writing projects via her website. This latest collection of Armstrong’s work is no exception. Armstrong’s knack for grabbing her reader’s attention from page one and propelling them through the various adventures of the supernatural world has definitely not faded over the years.

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What I enjoyed the most about LED ASTRAY was the fact that I found each story to be compelling.

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In the early days, I really enjoyed reading Armstrong’s collection of short stories online, so having a collection such as this is a great way to sample Armstrong’s talents. But beware, sometimes Armstrong’s story-telling can become a little too engaging, as she weaves the fine threads of the supernatural world with that of horror and you might just find yourself looking over your shoulder or wondering about the things that go bump in the night.

BEA’S BOOK NOOK:

LED ASTRAY is a solid collection that showcases Armstrong’s talents and her diversity. If you’re new to any of her series, stories from those series are full of spoilers but overall the anthology is a good introduction to Armstrong’s works and writings.

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As a fan, I love when her short stories explore the universes of her established series. It’s lovely when you get to see some of your favorite supporting cast members take center stage. Intriguing when it’s from completely different time periods. Armstrong has said that when she writes, you get information as the main character does. You know what they know, even if what they know is wrong. New perspectives add so much to the worlds she creates.

This book is a good way to get know her style and stories. Check it out, and see which one leads you to a new place.

LIBROMANCER’S APPRENTICE:

LED ASTRAY doesn’t limit itself to one canonical universe, but spreads across the different worlds that Armstrong has created and introduces several others. An engaging dark fantasy collection for both fans and new readers of Kelley Armstrong’s work.

For more information on LED ASTRAY: THE BEST OF KELLEY ARMSTRONG, visit the Tachyon page.

Cover by Elizabeth Story