Refreshing and suspenseful, this novella is an inventive look at the idea of magic lurking just beyond one's reach. ” —Publishers Weekly
"The deftness with which Cornell permits us to glimpse their backstories gives Witches of Lychford the feel of a much longer novel... [we get some] satisfying glimpses of those fireworks, along with a few ghosts and genuinely scary apparitions." —Locus
“Every detail in this novella is interesting and authentic.The novella is a beautiful gem that has more depth than many a novel, while being entertaining, fun and well-paced. It's not a word too long, not a word too short: it's practically perfect in every way.” —Bastian's Book Reviews
A light release week after last week’s onslaught of new titles nevertheless brings with it a number of new SF/F books worthy on a spot on your nightstand.
For years, Tor.com has been a source for daring, original—and free—online short fiction, publishing wonderful, occasionally even Hugo-winning work by both established genre stars and exciting new voices. Which is why we were thrilled when the announcement came earlier this year that Tor.com was launching its own imprint, Tor.com Publishing, with the aim to deliver novella-length […]
Chalk, the new novel by Paul Cornell, is the kind of book you stay up nights reading because you need to find out what happens, even as it terrifies you on every page. It explores deep physical and emotional wounds that are the stuff of reality, skewed through a lens of surreal fantasy, visceral horror, an ancient magic to create […]