Pearlywhite / John Shirley. Street wizard / Simon R. Green -- Paranormal romance / Christopher Barzak -- Grand Central Park / Delia Sherman -- Spellcaster 2.0 / Jonathan Maberry -- Wallamelon / Nisi Shawl -- 30 / Caitlin R. Kiernan -- Seeing eye / Patricia Briggs -- Stone man / Nancy Kress -- In the stacks / Scott Lynch -- Voice like a hole / Catherynne M. Valente -- Arcane art of misdirection / Carrie Vaughn -- Thief of precious things / A. C. Wise -- Land of heart's desire / Holly Black -- Snake charmer / Amanda Downum -- Slaughtered lamb / Elizabeth Bear -- Woman who walked with dogs / Mary Rosenblum -- Words / Angela Slatter -- Dog boys / charles De Lint -- Alchemy / Lucy Sussex -- Curses / Jim Butcher -- De La Tierra / Emma Bull -- Stray magic / Diana Peterfreund -- Kabu Kabu / Nnedi Okorafor -- Pearlywhite / Marc Laidlaw & John Shirley.
Summary:
Bright lights, big city ...magic spells, witchcraft, wizardry, fairies, devilry, and more. Urban living, at least in fantasy fiction, is full of both magical wonder and dark enchantment. Street kids may have supernatural beings to protect them or have such powers themselves. Brujeria may be part of your way of life. Crimes can be caused (and solved) with occult arts and even a losing sports team's "curse" can be lifted with wizardry. And be careful of what cab you call - it might take you on a journey beyond belief! Some of the best stories of urban enchantment from the last few years is gathered in one volume full of hex appeal and arcane arts.
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