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	<description>Science fiction and fantasy book reviews: by Harriet Klausner</description>
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		<title>With Every Breath</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With Every Breath
Lynn Kurland
Jove, May 27 2008, $7.99
ISBN: 9780515144703

In 2005, American Sunshine Phillips is exhilarated to be staying in sexy Scotland in the cool late March rain; she loves her stay and reconsiders returning to Seattle as that would mean leaving the Highlands she cherishes.  As she lives in the witches’ cottage on the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/11/with-every-breath/</link>
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		<title>The Cat</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Cat 
Jean Johnson
Berkley, Jun 2008, $14.00
ISBN: 9780425221495

Amara was to be the queen of the shapeshifters, but instead was forced to flee her kingdom in order to save the life of her twin sister Arora.  The mages want Arora for her unique special magic.  The siblings barely make it to Nightfall Island after [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/11/the-cat/</link>
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		<title>Running Wild</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Running Wild
Sarah McCarty
Berkley, Jun 2008, $14.00
ISBN: 9780425221501

“Donovan” needs to persuade his cousin Wyatt to come home as his father the pack's alpha is dying.  At a bar, he meets his soul mate Lisa who was pounding the crap out of male crap for harming her younger sister Robin.

“Kelon” arrives to help his brother Donovan [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/11/running-wild/</link>
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		<title>Lover Enshrined</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Lover Enshrined
JR Ward
Signet, Jun 2008, $7.99
ISBN: 9780451222725

Brotherhood member Phury knows he has no choice but to be the Primale to the chosen females, but he detests his destiny as he has met his soul First Mate, Cormia the first of the chosen.  At the same time he hides from women to search his passionate [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/11/lover-enshrined/</link>
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		<title>The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume Two B: The Greatest Science Fiction Novellas of All Time Chosen by the Members of the Science Fiction Writers of America</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume Two B: The Greatest Science Fiction Novellas of All Time Chosen by the Members of the Science Fiction Writers of America 
Edited by Ben Bova
Tor, Apr 2008, $29.95
ISBN: 9780765305329

The follow up to Volume Two A, which also like this anthology, contains eleven novellas published from 1929 to 1964, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/11/the-science-fiction-hall-of-fame-volume-two-b-the-greatest-science-fiction-novellas-of-all-time-chosen-by-the-members-of-the-science-fiction-writers-of-america/</link>
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		<title>The Iron Hunt</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Iron Hunt
Marjorie M. Liu
Ace, Jun 24 2008, $7.99
ISBN: 9780441016068

Long ago demons walked the earth killing anything foolishly that got in their way.  The humans exploded on the planet leading to war over which species would dominate the orb; mankind won and established a prison of sorts to keep the demons away forever.  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/11/the-iron-hunt/</link>
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		<title>Wild &#038; Hexy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wild &#038; Hexy 
Vicki Lewis Thompson
Onyx, Jun 2008, $7.99
ISBN: 9780451412584

Although they prefer not to go to the backwoods of Indiana, witch Dorcas Lowell and her wizard husband Ambrose know they have no choice as the wizard council sent them to Big Knob.  Their assignment is to force George the dragon to finally accept his [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/10/wild-hexy/</link>
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		<title>The Valley-Westside War</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Valley-Westside War
Harry Turtledove
Tor, Jul 2008, $24.95
ISBN: 9780765314871

There is no such thing as time travel into the past or future; but there is crosstime travel; alternate earths with differing histories.  Crosstime traffic usually involves trading with other earths by pretending to be one of their citizens. One divergence led to a nuclear war in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/10/the-valley-westside-war/</link>
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		<title>The Dragon’s Lair</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Dragon’s Lair
Elizabeth Haydon
Tor Starscape, Jul 2008, $12.95
ISBN: 9780765308696

Charles Magnus Ven Polypheme has completed successfully his secret mission for King Vandemere of Serendair and looks forward to some respite before his monarch sends him on another assignment.  His hopes for some needed rest are dashed when High King Vandemere says he must leave the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/10/the-dragon%e2%80%99s-lair/</link>
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		<title>Time Spike</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Time Spike
Eric Flint and Marilyn Kosmatka 
Baen, May 2008, 
ISBN: 9781416555384

Supervisor Captain Mark Stephens was observing the guard mount shift changing at Illinois' maximum security prison when the ground rumbled.  He and others assumed an earthquake occurred.  However, looking outside, the geography has changed radically; The Mississippi river vanished and all evidence of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/09/time-spike/</link>
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		<title>Victory of Eagles</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Victory of Eagles 
Naomi Novik
Del Rey, Jul 2008, $25.00
ISBN: 9780345496881

The war rages on between England and France, but Napoleon’s forces have landed on English soil.  At the same Will Laurence knows he did the right moral thing when he betrayed his country but also feels anguish for doing so (see EMPIRE OF IVORY) as [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/09/victory-of-eagles/</link>
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		<title>Lost Fleet: Valiant</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Lost Fleet: Valiant 
Jack Campbell
Ace, Jun 24 2008, $7.99
ISBN: 9780441016198

Captain John "Black Jack" Geary knows his Alliance fleet is in deep trouble as they struggle to return to home base.  He knows his numerous enemies from within Alliance want him to fail as his heroism and that of his unit allowed others to escape [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/08/lost-fleet-valiant/</link>
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		<title>By Schism Rent Asunder</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Schism Rent Asunder 
David Weber
Tor, Jul 2008, $25.95
ISBN 9780765315014

The military technology advances provided by android with a human brain Merlin Athrawes to King Cayleb II of Charis led to their naval slaughter of the forces of their neighbors sanctioned by the Church of God Awaiting at Darcos Sound and Armageddon Reef.  Merlin hopes [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/08/by-schism-rent-asunder/</link>
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		<title>Castle Lake</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Castle Lake
Thomas A. Ryerson
Grey Swan Press, Jun 2008, $16.95
ISBN: 9780980037708

On Oct 13, 1821 near Castle Lake, James Murdoch goes duck hunting when a thick fog reduces visibility to near zero.  His first shot hits a duck, but his second bullet goes wild and he thinks he may have hit a person.  William Fick’s [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/07/castle-lake/</link>
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		<title>Love’s Magic</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Love’s Magic
Traci E. Hall
Medallion, Jun 2008, $7.95
ISBN: 9781933836270

In 1192, Celestia Montehue wonders if she is adopted; her sisters are red hair amazons while she is a small blond.  She also has two color eyes; one blue and the other green.  There is no trace physically that she descends from the notorious Queen Boadicea, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/06/love%e2%80%99s-magic-2/</link>
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		<title>Love’s Magic</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Love’s Magic
Traci E. Hall
Medallion, Jun 2008, $7.95
ISBN: 9781933836270

In 1192, Celestia Montehue wonders if she is adopted; her sisters are red hair amazons while she is a small blond.  She also has two color eyes; one blue and the other green.  There is no trace physically that she descends from the notorious Queen Boadicea, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/06/love%e2%80%99s-magic/</link>
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		<title>Cry of Sorrow</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Cry of Sorrow
Holly Taylor
Medallion, Jul 2008, $15.95
ISBN: 9781933836263 
 
The Coranians have defeated their enemies the Kymru in battle.  However, their leader Havgan does not celebrate the victory as his troops do; he feels there remains one last task to complete before he can claim victory.  He must find the four treasures (the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/06/cry-of-sorrow/</link>
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		<title>Reading the Wind</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Reading the Wind 
Brenda Cooper
Tor, Jul 2008, $25.95
ISBN 9780765315984

The planet Fremont was considered a dangerous place for colonization due to its odd lethal flora and fauna as much as from the meteorites that crash on its surface and it’s volcanic and quake activity. However, in spite of a need to cooperate war exploded between the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/06/reading-the-wind/</link>
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		<title>Season of Strangers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Season of Strangers 
Kat Martin
Mira, Jun 2008, $7.99
ISBN: 9780778325543

Realtor Julie Ferris and her sister Laura are enjoying their day relaxing in a private cove on Malibu Beach owned by friend and client Owen Mallory when both discuss hearing and not hearing an odd buzzing sound that seems everywhere and nowhere.  They fail to complete [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/04/season-of-strangers/</link>
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		<title>Jhegaala</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jhegaala 
Steven Brust
Forge, Jul 2008, $24.95
ISBN 9780765301475

Vlad Taltos is upset with his divorce as he married expecting forever.  However, he is more concerned over his former employer, Jhereg putting a hit on him for his recent betraying activities.  He concludes if he wants to remain with a head on shoulders he has to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/04/jhegaala/</link>
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		<title>Blood Noir</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Blood Noir
Laurell K. Hamilton
Berkley, Jun 2008, $25.95
ISBN: 9780425222195

Jean-Claude’s pomme de sange Lycan Jason visits his master’s human servant vampire executioner and living vampire who feeds off of sex, Anita Blake to ask his friend to accompany him as his pretend lover when he visits his dying estranged father.  Anita agrees when Jason informs her [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/04/blood-noir/</link>
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		<title>All Souls’ Night</title>
		<description><![CDATA[All Souls’ Night
Jennifer Armintrout
Mira, Jun 2008, $6.99
ISBN: 9780778325376

Though they can use the time to heal emotionally and physically from the battle with the Oracle, undead vampire hunters Carrie Ames and Nathan Grant know they have none as they must prepare for what they pray is the final combat.  The lovers must stop the father [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/04/all-souls%e2%80%99-night/</link>
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		<title>Moonstruck</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Moonstruck
Susan Grant
Harlequin HQN, Jun 2008, $6.99
ISBN: 9780373772599

Coalition Admiral Britasha “Brit” Bandar 'Brit is upset with the changes that impact her.  The courageous warrior knows she must adapt as the Coalition has merged with Earthling and Drakken to forge a Triad; she grew up believing the Drakken were the enemy who must die and now [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/03/moonstruck/</link>
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		<title>The Darkest Kiss</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Darkest Kiss 
Gena Showalter
Harlequin HQN, Jun 2008, $6.99
ISBN: 9780373772322

In the Budapest stronghold where the Lords of the Underworld warriors reside Lucien regrets he opened Pandora’s Box allowing the demons to escape.  The Gods punished him millennia ago by placing the demon Death inside him.  The warriors search for the box to keep [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/03/the-darkest-kiss-2/</link>
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		<title>Dragonlight</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dragonlight
Donita K. Paul
Waterbrook, Jun 2008, $13.99
ISBN: 9781400073788

For the first time in decades the world is at peace.  Dragon Keeper Kale is busy taking care of baby dragons since peace has brought a population explosion in that race wheras before they were dying in mortal combat.  One day Kalie’s husband Bordan sees a village [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/03/dragonlight/</link>
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		<title>The Summer Palace</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Summer Palace
Lawrence Watts-Evans
Tor, Jun 2008, $24.95
ISBN: 9780765310286

The Red Wizard continues his campaign to kill all other magical practitioners including his peers and the Chosen, those humans specifically selected by the Council of Wizards to protect people from magical abuse of power.  However, ironically the Red Wizard is loved and cherished by his people [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/02/the-summer-palace/</link>
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		<title>Sabriel</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sabriel
Garth Nix
Eos, May 2008, $9.99
ISBN: 9780061474354

Eighteen years old necromancer Sabriel attends the exclusive Wyverley College in Ancelstierre, where Magic does not work.  When her father Abhorsen, also a necromancer who uses Charter magic, sends her a message containing his word and special bells, she knows he is asking for help, she leaves the college [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/02/sabriel/</link>
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		<title>Karma</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Karma
Robert Zitella
Bluewater, 2008
ISBN: 9781604520125

In Elburn, Illinois, former Sheriff Brad Jenkins has become the mayor, a job he expects to enjoy.  However, lately Brad, happily married with two kids, has been suffering from intense nightmares that seem vividly realistic and the smell of burnt flesh when he is awake.  He is pushing development projects [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/01/karma/</link>
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		<title>Wicked Game</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wicked Game
Jeri Smith-Ready
Pocket, May 2008, $14.00
ISBN: 9781416551768

Con artist Ciara Griffin has decided to leave behind the life of a cheat and become legal and morally above board.  To accomplish her objective, Ciara obtains work at small radio station WWMP where no one cares about your résumé, your past, and your lack of conventional morality [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/05/01/wicked-game/</link>
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		<title>Shadow Magic</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Shadow Magic
Cheyenne McCray
St. Martin's, May 2008, $8.99
ISBN: 9780312949587

In Otherworld, gray witch Hannah Wentworth plans revenge against the Dark Goddess of Underworld Ceithlenn, who caused so much death and destruction in San Francisco.  Using her dragon elemental mirror to scry the future, Hannah is shocked to see humans flee from the Fomorii Demons and her [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.alternative-worlds.com/2008/04/30/shadow-magic/</link>
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