Magic City: Recent Spells

Edited by Paula Guran.

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 gathered in one volume full of hex appeal and arcane arts.

Contents:

• “Paranormal Romance,” Christopher Barzak
• “The Slaughtered Lamb,” Elizabeth Bear
• “The Land of Heart’s Desire,” Holly Black
• “Seeing Eye,” Patricia Briggs
• “De la Tierra,” Emma Bull
• “Curses,” Jim Butcher
• “Dog Boys,” Charles de Lint
• “Snake Charmer,” Amanda Downum
• “Street Wizard,” Simon R. Green
• “-30-,” Caitlín R. Kiernan
• “Stone Man,” Nancy Kress
• “Pearlywhite” Mark Laidlaw & John Shirley
• “In the Stacks,” Scott Lynch
• “Spellcaster 2.0,” Jonathan Maberry
• “Kabu Kabu,” Nnedi Okorafor
• “Stray Magic,” Diana Peterfreund
• “The Woman Who Walked with Dogs,” Mary Rosenblum”
• “Wallamelon,” Nisi Shawl
• “Grand Central Park,” Delia Sherman
• “Words,” Angela Slatter
• “Alchemy,” Lucy Sussex
• “A Voice Like a Hole,” Catherynne M. Valente
• “The Arcane Art of Misdirection,” Carrie Vaughn
• “Thief of Precious Things,” A.C. Wise