Queen of the Dark Things: A Novel by C. Robert Cargill Published by Harper Voyager on May 13, 2014
Pages: 416
Genres: Horror, Urban Fantasy
Format: Hardcover
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Also by this author: Dreams and Shadows, Queen of the Dark Things, We Are Where the Nightmares Go and Other Stories
Screenwriter and noted film critic C. Robert Cargill continues the story begun in his acclaimed debut Dreams and Shadows in Queen of Dark Things, a bold and brilliantly crafted tale involving fairies and humans, magic and monsters—a vivid phantasmagoria that combines the imaginative wonders of Neil Gaiman, the visual inventiveness of Guillermo Del Toro, and the shocking miasma of William S. Burroughs.
Six months have passed since the wizard Colby lost his best friend to an army of fairies from the Limestone Kingdom, a realm of mystery and darkness beyond our own. But in vanquishing these creatures and banning them from Austin, Colby sacrificed the anonymity that protected him. Now, word of his deeds has spread, and powerful enemies from the past—including one Colby considered a friend—have resurfaced to exact their revenge.
As darkness gathers around the city, Colby sifts through his memories desperate to find answers that might save him. With time running out, and few of his old allies and enemies willing to help, he is forced to turn for aid to forces even darker than those he once battled.
Following such masters as Lev Grossman, Erin Morgenstern, Richard Kadrey, and Kim Harrison, Robert C. Cargill takes us deeper into an extraordinary universe of darkness and wonder, despair and hope to reveal the magic and monsters around us . . . and inside us.
Queen of the Dark Things is the follow-up to Dreams and Shadows. D&S was a crazy, horror and fantasy mash-up that was a total thrillride. Fantastically written and highly original. Admittedly, I’ve already started reading it because I snagged it off Edelweiss and I clearly have no patience to actually follow my release schedule. It’s fantastic.
Have you read Dreams and Shadows? What did you think?
Lisa @ Bookshelf Fantasies
Dreams & Shadows is on my Winter TBR list this week — can’t wait!
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Bonnie
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! 🙂
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Daisel
The name of this book is so cool, great pick.
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Jessica @ a GREAT read
Nice pick! Haven’t heard of this one but glad you got an early copy!
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Violet
Nice post! Thanks for stopping by and I hadn’t heard of this book; glad you featured it! Also, love the blog!! Awesome name too, on a little sidenote. Thanks for stopping by and also, I just saw your Top Ten Tues post and I can’t wait to read Antigoddess either!!
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Jaime
I picked up Dreams and Shadows because it was a kindle deal months ago, and I loved the summary. I really need to read it. Especially as the sequel sounds even better.
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Lauren
This sounds so cool, I need to check out Dreams and Shadows! I hadn’t heard of these books before, so thanks for putting them on my radar!
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kimbacaffeinate
You have me curious about this series, I love horror and urban fantasy,so I will check out book one. Thanks!
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Rachel @ Paper Cuts
Oh my. I haven’t heard of this, but I love how it sounds and I LOVE the cover! Definitely going to have to check this out. If they compare it to Erin Morgenstern I’m sold; I adored The Night Circus. Great pick!
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Christie
I have never heard of this series before. It sounds amazing! Nice WOW pick 🙂
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Jessie
YES I GOT THIS ONE TOO.
Though I haven’t read the first book yet. It does look good and you seem to have enjoyed it. I have to get to it soon so I can flail with you over both 😀
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