Most Popular Books by Tanya Huff

The second book in Tanya Huff''s action-packed military sci-fi adventure Confederation series Never tell a two-star general what you really think of him.... That was the mistake Staff Sergeant Torin Kerr made with General Morris. But as a battle-hardened professional, she took pride in doing her job and getting her troops back alive. So after she''d saved the mission to bring the Silviss into the Confederation—instead of losing them and their world to the enemy known only as the Others—she let the general know exactly how she felt. And Torin’s reward—or punishment—was to be separated from her platoon and sent off on what might well prove an even more perilous assignment. She was commandeered to protect a scientific expedition to a newly discovered and seemingly derelict spaceship of truly epic proportions. And Confederation politics had saddled her with a commanding officer who might prove more of a menace to the mission’s success than anything they encountered. Only time would tell if the ship was what it appeared to be, or a trap created by the Others—or the work of an as-yet unknown alien race with an agenda that could prove all too hostile to other life forms....

Bestselling author Tanya Huff returns to the Confederation series of military science fiction, where after centuries of fighting, the dangers of peacetime prove as alien as any new galaxy. Once Torin Kerr was a gunnery sergeant, secure in the embrace of the Confederation Marine Corps. Now the war is over. Torin is free to delve the depths of space with Craig Ryder in a tiny salvage ship, responsible only for keeping them in enough ready credit to breathe and eat. But when she discovers pirates, actual pirates, are a deadly threat to salvage operators, she can''t imagine not taking action. Even if Ryder''s motley group of colleagues and quasi-family think it''s ridiculous. After all, she doesn''t have the Marines behind her anymore. Then Ryder goes missing. Of course Torin is going after him. And whatever the odds, there will always be some who follow Torin Kerr into battle. But this time, instead of Other armies, she''s facing ruthless criminals who''ve seen her story on broadcasts. She''s fighting through all the scars and fears experience has left with her—with none of the rules that told her when to stop. And whatever happens, no one''s coming to rescue her...

Tanya Huff delivers seven fantastical tales featuring the young Herald Jors, set in Mercedes Lackey''s legendary realm of Valdemar. In Valdemar, only the true of heart are Chosen to wear the Whites and become Heralds—guardians who journey throughout the nation upholding justice, making judgments, and combating evil in its many forms. This collection of stories follows the adventures of Herald Jors: a young man just a few years out of his Greys and already making his mark, all while learning the complexities of the honored role bestowed upon him. From confronting bandits in the far borderlands to experiencing magical love and heartbreaking loss, Jors must find the balance between the law and that which is truly good and right. For the first time, Tanya Huff''s seven stories set in the world created by Mercedes Lackey are gathered together in a single volume. These short works are sure to enchant anyone who wishes to experience the land of Valdemar through the eyes, mind and heart of one of its bravest heroes. Contains the following stories: The Demon''s Den Brock All the Ages of Man Live On Nothing Better to Do The Time We Have Family Matters

Bestselling author Tanya Huff returns to the spacefaring Confederation in a new series, as centuries of battle give way to a fragile calm... but new threats lurk beneath the surface. With the war that''s dominated her life finally over, Torin Kerr is ready to prove wrong anyone who claims there''s no such thing as an ex-gunnery sergeant. She has plenty of opportunity to use her unique skills as a contractor to the Peacekeepers, zipping up petty rebellions and working to rehabilitate those who can''t lay down arms. But when Military Intelligence calls with a covert mission so explosive it could tear apart the Confederation, Torin can''t possibly refuse. Someone has found the hidden tomb planet where the founders of the Confederation buried their weapons when they swore off violence. Now the clock is ticking for Torin and her team to find it, too, and stop the planet-killing technology from resurrecting. But the Elder Races aren''t telling them everything. The citizens at the Core treat warriors like criminals. The grave-robbers know secrets no official record includes. And in the heart of this strange ancient memorial, Torin might learn more about the Confederation''s past than is good for her...

This cozy horror novel set in modern-day Toronto includes phenomenal characters, fantastic writing, and a queer romance—the perfect balance of dark and delightful This stand-alone novel from the bestselling author of the Peacekeeper novels mixes the creepy with the charming for plenty of snarky, queer fun—for fans of T. Kingfisher, Grady Hendrix, Sangu Mandanna and Erin Sterling Generations ago, the founders of the idyllic town of Lake Argen made a deal with a dark force. In exchange for their service, the town will stay prosperous and successful, and keep outsiders out. And for generations, it’s worked out great. Until a visitor goes missing, and his wealthy family sends a private investigator to find him, and everything abruptly goes sideways. Now, Cassidy Prewitt, town baker and part-time servant of the dark force (it’s a family business) has to contend with a rising army of darkness, a very frustrated town, and a very cute PI who she might just be falling for…and who might just be falling for her. And if they can survive their own home-grown apocalypse, they might even just find happiness together. Queer, cozy, and with a touch of eldritch horror mixed in just for fun, this is a charming love story about a small-town baker, a quick-witted PI, and, yes, an ancient evil.

When Tony Foster and his TV crew find themselves shooting in an actual haunted house, all hell threatens to break loose. Can Tony keep the diabolical spirit from turning the crew against one another?

A collection of stories from bestselling author Tanya Huff''s Confederation universe, including both previously published and never-before-seen works, and the author''s own wry and insightful commentary. Read on for stories featuring: Torin Kerr''s not-quite-standard field promotion to sergeant—just in time to lead a recon team through a captured planet with a secret... A grueling struggle fought from low-tech battlements and city walls, where Torin''s lieutenant has a dangerous taste for heroics... A glimpse under the head plates of Heavy Gunner Deena Harmin, who finds her squad pinned down behind enemy lines and must push the boundaries between human and machine to give them a chance... A colony facing unnatural ruin, where Torin Kerr must choose what to believe—and what to report... Torin, Werst, Ressk, and the rest of the team following the third Peacekeeper book, where the crew faces down a ship that looks like Big Yellow, but heralds a new and even more surprising sentient encounter... Brimming with Huff''s signature mix of grit, loyalty, and enough daring to move planets, each story presents a new window into a universe beloved of thousands, where courage and quick thinking make the difference between survival—and disaster.

Explore uncharted territory in this collection of heroic fantasy shorts from Tanya Huff. Annotations provide background and insight on each story. Peppered with Huff''s trademark tongue-in-cheek wit and the brilliant, funny, wise, ruthless heroines that have made her famous, this is a collection you won''t want to miss. Travel to Camelot in "Nights of the Round Table" and to ancient Egypt in "Succession". Revisit beloved fairytales in "All Things Being Relative". Sail the seas in "Blood in the Water" and "Oh Glorious Sight". Also includes "What Little Girls Are Made Of," "A Woman''s Work", and "Slow Poison". Nights Of The Round Table And Other Stories is the first of a series of Tanya Huff short story collections. Published as e-book exclusives and featuring all-new cover art, many of the stories in these collections have never been collected before, or are only available in hard-to-find limited editions.

Tanya Huff’s supernatural fantasy Smoke series, with a gothic twist • Mix of ghostly mystery, paranormal horror, and dark humor • Lamba Award nominated Fans of the X-Files and Twin Peaks will love acclaimed master of contemporary fantasy Tanya Huff’s twisted version of vampires, wizards, and TV terror. Tony Foster, fledgling wizard and now trainee assistant director on Darkest Night—the syndicated vampire detective show—is hoping that they only supernatural events he’ll be caught up in are those in the script. But that isn’t meant to be, for a demonic convergence is about to begin, creating weak spots through which lesser demons may enter the world. To complicate matters, Leah, the incredibly seductive stuntwoman who freelances for the show, is an immortal Demongate. Should Leah die, the Demongate will open and her sensual demon master will wreak havoc upon the unsuspecting human race. Can Tony—with the help of Leah, Henry, a tabloid reporter, a Mountie, and the cast of Darkest Night—halt a demonic invasion and stave off the end of the world?

Renouncing her royal heritage in order to pursue her gifts as a Bardic caller of elemental spirits, Princess Annice is forced to flee from her own people when she rescues the father of her child from an unwarranted death sentence.

In Valor''s Choice, Staff Sergeant Torin Kerr and her crew get yanked from a well-deserved shore leave in order to participate in an easy'' mission. They are to act as an honour guard for a diplomatic visit to the world of the Silsviss, reptilian aliens with a strong appreciation for war and conquest. In The Better Part of Valor, Torin Kerr''s outspokenness gets her in a load of trouble. After she tells a two-star general what she really thinks of him, she finds herself separated from her platoon and sent off on a perilous assignment.''

Includes Blood Debt and Blood Bank.

Tanya Huff''s Smoke trilogy is now available in a single omnibus edition. Book One: Smoke and Shadows Working as a Production Assistant on a show about a vampire detective is nothing compared to Tony Foster''s past as a vampire''s lover. True, he''s still wrangling beautiful people with big egos and the power to crush him, but there are far fewer demons, and TV blood is colored corn syrup. When shadows on set begin moving independently of the people they''re supposed to be attached to, Tony can''t dismiss it as a trick of the light. Especially not after finding a guest star dead in a locked dressing room. The head of special effects may be an actual wizard, but Tony still has to bring in his ex, the vampire Henry Fitzroy, to help defend against a terrifying, otherworldly attack. With survival unlikely, Tony will have to assist his butt off to give them anything like a chance. But being thrust into a spotlight doesn''t make him a hero... Book Two: Smoke and Mirrors When Darkest Night, the highest rated vampire detective show in syndication, sets up to film at an isolated historic mansion, Tony Foster, PA and wizard-in-training, expects disruptions: no cell signal, extras bumbling around the set, lighting cords tangled in hundred-year-old hallways. He doesn''t expect ghosts. But hey, a few dead folks wandering around shouldn''t disturb much when only the sensitive can perceive them. Unfortunately, a number of the cast and crew turn out to be sensitive. And the house isn''t home to only a few spirits. Trapped in the mansion overnight—with his boss, his vampire ex, the smoking-hot straight actor sending mixed signals, and the executive producer''s bratty kids—Tony has to dodge, sneak, and scramble to cover up the unexplainable. With memories of murders playing out around them, the crew wants answers. And the house wants blood... Book Three: Smoke and Ashes Coming out of the wizard closet has barely changed Tony Foster''s life. He''s been promoted...to deploy sorcery against construction noise. His crush on the gorgeous second lead has devolved to overanalyzing paparazzi pics. His magic studies progress when he''s not working or sleeping, which is never. When he intervenes to prevent a potentially fatal accident, he discovers the stuntwoman involved is the immortal survivor of a 3500-year-old sex cult with a hellgate tattooed around her midriff. In return, she tells Tony the dawn of a demonic convergence means he can look forward to eldritch horrors attempting entry to Vancouver through the Darkest Night soundstage. They still owe the network two episodes, so Tony, as the on-staff wizard, needs to handle it. Meanwhile, the crew—and one infuriating actor—are endangering themselves trying to help and something''s bound to give...

Successful spies change history. Failures are never heard from again. From simple data theft or sabotage to protecting state secrets and last-ditch gambles that alter the tides of war, it''s the spy—professional or amateur—who gets the job done! Whether it''s for King and country or private vendetta, it is often the lone agent, through stealth, skill, and sometimes a little luck, who makes the difference. If only it were that easy. In Last-Ditch you''ll find sixteen original stories of men, women, aliens, and even creatures who face seemingly insurmountable odds to achieve their goals. So come join in on a little heart-pounding espionage, as Jason M. Hough, Tanya Huff, L.E. Modesitt, Jr., D. Thomas Minton, Nemma Wollenfang, Hayden Trenholm, Edward Willett, Blake Jessop, Steve Perry, Ember Randall, Derryl Murphy, Chadwick Ginther, Russell Hugh McConnell, Gary Kloster, E.C. Ambrose, and Donald McCarthy put it all on the line to take you behind the scenes and behind enemy lines.

In bestselling author Tanya Huff''s second installment of the Peacekeeper series, the Confederation reckons with costs of war not paid on the battlefield... When mercenaries attack an archaeological dig on a planet of pre-spacefaring ruins, Torin Kerr and her Peacekeepers can guess the aggressors are ex-military, just like them. Since Torin uncovered the "social experiment" that kept the Confederation at arms for centuries, she''s seen plenty of warriors wounded in ways no autodoc can fix. But these renegades are more than disenchanted—they think the ruins hold the answer to defeating the mysterious civilization that manipulated both sides into generations of conflict. And they''ve recruited some of their most feared former enemies from the Primacy to help steal it. With a ceasefire barely settled and a government on edge, Torin has no room for error. She and her team have to rescue the hostages, disable the hostiles, and play host to uneasy Primacy allies of their own—all on a planet dense with jungle and full of unknown dangers. There''s no time to seek out the so-called weapon or investigate what lurks in the ruins. But that doesn''t mean it won''t be hunting them...

A tantalizing selection of stories from some of the best female authors who’ve helped define the modern vampire. Bram Stoker was hardly the first author—male or female—to fictionalize the folkloric vampire, but he defined the modern iconic vampire when Dracula appeared in 1897. Since then, many have reinterpreted the ever-versatile vampire over and over again—and female writers have played vital roles in proving that the vampire, as well as our perpetual fascination with it, is truly immortal. These authors have devised some of the most fascinating, popular, and entertaining of our many vampiric variations: suavely sensual . . . fascinating but fatal . . . sexy and smart . . . undead but prone to detection . . . tormented or terrifying . . . amusing or amoral . . . doomed or deadly . . . badass and beautiful . . . cutting-edge or classic . . . Blood Sisters collects a wide range of fantastical stories from New York Times bestsellers Holly Black, Nancy Holder, Catherynne M. Valente, and Carrie Vaughn, and critically acclaimed writers Chelsea Quinn Yarbro and Tanith Lee, all of whom have left their indelible and unique stamps on the vampire genre. Whether they are undeniably heroes and heroines or bloodthirsty monsters (or something in between), the undead are a lively lot. This anthology offers some of the best short fiction ever written by the “blood sisters” who know them best: stories you can really sink your teeth into.

This second Infinite Stars science fiction anthology offers 26 space opera short stories set in famous sci-fi series like Wayfarers, Ender, and Lost Fleet. Includes tales from George R.R. Martin, Orson Scott Card, Seanan McGuire, and more! Amongst the infinite stars we find epic sagas of wars, tales of innermost humanity, and the most powerful of desires—our need to create a better world. This second volume of seminal short science fiction features 26 new stories from series such as Wayfarers, Confederation, The Lost Fleet, Waypoint Kangaroo, Ender, Dream Park, the Polity and more. FEATURED AUTHORS • Arthur C. Clarke • Jack Campbell • Becky Chambers • Robert Heinlein • George R.R. Martin • Susan R. Matthews • Orson Scott Card • James Blish • E.E. “Doc” Smith • Tanya Huff • Curtis C. Chen • Seanan McGuire • Sharon Lee and Steve Miller • Larry Niven and Steven Barnes • Gardner Dozois • David Farland • Mike Shepherd • C.L. Moore • Neal Asher • Weston Ochse • Brenda Cooper • Alan Dean Foster • Kristine Kathryn Rusch • Kevin J. Anderson • David Weber • C.J. Cherryh This space opera science fiction anthology brings you the essential work from past, present, and future best-selling authors as well as Grand Masters of science fiction.

RRRAWRRR!!! ZZZZZZTTTTT!!! ZZZZAAAAPPPPP!!! The robots of the 50s and 60s science fiction movies and novels captured our hearts and our imaginations. Their clunky, bulbous bodies with their clear domed heads, whirling antennae, and randomly flashing lights staggered ponderously across the screen and page and into our souls—whether as a constant companion or as the invading army threatening to exterminate our world. We can never return to that innocent time, where the robot overlords could be identified by their burning red eyes or our trusty robot sidekick would warn us instantly of danger—or can we? With a touch of nostalgia and a little tongue-in-cheek humor, here are fifteen stories from today''s leading science fiction and fantasy authors that take us back to the time of evil robot overlords, invading armies, and not-quite-trustworthy mechanical companions. Join Julie E. Czerneda, Brandon Daubs, Tanya Huff, Brian Trent, L.E. Modesitt, Jr., Jason Palmatier, Jez Patterson, Gini Koch, Lauren Fox, Sharon Lee & Steve Miller, Philip Brian Hall, Rosemary Edghill, R. Overwater, Helen French, and Seanan McGuire as we step into the future with a nod to the past. Hold on to those stun guns. You may need them!

Got Vampires? Ghosts? Monsters? We Can Help! Your one-stop-shop for Urban Fantasy’s finest anthology of the supernatural. 14 sleuths are gathered together for the first time in all-original tales of unusual cases which require services that go far beyond mere deduction! Featuring new stories by: Tanya Huff, C. T. Adams and Cathy Clamp, Simon R. Green, T. A. Pratt, Chris Marie Green, Lilith Saintcrow, Rachel Caine, Jackie Kessler, Carrie L. Vaughn, Julie Kenner, C. J. Henderson, Laura Anne Gilman, Justin Gustainis and Caitlin Kittredge Meet the Detectives: Danny Hendrickson - from Laura Anne Gilman’s Cosa Nostradamus series. Kate Connor - from Julie Kenner’s Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom series. John Taylor - from Simon R. Green’s Nightside series. Jill Kismet - from Lilith Saintcrow’s Jill Kismet series. Jessi Hardin - from Carrie Vaughn’s Kitty Norville series. Quincey Morris - from Justin Gustainis’ Morris/Chastain Investigations series. Marla Mason - from T. A. Pratt’s Marla Mason series. Tony Foster - from Tanya Huff’s Smoke and Shadows series. Dawn Madison - from Chris Marie Green’s Vampire Babylon series. Pete Caldecott - from Caitlin Kittredge’s Black London series. Tony Giodone - from C. T. Adams and Cathy Clamp’s Tales of the Sazi series. Jezebel - from Jackie Kessler’s Hell on Earth series. Piers Knight - from C. J. Henderson’s Brooklyn Knight series. Cassiel - from Rachel Caine’s Outcast Season series. Demons may lurk, werewolves may prowl, vampires may ride the wind. These are things that go bump in the night, but we are the ones who bump back! About the editor: Justin Gustainis has been an Army officer, speechwriter and professional bodyguard. He is currently a college professor living in upstate New York. He is the author of The Hades Project, Black Magic Woman, Evil Ways, Hard Spell and Sympathy for the Devil. He has also published a number of short stories, two of which won the Graverson Award for Horror in consecutive years. He is a graduate of the Odyssey Writing Workshop. Praise: "Urban fantasy has a special place in my heart, and the Occult Detective is perhaps the fundamental urban-fantasy archetype. An anthology of this kind is can serve two purposes: The first is to provide a taste of the genre to those that might otherwise be unfamiliar with it, and the second is to provide fans of the genre a chance to discover writers they may not have already come across. It was well worth the read and I would recommend it wholeheartedly for any fan of the urban fantasy/occult detective genre; even more so if you are unfamiliar with the genre and would like a taste as to what it’s all about." — Nick Bronson -- "Urban Fantasy readers will love this book, and it is a first-rate group of stories." — Paul Lappan, Reviewer

Unheimliche Vorkommnisse erschüttern Toronto. Drei Menschen finden unter mysteriösen Umständen auf offener Straße den Tod, und die Polizei steht vor einem Rätsel. Als sich herausstellt, dass alle drei Opfer blutleer sind, sind sich zumindest die Klatschblätter sicher: In der Stadt geht ein Vampir um! Privatdetektivin Vicki Nelson, einst eine der besten Ermittlerinnen bei der Mordkommission, hat die Polizeiarbeit vor einiger Zeit aufgegeben, und an Vampire glaubt sie schon gar nicht. Dennoch weckt die Aufklärung der geheimnisvollen Mordserie ihr Interesse, und schließlich macht sie sich im Auftrag einer Klientin auf die Suche nach dem Täter.

Los muertos sin reposo

La investigadora privada Vicki Nelson presencia el primer ataque perpetrado por una fuerza de siniestra magia que pronto sembrará el terror sobre Toronto. A medida que los asesinatos se suceden, Vicki se involucra más y más en la investigación. Renueva su tormentosa relación con un antiguo novio, el policía Mike Celluci, mientras se asocia con el escritor Henry Fitzroy, hijo ilegítimo de Enrique viii, que a lo largo de los siglos ha acumulado conocimientos sobre los anhelos de vida más allá de la muerte de un vampiro. A menos que Vicki, Mike y él consigan encontrar el modo de detener la amenaza, su verdadera naturaleza podría ser descubierta y su vida sacrificada a los miedos de la humanidad.

Meisha Merlin''s second collection of Tanya Huff''s short fiction, Relative Magic features four Terizan stories (3 previously published and one newly written especially for this collection), two stories from the Blood Series (one Vicky and one Henry), and eleven other fantastic stories. The collection will also include new introductions to each story by Tanya Huff.

Torin Kerr, Staff Sergeant der Föderation, ist ein kampferprobter Profi. Als sie und ihre Einheit für einen Einsatz als Ehrengarde einer diplomatischen Gesandtschaft ausgewählt werden, scheint dies ein Spaziergang zu werden. Es sollen Beitrittsverhandlungen zur Föderation auf dem Planeten der Silsviss geführt werden. Sicher, es hatte Gerüchte gegeben, dass die Anderen - die eingeschworenen Feinde der Föderation - in diesem Sektor des Weltraums gesichtet wurden. Aber Gerüchte gibt es immer. Das Ziel der Mission war der Schutz der Diplomaten. Und alles schien perfekt zu laufen. Vielleicht zu perfekt...

Between the covers of this "double-faced flipover" book, you''ll find two complete collections of Tanya Huff''s comical short stories featuring Magdelene (the world''s most powerful and laziest wizard) and Terazin (a top-notch thief). "Stealing Magic is charming, funny, and once again proves that Huff has no regard for the conventions and boundaries of genre... the genre is turned on its head, and to hilarious effect. The Magdelene stories in Stealing Magic are certainly some of the few ''high fantasy'' short works that I have enjoyed recently." - Challenging Destiny Stealing Magic is both appealing and amusing, and belongs in everyone''s fantasy collection.

Man sollte einem Zwei-Sterne-General nie sagen, was man wirklich von ihm denkt. Doch genau diesen Fehler macht Staff Sergeant Torin Kerr. Nach dem letzten erfolgreichen Einsatz erklärt sie dem General ganz genau, was sie von ihm hält. Als Belohnung – oder zur Strafe – muss Torin ohne ihre Mannschaft zur nächsten Mission aufbrechen. Sie soll eine wissenschaftliche Expedition auf einem gerade erst entdeckten, scheinbar verlassenen Raumschiff von wahrhaft gigantischen Ausmaßen schützen. Doch nicht nur sie schützt die Mission, ein vorgesetzter Offizier, der politisch einige Eisen im Feuer hat, ist ebenfalls dabei. Es wird sich zeigen, ob das Schiff wirklich nur ein harmloses Wrack ist oder eine tödliche Falle. Oder auch das Werk einer bisher unbekannten Alienrasse, die sich mit anderen Lebensformen ganz und gar nicht verträgt ...

The third and fourth novels in Huffs hugely popular Quarters--"No Quarter" and "The Quartered Sea"--are now available in a single omnibus edition. Original.

Famous for her acclaimed vampire bovels, Tanya Huff has created many popular fantasies, including these two classics--Gate of Darkness, Circle of Light and The Fire''s Stone--finally available in one omnibus volume...

-- New York TimesAlysha Gale''s cousin Charlotte is a Wild Power, who allies herself with a family of Selkies in a fight against offshore oil drilling. The oil company has hired another of the Gale family''s Wild Powers, the fearsome Auntie Catherine, to steal the Selkies'' sealskins. To defeat her, Charlotte will have to learn what born to be Wild really means in the Gale family...

Soudain, un cri horrible retentit dans une station de métro déserte. Vicki Nelson se précipite. Trop tard. La victime est morte, la gorge déchiquetée. Vicki entrevoit une silhouette fantasmagorique qui disparaît dans le tunnel. D''autres victimes exsangues sont découvertes, et on chuchote qu''il y aurait un vampire à Toronto ! Ex-flic devenue détective privée depuis qu''elle est atteinte d''une maladie dégénérative qui la prive peu à peu de l''usage de la vue, Vicki décide de mener une enquête parallèle à celle de la police. Les vampires n''existent pas, il doit y avoir une explication rationnelle. Mais, lorsque Vicki se verra proposer l''aide de Henry Fitzroy, séduisant écrivain âgé de quatre cent cinquante ans, toutes ses belles certitudes vacilleront...

" Depuis que je connais Henry, je me suis coltinée toutes les créatures surnaturelles possibles et imaginables... jusqu''à en devenir une moi-même. Mais là, c''est le bouquet ! Invasion de fantômes à l''horizon ! Et ceux-là sont plutôt loin du genre farceur : ils mettent en danger la vie d''innocents. Comment je vais faire pour nous sortir de là ? " Le dernier tome de la série, totalement inédit en France.