5/10/2023 0 Comments Tor fantasy books list![]() Even though books with all the qualifications of urban fantasy have existed as far back as the 1943 classic "Conjure Wife" by Fritz Leiber, editors have had only the shelves of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and Romance to select from. "It might be the first spine identifier, but Tor has always been a leader in urban fantasy-just not under that name." When asked to explain, she revealed that "urban fantasy" doesn't actually exist as a shelving classification or category in most bookstores. ![]() "Actually, that's not quite true," revealed Tor Senior Editor Melissa Singer. Yet, many have been surprised that Tor Books-a leader in science fiction, fantasy and horror novels, just released its first urban fantasy in S.J. ![]() An enticing blend of horror, fantasy and romance, urban fantasy is marked by the imposition of the paranormal or supernatural world into the "real world", turning the mundane existence of one or more primary characters (as well as readers) into a wild joyride of fear, exhilaration, and adrenaline. Hamilton (Anita Blake series), Charlaine Harris (True Blood series), Jim Butcher (Dresden Files series) and many others regularly hold the top positions on the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists. Authors such as Stephenie Meyer (Twilight series), Laurell K. Urban fantasy has become the darling of the shelves.
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