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An anthology celebrating the witches and sorcerers of epic fantasy - featuring stories by George R. R. Martin, Scott Lynch, Megan Lindholm and many more! Hot on the heels of Gardner Dozois' (Rogues, Old Venus) acclaimed anthology The Book of Swords comes this companion volume devoted to magic. How could it be otherwise? For every Frodo, there is a Gandalf...and a Saruman. For every Dorothy, a Glinda...and a Wicked Witch of the West. What would Harry Potter be without Albus Dumbledore...and Severus Snape?

Lily King’s literary mastery, her spare and stunning prose, and her gift for creating lasting and treasured characters is on full display in this curated selection of short fiction. Five Tuesdays in Winter showcases an exhilarating new form for this extraordinarily gifted author writing at the height of her career.

Writers & Lovers established Lily King as one of our most beloved authors of contemporary fiction. Now, for the first time ever, King collects 10 of her finest short stories, opening fresh realms of discovery for avid and new listeners alike.

Featuring a variety of dark tales, from the sinister to the outright terrifying, this unique collection is a must for horror listeners everywhere.

Nat is so handsome. He’s so sexy. He’s smart and so strong! And he’s a daddy. I know he can help me. I don’t know what to do with my life. I don’t know how to figure it out. But with a daddy who can tell me what to do, I know I can succeed. I want a daddy. I want Nat to be my daddy. Maddie has to be the most beautiful girl in the world. She’s mine. But I’m going to have my little girl on my terms. I’m not just going to fulfill some fantasy she has. She’s mine, and when I claim what is mine, she’ll learn what it means to be a little girl.