Garth Nix is a New York Times bestselling novelist and has been a full-time writer since 2001, but has also worked as a literary agent, marketing consultant, book editor, book publicist, book sales representative, bookseller, and as a part-time soldier in the Australian Army Reserve. Garth's many books include the Old Kingdom fantasy series, beginning with Sabriel and continuing to Goldenhand; the sci-fi novels Shade's Children and A Confusion of Princes; the Regency romance with magic Newt's Emerald; and novels for children including The Ragwitch, the Seventh Tower series, the Keys to the Kingdom series, and Frogkisser!, which is now in development as a feature film with Fox Animation/Blue Sky Studios. Garth has written numerous short stories, some of which are collected in Across the Wall and To Hold the Bridge. He has also cowritten several children's book series with Sean Williams, including TroubleTwisters and Have Sword, Will Travel. More than six million copies of his books have been sold around the world and his work has been translated into forty-two languages. You can find him online at www.garthnix.com.
"Nix's collection of richly imagined short fiction is a feast for
speculative fiction fans of all ages."--Booklist
(starred review)
"Deft characterization and virtuoso worldbuilding with tones that
range from creepy dread to grisly violence to poignant heartbreak
to wry humor (sometimes within the same tale!). A tasty buffet for
Nix fans and a comprehensive sampler for new readers."--Kirkus
Reviews
"Invariably well-written and featuring engaging characters
throughout, these stories are all a pleasure to read. Nix's fans
will treasure this collection."--Publishers Weekly
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