Christopher Golden & Thomas E. Sniegoski, The Nimble Man

The Nimble Man

Christopher Golden & Thomas E. Sniegoski

Ace, Oct 2004, $6.99, 352 pp.

ISBN: 0441012159

The Agents of the Menagerie fight to protect the world when a supernatural crisis occurs . The group includes Eve, the mother of vampires; Clay, the shapeshifter older than time; Squire, the hobgoblin; Prince Ceridwen of Fey; and changeling teen Danny. Strange phenomena are happening as the dark rises under the power of the one calling them. Malevolent creatures roam free as a red mist surrounds the city, cutting off communication with the outside.

The Menagerie, led by the enigmatic Mr. Doyle, tries to locate the most powerful mage that ever lived, Lorenzo Sangveloce, before the enemy can gain access to unlimited arcane supremacy. The apostate, fey Morrigan wants to bring THE NIMBLE MAN into the world so that they can jointly rule over humanity and faery. The battle between good and evil has begun.

Fans of Tanya Huff, Jim Butcher, and Mercedes Lackey will love this dark fantasy that is the first installment in a new series in which authors Christopher Golden & Thomas E. Sniegoski have surefire hit. Several revelations occur throughout the exciting storyline so that the audience never has a chance to become complacent about the key characters, especially the Menagerie or what will happen next. There is much to be learned about the individuals on the quest to save the world, so stay tuned for more thrills forthcoming by two superb fantasists.

Harriet Klausner