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Read the first chapter of Vicki Pettersson’s THE TAKEN

THE TAKEN will be out 6/12/12, but in the meantime, you can read the first chapter now! Plus we’ll have more chapters in the next couple weeks…

We’re far from the only ones who love Vicki Pettersson’s amazing new series:

“A sure bet for urban-fantasy readers of all types, but especially fans of Carrie Vaughn, Jim Butcher, and P. N. Elrod.”   — Booklist

“Intriguing mix of paranormal, romance and mystery with just enough suspense!”   — Suspense magazine

“Pettersson hits every note in the familiar duet of a ‘reticent, complicated, darkly sexy man’ and a luscious, plucky ‘girl reporter’ …. The resulting irresistibly good yarn proves that there’s still plenty of room for brilliant innovation in urban fantasy.”   — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Pettersson’s amazing new series is off to a rocking start with this compelling read.”  — RT Book Reviews (top pick)

“Exceptional. Mystery, crime scene drama, and more than enough romance to keep the heart pumping blend seemlessly into an enthralling read that kept me glued to the pages. I can’t wait for the sequel.”   — Kim Harrison

“A stylish, atmospheric mash-up of rockabilly and angelic affairs quickly reveals itself to be so much more: THE TAKEN proves that Pettersson is not afraid to explore the darkest corners of the human heart – and that her gift for redemption is unsurpassed.”    — Sophie Littlefield

“A delectably dark paranormal thriller. I’ve always been a fan of Pettersson’s work, but she knocks it out of the park with this one.”   — Kelley Armstrong

Here’s the first chapter.

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Voyager at the Aurealis Awards 2012

Last Saturday The Independent Theatre in North Sydney played host to the 17th Annual Aurealis Awards*. Harper Voyager Australia again sponsored the awards along with Galaxy Bookshop.

We’re super-proud to announce that The Courier’s New Bicycle by Kim Westwood (HarperVoyagerAU) won best Sci-Fi Novel and Ghosts by Gaslight (HarperVoyagerUS) edited by Jack Dann & Nick Gevers won best Anthology! Creature Court author Tansy Rayner Roberts’ podcast Galactic Suburbia also won the Peter McNamara award.

Congratulations to our shortlisted authors as well –  The Undivided by Jennifer Fallon(VoyagerAU), The Shattered City by Tansy Rayner Roberts (VoyagerAU) & Stormlord’s Exile by Glenda Larke (VoyagerAU) for the Best Fantasy Novel of 2011, and Children of Scarabaeus by Sara Creasy (VoyagerUS) for Best Sci-Fi Novel of 2011.

Susan Wardle, co-convenor of the awards, said that with approximately 700 entries across the thirteen categories, the judges had a challenging task. “The winners represent the best of Australian fantasy, horror and science fiction writing in 2011 as judged by a pannel of their peers. This year’s winners join the likes of Sara Douglass, Garth Nix, Isonelle Carmody, Trudi Canavan, Shaun Tan and Sean Williams, all of whom are multiple Aurealis Award Winners.”

Congratulations again to all our winners!

*The Aurealis Awards were established in 1995 by Chimaera Publications, the publishers of Aurealis magazine, to recognise the achievements of Australian science fiction, fantasy and horror writers.

Voyager US |

Zombie Awareness Month & E-book Sale

May is Zombie Awareness Month, and to celebrate, we’ve dropped the price of our zombie e-books to $2.99 from now through June 4th!

Titles are:

Mario Acevedo, JAILBAIT ZOMBIE

Robin Becker, BRAINS

Adam-Troy Castro and Johnny Atomic, Z IS FOR ZOMBIE 

Michael P. Spradlin, IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE ZOMBIES & EVERY ZOMBIE EATS SOMEBODY SOMETIME

You can find all 5 titles on our Facebook page.

N.B. All retailers/platforms, but North America only.

Voyager US |

THE GREAT UNDEAD WAR BEGINS!

BY THE BLOOD OF HEROES, Book One in the new zombie steampunk alternate history series The Great Undead War, is on sale now!

March 1921. The War to End All Wars continues, with no foreseeable end in sight. The Central Powers control most of Europe, with only a thin stretch of French coastline still in Allied hands. Cornered by the brilliance of the Central Powers’ scientists and the advantages of their advanced weapons.  Wave after wave of zombie soldiers flood the battlefield…

Check out some of the praise for BY THE BLOOD OF HEROES and download the thrilling prequel story THE SHARP END at Barnes & Noble or Amazon.

“Urban fantasy and sf author Nassise (Eyes To See) raises the alternate history genre to brilliant new heights. This is a treat for zombie and horror fans, military fiction aficionados, history buffs, and steampunk lovers alike, all of whom will be clamoring for the next installment.”

- Library Journal

“Relentless pacing, nonstop action, and improbable but nifty-sounding military gadgetry (portable personal gliding devices, magnetism grenades) power an unremittingly entertaining story line that with broad appeal for history buffs, horror aficionados, and fans of steampunk.”

- Publishers Weekly

“BY THE BLOOD OF HEROES is a genre-twisting madhouse of horror, Steampunk SF and zombie madness that is too damn much fun to miss! Buckle up…this is a wild ride!”

- Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Rot & Ruin and Flesh & Bone

“Nassise delivers one amazing alternative history adventure in By the Blood of Heroes….a tour-de-force of adrenaline-drenched mayhem.”

- Jon Merz, author of Shadow Warrior and Lawson Vampire series

“I would argue Nassise is the most important thing to happen to zombies since Max Brooks, and that’s no hyperbole. He’s really that good.”

- Joe McKinney, author of Dead City and Flesh Easters

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“Dark Matters,” Vicki Pettersson

Out now, Vicki Pettersson’s Signs of the Zodiac novella, “Dark Matters.”

Return to the supernatural war behind the bright lights in Sin City! Following the slaughter of his parents, J.J. became an agent of the Light—but now his love for the beautiful killer who spared his life transforms the fierce defender into the most perfect predator of all, in Vicki Pettersson’s Dark Matters.

(Originally published in the anthology UNBOUND).

Voyager US |

Congratulations to the Shirley Jackson Award nominees

We’re thrilled to announce that we have two nominees in the Edited Anthology category:

Edited by Ann & Jeff Vandermeer

GHOSTS BY GASLIGHT: Stories of Steampunk and Supernatural Suspense, edited by Jack Dann and Nick Gevers

THE THACKERY T. LAMBHEAD CABINET OF CURIOUSITIES: Exhibits, Oddities, Images, and Stories from Top Authors and Artists, edited by Ann & Jeff Vandermeer

In addition, Lucius Shepard’s “Rose Street Attractors,” from Ghosts by Gaslight is up for Best Novella!

CONGRATULATIONS to Jack, Nick, Ann, Jeff. Lucius, and all of the contributors to these great anthologies!

The awards will be announced July 23rd at Readercon, and the full list of nominees is here.

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David Gemmell Awards 2012

Four Voyager titles have been nominated in the David Gemmell Awards! Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence ( HarperUK & HarperAUS ) & Heir of Night by Helen Lowe ( HarperUS ) are up for the Morningstar Award ( Best debuts of 2011 ) & the covers for both Journey by Night by Aaron Briggs ( HarperAUS ) & Oracle’s Fire by Frank Victoria ( HarperAUS ) are up for the Ravenheart Award ( best cover art of 2011 ) Congratulations to all our authors & artists!

Vote for Prince of Thorns or The Heir of Night here: http://www.gemmellaward.com/page/the-morningstar-award

and vote for either Journey by Night or Oracle’s Fire here: http://www.gemmellaward.com/page/the-ravenheart-award

Voyager US |

April Voyager Value E-Book Sales!

 

April Voyager Value E-Book Sales!
Emissaries of the Dead The Praxis Semper Mars
$7.99 $2.99 $8.99 $2.99 $7.99 $2.99
Fortress in the Eye of Time The Sharing Knife Volume One
$8.99 $2.99 $7.99 $2.99
You can also buy them directly from your favorite Indie store by clicking here!