Book Chick City: In My Mailbox (#19)

In My Mailbox (#19)

Sunday, November 29, 2009 | Posted by Book Chick City |

In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren

Received some great books this week for review. I'm so excited about The Everlasting, it looks like a great horror and the cover is just brilliant! I'm also looking forward to starting the Weather Warden series and The Morganville Vampires. The book buying ban I was on didn't last very long, only nine days, but it's better than nothing, don't you think? All links go to Goodreads, just in case you wanted to add any to your shelves!

For Review:

The Everlasting

Tim Lebbon (Allison & Busby)

Publication Date: 28 Aug 2008 (this edition)

Paperback: 350 pages

Genre: Horror

Summary (book cover)

Thirty years ago, Scott's grandfather slaughtered his best friend, then committed suicide. Now the spirit of the murdered man has returned, seeking the ancient volume that can return him to life... for ever. And only Scott can stop him. Pursued by this savage spirit and accompanied by a strange woman who claims to be immortal, Scott must do the impossible: find the book that may have driven his grandfather to murder, and destroy it before its secrets can be revealed. His desperate search will take him where few living souls have been, including the nightmare place known as the House of Screaming Skulls...

The Rest Falls Away

(The Gardella Vampire Chronicles #1)

Colleen Gleason (Allison & Busby)

Publication Date: 28 April 2008 (this edition)

Paperback: 431 pages

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Summary (book cover)

In every generation, a Gardella is called to accept the family legacy of vampire slaying, and this time, Victoria Gardella Grantworth is chosen, on the eve of her debut, to carry the stake. But as she moves between the crush of ballrooms and dangerous, moonlit streets, Victoria's heart is torn between London's most eligible bachelor, the Marquess of Rockley, and her enigmatic ally, Sebastian Vioget. And when she comes face to face with the most powerful vampire in history, Victoria must ultimately make the choice between duty and love.

Ill Wind

(Weather Warden #1)

Rachel Caine (Allison & Busby)

Publication Date: 28 April 2008 (this edition)

Paperback: 414 pages

Genre: Fantasy

Summary (book cover)

The Wardens Association has been around pretty much for ever. Some Wardens control fire, others control earth, water, or wind - and the most powerful can control more than one element. Without Wardens, Mother Nature would wipe humanity off the face of the earth...

Joanne Baldwin - fashion addict and professional, if unwilling hero - is a Weather Warden. Usually, all it takes is a wave of her hand to tame the most violent weather. But now Joanne is trying to outrun another kind of strom: accusations of corruption and murder. So, she's resorting to the very human tactic of running for her life. Her only hope is Lewis, the most powerful Warden. Unfortunately, he's also on the run from the World Council. It seems he's stolen not one but three bottles of Djinn - making him the most wanted man on earth. And without Lewis, Joanne's chances of surviving are as good as a snowball in - well, a place she may be headed. So she and her classic Mustang are racing hard to find him because there's some bad weather closing in fast...

Glass Houses

(The Morganville Vampires #1)

Rachel Caine (Allison & Busby)

Publication Date: 26 May 2008 (this edition)

Paperback: 348 pages

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy

Summary (book cover)

Morganville is a small town filled with unusual characters - when the sun goes down, the bad come out. In Morganville, there is an evil that lurks in the darkest shadows - one that will spill out into the bright light of day. For Claire Danvers, high school was hell, but college may be murder. It was bad enough that she got on the wrong side of Monica, the meanest of the school's mean girls, but now she's got three new roommates, who all have secrets of their own. And the biggest secret of all isn't really a secret, except from Claire: Morganville is run by vampires, and they are hungry for fresh blood...

Beyond the Wall of Time

(The Broken Man Trilogy #3)

Russell Kirkpatrick (Orbit)

Publication Date: 17 Dec 2009

Paperback: 534 pages

Genre: Fantasy

Summary (book cover)

The wall of time has fallen, leaving the gods free to indulge their hunger for violence. A few know of their escape into mortal lands - and these few struggle against the control of the malevolent mage Husk. They also struggle with their own problems. Queen Stella, still hiding, must make a deal with the Undying Man. His word is suspect, but her options are limited. Fisherman Noetos seeks revenge for the deaths of his loved ones, not yet realising the enemy is closer than he imagines. And the unconventional cosmographer Lenares is the only one with the power to prevent the Gods destroying the world - if anyone will believe her. The queen, fisherman and cosmographer must travel to Andratan to confont Husk. But whether they can break free of his hold on them, and defeat the Gods, is another matter entirely.

Bought:

• Xombies Apocalypse Blues by Walter Greatshell

• Dead to Me by Anton Strout

So, that's what was in my mailbox this week - how about you?

Labels: In My Mailbox

24 comments:

GFDesignz said...: Awesome books!!!!; 29 November 2009 07:41
Larissa said...: The Weather Warden is one of my favorite series ever. It is such a an under appreciated one. I hope you like it! =))); 29 November 2009 07:52
Kindle Vixen said...: oh I am such a HUGE fan of Rachel Caine. I *heart* Shane from the Morganville Vamps in a teenage crush type of way. Enjoy!; 29 November 2009 08:15
LovesSam said...: YAY I got Ill Wind this week too!! after finishing the morganville vamp books, I just had to check them out. I LOVE rachels writing, its too unappreciated here in the UK, you will love the morganvilles; 29 November 2009 09:42
Becky said...: Ooh I like the sound of Ill Wind. I haven't read any books by Rachel Caine so borrowed the first two Morganville books from the library this week. The Everlasting looks too scary for me. Hope you enjoy them all.; 29 November 2009 10:40
Rhiannon Hart said...: Awesome cover for Xombies! It looks very amusing, I'll look out for it.; 29 November 2009 10:53
pattepoilue said...: I love the UK covers for Rachel Caine's Morganville Vampire series! They are so pretty, and they glow in the dark...(lol i'm trying to find an excuse to get them even though i already have the US version lol); 29 November 2009 12:32
Elie said...: love the morganville series. I am collecting the weather warden series. great mailbox!; 29 November 2009 12:43
bermudaonion said...: Oh my, the cover for The Everlasting is disturbing. I'd have to cover it in order to read it.; 29 November 2009 13:35
Lily Child said...: I am a HUGE Rachel Caine fan! Just finished a review on Ill Wind last week. Also, you can find reviews on all of the Morganville Vampire series at my blog. So glad you picked up her books!

Happy reading! :D; 29 November 2009 14:09
Jo said...: Ohh, great haul! I absolutely LOVE Rachel Caine, so I can't wait to see what you think of Ill Wind and Glass Houses - I just finished reading Fade Out, the 7th in the Morganville Vampires series yesterday :D Happy reading, I look forward to your reviews!; 29 November 2009 14:13
Casey said...: I haven't seen that cover for The Morganville Vampires, I like it better than the us one. Great books, can't wait to hear your thoughts on them. Enjoy and Happy Reading!; 29 November 2009 14:14
Book Crazy Jenn said...: OHHH That Photo of the Everlasting - WOW that looks like a great book!

Glass Houses also looks awesome, I have it in my pile, not picked up yet - I need to read that series! :)

Enjoy!; 29 November 2009 14:28
ladystorm said...: The Everlasting and Ill Wind sound really cool!; 29 November 2009 14:51
alebodden11 said...: I <3 Rachel Caine!! I haven't read all of her books, but the ones I have are pretty amazing. "Dead to Me" is also a good read, I like it. "Everlasting" sounds interesting, too; and I like the cover ;-). Enjoy your readings!!; 29 November 2009 15:10
Patty said...: The Everlasting just looks a-mazing. Great books!; 29 November 2009 15:52
Donna [Fantasy Dreamer's Ramblings] said...: Nice reads this week. Several I want to read myself. Enjoy!; 29 November 2009 17:06
Nikki @ Bookizzle said...: I love the cover for The Everlasting! Great book haul this week, I hope you enjoy them all!

My IMM; 29 November 2009 18:40
Jazz said...: The Everlasting has an awesome title, awesome cover, and awesome summary. I must read it! Beyond the Wall of time also seems like it will be a great read. The characters sound unique.; 29 November 2009 20:40
Ryan G said...: Great books this week. The cover for The Everlasting is spectacular. Can't wait to hear what you think of it.; 30 November 2009 01:48
Alexia561 said...: Great books this week! Just added The Rest Falls Away to my wishlist. Thanks!

Hope you like the Weather Warden series as much as I did! Happy reading!; 30 November 2009 02:20
Wrighty said...: They all look so good and so creepy! You did a great job holding off from buying for awhile. It's too hard to resist for long! Enjoy!; 30 November 2009 08:39
JG said...: I've had the Weather Warden series on my tbr since I read a short story with that character. I really need to get to it soon!; 30 November 2009 11:08
Serena said...: you got some great books...happy reading.; 3 December 2009 15:17