On My Wishlist is a fun weekly event hosted by Book Chick City and runs every Saturday. It’s where I list all the books I desperately want but haven’t actually bought yet. They can be old, new or forthcoming. It’s also an event that you can join in with too – Mr Linky is always at the ready for you to link your own ‘On My Wishlist’ post. If you want to know more click HERE.
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This looks really good and I love the cover! Some terrific contributing authors too.
Monsters: Tales of Occult Detectives
Justine Gustainis (EDGE)
Publication Date: March 2011
Genre: Urban Fantasy, Anthology
Goodreads Summary:
* Introduction: Down These Mean Crypts a (Wo)Man Must Walk
by Justin Gustainis
* An Ace in the Hole (a Sazi story)
by C.T. Adams and Cathy Clamp
* Running Wild (an Outcast Season story)
by Rachel Caine
* Dusted (a Casa Nostradamus story)
by Laura Anne Gilman
* Soul Stains (a Vampire Babylon story)
by Chris Marie Green
* The Spirit of the Thing (a Nightside story)
by Simon R. Green
* Deal Breaker (a Quincey Morris story)
by Justin Gustainis
* Impossible Love (a Piers Knight story)
by C.J. Henderson
* See Me (a Smoke and Shadows story)
by Tanya Huff
* The Demon You Know (a Demon-Hunter Soccer Mom story)
by Julie Kenner
* Hell Bound (a Hell on Earth story)
by Jackie Kessler
* Under the Hill and Far Away (a Black London story)
by Caitlin Kittredge
* Little Better than a Beast (a Marla Mason story)
by T.A. Pratt
* Holding the Line (a Jill Kismet story)
by Lilith Saintcrow
* Defining Shadows (a Detective Jessi Hardin story)
by Carrie Vaughn
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I’ve already bought one book by this author ‘Monster‘ but haven’t read it yet but it sounds really good. I then found several other books by Martinez on Goodreads so on my wishlist they went!
Too Many Curses
A. Lee Martinez (Tor Books)
Publication Date: Sept 2008
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Goodreads Summary:
The wizard Margle the Horrendous takes special pride in never killing his enemies. Instead, he transforms them into various accursed forms and locks them away in his castle. His halls are filled with his collection of fallen heroes and defeated villains, along with a few ordinary folk who were just unfortunate enough to draw Margle’s attention.
It’s Nessy’s duty to tend this castle. It’s a lot of work, but she manages, taking pride in housekeeping talents that keep the castle from collapsing into chaos. But when Margle suddenly dies, everything begins to unravel. Nessy finds herself surrounded by monsters, curses, a door that should never be opened, and one very deadly dark wizardess.
Nessy doesn’t have might or magic on her side; she’s just a kobold: short, furry, and sensible. Her allies aren’t much better: a voice without a body, an angry fruit bat, a monster under her bed, a wizard in a jar (or some of him, anyway), and a one-eyed, one-horned, flying, purple, people eater. It would be smarter to walk away, but taking care of the castle is Nessy’s job, and that’s just what she intends to do.
If only she could find time to polish the silver while beating back the forces of darkness.
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Another fab cover – and how great does this sound!
Gil’s All Fright Diner
A. Lee Martinez (Tor Books)
Publication Date: May 2005
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Goodreads Summary:
Bloodier than Fried Green Tomatoes! Funnier than The Texas Chainsaw Massacre! Welcome to Gil’s All Night Diner, where zombie attacks are a regular occurrence and you never know what might be lurking in the freezer….
Duke and Earl are just passing through Rockwood county in their pick-up truck when they stop at the Diner for a quick bite to eat. They aren’t planning to stick around-until Loretta, the eatery’s owner, offers them $100 to take care of her zombie problem. Given that Duke is a werewolf and Earl’s a vampire, this looks right up their alley. But the shambling dead are just the tip of a particularly spiky iceberg. Seems someone’s out to drive Loretta from the Diner, and more than willing to raise a little Hell on Earth if that’s what it takes. Before Duke and Earl get to the bottom of the Diner’s troubles, they’ll run into such otherworldly complications as undead cattle, an amorous ghost, a jailbait sorceress, and the terrifying occult power of pig-latin. And maybe–just maybe–the End of the World, too. Gory, sexy, and flat-out hilarious, Gil’s All Fright Diner will tickle your funnybone–before ripping it out of its socket!
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Can’t get enough of this author…and his covers LOL 
A Nameless Witch
A. Lee Martinez (Tor Books)
Publication Date: May 2007
Genre: Fantasy
Goodreads Summary:
A tale of vengeance, true love, and cannibalism
Being born undead can have its disadvantages, such as eternal youth and flawless beauty —things most unsuitable for a witch. Hiding behind the guise of a grimy old crone, the witch is content living outside Fort Stalwart with her unlikely band of allies: a troll named Gwurm, an enchanted broom, and a demonic duck named Newt. She leads a simple life filled with spells, potions, and the occasional curse.
So when a White Knight arrives at Fort Stalwart, the witch knows her days of peace are at an end. The Knight is just days in front of a horde of ravenous goblings, and Fort Stalwart lies right in the horde’s path. But the goblings are just the first wave of danger, and soon the witch and the Knight must combine forces on a perilous quest to stop a mad sorcerer from destroying the world.
Filled with menace, monsters, and magic, A Nameless Witch is a properly witchly read by the award-winning author of Gil’s All Fright Diner and In the Company of Ogres.
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So that’s what’s on my wishlist this week – what’s on yours?
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I like the sound of Too Many Curses. Feels like it could be a very fun read.
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Those who fight monsters sounds great – I love most of those authors!
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All of these have great covers!
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A Nameless Witch sounds interesting, like a book full of magic and paranormal creatures. Hope you get them all soon:)
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I have MONSTERS on the WWBL, I should pre-order to make sure I get it before anyone else.
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I loved Gil's All Fright Diner. It's kinda silly/funny/scary all at the same time. I also read In the Company of Ogres by A. Lee Martinez and that's just a ridiculously funny book.
I hope you get them!
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A Nameless Witch sounds right up my alley!
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Great list! as usual they are all now on my good reads wish list
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Too Many Curse sounds like something I would enjoy thanks for some great reads.
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Oh these sound good. I need to pick them up. Oh and yes, I love those covers.
*sigh* I didn't do this meme this week. Must have been too much turkey.
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Hope you get to read these soon
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You always find great books! I love the sound of Nameless Witch
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I haven't read Too Many Curses but A Nameless Witch was one of Martinez's best in my opinion. I really enjoyed that book. Gil's is good for a few laughs…enjoyable and light.
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