Explore the eternal conflict between celestial beings and infernal forces in this collection of fantasy fiction. Featuring tales from acclaimed authors, this anthology presents a diverse range of stories exploring the complex relationships and battles between angels and demons. Prepare for a journey into a world where good and evil are not always clearly defined.
Paula Guran is the editor behind The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror. She's a trusted voice for readers looking for the best in dark fantasy and horror.
Suzy McKee Charnas is an American writer of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. She contributed to The Mammoth Book of Angels & Demons and is best known for her influential series, The Hold
Norman Partridge is a writer and editor known for his work in dark fantasy and horror. He has edited several Year's Best collections and contributed to anthologies like The Mammoth Book of Angels
Peter Atkins is the editor behind The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror. He's a go-to for readers looking for the sharpest new voices in dark fantasy and horror.
Lucius Shepard is the author of The End of the World, a collection of stories exploring apocalyptic themes. His work often ventures into speculative fiction, offering unique perspectives on humanity's future.
John (Patrick) Shirley is an American writer, primarily of fantasy and science fiction and songwriting. He has also written one historical novel, a western, about Wyatt Earp, Wyatt in Wichita, and one non-fiction book, Gurdjieff: An Introduction to His Life and Ideas. Shirley has written novels, short stories, TV scripts and screenplays, and has published over 40 books and 8 short-story collections. As a musician, Shirley has fronted his own bands and written lyrics for Blue Öyster Cult and...
Clive Barker (born 5 October 1952) is an English writer, film director, and visual artist. Barker came to prominence in the mid-1980s with a series of short stories, the Books of Blood, which established him as a leading horror writer. He has since written many novels and other works, and his fiction has been adapted into films, notably the Hellraiser and Candyman series. He was also the executive producer of the film Gods and Monsters.
Barker's paintings and illustrations have been f...
Joyce Carol Oates is the author of Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--The American Experience. Her work often explores the American experience.
Caitlín Rebekah Kiernan (born 26 May 1964) is an Irish-born American paleontologist and writer of science fiction and dark fantasy works, including 10 novels, series of comic books, and more than 250 published short stories, novellas, and vignettes. Kiernan is a two-time recipient of both the World Fantasy and Bram Stoker awards.
Source: [Caitlín R. Kiernan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caitl%C3%ADn_R._Kiernan) on Wikipedia.
Richard Parks is the author of A Quest-Lover's Treasury of the Fantastic, a collection that explores the best of fantasy adventures. He's a writer who knows his way around a good quest.
Tanya Huff is the author of A Quest-Lover's Treasury of the Fantastic. She's a writer who knows her way around fantasy and science fiction. If you enjoy imaginative worlds and exciting adventures, you'll find a lot to love in her work.
Tanith Lee was a British writer of science fiction, horror, and fantasy. She was the author of over 90 novels and 300 short stories, a children's picture book (Animal Castle), and many poems. She also wrote two episodes of the BBC science fiction series Blake's 7. She was the first woman to win the British Fantasy Award best novel award (also known as the August Derleth Award), for her book Death's Master (1980).
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Charles de Lint is the author behind the urban fantasy novel Protectors 2: Heroes. He's known for his imaginative stories that often blend folklore with modern settings.
Kate Wilhelm was an American author. She wrote novels and stories in the science fiction, mystery, and suspense genres, including the Hugo Award–winning Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang. Wilhelm established the Clarion Workshop along with her husband Damon Knight and writer Robin Scott Wilson.
Jay Lake is a science fiction writer whose work includes the collection The Fifth Science Fiction MEGAPACK®. He's a solid choice for anyone looking for imaginative stories in the sci-fi genre.
Nathan Ballingrud is the editor of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror. He's a writer who knows his way around the darker corners of speculative fiction.
Sam Cameron is an editor and writer specializing in dark fantasy and supernatural fiction. They are best known for compiling The Mammoth Book of Angels & Demons, an anthology of stories about celestial and demonic forces.
Peter M. Ball is an Australian writer of speculative fiction, fantasy, and horror. He is known for his short stories and contributions to anthologies such as The Mammoth Book of Angels & Demons. His work often explores urban fantasy and the supernatural.
Chelsea Quinn Yarbro is an American writer of over eighty books (including historical horror novels about Count Saint-Germain), more than seventy works of short fiction, and more than three dozen essays, introductions, and reviews. She also composes serious music.
Stellan Thorne writes dark fantasy and supernatural fiction. He is best known for The Mammoth Book of Angels & Demons. His work focuses on the myths and legends of the spiritual world.
George Raymond Richard Martin (born September 20, 1948), sometimes referred to as GRRM, is an American author and screenwriter of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. He is best known for his ongoing A Song of Ice and Fire series of epic fantasy novels.
Critics have described Martin's work as dark and cynical. His first novel, Dying of the Light, set the tone for most of his future work; it is set on a mostly abandoned planet that is slowly becoming uninhabitable as it moves away from its...
Neil Richard MacKinnon Gaiman born Neil Richard Gaiman, 10 November 1960) is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre, and films. His notable works include the comic book series The Sandman and novels Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book. He has won numerous awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker awards, as well as the Newbery and Carnegie medals. He is the first author to win both the Newbery and the Carnegie medals...
Suzy McKee Charnas is a writer whose work often explores dark fantasy and horror. You might know her from her contributions to "The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror" collections. She's a great choice if you're looking for something with a bit of a chill.
