The Book of Magic By Gardner Dozois – Audiobook Online

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Following on from Gardner Dozois’ famous anthology The Book of Swords is this magical companion volume. How could it be different? For each Frodo, there is a Gandalf…and a Saruman. For every Dorothy, a Glinda… and a Wicked Witch of the West. What would Harry Potter be without Albus Dumbledore…and Severus Snape? Icons of wisdom and power, possessing complex, often forbidden knowledge, wizards and sorcerers are shaped – or misshaped – by the powerful magic they seek to use. However, while their abilities may be divine, these men and women are still human – some might say all too human. That is their curse. And their glory.

In these pages, seven of today’s top fantasy writers — including award winners Elizabeth Bear, John Crowley, Kate Elliott, K. J. Parker, Tim Powers, and Liz Williams — cast magical spells. thrillingly evokes the mysterious, the wonderful, and at times downright terrifying. worlds where magic reigns supreme: worlds as far away as forever and almost next door.

All the stories are great. The narrator did a great job. Loved it. Will definitely listen again and again.

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