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Today is another good day for fantasy books both urban and epic with six new titles hitting the shelves including Shadowrealm by Paul S Kemp, Moving Targets edited by Mercedes Lackey, Dragon Strike by E.E. Knight, Unusual Suspects edited by Dana Stabenow, Unclean Spirits by M.L.N. Hanover, and Dark Knights, Dark Dreams by Savannah Russe.
All of these release dates are for the US unless otherwise noted.  Shadowrealm: The Twilight War Book III (The Twilight War) by Paul S. Kemp is the conclusion to the Twilight War trilogy. Book Description: One of the Forgotten Realms world's most compelling villains--the Archwizards of Shade--have come down from their flying city with their sights set on the merchant realm of Sembia. They come in the guise of allies, but have invasion and empire as their ultimate aim. The fate of Sembia may be sealed, but Erevis Cale still has a shocking destiny that will end in his destruction--if he's lucky. This trilogy brings about major changes to the Forgotten Realms setting. Read reviews on Graeme's Fantasy Book Reviews and Bibliophile Stalker. -----  Moving Targets and Other Tales of Valdemar (Valdemar Series) edited by Mercedes Lackey has sixteen stories set in Mercedes Lackey's Valdemar Universe and includes a novella by Mercedes Lackey. Book Description:
Today’s hottest fantasy authors visit Mercedes Lackey’s bestselling world of Valdemar, adding their own special touches to the ancient land where Heralds “Chosen” from all walks of life by magical horse-like Companions patrol their ancient kingdom, dispensing justice, facing adversaries, and protecting their monarch from whatever threatens. Travel with Tanya Huff, Mickey Zucker Reichert, Fiona Patton, Judith Tarr, Rosemary Edghill, and others in these exciting, all-new stories. Enter to win a copy of "Moving Targets" and other short story collections on the Fantasy & Sci FI Lovin' Book Reviews blog. -----  Dragon Strike: Book Four of the Age of FIre (The Age of Fire) by E.E. Knight is the fourth novel in the Age of Fire series.
Book Description: Three dragon siblings are among the last of a dying breed, and the final hope for their species’ survival. AuRon, Wistala, and Copper find themselves at odds over the coming human war. AuRon thinks dragons should have no part in the affairs of humans. Wistala believes dragons and man can peacefully co-exist. And Copper has designs of his own on the world. And the civilized humans who have turned to Copper for assistance against their savage enemies have just given him the perfect opportunity to fulfill his plans… -----  Unusual Suspects: Stories of Mystery & Fantasy edited by Dana Stabenow includes stories from Laurie R. King, Sharon Shinn, Simon R. Green, Laura Ann Gilman, Carole Nelson Douglas, and a never before published Sookie Stackhouse story from Charlaine Harris. Book Description: This follow-up to Powers of Detection showcases bestselling and award-winning names from Simon Green to Laurie King to Sharon Shinn—with original stories featuring otherworldly investigators trailing uncanny criminals across fantastical realms. From video game characters seeking civil rights and a cave dragon loan shark pondering an investment, to Santa Claus’s Australian vacation and an enemy of Sam Spade’s out for revenge—plus visits to the Nightside and Sookie Stackhouse’s hometown— these stories will take readers around the world on a magical mystery tour. Read a review on Darque Reviews. -----  Unclean Spirits: Book One of the Black Sun's Daughter by M.L.N. Hanover. M.L.N Hanover is a pseudonym for Daniel Abraham, author of the epic fantasy The Long Price Quartet series. Unclean Spirits is the first book in his new urban fantasy Black Sun's Daughter series.
Jayné Heller travels to Denver to settle her Uncle's estate, where she inherits a fortune from an uncle she never really knew-along with his problems with a group of wizards known as Invisible College.
You can read an excerpt from this novel on the publisher's website here.
Read a review on Fantasy Book Critic
-----  Dark Nights, Dark Dreams: Sisterhood of the Sight (Signet Eclipse) by Savannah Russe is the first book in the Sisterhood of the Sight series. Book Description: The first in an all-new series featuring sexy paranormal romance, government secrets, and female special-ops with very special talents. Government agent Susan Chase always kept her psychic abilities a secret. Now her secret is out and the C.I.A. needs her help. A highly classified all- female team of paranormal agents, Susan and her squad are now entrusted with the government’s most unusual and dangerous assignments.
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