Mystery Fantasy – “Fantasy mysteries are mysteries that take place in a fantasy setting. Sometimes the magic involved is wielded by the detective investigating the murder, but more often the magic is in the background of the story and the murder investigation is at the forefront. Vampires and other undead tend to figure very prominently in fantasy mysteries, either as clients of the detective or as suspects.” From The Science Fiction and Fantasy Readers’ Advisory by Derek M. Buker.

Emma Bull – Finder: A Novel of the Borderland
P. N. Elrod – The Vampire Files Series
Barbara Hambly – Those Who Hunt the Night
Tanya Huff – Victory Nelson Series (“Best Pick for the Reluctant Reader”)
Barry Hughart – The Story of the Stone
Mercedes Lackey – Sacred Ground
Shirley Rousseau Murphy – Joe Grey Series
Chet Williamson – Murder in Cormyr
Gene Wolfe – Free Live Free

“Best Picks…” are identified by Derek M. Buker, author of The Science Fiction and Fantasy Readers’ Advisory, 2002.

Websites you may enjoy:

• Joe Grey’s presence on the web

• Mystery Writers of America

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