Glimpses: A Collection of Nightrunner Short Stories [Paperback]

Lynn Flewelling (Author), Reece Notley (Editor), Nightrunner Fans (Illustrator), Laura Anne Gilman (Introduction), Anne Cain (Cover Design)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 19, 2010

Lynn Flewelling's Glimpses explores "lost" moments from her popular Nightrunner Series, events alluded to or passed over - Alec's parents and childhood, Seregil's early liaisons in Skala, Seregil and Alec's first night as lovers, how Seregil and Micum Cavish met. Each story offers a new perspective on events readers have speculated about for years. For new readers, it offers an introduction to the characters Romantic Times calls "two of the most memorable heroes in fantasy." Professional and amateur art provided by Flewelling's fans accompany Glimpses' stories, as she honors the dedication and devotion her fans have given her over the years. "Glimpses is full of treasures like Lynn Flewelling's deceptively easy and addictive storytelling, her vivid and engaging characters, and the amazing and heartfelt illustrations. This book is a must have for fans of Lynn's Nightrunner books, and if you haven't started the series yet, then Glimpses will leave you eager to discover more about Seregil and Alec, their adventures and the unique and fantastical world that the pair inhabit." -Suzanne McLeod, Spellcrackers.com series "It's hard to imagine a lovelier gift to fans than this exquisite collection of gorgeously illustrated short stories. Flewelling indulges her loyal readers with these graceful glimpses 'between the lines' of the long-running and immensely popular Nightrunner series." -Josh Lanyon, Adrien English Mysteries and the Holmes & Moriarity Mysteries "An unmissable short story collection from Flewelling. Set in the Nightrunner universe Glimpses captures Flewelling's characters at formative moments in their various timelines. Some of the stories fill in details that I've been waiting on for years..." -T.A. Moore, The Even Series "Glimpses is a terrific collection, lovingly illustrated, a gift to all of us who love the Nightrunners. This rocks." -Patricia Briggs, Mercy Thompson Series

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (September 19, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1453624910
• ISBN-13: 978-1453624913
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.3 x 5.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #83,700 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lynn Flewelling is the author of two internationally acclaimed series: The Nightrunner Series and the Tamír Triad. Her books have been published in a dozen countries, including Japan and Russia. A Maine native, she currently resides in sunny southern California with her husband Douglas and two naughty dogs.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Four Glimpses Aren't Enough! September 22, 2010

By MollyKanHas

Format:Paperback

SPOILER WARNING: This book itself, plus my review, is a spoiler if you haven't read any of the Nightrunner books by Lynn Flewelling (beginning with Luck in the Shadows (Nightrunner, Vol. 1)) or if you've only read Luck in the Shadows.

If you have read the Nightrunner series and wished the male/male sex scenes weren't always cut off, this is the short story collection for you. That being said, there's more to it than erotica (and more than just m/m erotica, even). Fitting the title, this collection offers four glimpses into "cut scenes" from the Nightrunner books, plus a short excerpt from the next book, workingly entitled The Summer Players (title WILL change) and expected to release October 2011. This collection is also peppered with fan art, selected by Lynn herself, depicting scenes from the various short stories. It's a nice touch, as well as a charming homage to her fans.

The first short, "The Misfit," follows Seregil just after his exile and into his apprenticeship with Nysander. It also details his first sexual encounter in Skala (m/m).

The second story, "The Wild," covers a short part of Alec's childhood with his father, which includes his father reminiscing about what happened between him and Alec's mother. Warning: hetero sex.

The third, "By the River," is a previously released short (mostly to fan groups) about how Seregil and Micum met. No erotica (apologies to the Seregil/Micum shippers...ha).

"The Bond" will probably be of the most interest to hardcore Nightrunner fans. No pun intended. (Okay, you got me, pun intended.) Herein lies the details of Seregil and Alec's consummation of their love for one another on that fateful night following the end of Stalking Darkness.

Last but not least, "The Summer Players (working title)," the excerpt from the upcoming Nightrunner book. Some nudity.

As always, Flewelling's writing is smooth, enjoyable and easy to follow. If I have one complaint about this collection, it's that it is too short. As far as I'm concerned, all of the glimpses ended too soon. I know these are supposed to be very short snippets--hence the collection title and whatnot--and they had to end somewhere, but I wish each would have gone on just a moment longer. That being said, "The Bond" was my favorite and the most satisfying glimpse. I also loved "The Wild" and "By the River." I was not as fond of "The Misfit," perhaps because I prefer to see Seregil in his more mature and confident state. Not that he doesn't have confidence in this story, but he is also younger and less sure of himself. I will always enjoy the dynamic of Seregil's surety and worldliness to Alec's [seeming] innocence more than I'll enjoy seeing Seregil at one of the worst times in his life (and Alec-less). I think it may also be that while I was curious about everything else that the other glimpses revealed, I guess I wasn't that curious to find out more of what Seregil was like when he was fresh-arrived in Skala. As for the excerpt from the next book, I was already excited but now I really can't wait!

I highly recommend this book to any Nightrunner fans; even if you've only finished Luck in the Shadows and Stalking Darkness (Nightrunner, Vol. 2), it's a real treat to see behind the curtain and into those scenes that would have made Flewelling's books unpublishable in the mid-90s. And beyond those scenes, it was especially wonderful to sneak a peek at Alec's childhood, plus his parents' and Micum and Seregil's first meetings. If you're a slash fiction fan but haven't read this series, then you will probably enjoy this collection. However, I'd say you'll enjoy it far more if you read the Nightrunner series first (or, again, the first two books).

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing March 5, 2012

By Dananoda

Format:Paperback

As many others, I was extraordinarily excited for the release of Glimpses. I lost count of how many times I've read Luck in the Shadows, and I still tear up if I think about poor Nysander too hard. I certainly never expected my favorite fictional characters to be the subjects of such poor prose, and by their original creator, no less. Not only did the "glimpses" lack any emotion or depth whatsoever, they were riddled with more spelling and grammatical errors than a 4th grader's diary. There is absolutely no excuse for this with such easy access to spell-check and an editor.

Sadly, I wish I had never glimpsed "Glimpses." Perhaps the end result would deserve more than one star had it not been so obviously rushed.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A must for serious Nightrunner fans January 11, 2011

By octobercountry

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This is a sort of gift to the readers of the Nightrunner series from author Lynn Flewelling, a slim volume containing four short stories, a preview passage from the next Nightrunner novel which will be published this coming autumn, and over forty black-and-white pieces of artwork produced by fans of the series. It really is intended for hard-core fans of the series and completists, and not for the casual reader or those who may be new to the series. I suppose I fall into the "hard-core fan" category; I was very pleased with my purchase!

The only drawback, really, is that this is a very quick read indeed (only 100 pages of text); I only wish there were many more stories included. I enjoyed all the tales, but the one which is likely to be of primary interest to fans is the last, which details Alec and Seregil's first nights together as a couple (this picks up the threads of the plot immediately following the end of the text in book 2). Now, in the broadest sense of the term I suppose this book could be considered erotica---three of the four stories contain sexual content. However, this is just about the mildest erotica I have ever encountered; not very explicit at all. So, if you're looking for hard-core action between Alec and Seregil, you may be disappointed. Still, I thought the scenes depicted were very sweet; I really do like this couple. And the content is certainly more explicit than anything that appears in the novels themselves.

It was also interesting to read the two stories showing Seregil as a much younger man, when he was very insecure and not nearly as polished and self-confident as he was when the series of novels began.

The fan-drawn artwork varies quite a bit in quality, but the best pieces are completely professional, and it's fun to see the different ways readers have imagined these characters.

So, a definite recommendation for those who consider themselves serious fans of the Nightrunner books.