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Speaking with Angels

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This thirteen-story fantasy collection contains entries all written in the past decade or so. Each contribution will interest the reader as various emotions serve as the respective centers of each tale. Fantasy fans should comprehend up front that whether it is Christmas or some other festive occasion, these offerings typically do not end in a happily ever after, but for the most part will leave readers with a lump in their throat. Hell what could one expect with some of the locations. Every story is extremely well written and worth reading and this anthology showcases Michelle West's talent and imagination to play with feelings.This reviewer must specifically mention the final entry, "To Speak with Angels", which with pride will leave nary a dry eye.

Harriet Klausner

There are few authors like Michelle West. In one hand she balances the emotions of her characters, ever tilting the gems of her creation to reveal new facets of their being. In her other hand she weaves stories of complex beliefs and ideas, intermixing the sublime and the natural into one breathtaking tapestry. Her short stories are no exception. There is not a single story in this collection that was lacking. Each one brought another note in the symphony of human life to fullness, and this reader personally was humbled by the experience. One of the greatest fantasy writers of our times: Michelle West.