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Much of the action in Jackson's (The Selkie) paranormal romance takes place in a city that seems just like present-day Detroit, with one difference: this Motor City is home to an underground nightmare city populated by refugee goblins expelled from Europe. Though seemingly grateful for their new world haven, the foul-smelling goblins have in fact secretly replaced the nation's leading industrialists, including Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, with deodorized doubles-and the takeover trail may lead much higher. Pitted against mysterious goblin leader Horroban and his six-limbed, four-breasted rock star girlfriend are "siren fey" Io Cyphre, who's a H.U.G. (Humans Under Ground) magical agent, and charismatic cop Jonathan "Jack" Frost, who's half fairy. A deliciously playful tone, especially in the banter between Io and Jack, makes this a fun, light read. At times, however, Jackson's Detroit feels more like a cartoon world than a plausible alternate realm. Still, this imaginative tale, the first in a new series of mystical romances from Jackson, delivers sizzling romance and ghoulish thrills at a breathtaking clip.
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As an agent for Humans Underground, Io's first assignment is to infiltrate Goblin Town and discover why key figures in society are being replaced by "Lutins." She is also to contact Jonathan "Jack" Frost, a dangerous agent shrouded in lore. As the half-fey and the sorcerer forge a partnership, Io is forced to question everything she trusts and believes. Jackson often pushes the boundaries of paranormal romance, and this, the first in her Wildside series, is no exception. More dark romantic fantasy than fantasy romance, grimness permeates everything, even Jack and Io's relationship. The dark mood harkens to gothic fiction, but while that genre's desolation often has a haunting beauty, Jackson's world is relentlessly menacing, at times repulsive, numbing one even to the few periods of levity. This is not for readers who want romance to be beautiful and central to the story, nor for the faint of heart, but Jackson's fans and cross-over fantasy-fiction readers will want to judge for themselves. Nina Davis
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Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 369 pages
  • Publisher: Love Spell (August 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 050552533X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0505525338
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 6.4 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #696,421 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A wild mix..., January 29, 2004
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You may think the world is a dangerous place now, but just imagine if it was run by goblins who have infiltrated every power cell of society. In that world, humanity is reduced to little more than slaves, or worse. Those who remain free have united in Humans UnderGround or HUG. Their current mission is to keep the Goblin King out of the White House, and their best hope of doing that is for Io, a young half fey woman they rescued to infiltrate Motor City, the major Goblin stronghold. Io will need the help of Jack Frost, another half fey who is a master of death, and of love.

Wielding borrowed magics, hiding behind disguises, they navigate the dangerous maze of the goblin world. One wrong move could cost them and all of humanity a price too great to pay. Yet, if they are successful, they have a future and a hope, both as race and individuals. Jack and Io have discovered that their greatest magic is love.

***** Whether you want fantasy, action, intrigue, romance, or fun, this book is for you. The Lutin Empire is a well crafted world, with logical rules and believeable characters. In some ways, it reminds me of Piers Anthony's complex worlds, or Laurell K Hamilton, in others, there is a bit of the Matrix. Either way, it's a wild ride, worth every page. *****

Amanda Killgore

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Death Fey and Siren Fey Find Love and Battle Evil Goblins, September 9, 2005
By Dakota "daxydakota" (Southern California) - See all my reviews
Wow! I cannot believe that I left TRAVELER by Melanie Jackson sitting on my bookshelf for months, ignored, in favor of reading other romantic paranormals. What an idiot I was! This book is a jewel among paranormal romances! It has fantastic characters, a fascinating storyline, and a creative setting. The best part is that Jackson can write - and I mean well! I cannot stop raving about this book.

The hero, Jack Frost, is sent in by the police to find out what dirty deeds the flesh-eating goblins are up to in Goblin Town. Jack happens to be a death fey, meaning he has potent death magic up his sleeve. At the same time, an underground organization called HUG is sending in Io, a siren fey, to intercept Jack and find out what he knows. Jack and Io meet, the attraction flares, and from that point on, they work together on a dangerous mission to stop an evil goblin from exterminating the human species.

The alternate world that Jackson creates is fantastic. Goblin City comes alive in all its ugly weirdness. Jack and Io's magic spells are also fun; in many ways, the magic itself becomes a secondary character. I love the easy dialogue between these two, as well as their relationship. You can practically see these two fall in love. And it's not fast or cheesy. Plus, this book is NOT sex scene after sex scene, interspersed with minimal (or stupid) plot, as many other romances are. No, it actually has a great plot, which keeps you reading. You WANT to know what happens next in Goblin Town.

Of course, the book is not perfect. Some reviewers complain the first chapter is confusing, which could be true. Certainly, it is almost all talk and no action, as it tries to explain the dynamics of humans, half-feys, and goblins within this alternate world. Also, I would have liked to see Jack use more of his death magic ... but that's not so much a complaint as it is curiosity.

Anyway, if you are looking for a good, engaging read, try this book. TRAVELER is one of those stories that tickle the imagination. It is also the first in a series. The next book is called OUTSIDERS (supposedly, the hero is a dragon). I can't wait to read it!

***For a similar read, try Emma Holly's erotic THE DEMON'S DAUGHTER. It is also set in an alternate world, which is sort of like Victorian England.***

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A page turner, September 5, 2003
By Sharon Bailey (Orlando, FL United States) - See all my reviews
I have always enjoyed Melanie Jackson's historical novels, and being a fan of the genre, it was with a little bit of trepidation that I picked up this novel. I was not disappointed.
It is action packed, full of wit and humor. I am anxiously awaiting the next book in the series. I love this world!
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4.0 out of 5 stars An oldie, but a goodie.
The world of the Wildside that Jackson created in the Traveler was a great one with a faint touch of Simon Green, goblin conspiracies, and all kinds of magical mixes of Fey, elf,... Read more
Published 19 months ago by melindeeloo

4.0 out of 5 stars Stands in a Class By Itself!
Melanie Jackson has created a world that is the modern version of the world that the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen wrote about. Read more
Published on March 9, 2007 by Elemental Warp

4.0 out of 5 stars sexy death fey & a magical dystopia - two thumbs up
I'm new to paranormal romance, but a book like "Traveler" is good enough to give me a taste for it. It's well-written, and glib without being lazy... Read more
Published on March 29, 2006 by mlle. x

3.0 out of 5 stars A little uneven, but intriguing

(My rating is 3.5 stars.)

Traveler is the first in Melanie Jackson's Wildside Romance series, and it introduced me to an alternate reality of earth that I... Read more
Published on December 4, 2005 by Mary Kate

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Dark Fantasy. A Thrilling Page Turner.
This is a book I just want to gush about. Simply put, it's probably one of most enjoyable books that I've read in a while. Read more
Published on August 3, 2004 by L. J Lewis

3.0 out of 5 stars Different & Hard to follow at First...but a good Read
This was my First Melanie Jackson Novel. It was different than what I was used to and was hard to follow at first. Read more
Published on May 8, 2004 by shamandarkraven

5.0 out of 5 stars You will gobble up Melanie's First Goblins! Book
Looks like we have trouble right here in Goblin City...aka Detroit. Do you know the French word for Goblin? Do you know what Goblin fruit is and why it's so addictive? Read more
Published on August 30, 2003 by Deborah MacGillivray

4.0 out of 5 stars Confusing at first but well worth the read
This book started off very confusing with alot of references to HUG and other things as if the book really should have had a few chapters before the beginning. Read more
Published on August 21, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantasy Romance
What can I say? This is obviously just another example of anti-goblin [campaign] that is so poisoning the dialogue between our peoples.

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Published on August 21, 2003 by mallek

5.0 out of 5 stars A Stunning New World
Following in the stunning tradition of such notable authors as Laurell K. Hamilton, Christine Feehan, and J D Robb, Melanie Jackson has created a new world, a world unlike any... Read more
Published on August 17, 2003 by Katherine L. Schlem

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