Skirmish by Michelle West

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Within these twelve stories are heroes, both real and imagined, characters so real it seems they’re sitting beside you, and themes and emotions so resonant that they speak to every fantasy reader. With a new introduction by Tanya Huff, and story notes by Michelle herself, this new collection brings together early and recent work by a master of fantasy.Introduction by Tanya HuffStories:”Winter” originally published in Deals with the Devil, 1994″Gifted” originally published in Aladdin, Master of the Lamp, 1992″Hunger” originally published in Christmas Ghosts, 1993. “Four Attempts at a Letter” originally published in By any other Fame, 1995.”Turn of the Card” originally published in Tarot Fantastic, 19976.”Sunrise” originally published in A Dangerous Magic, 1997.”The Law of Man” originally published in Elf Fantastic, 1998.”Ghostwood” originally published in Enchanted Forests, 1999″Under the Skin” originally published in Elf Magic, 1997″Elegy” originally published in Moon Shots, 1999″Diamonds” originally published in Alien Pets, 1998″Return of the King” originally published in Merlin, 1999″To Speak with Angels” originally published in Villians Victorious, 2001