Carrie Vaughn masterfully blends genres, often exploring themes of outsiders and belonging with unique magical elements woven into her narratives. Her writing is characterized by a keen sense of detail and strong character development, delving into the boundaries between the human and supernatural. Vaughn's distinctive voice invites readers to contemplate the world around them, making her work both engaging and thought-provoking.
The story follows Cormac, a former bounty hunter who now investigates paranormal phenomena, alongside Amelia, a Victorian wizard wrongfully executed a century ago. Their unique partnership allows them to solve supernatural cases as they navigate the challenges of their unusual arrangement, with Amelia's spirit sharing Cormac's body. Each new case tests their abilities and partnership, raising the question of whether they can handle the increasing complexity of their investigations.
Kitty Norville is back and in more trouble than ever. Her recent run-in with werewolves traumatised by the horrors of war has made her start wondering how long the US government might have been covertly using werewolves in combat. Have any famous names in our own history actually been supernatural? Then an interview with the right vampire puts her on the trail of Wyatt Earp, vampire hunter. But her investigations lead her to a clue about enigmatic vampire Roman and the mysterious Long Game played by vampires through the millennia. That, plus a call for help from a powerful vampire ally in San Francisco, suddenly puts Kitty and her friends on the supernatural chessboard, pieces in dangerously active play. And Kitty Norville is never content to be a pawn ...
"Kitty Norville still can't stay away from trouble --of the supernatural kind. Everyone's favorite werewolf DJ is here to mix it up just one last time. Here you will find, or will be lucky to newly discover, the irrepressible Kitty Norville with friends and enemies alike: Rick the vampire; Jessi Hardin, paranormal detective; Kitty's werewolf husband Ben; Cormac, the bounty hunter; and the ever-villainous Dux Bellorum. These irresistible tales are full of unpredictable twists and turns: lupines experimenting with astronomy, a cheating boxer with preternatural strength, vampires arriving from the Philippines."--Provided by publisher.
It's not easy being a superhero's daughter.... Carrie Vaughn has captured legions of fans with her wildly popular Kitty Norville novels. Now she uses her extraordinary wit and imagination to tell a sensational new story about superhuman heroes--and the people who have to live with them. Most people dream of having superheroes for parents, but not Celia West. The only daughter of Captain Olympus and Spark, the world's greatest champions, she has no powers of her own, and the most exciting thing she's ever done is win a silver medal in a high school swim meet. Meanwhile, she's the favorite hostage of every crime boss and supervillain in Comemrce City. She doesn't have a code name, but if she did, it would probably be Bait Girl, the Captive Wonder. Rejecting her famous family and its legacy, Celia has worked hard to create a life for herself beyond the shadow of their capes, becoming a skilled forensic accountant. But when her parents' archenemy, the Destructor, faces justice in the "Trial of the Century," Celia finds herself sucked back into the more-than-mortal world of Captain Olympus--and forced to confront a secret that she hoped would stay buried forever.
Originally featured in Subterranean Online and Asimov's Science Fiction, this work explores innovative themes and narratives that captivate the imagination. It combines elements of speculative fiction with rich character development, inviting readers to delve into thought-provoking scenarios. The writing style is engaging and dynamic, making it a compelling read for fans of the genre.
