The Inheritance: And Other Stories
&#8220;At once harrowing, unexpected, and morally complex. . . . I&#8217;m eager to see what happens next.&#8221; (Locus)&#8220;Displaying Hobb&#8217;s gift for creating unusual and compelling worlds, [Shaman&#8217;s Crossing] maintains her high standard of storytelling.&#8221; (Library Journal)&#8220;Fast action, deep emotional bonds and a great ending...[I] encourage you to check out Dragon Haven.&#8221; (Blogcritics.com)&#8220;FOREST MAGE presents a darker and more complex hero in Nevare . . .Ms. Hobb has given a lot of thought to her world and characters. Dark as they are, they stand out like jewels on velvet.&#8221; (Romance Reviews Today)&#8220;[D]elicate, vivid language . . . [a] fine example of how to avoid a middle-book slump.&#8221; (Booklist)&#8220;All [of the stories] are beautifully written parables, expressing a clear message but managing not to be too offensively preachy about it.&#8230;You don&#8217;t have to be a fan of either of the author&#8217;s identities to enjoy this collection&#151;but you may become one.&#8221; (Kirkus Reviews on THE INHERITANCE)&#8220;An engaging, entertaining introduction to both sides of the author&#8217;s work.&#8221; (Booklist (starred review) on THE INHERITANCE)&#8220;Taken as a whole, the two voices represented here provide a richly textured body of work from one of the genre&#8217;s most accomplished writers. VERDICT Fans of both Lindholm and Hobb will appreciate the diversity of this one-woman showcase.&#8221; (Library Journal on THE INHERITANCE)&#8220;A priceless reading experience.&#8221; (Paul Goat Allen on THE INHERITANCE)&#8220;One author, two pseudonyms, and a wonderful collection of short stories&#8230;an exciting addition to the fantasy genre. Her stories are fresh and surprising as she weaves in subtle twists.&#8221; (Portland Book Review on THE INHERITANCE)