Top Ten Fantasy Novels of 2014

It was great fun choosing our top ten fantasy novels of 2014 and we've come up with a selection of big names and new names, books to keep you going through the holiday and short stories for when you haven't got quite so much time. We've avoided books which are not first in a series, but there are a few which look as though they might be the start of something really good. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author:

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Review of Dead Man's Hand by John Joseph Adams (editor) Fantasy Dead Man's Hand features short stories with themes ranging from time travel and vampires to theology; at first glance it definitely appears to be an eclectic mix. These stories are linked by the genre of the weird west, which is defined by its elasticity. John Joseph Adams' helpful introduction outlines the main features of the weird west and provides a clear, insightful guide to this little-known genre. Far from being mismatched, the eclectic nature of this collection is in fact the greatest strength of the weird west genre. Unconstrained by narrow generic conventions, the authors in this collection have plundered the deepest depths of their imaginations. The result? A colourful, memorable and, above all, imaginative collection of fiction. Full Review

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