
Led Astray: The Best of Kelley Armstrong
by Kelley Armstrong
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Pub Date Sep 15 2015 | Archive Date Feb 03 2016
Description
Welcome to the many worlds of New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong (Otherworld, Cainsville). As her SyFy channel series, Bitten, enters its second season, Armstrong continues to breathe new life into city-dwelling vampires, werewolves, and zombies. Now travel even further with her, to a post-apocalyptic fortress, a superstitious village, a supernatural brothel, and even feudal Japan.
In Led Astray, you’ll discover the stories of new characters from within and outside Armstrong’s popular novels. Here you will find two original tales from Cainsville, plus journeys to and beyond the worlds of Darkest Powers, Age of Legends, Otherworld, and more.
Bold and humorous, passionate and heart-stopping, here is Kelley Armstrong at her versatile best.
If possible, please hold blog and media reviews until after the publication date. Reviews on Amazon and Goodreads are welcome before publication.
A Note From the Publisher2>
International phenomenon Kelley Armstrong’s first novel, Bitten, beginning her blockbuster thirteen-novel Otherworld series, was an instant bestseller. Her many other successful series in multiple genres include the teen paranormal novels Darkest Powers/Darkness Rising (The Rising, The Awakening) and the Nadia Stafford crime series. Armstrong is currently writing the Cainsville supernatural-gothic novels (Visions, Omens) and the teen fantasy series Age of Legends (Sea of Shadows). She lives in Western Ontario, Canada.
Advance Praise
Book Nook Ten Best Books I Read in 2015
“[STAR] From the first moment, this collection of
fantastical tales sizzles with dark promise, rich world-building, and complex,
often haunting characters. In "Rakshashi," Amrita has long since
completed her penance for the crimes she committed as a mortal, and is willing
to take any avenue to capture her reward. Tanya is a woman with a gaslighting
husband and a complicated history in "A Haunted House of Her Own."
"Dead Flowers by a Roadside" features a grieving man who can speak to
ghosts—all but the ones he most longs to hear from. "Harbinger"
introduces a group of spirits who have a message but no voice. Each story feels
innovative and exciting, and they work together to create a harmonious whole
from glittering supernatural fragments. The stories are set at various times
and places but all feel as though they spring from the same dark, dangerous,
and fantastical world. This excellent anthology will thrill Armstrong fans and
new readers alike.”
—Publishers Weekly,
starred review
“...excellent escapism for urban fantasy readers!”
—Risingshadow.net
“...excellently written.... I’m impressed, deeply
impressed by almost every story in this book.”
—Fangs for the Fantasy
“If you are a fan of any of Armstrong's series then this book is one that you NEED!” —Night Owl Reviews
“Kelley Armstrong’s Led Astray hits all the notes it’s supposed to, and quite a few higher ones as well.... plenty for hard-core fans and newcomers alike to enjoy.”
—Green Man Review
A Book Frivolity 10 Fantastic Fantasy Releases for September 2015.
“Shocks, horror, grief, magic and a little romance [—] this collection has it all!
—Just Talking Books
“All of the stories were really good. It was a lot like reading stories from The Twilight Zone. I highly recommend.”
—Buckeye Angel.booklikes“
An engaging dark fantasy collection for both fans and new readers of Kelley Armstrong's work.”
—Libromancer’s Apprentice
“[A] really successful combination of short stories. Thumbs up.”
—Paperback Wonderland
“…she weaves the
fine threads of the supernatural world with that of horror and you might
just find yourself looking over your shoulder or wondering about the things
that go bump in the night.”
—Penny Dreadful Book Reviews
“[T]his collection shows just how versatile Armstrong is as a
writer. She does supernatural just as expertly as she does thrillers and
suspense. This is a must for her fans, and new readers alike.”
— My Bookish Ways
“Armstrong’s writing pulls
you in and keeps your interest. All the stories were well thought out and
imaginative, and the conclusions to some will definitely not be what you
expected!”
—Readers in Wonderland
“Filled with romance and supernatural intrigue, this book will surely remind readers of Anne Rice’s sophisticated refurbishings of the vampire story.”
—Publishers Weekly on Bitten
“Will exhilarate even readers new to the series. . . . Dark alleys, undead bodies and bountiful blood will cause shivers. . . .”
—Kirkus, starred review on The Awakening
"Frankly, I enjoyed the hell out of it. . . . I cannot wait for the next installment.”
—Tor.com on Visions
Marketing Plan
· Consumer and trade advertising in U.S.
and Canadian outlets
· Promotion at major trade and genre
conventions
· Promotion targeting online media, including
blog posts, reviews, and interviews
· Planned book giveaways on Goodreads, SF Signal, and other online outlets
· Promotion on author’s website
(kelleyarmstrong.com/) and extensive social media
(facebook.com/KelleyArmstrongAuthor - 61K Likes; @KelleyArmstrong - 35K
followers)
Available Editions
EDITION | Paperback |
ISBN | 9781616962029 |
PRICE | $16.95 (USD) |