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A Wife of Acorn, Leaf, and Rain [MultiFormat]
by Dave Smeds
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New York businessman Jordan Welles was rich enough to afford almost anything, even a means to bring his beloved wife back from death, by means of the sorcery of a clan of Sidhe who, exiled to modern Earth, must ply and sell their magical talents to survive in a world not meant for them. Both sides come to the bargain in good faith, but it is for Jordan to say if he received what he paid for. 1998
Words: 7054 - Reading Time: 20-28 min.
Category: Fantasy
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Seeing Ghosts [MultiFormat]
by Dave Smeds
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Susan has died, and Dave wishes he could let her rest in peace. But there's something he has to know, and his power gives him to ability to ask her. 1989
Words: 1056 - Reading Time: 3-4 min.
Category: Horror
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The Eighth of December [MultiFormat]
by Dave Smeds
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Vic Standish leads the most popular heavy-metal band in history. But Vic has a secret--one he's tired of keeping. 1995
Words: 8017 - Reading Time: 22-32 min.
Category: Alternate History
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Dust and Sand [MultiFormat]
by Dave Smeds
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Dabria's sand paintings have always been treasured by the people in her village. They know she is something special. It wasn't until the stranger arrived, though, that Dabria realized just how special--and powerful--her talent was. 1996
Words: 5793 - Reading Time: 16-23 min.
Category: Fantasy
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Evaporation [MultiFormat]
by Dave Smeds
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Since his sentence was been pronounced, Glenn has literally died a thousand times. The only thing that keeps him going is the possibility that someday he might have his revenge... 1995
Words: 6587 - Reading Time: 18-26 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Fearless [MultiFormat]
by Dave Smeds
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They called him "Fearless" because of his aggressive style in the karate tournaments. But now a brutal attack has taught him the meaning of pain--and fear. Will he ever compete again? 1995
Words: 8712 - Reading Time: 24-34 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Gullrider [MultiFormat]
by Dave Smeds
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Serla was still an apprentice gullrider, but when the Kraken struck, she knew that innocent lives depended on her. 1987
Words: 6380 - Reading Time: 18-25 min.
Category: Fantasy
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Foam [MultiFormat]
by Dave Smeds
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"Lately in our genre," writes author Dave Smeds, "there have been quite a few close to-the-source reworkings of fairy tales. Those somber, mythic narratives from the 19th Century and earlier have found new life in the word processors of some of our best contemporary fantasists. Ordinarily, I prefer to do completely original work, but all these refurbished fairy tales got me thinking. Ultimately, probably as a result of my young daughter's adoration of the Disney movie, I reread Hans Christian An... more info>> 1995
Words: 7326 - Reading Time: 20-29 min.
Category: Dark Fantasy
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Goats [MultiFormat]
by Dave Smeds
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The training grounds are on the island of Kahoolawe, far from the war in Vietnam. Or perhaps not as far as they think. 1987
Words: 22667 - Reading Time: 64-90 min.
Category: Dark Fantasy
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Knives [MultiFormat]
by Dave Smeds
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The elves were capricious, and their curses cruel. Could Ledda persuade them to lift their curse before her patient died? 1996
Words: 6023 - Reading Time: 17-24 min.
Category: Fantasy
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New Breed [MultiFormat]
by Dave Smeds
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The skills and talents required for tournament karate remained virtually unchanged for generations, but what changes will zero-gravity tournaments bring? 1985
Words: 3457 - Reading Time: 9-13 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Reef Apes [MultiFormat]
by Dave Smeds
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The reef apes may have been a hit with the audience, but to Louis they were merely the latest step in a carefully planned career path. Nothing was going to stop him from getting what he wanted... 1992
Words: 6670 - Reading Time: 19-26 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Short Timer [MultiFormat]
by Dave Smeds
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Dave Smeds weaves fantasy and horror elements into this unflinching look at the aftermath of the Vietnam war. For years, DeWitt has relived one night over and over again--the night when everyone else in his squad was killed. Every time he replays the scene, DeWitt tries a new tactic, a new approach, hoping that this time somebody--anybody--can be saved. He's been at it so long that even the ghosts are getting tired of the exercise, but DeWitt can't resist the compulsion to try again... 1994
Words: 7029 - Reading Time: 20-28 min.
Category: Dark Fantasy
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Sorceress of the Gulls [MultiFormat]
by Dave Smeds
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Kari had a magician's talent, but she never seemed to do well enough in her studies to please her father. Would she ever find her own form of magic? 1988
Words: 8679 - Reading Time: 24-34 min.
Category: Fantasy
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Suicidal Tendencies [MultiFormat]
by Dave Smeds
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In a society where no death is permanent, how serious can a person be about suicide? 1993
Words: 8513 - Reading Time: 24-34 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Survivor [MultiFormat]
by Dave Smeds
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Troy's tattoo was just skin art--a meaningless little good-luck token for the rest of his tour in Vietnam. As it turned out, though, the luck it brought him was real--and couldn't be taken back. 1995
Words: 10078 - Reading Time: 28-40 min.
Category: Dark Fantasy
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Termites [MultiFormat]
by Dave Smeds
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The genetic changes seemed like the answer to everything--but in the end they only made the famine worse. 1987
Words: 6278 - Reading Time: 17-25 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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The Heart of the Forest [MultiFormat]
by Dave Smeds
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Not every quest ends as planned. The Forest of the Old Ones was no place for humans; its guardians were quick to punish and slow to forgive. When he set out on his quest, Prince Rahnnic was willing to dare the wrath of the guardians for the return of his beloved wife, but he's discovering that love and determination may not be enough. 1995
Words: 5502 - Reading Time: 15-22 min.
Category: Fantasy
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The Trigger [MultiFormat]
by Dave Smeds
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He has the supernatural power to detect evil intent in those around him. He uses his ability to punish those who would do evil--but does that make him a superhero, or a vigilante? 1997
Words: 5484 - Reading Time: 15-21 min.
Category: Fantasy
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A Marathon Runner in the Human Race [MultiFormat]
by Dave Smeds
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The new nanotechnology meant that no one need ever age or die again. There's a new way of life--and to many, the adjustments are more than they can handle. 1994
Words: 5931 - Reading Time: 16-23 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Dragon Touched [MultiFormat]
by Dave Smeds
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To seek the dragons of the Lost Isles is to court a horrible death--or worse. But the sorcerer claims to have a plan.. 1980
Words: 10864 - Reading Time: 31-43 min.
Category: Fantasy
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The Easy Way Down From Avernus [MultiFormat]
by Dave Smeds
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Charles had long ago sold out to corporate greed, but a friend's dying request gave him one last shot at redemption. 1994
Words: 2961 - Reading Time: 8-11 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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The Sorcery Within [The War of the Dragons Book 1] [MultiFormat]
by Dave Smeds
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A rich, adventure-filled high fantasy novel, The Sorcery Within is also a portrait of culture clash. With only her twin brother to accompany and support her, a woman warrior from a beleaguered kingdom must live among a tribe of fierce desert nomads as a man, because in the nomads' culture only men are warriors, and women have no souls. In this place, both the twins and the nomads will learn that each side holds keys to the other's ultimate salvation. A sell-out within months of its release, now ... more info>> 1985 Locus Bestseller, Locus Recommended Reading List, Nebula Award(R) Nominee
Words: 100000 - Reading Time: 285-400 min.
Category: Fantasy
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Karate Girls #1: The Bully [MultiFormat]
by Dave Smeds
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Rochelle Tyler is not looking forward to starting seventh grade in a new and unfamiliar town. An encounter with a bully on her very first day deflates her even more. But when she discovers a new girls-only karate class taught by a woman sensei, she begins to believe life can improve ... and then she begins to understand that she deserves it. Karate Girls #1: The Bully, written by senior black belt karate instructor Dave Smeds, begins a series of tales exploring the friendships, turmoil, challeng... more info>> 2003
Words: 27419 - Reading Time: 78-109 min.
Category: Young Adult
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The Schemes of Dragons [The War of the Dragons Book 2] [MultiFormat]
by Dave Smeds
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Alemar and Elenya struggle to defend their homeland against their arch-enemy's most powerful mage. A young warrior stolen from his home and culture must come to accept his role as the chief weapon against the sentient dragon whose armies threaten the entire civilized lands of Tanagaran. 1989
Words: 100000 - Reading Time: 285-400 min.
Category: Fantasy
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