Agents And Adepts

This is a very nice collection of stories, fantasy and SF, that were previously published in small press magazines or books (I'm not familiar with some of the names). I gave it four stars cause I thought the last story could have been shorter/tighter and one other story, Transfer Student didn't appeal to me. All of the stories are well written and the author has paid attention to spelling, grammar and editing. I borrowed this from the library. I wish I'd bought it because it's a book with stories that can be re-read-a keeper. I really liked the fantasy stories and wish they'd been longer, or fleshed out into a book. That being said, the stories are complete on their own. I finished this is one day. It was a pleasure to read stories that caught the attention and kept you wanting more. I'm now looking for her other book, CRYSTAL THRONE, I hope its as good. Story titles are: The Demon's Storeroom, Goodbye Jennie!, Lonely, Transfer Student, And Softly Follow, There Was A Crooked Staff, There Was A Broken Arrow, Bound By A Belt Of Web, Someone Is Watching, Heartsight, Horsefeathers, Curses, Foiled Again, The Windkin, Srike Watch, The Lore-Master's Apprentice and The Twin Bond.

This sixteen story collection introduces readers to a fabulous fantasy author who effortlessly creates realms so magical that readers will finish AGENTS AND ADEPTS in one sitting (this reviewer broke her rule of a tale or two a day over a couple of weeks). Each contribution insures that characters, including mythological and personification of planets and animals, seem very genuine. An added bonus is that several entries provide a delightful glimpse into the wizard world of the CRYSTAL THRONE. If the quality of these short stories is any indication of the novel, this reviewer will compete with other readers to obtain a copy. Using humor that is rarely seen in the typical save the world or die genre, Kathryn Sullivan furbishes a wonderful book that makes fantasy seem real, fun to read, and entertaining. Just set aside a few hours because the exploits of the twins and others will make the audience complete in one delightfully entertaining sitting. Ms. Sullivan is an adept (and I am not her agent) worth reading.Harriet Klausner