Shana O'Quinn

A re-imagining of the classic Anglo-Saxon tale Beowulf. This fantasy retelling covers Beowulf's confrontation with Grendel's mother and the aftermath, as she is an unearthly creature that cannot be killed by normal means. The Queen of the Danes, Wealthow, may hold the answer in her strange visions and precognition, which will certainly be needed after the monster's mother's evil kin comes calling.

Fantasy author Shana O'Quinn returns with this collection of fairy tales for young adults and anyone else who wants updated versions of some classic fairy tales.These stories offer twists, turns, strong heroines and clever heroes in a land where not everyone lives happily ever after, but there's never a dull moment. See Cinderella, Rumplestiltskin, Jack and the Beanstalk and more in a whole different way.An original short story from the author's Secret Ones series is also included, for those who like ancient prehistory and werewolves. Go ahead, indulge your need for fairy tales, even if you fancy yourself a grownup. You're never too old for a good story.

A part of the Ages of Telamon series, this takes place in a 1970's that might have been and follows the megaband White Death, fronted by flamboyant elf Joe West. What develops is the resurgence of the dangerous Dark Elves, the Drow, as blood-drinking vampires bent on the destruction of the surviving Sidhe (the Elves) and the subjugation of humankind.And if that wasn't enough, werewolves under the dominion of a spirit that refuses to die appear. Terrible folklore comes to life in a real and frightening way. And that's just the beginning, because soon there will be a showdown between ancient foes and forgotten legends in a modern world totally unprepared for it. The world's saviors? Imerra Silverhair's descendants, an elf vocalist who refuses to take anything seriously, wizards, telepaths, and a guy that's been bitten by one of the vampires. Oh, joy.Warning: adult language and situations, violence and all sorts of metaphysical weirdness abound.