About the Book
Now that she's solved her sister's murder, Hallie Michaels has left the army and isn't sure what to do next. Her relationship with deputy Boyd Davies is tentative, there's still distance between her and her father, and she needs a job. The good news is, she hasn't seen a ghost in weeks. All that changes when she gets a call asking her to help an elderly neighbour who is being stalked by black dogs, creatures from the underworld that are harbingers of death. When a black dog appears, Hallie learns, a reaper is sure to follow. And if the dark visions she's suddenly receiving are any indication, it looks like the reaper is now following her. Meanwhile, strange events herald the arrival of ghosts from Boyd's past, ghosts the young deputy isn't ready to face. Refusing Hallie's help, Boyd takes off to deal with the problem on his own, only to find that he's facing something much larger and more frightening than he'd imagined. Stalked by a reaper and plagued by dark visions, Hallie finds she must face her fears and travel into Death's own realm to save those she most loves.
About the Author :
DEBORAH COATES lives in Ames, Iowa, and works for Iowa State University. Her short fiction has appeared in "Asimov's" and "Strange Horizons," as well as "Year's Best Fantasy 6," "Best Paranormal Romance," and "Best American Fantasy."
Review :
[A] refreshingly original dark fantasy debut. "Publishers Weekly on Wide Open"
Coates's debut novel scores. "Kirkus Reviews on Wide Open"
Excellent Sergent Hallie Michaels is a complex heroine filled with anger, sadness, and grief who runs headlong into a murderous puzzle. "RT Book Reviews on Wide Open"
Deborah Coates is a storyteller in the best sense of the word. "Patricia Briggs, New York Times bestselling author of River Marked on Wide Open"
Deborah Coates offers a pitch-perfect sense of place, an uncanny knack for dialogue, and a complex heroine who's mad, sad, tenacious, and tough. "Sharon Shinn, author of The Shape of Desire on Wide Open"
A great blast of fresh air. From the intimate story of a young woman haunted by forces both natural and supernatural, to the grand scope of godlike elementals, Deborah Coates demonstrates a sure storytelling hand.... "Wide Open" is the impressive debut of a distinct new voice in fantasy. "Greg van Eekhout, author of Norse Code on Wide Open"
"Wide Open" lures us into the dangerous world of Sergeant Hallie Michaels and her alarmingly real ghosts.... Vivid, suspenseful, and filled with intensely convincing characters, this novel is an unforgettable homecoming. "A.M. Dellamonica, award-winning author of Indigo Springs on Wide Open"
This contemporary fantasy is the very best of its genre, from its cinematic landscape, to the compelling twists of the plot, to the building relationships between characters that leap off the page to live in the imagination. Very, very highly recommended. The best contemporary fantasy you'll read this year. "Sarah Prineas, author of The Magic Thief on Wide Open""
Praise for Denorah Coates's "Wide Open"
"[A] refreshingly original dark fantasy debut." --"Publishers Weekly
""Coates's debut novel scores." --"Kirkus Reviews""Excellent... Sergent Hallie Michaels is a complex heroine filled with anger, sadness, and grief who runs headlong into a murderous puzzle." --"RT Book Reviews
""Deborah Coates is a storyteller in the best sense of the word."
--Patricia Briggs, "New York Times" bestselling author of "River Marked"
"Deborah Coates offers a pitch-perfect sense of place, an uncanny knack for dialogue, and a complex heroine who's mad, sad, tenacious, and tough."
--Sharon Shinn, author of "The Shape of Desire
""A great blast of fresh air. From the intimate story of a young woman haunted by forces both natural and supernatural, to the grand scope of godlike elementals, Deborah Coates demonstrates a sure storytelling hand.... "Wide Open" is the impressive debut of a distinct new voice in fantasy."
--Greg van Eekhout, author of "Norse Code"
""Wide Open" lures us into the dangerous world of Sergeant Hallie Michaels and her alarmingly real ghosts.... Vivid, suspenseful, and filled with intensely convincing characters, this novel is an unforgettable homecoming."
--A.M. Dellamonica, award-winning author of "Indigo Springs
""This contemporary fantasy is the very best of its genre, from its cinematic landscape, to the compelling twists of the plot, to the building relationships between characters that leap off the page to live in the imagination. Very, very highly recommended. The best contemporary fantasy you'll read this year."
--Sarah Prineas, author of "The Magic Thief"
Praise for Denorah Coates's "Wide Open"
"[A] refreshingly original dark fantasy debut." --"Publishers Weekly
""Coates's debut novel scores." --"Kirkus Reviews""Excellent... Sergent Hallie Michaels is a complex heroine filled with anger, sadness, and grief who runs headlong into a murderous puzzle." --"RT Book Reviews
""Deborah Coates is a storyteller in the best sense of the word."
--Patricia Briggs, "New York Times" bestselling author of "River Marked"
"Deborah Coates offers a pitch-perfect sense of place, an uncanny knack for dialogue, and a complex heroine who's mad, sad, tenacious, and tough."
--Sharon Shinn, author of "The Shape of Desire
""A great blast of fresh air. From the intimate story of a young woman haunted by forces both natural and supernatural, to the grand scope of godlike elementals, Deborah Coates demonstrates a sure storytelling hand.... "Wide Open" is the impressive debut of a distinct new voice in fantasy."
--Greg van Eekhout, author of "Norse Code"
""Wide Open" lures us into the dangerous world of Sergeant Hallie Michaels and her alarmingly real ghosts.... Vivid, suspenseful, and filled with intensely convincing characters, this novel is an unforgettable homecoming."
--A.M. Dellamonica, award-winning author of "Indigo Springs
""This contemporary fantasy is the very best of its genre, from its cinematic landscape, to the compelling twists of the plot, to the building relationships between characters that leap off the page to live in the imagination. Very, very highly recommended. The best contemporary fantasy you'll read this year."
--Sarah Prineas, author of "The Magic Thief"
