false 463033 3 Coyote. Anansi. Brer Rabbit. Trickster characters have long been a staple of folk literature&#151;and are a natural choice for the overarching subject of acclaimed editors Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling's third &#147;mythic&#148; anthology. <i>The Coyote Road</i> features a remarkable range of authors, each with his or her fictional look at a trickster character. These authors include Holly Black (<i>The Spiderwick Chronicles</i>), Charles de Lint (<i>The Blue Girl</i>), Ellen Klages (<i>The Green Glass Sea</i>), Kelly Link (<i>Magic for Beginners</i>), Patricia A. McKillip (<i>Old Magic</i>), and Jane Yolen. Terri Windling provides a comprehensive introduction to the trickster myths of the world, and the entire book is highlighted by the remarkable decorations of Charles Vess. <i>The Coyote Road</i> is essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary fantastic fiction. 451480 19 7 2007 The Coyote Road: Trickster Tales total:111|5:29|4:45|3:31|2:6|1:0| 111 430 266 20 4 0 false false Mon Apr 13 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Mar 31 17:32:35 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 16 18:02:55 -0700 2009 The Green Man and The Faery Reel), I was looking forward to reading this latest anthology, now out in trade paperback. A smart collection of short fiction and poetry, featuring many of my favorite writers, it did not disappoint.

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Some of my favorites were:

"The Constable of Abal" by Kelly Link
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