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"A magical romantic fantasy."
Reviewed by Anne Barringer
Posted July 20, 2004

There's the world as the regular folk perceive it, and then there's the world of mages, "wizzarts," angels and demons - a world of Talent. Existing and working alongside their purely human counterparts, they remain unseen by all but their own kind. It's a strange conglomeration of worlds, but that's Read more...

"Excellent romantic fantasy"
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted August 9, 2004

In a world in which most people believe that magic doesn't exist, there remains a sub-culture of Talent thriving. These folks use their powers in a way that keeps them hidden from the unbelievers. Wren Valere is a Retriever, a talent who locates things that have been missing Read more...

"A romantic fantasy that stirs the senses"
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted August 28, 2004

In a world in which most people believe that magic doesn't exist, there remains a sub-culture of Talent thriving. These folks use their powers in a way that keeps them hidden from the unbelievers. Wren Valere is a Retriever, a talent who locates things that have been missing for people Read more...

Manhattan's nightlife just got weirder. . . It starts as a simple job — but simple jobs, when you're dealing with this magical world, often end up anything but. As a Retriever, Wren Valere specializes in finding things gone missing — and then bringing them back, no questions asked. Normally her job is stimulating, challenging and only a little bit dangerous. But every once in a while. . . Case in point — a cornerstone containing a spell is stolen and there's a magical complication. (Isn't there always?) Wren's unique abilities aren't enough to lay this particular case to rest, and so she turns to some friends: a demon )minor), a mage who has lost her mind, and a few others — including Sergei, her business partner (and maybe a bit more?) Sometimes what a woman has to do to get the job done is enough to give even Wren nightmares. . .