A rich and believable blend. [de Lint] again displays his talent for fluid cross-world fantasy.” —Library Journal
“To discover de Lint's writing in Spiritwalk is to be lured into a compelling world of bikers, fairies, tricksters, shamans, and secret, invisible passages to other worlds. ” —Edmonton Journal
“For more than a decade, Charles de Lint has enjoyed a reputation as one of the world's leading fantasists, thanks largely to his enchanting 1984 novel Moonheart. Now, at last, de Lint re-weaves the spell in Spiritwalk, a sequel that ranks among the spring's top releases.... Deftly and repeatedly crosses back and forth between dimensions to create a unique tone that links familiarity with compelling foreignness. Newcomers to de Lint's work should also note that Spiritwalk is a self-contained novel that's firmly linked to Moonheart, but can easily be enjoyed on its own. ” —Toronto Star
“Deftly blends native American and Celtic folklore, classic good versus- evil conflicts, and contemporary elements with tender human moments. ” —Booklist
Editor’s note: Laura Bickle is the author of Dark Alchemy, a western-tinged fantasy fantasy billed as a mix of The Gunslinger and Breaking Bad. With her book coming out on April 28, we’re giving her a chance to discuss one of its primary antagonists—the trickster god Coyote, a mainstay in legends and lore. Coyote doesn’t follow the […]