Charles de Lint
Charles de Lint is a Canadian writer of Dutch origins. He is known for his works of urban fantasy, blending elements of folklore and mythology with contemporary settings. His notable works include the Newford series and 'Moonheart'.
Books
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1. Greenmantle
Set in a richly woven urban fantasy world, the story follows a young woman named Sara Kendell who finds herself drawn into a mysterious and magical realm hidden within the city. As she navigates this enchanting yet perilous landscape, Sara encounters a diverse cast of characters, each with their own secrets and connections to the mystical forces at play. Her journey becomes a quest for understanding and belonging, as she uncovers the intertwined fates of humans and mythical beings, ultimately discovering the power of storytelling and the enduring magic of hope and friendship.
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2. Memory And Dream
In this captivating urban fantasy, the narrative delves into the life of Isabelle Copley, a young artist tutored by the enigmatic Vincent Rushkin. Under his guidance, she discovers a surreal ability to bring her paintings to life, a gift that blurs the boundaries between art and reality. As Isabelle navigates the complexities of her relationships and confronts her traumatic past, the story explores themes of memory, healing, and the transformative power of creativity. Set against the backdrop of the vibrant city of Newford, the novel weaves a rich tapestry of magic, myth, and the profound impact of art on the human spirit.
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3. Moonheart
In a seamless blend of fantasy and reality, the story unfolds in a sprawling, mysterious house in Ottawa, where a young woman named Sara Kendell discovers a peculiar artifact that bridges the mundane world with an ancient realm of magic and myth. As she delves deeper into the artifact's secrets, Sara is drawn into a battle between powerful forces, encountering a diverse cast of characters, including a wise shaman, a determined detective, and mythical beings. The narrative weaves together elements of Celtic mythology, Native American folklore, and urban fantasy, exploring themes of destiny, courage, and the interconnectedness of all things.
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4. Yarrow
An Autumn Tale
In a seamless blend of fantasy and reality, the story follows Cat Midhir, a writer who draws inspiration from her vivid dreams of a magical realm. Her creative wellspring is threatened when a sinister force begins to steal her dreams, leaving her unable to write and desperate to reclaim her lost imagination. As Cat delves deeper into the mystery, she discovers a connection between her waking world and the dream realm, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and courage. The narrative weaves themes of creativity, identity, and the power of dreams, creating a rich tapestry of myth and modernity.
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5. The Little Country
A Novel of Magic and Music
In a quaint Cornish village, a young musician named Janey Little stumbles upon a mysterious manuscript that intertwines her fate with a fantastical world of magic and danger. As she delves deeper into the manuscript's secrets, Janey finds herself caught between reality and a mythical realm, where ancient powers and dark forces threaten to unravel both her world and the one within the pages. With the help of an enigmatic fiddler and a cast of eccentric characters, Janey must navigate this intricate tapestry of stories to uncover the truth and protect the delicate balance between the two worlds.
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6. Trader
The Magic of the Ordinary
In this captivating urban fantasy, a luthier named Max Trader wakes up one morning to find himself trapped in the body of a down-and-out artist named Johnny Devlin. As Max struggles to navigate Johnny's chaotic life, he discovers that Johnny has taken over his own body, relishing the stability and success Max had built. With the help of a diverse cast of characters, including a wise old woman and a mystical musician, Max embarks on a journey through the magical streets of Newford to reclaim his identity and unravel the mysterious forces that have intertwined their fates. This tale explores themes of identity, transformation, and the power of human connection.
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7. Mulengro
A Romany Tale
In a chilling tale that weaves together the mystical and the mundane, a series of gruesome murders in Ottawa draws the attention of both the police and the Romani community. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that the killer is not just a man but a malevolent force known as Mulengro, a spirit of vengeance from Romani folklore. The story delves into the rich tapestry of Romani culture, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the supernatural, as a diverse cast of characters must confront their own fears and prejudices to stop the ancient evil threatening their world.
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8. Someplace To Be Flying
In a world where myth and reality intertwine, two strangers, Hank and Lily, find themselves drawn into a mysterious and magical realm inhabited by the mythical Crow Girls and other ancient beings. As they delve deeper into this hidden world, they uncover secrets that challenge their understanding of reality and their own identities. With themes of transformation, belonging, and the power of stories, the narrative weaves a tapestry of urban fantasy that explores the delicate balance between the seen and unseen, ultimately leading the characters on a journey of self-discovery and wonder.
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9. Dreams Underfoot
In a city where magic and reality intertwine, a tapestry of interconnected stories unfolds, revealing the lives of its diverse inhabitants as they navigate the mystical and the mundane. From musicians and artists to faeries and mythical creatures, each character's journey is a blend of wonder and introspection, exploring themes of love, loss, and the search for identity. The narrative weaves together the fantastical and the everyday, creating a rich, atmospheric world where the boundaries between dreams and reality blur, inviting readers to explore the hidden depths of both the city and the human spirit.
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10. Jack Of Kinrowan
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11. Promises To Keep
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12. Muse And Reverie
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13. Widdershins
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14. The Blue Girl
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15. Medicine Road
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16. Spirits In The Wires
A contemporary urban fantasy set in a city where the intersection of music and technology awakens restless presences that live inside electronic networks; as strange, mischievous and sometimes dangerous spirits begin to leak through the wires, a young woman and her circle of friends—both human and otherworldly—must draw on folklore, creativity and community to confront the threat, heal personal and communal wounds, and reconcile modern life with older, hidden magics.
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17. Tapping The Dream Tree
A linked collection of urban-fantasy short stories set in a contemporary city where folklore and music seep into everyday life, following musicians, artists and ordinary people whose dreams, memories and songs connect them to faeries and older powers; the tales blend humor and poignancy as characters face love, loss and transformation, showing how art and storytelling can open doorways between the mundane and the magical.
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18. The Onion Girl
A Newford novel
A contemporary urban fantasy centered on Jilly Coppercorn, a middle-aged artist struggling with trauma, addiction, and a shattered marriage, who—after a violent attack— slips into a dreamlike Otherworld tied to her city’s folklore; there she must confront old wounds, face a dangerous figure from her past, and rely on friends, spirits, and storytelling to heal and reclaim her life.
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20. Moonlight And Vines
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28. Newford Stories
A linked collection of short stories set in a mythic city where folklore and streetwise urban life intermingle; everyday characters—musicians, artists, shopkeepers and those on the margins—encounter ghosts, faeries and other residues of older magic that force them to confront loss, longing and the possibility of change. The tales blend warm, lyrical prose with earthy humor, emphasizing community, the power of art and music, and small acts of redemption as ordinary lives are quietly transformed by wonder.
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29. Crow Girls
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31. Timeskip
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32. The Stone Drum
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33. Dog Boys
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34. Waifs And Strays
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35. The Cats Of Tanglewood Forest
A lonely girl moves from the city to a farmhouse and, alongside a lost and mysterious stray, is drawn into the secret, magical world of the forest cats; through quests, songs, and encounters with both danger and kindness she learns about courage, healing, and the deep power of stories and community that bind people and animals together.
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36. A Circle Of Cats
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38. The Buffalo Man
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40. The Painted Boy
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46. Triskell Tales
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47. The Dungeon 3
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53. Ascian In Rose
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56. Westlin Wind
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57. Ghostwood
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60. Angel Of Darkness
The Angel of Darkness is a 1997 crime novel by Caleb Carr that was published by Random House (ISBN 0-7515-2275-9) and is both a sequel to The Alienist (1994) and the second book in the Kreizler series.
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61. Desert Moments
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63. Heartfires
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66. Second Chances
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67. The Newford Stories
A linked collection of short, character-driven stories set in a myth-haunted city where ordinary lives—musicians, shopkeepers, writers, and loners—brush against ghosts, faeries, and other folk-magic beings; gentle, lyrical tales blend urban realism and folklore to explore loss, longing, creativity, and the small acts of kindness and courage that transform people, often revisiting the same streets and recurring characters whose art and storytelling keep the city’s enchantments alive.
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68. Big City Littles
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69. The Wishing Well
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70. Coyote Stories
A linked collection of contemporary tales in which a mischievous trickster from Native American folklore appears in modern urban settings, upending ordinary lives and revealing deeper truths; the stories blend humor, melancholy, and magic to explore loss, love, transformation, and the restorative power of myth and storytelling as characters confront grief, reclaim memory, and find new connections.
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73. This Moment
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74. Crow Roads
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75. Dharma
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80. Old Man Crow
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81. Over My Head
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83. Refinerytown
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89. Under My Skin
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92. The Very Best Of Charles De Lint
A career-spanning collection of short fiction that blends urban life with folklore and faerie, where everyday city streets, music, and neighborhoods sit beside ancient magic; richly drawn characters—artists, outsiders, lovers, and misfits—navigate longing, transformation, and the unexpected doors between the mundane and the enchanted. The stories range from tender and wistful to eerie and mythic, united by lyrical prose, a deep sense of place, and the conviction that community and storytelling can reshape reality.
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93. Spiritwalk
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94. Triskell Tales 2
A luminous collection of Celtic-inspired retellings that fold myth into everyday life, following ordinary people who brush against the faerie world and are changed by music, trickery, longing and small acts of courage; rich in atmosphere and folklore, the stories emphasize the power of storytelling, community and renewal as characters navigate love, loss and the blurred edges between the modern world and the Otherworld.
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98. Svaha
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100. The Riddle Of The Wren
A lyrical, character-driven fantasy about a young person drawn into a quest to solve an ancient, mysterious riddle that ties together past and present; as they travel through a landscape haunted by folklore and strange, lingering magic, they encounter allies and adversaries, confront tests of loyalty and identity, and must reckon with the costs of breaking old bargains in order to free themselves and others from a subtle, insidious power.
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101. Wolf Moon
Wolf Moon is a 1988 fantasy novel by Charles de Lint.
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102. The Mystery Of Grace
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103. Into The Green
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104. The Wild Wood
The Secrets of the Wild Wood (Dutch: Geheimen van het Wilde Woud, pronounced [ɣəˈɦɛimə(ɱ) vɑn ət ˈʋɪldə ˈʋʌut]) is a Dutch children's book written by Tonke Dragt in 1965. It is a sequel to The Letter for the King, which has been adapted to a feature film and a Netflix series. The book was translated to English by Laura Watkinson in 2015.
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105. Little Lost
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106. Paperjack
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107. The Bone Woman
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108. Pixel Pixies
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109. Eyes Like Leaves
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110. Riding Shotgun
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111. Berlin
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113. Yellow Dog
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114. Dingo
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115. Seven Wild Sisters
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116. The Hour Before Dawn And Two Other Stories From Newford
A trio of linked, lyrical stories set in the myth-haunted city of Newford follows ordinary people whose lives brush against the faerie world and lingering magic—music, memory, and longing lead to bittersweet transformations, reckonings with loss, and small, humane moments of wonder as night yields to dawn.
