THE SHIMMERING - Susan Kearney: Sandra Lowell is a reporter on assignment to research a breakthrough science project regarding a machine that can separate a person's mind from their body, sending it to the astral plain. She feels she must experience the machine herself and then let the world know what happens. She's not ready for the devastating world she falls into, or the sexy and powerful man she must deal with to survive.

BEYOND DREAMS - Elaine Cunningham: Cassie O'Malley lost the love of her life, Nick Romano, when he found out she had a sixth-sense gift that allowed her to hear the thoughts of others. Twelve years later, her former employer recommends her to Nick because he's having dreams of people dying that he hears about in the news. Together they work through his new capabilities, but find out there's more happening than they know.

HILL AND SKY -- Kassandra Sims: To escape her family's business, Annika Madsen moves to Nashville and becomes friends with the creative and magic crowd. Magic is strong in Tennessee; it's a known link to the muse musicians use to create their music. Tommy Brennan is sent to the local area to convince her to stop the phenomenon that's killing the magical creatures that keep the music alive.

This is a unique and interesting collection of stories. Each one of them gives a new view on magic and science paranormal possibilities. Definitely a joy to read.