Urban fantasy's biggest stars align for this strange and fantastic look at The Carniepunk Midway. Rachel Caine writes vampires for "The Cold Girl", and Seanan McGuire has a touching and poignant tale in "Daughter of the Midway, the Mermaid, and the Open, Lonely Sea". Jennifer Estep has creepy clowns and Kevin Hearne continues with his Iron Druid series in "The Demon Barker of Wheat Street".

As a lover of carnivals, sideshows and the general freakiness of it all, I grabbed up CARNIEPUNK without hesitation. When I saw the noteworthy names gracing the cover, I knew I was in for a treat. Prepare to be frightened, stunned and thrilled with this collection of tales. From paranormal to fantasy to horror, the fourteen stories contained within run the gamut.

You could start with an author you know, or simply start at the beginning, either way you will be entertained. Some of my favorites include the tales from Delilah S. Dawson, Seanan McGuire, Jaye Wells and Kevin Hearne, to name only a few. I'm a lover of anthologies for the quick satisfying thrill they provide, usually leaving me wanting more. It's the adrenalin junkie in me, I guess. CARNIEPUNK is a great collection that does not need to be ignored.