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When Sara and Jamie discovered the artifacts, they sensed the pull of a dim, distant place, a world of misty forests, ancient magics, mythical beings, ageless bards … and restless evil.
Now, with their friends and enemies alike—Blue, the biker; Keiran, the folk musician; the Inspector from the RCMP; and the mysterious Tom Hengyr—Sara and Jamie are drawn into this enchanted land through the portals of a sprawling downtown edifice that straddles two worlds.
From ancient Wales to the streets of present-day Ottawa, Moonheart entrances listeners with its tale of this world and the one at the very edge of sight. A tale of music, motorcycles, and fey folk beyond the shadows of the moon, Moonheart is pure magic.
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"I love the idea of certain places, like a strange old house, holding secrets that we have just plain forgotten in our mad dash to industrialzation. Magics, peoples, and stories that lay just beyond the edge of what we accept as "real" simply because we don't look."
— David (5 out of 5 stars)
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“An ambitious hybrid…De Lint sustains his balance between ordinary reality and legend with skill.”
— Globe and Mail (Toronto) -
“Charles de Lint has enjoyed a reputation as one of the world's leading fantasists, thanks largely to his enchanting 1984 novel Moonheart.”
— Star (Toronto) -
“He shows that, far from being mere escapism, contemporary fantasy can be the deep mythic literature of our time.”
— Fantasy and Science Fiction -
“Moonheart…has elements of urban fantasy, strong underpinnings of Native American and Celtic mythology, and more than a hint of The X-Files-type government conspiracy…Paul Michael Garcia did a very nice job with the reading…his narration added an appropriate gravitas to the more mythopoeic elements of the story.”
— SFsite.com
Moonheart Listener Reviews
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" I've had better Charles de Lint but that's because I read him backward. He gets better with age and this is good. "
— Louella, 2/18/2014 -
" I have no recollection of how I came to Canadian sci-fi. "
— Danielle, 2/10/2014 -
" This is probably the earliest one of de Lint's books that I've read, and though it's certainly good, it really can't compare with the later Newford works. The emphasis on the police and pre-X-Files style of paranormal investigation was a bit at odds with the way I have come to learn the world works for de Lint's books, but it wasn't too distracting. I found the introduction to time travel a bit too sudden and confusing, and de Lint's comfort level with the native culture in the Otherworld isn't very strong, either. But I definitely liked the Tamson House, and am looking forward to reading the next book about it. "
— Josie, 2/9/2014 -
" One of my most favorite books EVER !! One of the best that Charles has ever written. A very good example of the Urban Fairy Tale Genre. "
— Beth, 1/20/2014 -
" De Lint's books are hits or misses for me. This one has been a fav for several years. I love how he weaves the Indian mythology into everyday life to create a new world to explore. "
— Kate, 1/16/2014 -
" Loved the different mythologies used in this story. "
— Kjirsten, 1/6/2014 -
" Probably my all time favorite book. Urban fantasy before the term was even 'cool'. A mix of Celtic and Native American mythology mixed in with some good, old-fashioned life wisdom. "
— Kessa, 11/26/2013 -
" Charles de Lint's writing always gives an excellent read "
— Pat, 11/4/2013 -
" I Think this book was my first intro to fantasy novels. This was my Harry Potter in a way. Charles de Lint still rates as one of my all time fave suthors "
— Amanda, 10/10/2013 -
" Loved it! My introduction to Charles de Lint many years ago. "
— Kate, 10/7/2013 -
" What a wonderful book, loved it from cover to cover! "
— Andy, 7/26/2013 -
" These books are fantasy but with a real Celtic touch to them. I found them very picturesque and enchanting. "
— Simone, 6/1/2013 -
" I am a huge fan of De Lint's, and I liked this book immensely when it first came out, reading it multiple times along with the sequel. However, as other reviewers have pointed out, there are later works which showcase De Lint's talents and voice much better... "
— Jess, 4/21/2013 -
" Ok, but in need of editing. Cut out 100 or 200 pages, and it could have been a really good book. "
— Nancy, 11/26/2012 -
" Really exciting modern fantasy. Scared the crap out of me at the end! "
— Christina, 9/6/2012 -
" Yes! Finally, I've read a de Lint! Fantastic stuff. . . where to next? --From A Reader's Journal, by d r melbie. "
— David, 8/26/2012 -
" Another sweet, brilliant read. de Lint is amazing, as always "
— Teacherhuman, 1/29/2012 -
" 1st book from this author that got me hooked to reading more of his works "
— Zandro, 11/14/2011 -
" Early deLint. Not sure if it is part of a series. Great read for fans of fantasy with an urban twist. "
— Debra, 11/3/2011 -
" I still love fairy tales. Charles De Lint is a great world-maker. "
— Michele, 6/6/2011 -
" I still love fairy tales. Charles De Lint is a great world-maker. "
— Michele, 5/1/2011 -
" Ok, but in need of editing. Cut out 100 or 200 pages, and it could have been a really good book. "
— Nancy, 3/22/2011 -
" one of my all time favorites ... a must read for fantasy buffs.. "
— Dan, 1/7/2011 -
" This book had the potential to be a true epic, but I found to to be lacking in climax and a bit too sentimental without backing. "
— Michael, 1/7/2011 -
" I'm clearly in the minority here, but "Moonheart" didn't grab me at all. Adequately written and uninspired, my lone foray into de Lint was an unexpected yawner. "
— Tim, 12/10/2010 -
" Yes! Finally, I've read a de Lint! Fantastic stuff. . . where to next? --From <em>A Reader's Journal,</em> by d r melbie. "
— David, 12/6/2010 -
" This is one of the books I use to introduce people to De Lint. <br/>Wonderful, multi-dimensional adventure. <br/>Good guys, bad guys, and internal conflict takent to the extreme. <br/>Love, hope, fear and death. <br/>WHat more could you ask for? "
— Alisa, 11/9/2010 -
" I've had better Charles de Lint but that's because I read him backward. He gets better with age and this is good. "
— Louella, 10/26/2010 -
" Not considering some lack of writing ethics, which was almost certainly caused by his lack of writing experience at that moment, this work is brilliant. "
— Bayandur, 10/5/2010 -
" Combines Native American with elfin lore for an amazing story.<br/><br/>This one turned me on to Charles de Lint. Thank you god. "
— Kathy, 8/30/2010
About Charles de Lint
Charles de Lint is the award-winning author of fantasy fiction, including urban fantasy, contemporary magical realism, and mythic fiction. He is best known for his fantasy novels in the Newford series, but he also writes novellas, short stories, poetry, lyrics, literary criticism, and a children’s book. Among his many awards are the Ontario Library Association’s White Pine Award, the Great Lakes Great Books Award, the Canadian SF/Fantasy Award, and the 2000 World Fantasy Award. His evocative novels have earned him a devoted following and critical acclaim as a master of contemporary mythic fiction.
About Richard Powers
Richard Powers has published thirteen novels. He is a MacArthur Fellow and received the National Book Award. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for The Overstory, and Bewilderment was shortlisted for the Booker Prize.