In Fabletown, the hidden enclave of fairy tale refugees in New York City, Sheriff Bigby Wolf and Deputy Mayor Snow White face an existential threat from their ancestral enemy. While Snow White manages the administrative strain of a growing population and the repercussions of a past romance, an elite strike force of wooden soldiers disguised as humans arrives to launch a stealth invasion. These wooden constructs, created by the mysterious Adversary, use high-caliber weaponry to siege the apartment complex. Red Riding Hood reappears after centuries, carrying information about the fall of the Homelands and the tactical methods of the invading army.
Readers of urban fantasy and reimagined folklore choose this volume to see how traditional archetypes adapt to modern tactical warfare and clandestine politics. It appeals to those interested in world-building where magic systems interact with contemporary urban environments. The reader understands the geopolitical stakes of the series and the logistical reality of maintaining a secret society under siege. The book provides a practical transition from small-scale mysteries to an overarching military conflict, defining the specific capabilities and vulnerabilities of immortal characters in a violent, high-stakes confrontation.
Clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2004
- Language
- EN
