The Stepsister Scheme

Coming in January, 2009 from DAW Books

"THE STEPSISTER SCHEME is not your Grandma's fairy tale.  Action, intrigue, romance, action, treachery, and did I mention action?  These princesses will give Charlie's Angels a serious run for the money, and leave 'em in the dust. Read it!"

-Esther Friesner, author of NOBODY'S PRINCESS

"What a romp, both light and dark, sometimes sexy, and along the way occasionally quite brutal . . . an amazing gallop to save a prince, thwart a witch, rescue a kingdom, and turn fairy tale conventions upside down in the process."

-Jane Yolen, author of BRIAR ROSE and two-time Nebula winner

"What fun!  In THE STEPSISTER SCHEME, Jim Hines shows that what happens after happily ever after is even more interesting.  A thoroughly enjoyable reinvention of the fairy tales you thought you knew.  If you like your princesses smart and strong, read this book."

-Theodora Goss, author of IN THE FOREST OF FORGETTING

"An engaging, well-paced romp that sheds a whole new light on some delightfully familiar characters. Make sure you free up some time before starting this one because you won't be able to put it down."

-Mickey Zucker Reichert, author of THE RETURN OF NIGHTFALL

"THE STEPSISTER SCHEME is a very entertaining read. I loved the magic and fresh twist on the notion of 'happily ever after.'"

-Kristen Britain, author of THE HIGH KING'S TOMB