by Jane Yolen (1989)
White Jenna by Jane Yolen is an acclaimed literary masterpiece celebrating major critical honors and timeless storytelling.
Valerie Martin
This retelling of the enigmatic Dr. Jekyll-Mr. Hyde tale deserves praise for suspense, character creation, and historical verisimilitude. Mary Reilly, a loyal, trusted servant in the household of Dr. Jekyll records in her diary the mysterious circumstances which lead to her Master's tragic fate. The hierarchy of social classes, relationships among servants and domestics, and details of language and dress enhance this marvelous re-creation with the realism of Dickens.
Gene Wolfe
The Shadow of the Torturer is the first volume in the four-volume series, The Book of the New Sun. It is the tale of young Severian, an apprentice in the Guild of Torturers on the world called Urth, exiled for committing the ultimate sin of his profession -- showing mercy toward his victim -- and follows subsequent journey out of his home city of Nessus.
Frank Herbert
Dune Complete Series, 6 Books is a celebrated work by Frank Herbert (Hugo Award Winner, Nebula Award Winner), recognized for masterclass storytelling and lasting literary resonance.
Isaac Asimov
Robots and Empire is a celebrated work by Isaac Asimov (Multi-Hugo Winner, Grand Master), recognized for masterclass storytelling and lasting literary resonance.