Anthony Schmitz: 5 books

Wolf's life in the wood might be happy, except for one problem. He can't control his urge to devour children who stumble across his path. His runaway desires have made him an outcast among his peers. He lives an unhappy, solitary life — until he encounters the Brothers Grimm. Wolf is thrilled...

In these three short, short stories, the God of Love, Victor Valentine, does his best to add to the world's supply of love. Or, at least, to help settle some scores. But even when managed by an expert, love remains what it always is — exciting, unreliable, heartbreaking.

Brutal casino boss Roberto Stiglioni already has Frank, Dean and the rest of the Rat Pack wowing the rubes in his Vegas casino. When he happens to entrap a mermaid while drowning a casino cheat, he knows just what to do: build a tank in an exclusive club and serve her up as entertainment. Left...

Clarissa Brimsley is long dead, but she still has work to do. Her job is to understand fully the effect her brief life had on those left behind.Clarissa can visit the past. She can watch the present unfold. She knows exactly what her subjects think. She has perfect understanding of all the...

The higher powers send the God of Love, Victor Valentine, to a frozen northern wasteland. His mission: spread the love. Valentine's strategy is to open a restaurant. The food and wine, the potions at Valentine's disposal, the music, the waiters — all of it is directed at inspiring libidinous...