In this "astonishing fantasy debut," a mother and a mysterious Chinese man--who is more than he appears--search for her missing daughter in San Francisco ( Locus ). Offering "a deft blend of the oldest of magicks in a dragon, and the newest of sorceries in computers" (Anne McCaffrey), this is the incomparable novel that garnered Nebula, Hugo, World Fantasy, and Philip K. Dick Award nominations, and earned its author the John W. Campbell Best New Writer award. Martha Macnamara knows that her daughter, Elizabeth, is in ...
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In this "astonishing fantasy debut," a mother and a mysterious Chinese man--who is more than he appears--search for her missing daughter in San Francisco ( Locus ). Offering "a deft blend of the oldest of magicks in a dragon, and the newest of sorceries in computers" (Anne McCaffrey), this is the incomparable novel that garnered Nebula, Hugo, World Fantasy, and Philip K. Dick Award nominations, and earned its author the John W. Campbell Best New Writer award. Martha Macnamara knows that her daughter, Elizabeth, is in trouble--she just doesn't know what kind. Mysterious phone calls from San Francisco at odd hours of the night are the only contact they've had for years. Now, Elizabeth has sent her mother a plane ticket and reserved a room for her at the city's most luxurious hotel. Yet, since Martha checked in, she still hasn't been contacted by her daughter, and is feeling lonely, confused, and a little bit worried. But Martha meets someone else at the hotel: Mayland Long, a distinguished-looking and wealthy Chinese man who is drawn to Martha's good character and ability to pinpoint the truth of a matter. They become close quickly, and he promises to help her find Elizabeth. Before he can solve the mystery, though, Martha herself disappears--and Mayland realizes that he's in love with her. Now, a man whose true nature and identity is unknown to those around him will embark on a potentially dangerous adventure in a city on the verge of exploding with its own sort of magic as technology spreads through the region that will become known as Silicon Valley. An elegant, delightful, and unusual novel that blends ancient myth with modern wizardry, Tea with the Black Dragon is "a small masterpiece, setting a fantasy story against a contemporary background" ( Booklist ).
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Tea with the Black Dragon. is a mystery with spiritual proportions.
A mid aged lady is looking for her daughter in a new city. She is introduced to a fine Asian gentleman and the adventure begins. I would recommend it to those of late middle age or of a spiritual bent. Too quiet for a modern young person yet rich with possibilities for us older folks.
Oh, yes, I ordered some extra copies of the book to share it with friends.
Ronald N
Mar 30, 2015
Marvelous
This novel is delightful. It combines ancient magic with modern computer wizardry. The characters are intriguing and the plot moves briskly. This is a delightful read; the kind of book I seek but seldom find.
Wendy L R
Mar 9, 2015
family favourite
We've had this book in our family 'lending' library for years and I was heartbroken when I couldn't find it and no one knew where it was. Thanks goodness for Alibris, I can now enjoy the Black Dragon once again! It's a fantastic read and the main characters are very endearing. Their next adventure is wonderful too!
