I consider Knight of Ghosts and Shadows one of the best fantasy books I've found.  Right away you get pulled into the life of Eric, an L.A. street busker who, it turns out, is actually a Bard.  When he accidentally awakes an Elf trapped in a grove of trees by the Faire site, his life becomes so much more -- more complicated, fun, scary and loving.  Eric and his friend Beth become entangled in the desperate struggle of the Elves to save their Nexus, the source of all magic for the area.  The Bad Guys are beautiful, the Good Guys are beautiful, and the music rings… read full review »