Trickster characters have long been a staple of folk literature—and are a natural choice for acclaimed editors Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling’s latest “mythic” anthology. The Coyote Road features a remarkable range of authors, including Holly Black, Charles de Lint, Ellen Klages, and Kelly Link, each with his or her unique look at a trickster character. Charles Vess’s remarkable decorations highlight the stories. The Coyote Road is essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary fantastic fiction.