It’s been a long time since I read any Conn Iggulden, and that was his Caesar books, although I didn’t quite finish the series (yet). Not because it was bad (it was terrific), just too many books, too little time. When I saw The Falcon of Sparta at my library, I decided it was time to reacquaint myself with one […]
Funny story (well, not really) – I was visiting a spec-fiction themed bookstore in downtown Vancouver called White Dwarf (naturally)and saw this on the shelf. I had heard good things about it, so I picked it up. Looking at the back cover, the esteemed Robin Hobb is quoted as saying “If the first line doesn’t make you buy this book, […]
I’m on a mythology/historical fiction run at the moment, and seriously, who doesn’t love Robin Hood? Remember all those movies over the years giving different portrayals of the lovable rogue? This one is different. Quite different. This one goes mostly for historical accuracy, hence it’s dark. But don’t let that put you off. We start with a young Robin (17 […]
I received a free audiobook from the author with the option of leaving a review. So here goes. This is based on the Perseid Collapse series by Steve Konkoly. Not sure if that makes it fan-fiction, but the characters are unique (to this story), just the “universe” is the same. Pilgrimage has certain elements that set it apart from other […]
I received an ARC from Netgalley with the option of a voluntary review. I previously reviewed the first in the series, Storm Glass, here – http://bit.ly/2ogMHh8 If you bothered clicking the link, you’ll notice I really liked it. I really liked this one too. “Why four stars instead of five?” you say (conversation may not have happened.) Well, here goes. […]
I received an ARC from Netgalley in return for my honest thought on the novel. The book won’t be released until August 21st and is still in production. Sancia Gadro is Foundryside’s finest thief, but being the best comes at a cost. Sancia has magic powers, powers that elevate her above her rivals. She has a form of magic, both […]
This is the third instalment of the author’s inter-dimensional tale, and while it slips a little (at least for me), it is still well worth reading. The plot follows (mostly) Infinity, a former MMA-fighter turned bridger. Having discovered an alien message giving details of a technology that creates “bridges” between parallel Earths, a company by the name of Safetrek jumps […]
The author gave me a free copy of the audiobook. However, the review was voluntary. Lucifer’s Nebula, the sequel to Lucifer’s Star, which I reviewed here – (http://bit.ly/2BJ3wLb), carries on the story of the Author’s “dark Star Wars,” as it’s often referred to. Cassius, the hero, is a former evil noble turned arms dealer (you’ll see). He’s like a boozy, […]
I’ve been a fan of Gemmell for years. I’ve been a fan of the Iliad for years. Having a more prosaic version of the Iliad written by one of my favourite writers sounds like a match made in heaven. Right? It’s right. Lord of the Silver Bow tells the story of the Iliad from the perspective of the Trojans (for the […]
