The author was very kind to throw a copy of his audiobook for Three of Swords for me. There were no expectations of a review, nor were my opinions altered by this. I also have the e-book, but opted for the audio version to jump my TBR. That’s the disclaimer bit out of the way. Now onto the review! The […]
I nabbed this one on Netgalley ages ago, and completely forgot what it was about, so I was essentially reading it blind. Which may have actually played in its favour. The story revolves around bodies being dug up in Manhattan, and people suspect doctors, who are looking for cadavers to advance their medical knowledge, are behind it. One man, an […]
Like many of you (I guess), I decided to read this book after the author had died. The book was written forty-odd years ago, and it definitely looks an epic fantasy from the 70s or 80s. Take that as you will, but there is some stuff to like for you modern GRRM types. Here’s a random rundown of my thoughts […]
Sandis is a vessel, a host to one of the Numina, demons from the ethereal plain. She is used as a weapon by the dire Kazen, a man who treats his vessels well, as long as they adhere to his rules. When one of her fellow vessels is killed during an experiment, Sandis escapes to the city to find her […]
**Potential Spoiler Warning** I have to add this first, although I try hard not to ruin too many books for people. However, this is a sequel so it gets harder to not drop the odd S-Bomb.. I reviewed Tides of Mana a while back, and liked what Matt Larkin had done with Hawaiian mythology after his tour de force retelling […]
Lionel Page is an investigative reporter, one who has dedicated his career to outing frauds, charlatans and hucksters. He’s successful enough to have made something of a name for himself, so it’s not really a surprise when someone offers him a private gig to dig up a newly discovered first draft of an Edgar Allan Poe short story. The offer […]
**Audiobook Warning** This has been on my TBR for a bit, so I was pleasantly surprised to see that my library had it on downloadable audio, so I jumped at the opportunity. Turns out to be have been worth my while, and it’s totally worth yours too. The story tells of (and is told by) a character known only as […]
Sam Sykes. Heard of him? Funny dude and possibly the best Twitter follow anyone could wish for. His interactions with Chuck Wendig are freakin’ hysterical. Look it up if you don’t believe me. Anyway, he also writes books which, like his Twitter persona, are funny and irreverent. Seven Blades in Black is no different. It tells the tale of Sal […]
I read and reviewed Shadow of the Exile a while back, and really enjoyed it, giving it a strong 4.5 out of stars. It’s rapid pace, engaging plot and likeable hero in Tarrick ensured I’d be checking out part two when it came out. Of course, then the problem becomes, can the author maintain his standards? Well, in short – […]
What is it about Jeff Wheeler’s Harbinger series that keeps me coming back? If you read my other reviews, you’ll notice I’m a big fan of doom and gloom, dystopian and moral reprobates in my reading. These themes aren’t on ready display in this author’s work. Yet, after being “duped” by Netgalley into reading the first in the series, I […]
