Something Red by Douglas Nicholas

Something Red by Douglas Nicholas

A historical fantasy which blends mythology with the early days of the Norman invasion of England? Sign me up? I can’t remember where I heard about this book – perhaps on one of those Goodreads “Best Of” lists – but wherever it was, you have my thanks, as this was an enjoyable read. The story tells of a travelling Irish […]

Review – The Winter Road by Adrian Selby

Review – The Winter Road by Adrian Selby

This is not your father (or mother)’s epic fantasy. In fact, this may be as far from epic fantasy as possible. This is more like a poster child for grimdark or sword and sorcery, and it is (mostly) glorious. Life in The Circle is hard. The people live in clans (think Germanic tribes), sometimes warring amongst themselves, but mostly just […]