THE THORNS TAUGHT HIM A LESSON IN BLOOD BOOK DETAILS Prince Of Thorns (The Broken Empire, Book 1) Mark Lawrence Genre: Fantasy, Grimdark Publisher: Harper Voyager Format: Paperback, 416 Pages Date: 12th April 2012 (First Published 2011) ISBN-10: 0007423632 ISBN-13: 9780007423637 THE REVIEW Survivor, royalty, bandit leader, petulant murderer, callous rapist, and quite... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Perfect Dark: Initial Vector By Greg Rucka
CORPORATIONS CONTROL EVERYTHING, EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE... WITH ONE EXCEPTION BOOK DETAILS Perfect Dark: Initial Vector (Perfect Dark Series, Book 1) Greg Rucka Genre: Science Fiction, Media Tie-In Publisher: Tor Format: Paperback, 346 Pages Date: 25th November 2005 ISBN-10: 1405090596 ISBN-13: 9781405090599 THE REVIEW The year is 2020. Corporations control everything. In the name of... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Dead And Unwed By MaryJanice Davidson
NOT EVEN DEATH CAN KEEP A VACUOUS AIRHEAD DOWN BOOK DETAILS Dead And Unwed (Queen Betsy Series, Book 1) MaryJanice Davidson Genre: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy Publisher: Piatkus Format: Paperback, 288 Pages Date: 2nd February 2006 (First Published 2004) ISBN-10: 0749936452 ISBN-13: 9780749936457 THE REVIEW If Betsy thinks her week can’t get any worse... Continue Reading →
PSA: A Price Reduction Down Under
This is a public service announcement to inform readers in Australia and New Zealand of a sales promotion at Kobo that starts tomorrow. For ten days, 500 ebook titles will be given price reductions to $5 or less, including my debut novel, The Exercise Of Vital Powers, which you’ll be able to pick up for... Continue Reading →
Book Quote: “I Do Not Believe That I Am…”
THE QUOTABLE QUOTE OF THE DAY It is safe to assume that Edgar Rice Burroughs will always be best remembered as the author of Tarzan Of The Apes, and the creator of its titular hero who has appeared in numerous on screen adaptations, radio broadcasts, and comics. But there’s also no denying how influential... Continue Reading →
Book Review: The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz By L. Frank Baum
FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD BOOK DETAILS The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz (The Oz Series, Book 1) L. Frank Baum Genre: Children’s Classic, Juvenile Fantasy Publisher: Hesperus Press Format: Paperback, 144 Pages Date: 25th January 2013 (First Published 1900) ISBN-10: 1843913909 ISBN-13: 9781843913900 THE REVIEW A young girl and her pet dog find... Continue Reading →
Book Quote: “We’re A Different Sort Of Thief…”
THE QUOTABLE QUOTE OF THE DAY Frequently described as Oliver Twist meets Ocean’s Eleven, The Lies Of Locke Lamora is the critically acclaimed first book of the Gentleman Bastard series by Scott Lynch. It’s an inventive heist tale that combines exemplary world building with strong characterisation and intricate plotting. It’s well worth a read... Continue Reading →
Book Review: The Fallen Blade By Jon Courtenay Grimwood
ACT ONE OF THE ASSASSINI BOOK DETAILS The Fallen Blade (The Assassini, Book 1) Jon Courtney Grimwood Genre: Historical Fantasy Publisher: Orbit Format: Paperback, 432 Pages Date: 5th April 2012 (First Published 2011) ISBN-10: 1841498467 ISBN-13: 9781841498461 THE REVIEW A ship docks at night in the city state of Venice, and customs officers... Continue Reading →
Book Quote: “Graves Are For The Living…”
THE QUOTABLE QUOTE OF THE DAY Guilty Pleasures is the first book of the long-running Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series, first published in 1993. As well as putting both its protagonist and author, Laurell K. Hamilton, on the map, the book became the catalyst for the growth and popularity of the urban fantasy genre.... Continue Reading →
A Green Suggestion For Your Weekend Reading
The weekend is almost upon us, and those of you who are avid readers are no doubt looking forward to reading yet another book. I wish I had the time and freedom to do so myself, but my 18 month reading slump looks set to continue. Nevertheless, I am able to offer a suggest for... Continue Reading →