THE QUOTABLE QUOTE OF THE DAY I don’t recall when I first acquired Lian Hearn’s Tales Of The Otori Trilogy (at least the series was only a trilogy at the time), but I do remember that I had never heard of these novels or their author. My principal reason for purchasing them was they... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Nylon Angel By Marianne De Pierres
SHE COMES FROM A LAND DOWN UNDER BOOK DETAILS Nylon Angel (Parrish Plessis Trilogy, Book 1) Marianne De Pierres Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Orbit Format: Paperback, 336 Pages Date: 15th January 2004 ISBN-10: 1841492531 ISBN-13: 9781841492537 THE REVIEW It’s not easy being the kick-ass bodyguard to a leading figure of the criminal underworld.... Continue Reading →
PSA: A Thanksgiving Weekend Book Bargain
This is a public service announcement to inform readers in Canada that, for the duration of the Thanksgiving Weekend, Kobo has reduced the price of the ebook edition of my first novel, The Exercise Of Vital Powers, to only $0.99. The usual price is $3.99 so you don’t want to miss out on your chance... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Hyperion By Dan Simmons
THE PILGRIMS’ PROGRESS BOOK DETAILS Hyperion (Hyperion Cantos, Book 1) Dan Simmons Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Gollancz Format: Paperback, 496 Pages Date: 24th February 2011 (First Published 1989) ISBN-10: 0575099437 ISBN-13: 978-0575099432 THE REVIEW It is the 29th century, and humanity has conquered the stars, establishing the Hegemony of Man that comprises innumerable... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Bitten By Kelley Armstrong
IT TOOK A SECOND TO CHANGE ELENA’S LIFE… NOW SHE’S FIGHTING BACK BOOK DETAILS Bitten (Women Of The Otherworld, Book 1) Kelley Armstrong Genre: Urban Fantasy Publisher: Orbit Format: Paperback, 464 Pages Date: 6th May 2010 (First Published 2001) ISBN-10: 1841499188 ISBN-13: 978-1841499185 THE REVIEW Elena Michaels is an anomaly. A female werewolf... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Romanitas By Sophia McDougall
THIS IS THE ROMAN EMPIRE. NOW. BOOK DETAILS Romanitas (Romanitas Trilogy, Book 1) Sophia McDougall Genre: Alternate History, Fantasy, Young Adult Publisher: Gollancz Format: Paperback, 608 Pages Date: 24th February 2011 ISBN-10: 0575096926 ISBN-13: 978-0575096929 THE REVIEW It is the 21st century. The Roman Empire has not declined and fallen. It endures. The... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Flash Gold By Lindsay Buroker
Flash Gold (Flash Gold Chronicles, Book 1) Lindsay Buroker Genre: Alternate History, Steampunk Publisher: Self-Published Format: eBook, 56 Pages Date: 27th March 2011 ISBN-13: 978-1458028129 The Flash Gold Chronicles ebook box set is available from: Amazon | Apple Books | Kobo | Smashwords A GIRL’S GOTTA DO WHAT A GIRL’S GOTTA DO A plucky young... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Dragon Speaker By Elana A. Mugdan
Dragon Speaker (The Shadow War Saga, Book 1) Elana A. Mugdan Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Publisher: Shivnath Productions Format: Paperback, 374 Pages Date: 15th October 2018 (First Published 2016) ISBN-10: 1532387938 ISBN-13: 978-1532387937 AN ANCIENT BATTLE BETWEEN GOOD AND EVIL IS ABOUT TO RESUME Cut off from the outside world by a vast, sacred mountain... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Full Moon Rising By Keri Arthur
Full Moon Rising (Riley Jenson Guardian, Book 1) Keri Arthur Genre: Urban Fantasy Publisher: Piatkus Format: Paperback, 357 Pages Date: 1st February 2011 (First Published 2006) ISBN-10: 0749955872 ISBN-13: 978-0749955878 HALF VAMPIRE. HALF WEREWOLF. ALL TROUBLE. In an alternate reality Australia, supernatural beings walk openly among humanity, policed by a government agency that keeps... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Blood Price By Tanya Huff
Blood Price (Vicki Nelson Series, Book 1) Tanya Huff Genre: Urban Fantasy Publisher: Orbit Format: Paperback, 416 Pages Date: 7th October 2004 (First Published 1991) ISBN-10: 1841493562 ISBN-13: 978-1841493565 NOTHING IN LIFE IS FREE A series of brutal murders in Toronto gives rise to sensationalist reports about a vampire terrorising the city; all the... Continue Reading →