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 Quote: “Once A King In Narnia…”
THE QUOTABLE QUOTE OF THE DAY It’s safe to say that The Chronicles Of Narnia, in general, and The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe, in particular require no introduction. For seven decades C.S. Lewis’ classic works have been an integral part of many a bookworm’s childhood, including my own. In fact, The Lion,... 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: “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 →
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: 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 Quote: “Solitude Is A Wonderful Thing…”
THE QUOTABLE QUOTE OF THE DAY The Left Hand Of God is the first book of a fantasy trilogy by Paul Hoffman. You may recall that I posted a review of the book earlier this month, wherein I lamented how a story that started off so well quickly turned into a farce. As I... Continue Reading →
Don’t Miss This Review Opportunity From StoryOrigin
Are you a bookblogger or booktuber? Do you use Goodreads to review the books that you read? Have you ever used Netgalley or Eidelweiss+ to request review copies of books? If so, I’d like to draw your attention to a review opportunity you might be interested in. For the next couple of months StoryOrigin is... Continue Reading →
Book Review: The Painted Man By Peter V. Brett
WHEN THE SUN SETS THE NIGHT BELONGS TO DEMONS BOOK DETAILS The Painted Man (The Demon Cycle, Book 1) Peter V. Brett Genre: Dark Fantasy Publisher: Harper Voyager Format: Paperback, 560 Pages Date: 31st January 2013 (First Published 2008) ISBN-10: 0007492545 ISBN-13: 9780007492541 THE REVIEW For three centuries humanity has lived in fear... Continue Reading →
Trivia: The Genesis Of The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe
You are no doubt aware that C.S. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe is one of the most beloved and successful children's fantasy books in history. But have you ever wondered what inspired Lewis to write the story? Well it's a question that has been answered in the book, Of Other Worlds:... Continue Reading →