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Quarter Share by Nathan Lowell

Cover to Cover #401A: Nathan Lowell

March 30, 2010June 17, 2024 | 2 Comments
When Dragons Rage (DragonCrown War Cycle Book 2)

Cover to Cover #78: Michael A. Stackpole / Rick Loomis

September 7, 2003June 29, 2024
Hydrogen Steel

Cover to Cover #261: K. A. Bedford

May 7, 2007June 3, 2024 | 7 Comments
The Kensei: A Lawsom Vampire Novel

Cover to Cover #445: Jon F. Merz

March 7, 2011May 31, 2024 | 2 Comments
Dawn by Tim Lebbon

Cover to Cover #257: Mur Lafferty

April 9, 2007July 3, 2024 | 12 Comments
Broken Angels by Richard K. Morgan

Cover to Cover #108: Richard K. Morgan / Anne Harris

April 5, 2004June 15, 2024

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Review: “Four and Twenty Blackbirds” by Cherie Priest

Review: “Four and Twenty Blackbirds” by Cherie Priest

David Moldawer | June 2, 2006June 3, 2024

Cherie Priest’s debut novel, this atmospheric Southern Gothic ghost story was originally published by a small regional press in 2003. The (shorter) new edition from Tor is an indication that greater things lie ahead for this new voice in fiction. A sequel, Wings to the Kingdom, is due from Tor in the fall, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the publisher sees a potential franchise here. Heck, I could see this showing up on the new CW network. If you like ghost stories with more texture than genuine twists, Four and Twenty Blackbirds is worth a look.

Review: “Twisted Rhymes: For the Theater of Your Mind!”

Joe Murphy | September 3, 2004June 1, 2024

Of all the forms of speculative fiction (i.e. science fiction, hard science fiction, space opera, space western, fantasy, dark fantasy, horror, time travel, magical realism, fairy tales, mythology, Authurian legend, chick fantasy, romantic horror, action/adventure fantasy, etc.), horror is easily my least favorite genre. I know all the monsters and demons are supposed to be evil incarnate, but I always find myself wondering why they have to be so mean, you know?

Also, I’m not a big poetry fan. I mean, shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Um… you’re hot and sweaty and full of mosquitoes. Whose woods these are I don’t think I know. I’ve seen lots of things more lovely than a tree. Stop with all the pretty words, just gimme the story.

Review: “Bride of the Fat White Vampire” by Andrew Fox

Review: “Bride of the Fat White Vampire” by Andrew Fox

Joe Murphy | August 16, 2004June 4, 2024

God, I love the sci-fi-fantasy-horror-magicrealism-pagan-mystic genres, cause every once in a while you come across a book like Bride of the Fat White Vampire, by Andrew Fox. Funny, clever, and highly entertaining.

Review: “The People of Sparks” by Jeanne DuPrau

Review: “The People of Sparks” by Jeanne DuPrau

Darcy Low | October 15, 2008June 13, 2024

Hi, first I need to say that there are going be spoilers in my review. I can’t help it, there just no way to talk about it and not spoil the first book for you. So if you have not read it yet, I’m just letting you know.

Review: “Soulless” by Gail Carriger

Review: “Soulless” by Gail Carriger

Web Genii | November 27, 2010June 7, 2024

I returned from holidays to one of the worst fates that can happen to a book nerd -– a sewer backup.  As I looked at the empty space where our bookshelves used to be, I realized I needed immediate cheering up. Fortunately, Gail Carriger’s Soulless was in my To Be Read pile, above the high water mark.

Review: “Omnitopia Dawn” by Diane Duane

Review: “Omnitopia Dawn” by Diane Duane

Tia Bowman | January 18, 2011June 11, 2024

This was a refreshing read. A.I. has been through the ringer when it comes to scenarios, but Diane Duane brought something new to the table. It’s fascinating to see such an expansive game from multiple points of view – the players, the creators, etc.

Review: “Succubus Blues” by Richelle Mead

Review: “Succubus Blues” by Richelle Mead

Jane Litte | April 12, 2007June 1, 2024

When I pulled this book out of the stack to read, I thought that if I had to read one more female first person narrated paranormal that I may poke out my eyes and never read again. Then I began to read and remembered why I had read so many female first person narrated paranormals in the first place. When the lead is charming and unaffected and the alternate reality is richly drawn, it is easy to escape into the author’s world.

Review: “The Prestige” by Christopher Priest

Review: “The Prestige” by Christopher Priest

David Moldawer | January 3, 2006June 9, 2024

This is an odd, hard to define, impossible to put down book, first published in 1995, but out in a new paperback edition. The reason I’m bringing it to your attention is primarily due to news of an upcoming film: Christopher Nolan, director of Batman Begins and one of my personal favorites, Memento, will begin shooting an adaptation of The Prestige this month.

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