Review of ~ James Patterson – Cat and Mouse (Alex Cross #4)

7.5/10 It was amazing to return to the corrupt and thrilling world where the policeman, psychologist and all around great family man, Alex Cross tries to solve insanely complex. homicide cases. Although often extremely violent and upsetting, dealing with the darkest sides of what crimes humans can commit, I love reading this series and the...

Review of ~ Michael R. Fletcher – Fire and Flesh – A Manifest Delusions Short Story

8/10 *Quick review* Fletcher's short story, Fire and Flesh is a standalone tale from his Manifest Delusions series. I haven't yet read that series but it has been on my radar for a while. Fletcher advised me that this 17-page-narrative would be fine to approach before reading Beyond Redemption so, one rainy day I frequented...

Review of ~ C.F. Iggulden – Darien (Empire of Salt #1)

8/10 I received an advanced copy of Darien: Empire of Salt via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank C.F. Iggulden, Michael Joseph, and Penguin Random House UK. C.F. Iggulden is an alias of Conn Iggulden. The master of historical fiction who has released the critically acclaimed Emperor series and...

Guest Review of ~ Steven Erikson – Gardens Of The Moon (Malazan Book Of The Fallen #1)

9.5/10 - Review by Holden R Johnson (The Red Heir) “Convergence,” Tool said. “Power ever draws other power.” Why have I waited so long to read this? There will be spoilers in the section that discusses characters - so please tread lightly! Gardens of the Moon, The first entry in the Malazan Book of the...

Review of ~ Joe Abercrombie – Before They Are Hanged (The First Law #2)

8.5/10 "We should forgive our enemies, but not before they are hanged" - Heinrich Heine Before They Are Hanged is Abercrombie's second entry into the twisted and grim world of The First Law. It follows on from the three story arcs that The Blade itself stylishly led towards. Bayaz, the first of the Magi is...

Review of ~ John Gwynne – Valour (The Faithful and the Fallen #2)

9.0/10 "One thought circled in his head like the black birds swirling about the mountain peaks. They must be stopped." - Corban Valour carries on literally minutes after the action when Malice presented us such an amazing breathless finale. We witness the so-called Bright Star Corban; and his bizarre accumulated band of all sorts that...

Review of ~ Eddie Owens – Millie Hardiman and The Red Parrot Fever

6.5/10 I would like to thank the author Eddie Owens for sending me a copy of this E-book in exchange for an honest review. This tale follows a 13-year-old girl called Millie Hardiman. Her qualities include the fact she is charming, cheeky and strikingly creative. She spends the majority of her time composing vivid and...