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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
Review of ~ Sebastien de Castell – Traitor’s Blade (Greatcoats #1)
9/10 Traitor's Blade is the debut novel by the immensely talented Sebastien de Castell. Many of my friends are racing through and really enjoying Greatcoats so I decided to jump on the bandwagon to see what all the fuss is about. The Greatcoats were the King's elite soldiers simply named after their attire. They acted... Continue Reading →
Review of ~ R.J. Barker – Age of Assassins (The Wounded Kingdom #1)
8.5/10 - Will be posted to Fantasy Book Review shortly. I received an advanced copy of Age of Assassins in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Orbit Books, Nazia, and R.J. Barker for this opportunity. Age of Assassins was simply unputdownable. It has been a long time since I have devoured... Continue Reading →
Review of ~ Michael R. Fletcher – Ghosts of Tomorrow
8/10 - Review to appear on Fantasy Book Review shortly. "Virtuality is the new reality" Within my online social circles, I have heard many amazing things about the writer Michael R. Fletcher. My peers were so influential that I decided to check out one of his books and I chose this one because of the... Continue Reading →
Review of ~ Anna Stephens – Godblind
8.5/10 "The Red Gods Are Rising" *Contains minor spoilers* I received a free advanced copy of Godblind in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Anna Stephens and Harper Voyager. To begin with, I must admit that after reading the excellent Godblind I think I will be eternally afraid of betrayal and hammers. The... Continue Reading →
Review of ~ Nicholas Eames – Kings of the Wyld (The Band #1)
8.5/10 I received a free copy of Kings of the Wyld in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Nicholas Eames, Nazia, and Orbit Books. Saga were a world famous band containing five legendary mercenaries who were feared, respected and completely admired. Bards' sang their praises, ladies wanted their babies, and children... Continue Reading →
Review of ~ Laura M Hughes – Danse Macabre
7/10 "All angels are men, all men are crows, and all crows are liars." Danse Macabre is Laura M Hughes's debut outing and at only 56 pages I was able to read this novella in about an hour. It follows a seemingly innocent and shy young girl called Blue who has to complete a mission... Continue Reading →
Review of ~ Ed McDonald – Blackwing (Ravens’ Mark #1)
9/10 I received an advanced copy of Blackwing through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Ed McDonald, Orion Publishing Group and Gollancz. *Minor spoilers may follow* McDonald begins this tale by placing the reader in the Misery - following the action of Captain Galharrow and his crew of Blackwing... Continue Reading →