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 ~ Sarah Gailey – River of Teeth
6.5/10 I received an advanced copy of River of Teeth via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Sarah Gailey and Tor. River of Teeth is an alternative history/fantasy Western adventure where the cowboys and mercenaries ride hippos instead of horses. Winslow Houndstooth is the main protagonist and he has... Continue Reading →
Review of ~ Tom Lloyd – Stranger of Tempest (The God Fragments #1)
7.5/10 I received a free copy of Stranger of Tempest in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Tom Lloyd and Gollancz. I am not ashamed to admit that I was drawn to reading this book by how stunning Jon McCoy's cover artwork is. The second thing that made me think this... 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 ~ David Gemmell – Lord of the Silver Bow (Troy #1)
8.5/10 Lord of the Silver Bow is the first story in Gemmell's Troy trilogy and it was a joy to read. Although this is the first Gemmell book that I have read, I know that he is often heralded as the King of writing Heroic Fantasy. His skill in this field mixed with a story... 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 →