http://www.dragonpage.com Conversations with the Creators of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Thrillers! Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:03:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 2004-2011 podcast@farpointmedia.net (Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole) podcast@farpointmedia.net (Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole) 1440 http://www.dragonpage.com/images/farpointmedia/tDPC2C144x144.jpg http://www.dragonpage.com 144 144 http://feeds.feedburner.com/tDp/C2C Conversations with the Creators of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Thriller fiction today! Conversations with the Creators of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Thriller fiction today! If you love SF literature, are an author or aspire to become one, you'll enjoy this podcast. Science, Fiction, Fantasy, Literature, Writers, interviews, reviews Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole podcast@farpointmedia.net no no http://www.dragonpage.com/2012/02/02/reading-diary-01/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2012/02/02/reading-diary-01/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:22:48 +0000 WebGenii http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=3422 many more books than I actually review. But even if I don’t review a book, it doesn’t mean that I didn’t like it. It probably meant that I just ran out of time.]]> http://www.dragonpage.com/2012/02/02/reading-diary-01/feed/ 0 0:04:55 This is WebGenii, with an installment from my “Reading Diary”. For those of you who’ve been listening to Cover to Cover for a while, it should come as no surprise that I read many more books than I actually review. But even if I don’t revie[...] This is WebGenii, with an installment from my “Reading Diary”. For those of you who’ve been listening to Cover to Cover for a while, it should come as no surprise that I read many more books than I actually review. But even if I don’t review a book, it doesn’t mean that I didn’t like it. It probably meant that I just ran out of time. Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no no http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/12/05/review-roil-by-trent-jamieson/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/12/05/review-roil-by-trent-jamieson/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:27:16 +0000 Laith Preston http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=3312 Roil, the first book in The Nightbound Land duology, promises... and delivers.]]> http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/12/05/review-roil-by-trent-jamieson/feed/ 0 0:02:43 Trent Jamieson’s Roil, the first book in The Nightbound Land duology, promises... and delivers. Trent Jamieson’s Roil, the first book in The Nightbound Land duology, promises... and delivers. Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no no http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/11/22/review-debris-by-jo-anderton/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/11/22/review-debris-by-jo-anderton/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:11:27 +0000 Laith Preston http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=3314 Debris is told from the point of view of the protagonist Tanyana, as the story progresses she searches for the truth behind her change of circumstances and meets a number of interesting characters along the way.]]> http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/11/22/review-debris-by-jo-anderton/feed/ 4 0:02:48 Jo Anderton’s debut novel is a compelling tale which pulls you in right from the start. Debris is told from the point of view of the protagonist Tanyana, as the story progresses she searches for the truth behind her change of circumstances and mee[...] Jo Anderton’s debut novel is a compelling tale which pulls you in right from the start. Debris is told from the point of view of the protagonist Tanyana, as the story progresses she searches for the truth behind her change of circumstances and meets a number of interesting characters along the way. Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no no http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/09/25/dual-review-twelve-thirteen-years-later-by-jasper-kent/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/09/25/dual-review-twelve-thirteen-years-later-by-jasper-kent/#comments Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:09:06 +0000 WebGenii http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=3216 Twelve” and "Thirteen Years Later" I have to go on a rant, a rant about books with serial killers. The success of "The Silence of the Lambs" has meant a huge number of books featuring serial killers. I find the popularity of serial killer characters unnerving and annoying. Unnerving, because this hero worship of insane killers, is well unnerving.]]> http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/09/25/dual-review-twelve-thirteen-years-later-by-jasper-kent/feed/ 0 0:05:58 Before I start reviewing “Twelve” and "Thirteen Years Later" I have to go on a rant, a rant about books with serial killers. The success of "The Silence of the Lambs" has meant a huge number of books featuring serial killers. I find the popula[...] Before I start reviewing “Twelve” and "Thirteen Years Later" I have to go on a rant, a rant about books with serial killers. The success of "The Silence of the Lambs" has meant a huge number of books featuring serial killers. I find the popularity of serial killer characters unnerving and annoying. Unnerving, because this hero worship of insane killers, is well unnerving. Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no no http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/08/31/review-steampunk/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/08/31/review-steampunk/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:05:35 +0000 WebGenii http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=3203 Steampunk really fits the bill. It offers 14 terrific stories all in the Steampunk genre (although some of them are pretty loosely connected -- I'm looking at you Garth Nix!). And the quality of the stories are uniformly good.]]> http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/08/31/review-steampunk/feed/ 1 0:03:44 I do enjoy a good short story anthology and Steampunk really fits the bill. It offers 14 terrific stories all in the Steampunk genre (although some of them are pretty loosely connected -- I'm looking at you Garth Nix!). And the quality of the storie[...] I do enjoy a good short story anthology and Steampunk really fits the bill. It offers 14 terrific stories all in the Steampunk genre (although some of them are pretty loosely connected -- I'm looking at you Garth Nix!). And the quality of the stories are uniformly good. Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no no http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/08/17/review-7th-sigma-by-steven-gould/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/08/17/review-7th-sigma-by-steven-gould/#comments Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:26:47 +0000 WebGenii http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=3217 7th Sigma because of the excerpt called "Bugs in the Arroyo" that you can find for free on the Tor website. I bought it because of Summer's love for Steven Gould's Jumper. I've never read Jumper, but Summer's enthusiasm for Gould is contagious.]]> http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/08/17/review-7th-sigma-by-steven-gould/feed/ 2 0:03:05 I have to admit that I didn't buy 7th Sigma because of the excerpt called "Bugs in the Arroyo" that you can find for free on the Tor website. I bought it because of Summer's love for Steven Gould's Jumper. I've never read Jumper, but Summer's enthu[...] I have to admit that I didn't buy 7th Sigma because of the excerpt called "Bugs in the Arroyo" that you can find for free on the Tor website. I bought it because of Summer's love for Steven Gould's Jumper. I've never read Jumper, but Summer's enthusiasm for Gould is contagious. Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no no http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/08/05/review-hearts-blood-by-juliet-marillier/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/08/05/review-hearts-blood-by-juliet-marillier/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:32:58 +0000 WebGenii http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=3198 Heart's Blood Ms. Marillier has created believable characters, both living and dead who grow and change through the book. Far from being a knock-off, the story and style stand out nicely on their own. I'm glad to have had the opportunity to discover her work.]]> http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/08/05/review-hearts-blood-by-juliet-marillier/feed/ 0 0:02:23 In Heart's Blood Ms. Marillier has created believable characters, both living and dead who grow and change through the book. Far from being a knock-off, the story and style stand out nicely on their own. I'm glad to have had the opportunity to dis[...] In Heart's Blood Ms. Marillier has created believable characters, both living and dead who grow and change through the book. Far from being a knock-off, the story and style stand out nicely on their own. I'm glad to have had the opportunity to discover her work. Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no no http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/07/29/review-the-goddess-test-by-aimee-carter/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/07/29/review-the-goddess-test-by-aimee-carter/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:50:47 +0000 WebGenii http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=3204 http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/07/29/review-the-goddess-test-by-aimee-carter/feed/ 0 0:03:48 What I didn't expect was to be reaching for a tissue in the first twenty pages. Ms. Carter nicely sidesteps the whole unequal romance trope by placing the emotional center of the novel in the relationship between our heroine Kate and her mother Dian[...] What I didn't expect was to be reaching for a tissue in the first twenty pages. Ms. Carter nicely sidesteps the whole unequal romance trope by placing the emotional center of the novel in the relationship between our heroine Kate and her mother Diana. Kate's frantic grief over her mother's looming death drives the plot and gives more weight to the story than a YA romance would normally command. Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no no http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/07/22/guest-review-dead-reckoning-by-charlaine-harris/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/07/22/guest-review-dead-reckoning-by-charlaine-harris/#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:41:09 +0000 Summer Brooks http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=3211 Dead Reckoning, you don't see her grow much as a character, as she doesn't have time to do much of anything except try to stay alive.]]> http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/07/22/guest-review-dead-reckoning-by-charlaine-harris/feed/ 0 0:03:50 I get a bit exhausted for Sookie. There are always someone or some things "out to get her." Throughout Book 11, there are constant threats from different sources, and Sookie is on high alert most of the novel. Sookie still struggles with being a goo[...] I get a bit exhausted for Sookie. There are always someone or some things "out to get her." Throughout Book 11, there are constant threats from different sources, and Sookie is on high alert most of the novel. Sookie still struggles with being a good person, for her world is continually violent and evil visits her seemingly day in and day out. In Dead Reckoning, you don't see her grow much as a character, as she doesn't have time to do much of anything except try to stay alive. Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no no http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/07/15/review-the-enterprise-of-death-by-jesse-bullington/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/07/15/review-the-enterprise-of-death-by-jesse-bullington/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:07:39 +0000 WebGenii http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=3201 The Enterprise of Death really broke my normal reading rules. You see, normally if I stop reading a book that's it -- Game Over. I just don't pick books back up and continue them. I did put The Enterprise of Death down several times, because it was just too intense for me. And, at one point I stopped reading it for a couple of weeks while I went on to other books But I kept coming back to The Enterprise of Death, because I just had to find out what happened to the characters.]]> http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/07/15/review-the-enterprise-of-death-by-jesse-bullington/feed/ 0 0:03:06 The Enterprise of Death really broke my normal reading rules. You see, normally if I stop reading a book that's it -- Game Over. I just don't pick books back up and continue them. I did put The Enterprise of Death down several times, because it wa[...] The Enterprise of Death really broke my normal reading rules. You see, normally if I stop reading a book that's it -- Game Over. I just don't pick books back up and continue them. I did put The Enterprise of Death down several times, because it was just too intense for me. And, at one point I stopped reading it for a couple of weeks while I went on to other books But I kept coming back to The Enterprise of Death, because I just had to find out what happened to the characters. Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no no http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/07/08/review-coronets-and-steel-by-sherwood-smith/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/07/08/review-coronets-and-steel-by-sherwood-smith/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:30:35 +0000 WebGenii http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=3195 Coronets and Steel reminds me irresistibly of Marion Zimmer Bradley's Glenraven. Tho' to be honest. I think this is a better book with more realistic characters. And that is saying a lot when the plot involves identical cousins, magic, kidnappings, royalty, mysterious middle European countries and much daring do and plot twists.]]> http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/07/08/review-coronets-and-steel-by-sherwood-smith/feed/ 1 0:02:30 The setup for Coronets and Steel reminds me irresistibly of Marion Zimmer Bradley's Glenraven. Tho' to be honest. I think this is a better book with more realistic characters. And that is saying a lot when the plot involves identical cousins, magic,[...] The setup for Coronets and Steel reminds me irresistibly of Marion Zimmer Bradley's Glenraven. Tho' to be honest. I think this is a better book with more realistic characters. And that is saying a lot when the plot involves identical cousins, magic, kidnappings, royalty, mysterious middle European countries and much daring do and plot twists. Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no no http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/06/28/review-enclave-by-ann-aguirre/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/06/28/review-enclave-by-ann-aguirre/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:57:08 +0000 WebGenii http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=3190 Enclave. It is the first book in a proposed series. Enclave deals with the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse in a world where those people who are trying to maintain civilization are all very young with a life expectancy of only their early twenties.]]> http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/06/28/review-enclave-by-ann-aguirre/feed/ 0 0:03:32 I was given a promotional copy of Enclave. It is the first book in a proposed series. Enclave deals with the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse in a world where those people who are trying to maintain civilization are all very young with a life expect[...] I was given a promotional copy of Enclave. It is the first book in a proposed series. Enclave deals with the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse in a world where those people who are trying to maintain civilization are all very young with a life expectancy of only their early twenties. Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no no http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/06/24/review-red-glove-by-holly-black/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/06/24/review-red-glove-by-holly-black/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:58:28 +0000 WebGenii http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=3188 Red Glove is promoted as a YA novel, although I'd put it more at the 18 year old to adult end of the spectrum than the 13-16 year old range. If your kids are old enough to watch the "Sopranos" or "The Riches" and they like those shows, then this is the right book. Much like those shows, Red Glove contrasts the supposed glamour of a criminal lifestyle with the pain it causes our hero. A younger reader might only see the glamour and magic and miss the misery.]]> http://www.dragonpage.com/2011/06/24/review-red-glove-by-holly-black/feed/ 0 0:03:55 Red Glove is promoted as a YA novel, although I'd put it more at the 18 year old to adult end of the spectrum than the 13-16 year old range. If your kids are old enough to watch the "Sopranos" or "The Riches" and they like those shows, then this is[...] Red Glove is promoted as a YA novel, although I'd put it more at the 18 year old to adult end of the spectrum than the 13-16 year old range. If your kids are old enough to watch the "Sopranos" or "The Riches" and they like those shows, then this is the right book. Much like those shows, Red Glove contrasts the supposed glamour of a criminal lifestyle with the pain it causes our hero. A younger reader might only see the glamour and magic and miss the misery. Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no no http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/12/23/7th-son-descent-part-10/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/12/23/7th-son-descent-part-10/#comments Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:54:49 +0000 Summer Brooks http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=2888 http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/12/23/7th-son-descent-part-10/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Welcome to the final serialized installment of J.C. Hutchins’ human cloning thriller 7th Son: Descent. If this is your first exposure to our free serialization of 7th Son, you can easily catch up by experiencing the story via links found at J.[...] Welcome to the final serialized installment of J.C. Hutchins’ human cloning thriller 7th Son: Descent. If this is your first exposure to our free serialization of 7th Son, you can easily catch up by experiencing the story via links found at J.C.’s About 7th Son page. You can also dive in right away, thanks to… THE STORY SO FAR: The battle concluded at Folie a Duex, with devastating results. Hugh Sheridan revealed a final secret to Father Thomas. In this final episode, the Beta clones’ mission concludes … or does it? Check out this week’s installment below. If you’re enjoying this serialized experience, support the book by purchasing a copy at Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Borders, or printing this PDF order form and presenting it at your favorite bookstore. You can learn more about the book at J.C.’s site. READ “7TH SON” Part 10 Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no no http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/12/18/7th-son-descent-part-9/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/12/18/7th-son-descent-part-9/#comments Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:18:20 +0000 Summer Brooks http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=2886 http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/12/18/7th-son-descent-part-9/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Welcome to the ninth serialized installment of J.C. Hutchins’ human cloning thriller 7th Son: Descent. If this is your first exposure to our free serialization of 7th Son, you can easily catch up by experiencing the story via links found at J.[...] Welcome to the ninth serialized installment of J.C. Hutchins’ human cloning thriller 7th Son: Descent. If this is your first exposure to our free serialization of 7th Son, you can easily catch up by experiencing the story via links found at J.C.’s About 7th Son page. You can also dive in right away, thanks to… THE STORY SO FAR: In California, Michael, Dr. Mike and John and the 7th Son soldiers invaded the night club — and found themselves in a trap, staring at John Alpha himself. Kilroy2.0, Jack and Jay slipped into the CDC’s secure intranet, searching for NEPTH-charge victims. In Russia, the Devlins began their first — and final — mission together. Father Thomas finally met Hugh Sheridan … and the true nature of Project 7th Son was unveiled. Check out this week’s installment below. If you’re enjoying this serialized experience, support the book by purchasing a copy at Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Borders, or printing this PDF order form and presenting it at your favorite bookstore. You can learn more about the book at J.C.’s site. READ “7TH SON” Part 9 Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no no http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/12/10/7th-son-descent-part-8/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/12/10/7th-son-descent-part-8/#comments Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:38:52 +0000 Summer Brooks http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=2883 http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/12/10/7th-son-descent-part-8/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Welcome to the seventh serialized installment of J.C. Hutchins’ human cloning thriller 7th Son: Descent. If this is your first exposure to our free serialization of 7th Son, you can easily catch up by experiencing the story via links found at [...] Welcome to the seventh serialized installment of J.C. Hutchins’ human cloning thriller 7th Son: Descent. If this is your first exposure to our free serialization of 7th Son, you can easily catch up by experiencing the story via links found at J.C.’s About 7th Son page. You can also dive in right away, thanks to… THE STORY SO FAR: The story shifted to Houston, where billionaire oil tycoon A.U. Rookman conducted a videoconference with a John Alpha. Michael, John, Dr. Mike and the 7th Son soldiers reached Los Angeles. After a tense ride through the streets of West Hollywood, the team arrived at Folie a Deux. At the 7th Son facility, Father Thomas, Jack and Jay learned more about Kilroy2.0’s world. A powerful benefactor helped Kilroy in a time of need. Check out this week’s installment below. If you’re enjoying this serialized experience, support the book by purchasing a copy at Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Borders, or printing this PDF order form and presenting it at your favorite bookstore. You can learn more about the book at J.C.’s site. READ “7TH SON” Part 8 Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no no http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/12/03/7th-son-descent-part-7/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/12/03/7th-son-descent-part-7/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:07:50 +0000 Summer Brooks http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=2882 http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/12/03/7th-son-descent-part-7/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Welcome to the seventh serialized installment of J.C. Hutchins’ human cloning thriller 7th Son: Descent. If this is your first exposure to our free serialization of 7th Son, you can easily catch up by experiencing the story via links found at [...] Welcome to the seventh serialized installment of J.C. Hutchins’ human cloning thriller 7th Son: Descent. If this is your first exposure to our free serialization of 7th Son, you can easily catch up by experiencing the story via links found at J.C.’s About 7th Son page. You can also dive in right away, thanks to… THE STORY SO FAR: The Beta clones finalized their plans for their cross-country trek. Gen. Hill explained the true power of Code Phantom security clearance. The clones called home, to chat with family and lovers. John and the Mikes headed westward, to California . . . and a likely showdown with John Alpha. Meanwhile back at the 7th Son facility, Jay, Jack, Kilroy2.0 and Father Thomas attempted to understand John Alpha’s scheme. Kilroy2.0 enlisted the help of his cyberflock. Their dedication was chilling: “I comply.” Check out this week’s installment below. If you’re enjoying this serialized experience, support the book by purchasing a copy at Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Borders, or printing this PDF order form and presenting it at your favorite bookstore. You can learn more about the book at J.C.’s site. READ “7TH SON” Part 7 Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no no http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/11/21/7th-son-descent-part-6/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/11/21/7th-son-descent-part-6/#comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:26:37 +0000 Summer Brooks http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=2878 http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/11/21/7th-son-descent-part-6/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Welcome to the sixth serialized installment of J.C. Hutchins’ human cloning thriller 7th Son: Descent. If this is your first exposure to our free serialization of 7th Son, you can easily catch up by experiencing part one, part two, part three,[...] Welcome to the sixth serialized installment of J.C. Hutchins’ human cloning thriller 7th Son: Descent. If this is your first exposure to our free serialization of 7th Son, you can easily catch up by experiencing part one, part two, part three, part four and part five. You can also dive in right away, thanks to… THE STORY SO FAR: John, Kilroy2.0, Father Thomas and four other unwitting human clones have been assembled by the U.S. government to track their villianous progenitor, a psychopath responsible for the murder of the president. His plans of terror are just beginning. In the last episode, the clones continued to decipher John Alpha’s Morse code clue. Meanwhile at a military base in the Russian wilderness, a former CIA agent named Doug Devlin reminisces about his past — and his current alliance with Alpha. A much larger conspiracy is unveiled. Check out this week’s installment below. If you’re enjoying this serialized experience, support the book by purchasing a copy at Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Borders, or printing this PDF order form and presenting it at your favorite bookstore. You can learn more about the book at J.C.’s site. READ “7TH SON” Part 6 Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no no http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/11/11/7th-son-descent-part-5/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/11/11/7th-son-descent-part-5/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:01:08 +0000 Summer Brooks http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=2873 http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/11/11/7th-son-descent-part-5/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Welcome to the fifth serialized installment of J.C. Hutchins’ human cloning thriller 7th Son: Descent. A recent review in Publishers Weekly said, “(T)hriller readers seeking edge-of-your-seat action flavored with conspiracy and futuristi[...] Welcome to the fifth serialized installment of J.C. Hutchins’ human cloning thriller 7th Son: Descent. A recent review in Publishers Weekly said, “(T)hriller readers seeking edge-of-your-seat action flavored with conspiracy and futuristic tech will love every page.” If this is your first exposure to our free serialization of 7th Son, you can easily catch up by experiencing part one, part two, part three and part four. You can also dive in right away, thanks to… THE STORY SO FAR: John, Kilroy2.0, Father Thomas and the other “Beta Clones” were told that John Alpha’s plans for chaos reached well beyond the recent assassination of the U.S. president. Their villianous progenitor possessed terrifying technologies that permit him to record and implant human memories into anyone. Meanwhile in Washington D.C., Vice President Charles Caine visited a civilian hospital to receive a routine physical examination … but things did not go as planned. Back at the 7th Son facility, the clones solved the riddle Alpha had left for them. Its solution was cryptic: the song L.A. Woman, by The Doors. Check out this week’s installment below. If you’re enjoying this serialized experience, support the book by purchasing a copy at Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Borders, or printing this PDF order form and presenting it at your favorite bookstore. You can learn more about the book at J.C.’s site. READ “7TH SON” Part 5 Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no no http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/11/04/7th-son-descent-part-4/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/11/04/7th-son-descent-part-4/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:28:16 +0000 Summer Brooks http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=2870 http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/11/04/7th-son-descent-part-4/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Welcome to the fourth serialized PDF installment of J.C. Hutchins’ 7th Son: Descent, a high-tech thriller novel.  In 7th Son, human cloning isn’t near — it’s already here. If this is your first exposure to our free seria[...] Welcome to the fourth serialized PDF installment of J.C. Hutchins’ 7th Son: Descent, a high-tech thriller novel.  In 7th Son, human cloning isn’t near — it’s already here. If this is your first exposure to our free serialization of 7th Son, you can easily catch up by experiencing part one, part two and part three. You can also dive in right away, thanks to… THE STORY SO FAR: Yesterday, seven men were kidnapped and brought to a secret government science facility. There, they discovered that they were unwitting human clones, identical in flesh and childhood memories. Their creators assembled them to stop the man behind the recent assassination of the U.S. president: a psychopath code-named John Alpha … the very man they were cloned from years ago. John, Kilroy2.0, Father Thomas and the other “Beta Clones” were told that Alpha’s plans for chaos were just beginning, and he had terrifying technologies at his disposal that permit him to record and implant human memories into anyone. Further, he abducted Dania Sheridan, the woman the clones remember as their mother … and left a clue for them to find him. Check out the fourth serialized installment below. If you enjoy the experience, support the book by purchasing a copy at Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Borders, or printing this PDF order form and presenting it at your favorite bookstore. You can learn more about the book at J.C.’s site. READ “7TH SON” Part 4 Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no no http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/10/28/7th-son-descent-part-3/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/10/28/7th-son-descent-part-3/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:05:29 +0000 Summer Brooks http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=2864 http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/10/28/7th-son-descent-part-3/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Welcome to the third serialized PDF installment of J.C. Hutchins’ SF thriller 7th Son: Descent, a novel set in present day featuring human cloning, dangerous technologies, and “beyond Top Secret” government conspiracies. If this is[...] Welcome to the third serialized PDF installment of J.C. Hutchins’ SF thriller 7th Son: Descent, a novel set in present day featuring human cloning, dangerous technologies, and “beyond Top Secret” government conspiracies. If this is your first exposure to our free serialization of 7th Son, catching up is a breeze. You can find the novel’s first installment here, and its second installment here. Or you can dive in right away, thanks to… THE STORY SO FAR: Two weeks after the bizarre murder of the U.S. president, seven strangers were torn from their “normal” lives and brought to a secret government science facility. Despite minor differences in appearance, it was clear they were the same man, with identical childhood memories. These seven “John Michael Smiths” were unwitting participants in a human cloning experiment. Each man — carpenter John, demented hacker Kilroy2.0, marine Michael and the others — were brought here because their creators identified the man behind the president’s assassination. It’s the man they were cloned from — the man whose childhood memories they all share — a ruthless psychopath code-named “John Alpha.” As the clones wrestle with these revelations, the Project 7th Son staffers promise to reveal even more about their extraordinary origins…. Check out the third serialized installment below. If you enjoy the experience, support the book by purchasing a copy at Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Borders, or printing this PDF order form and presenting it at your favorite bookstore. You can learn more about the book at J.C.’s site. READ “7TH SON” Part 3 Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no no http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/10/21/7th-son-descent-part-2/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/10/21/7th-son-descent-part-2/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:00:07 +0000 Summer Brooks http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=2860 http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/10/21/7th-son-descent-part-2/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Welcome to the second serialized installment of J.C. Hutchins’ SF thriller novel 7th Son: Descent. To celebrate the Oct. 27 release of the book, J.C. is releasing Descent in several free serialized formats: PDF, blog text, and audio. “Co[...] Welcome to the second serialized installment of J.C. Hutchins’ SF thriller novel 7th Son: Descent. To celebrate the Oct. 27 release of the book, J.C. is releasing Descent in several free serialized formats: PDF, blog text, and audio. “Cover to Cover” is distributing the PDF version of the novel in ten weekly installments. In the last serialized episode, U.S. president Hank “Gator” Griffin was assassinated by a four-year-old boy during a stumping rally in Kentucky. The child died not long after, offering no clues for his murderous motives. Two weeks later, seven strangers were ripped from their normal lives on the same day, kidnapped by mysterious government agents, and brought to a “beyond Top Secret” facility. Locked in the same room, these seven men realized that, despite slight variations in their appearance, they all appeared to be the same man. Are they brothers? Each remembers being an only child. The men, however, have very different personalities and skills: John, a blue-collar DIY type, and musician Michael, a determined USMC captain Jay, a timid field agent for the United Nations Father Thomas, a Catholic priest Dr. Mike, a smug criminal profiler Kilroy2.0, a demented, messianic computer hacker Check out the second serialized installment of 7th Son here. If you’ve enjoyed the experience so far, you can support the book by purchasing a copy at Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Borders, or printing this PDF order form and presenting it at your favorite bookstore. You can learn more about the book at J.C.’s site. Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no no http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/10/14/7th-son-descent-part-1/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/10/14/7th-son-descent-part-1/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:00:05 +0000 Summer Brooks http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=2856 http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/10/14/7th-son-descent-part-1/feed/ 0 0:00:01 The president of the United States is dead. He was murdered in the morning sunlight by a four-year-old boy… Those are the opening lines of J.C. Hutchins’ sci-fi thriller novel 7th Son: Descent, which will be released in North American bo[...] The president of the United States is dead. He was murdered in the morning sunlight by a four-year-old boy… Those are the opening lines of J.C. Hutchins’ sci-fi thriller novel 7th Son: Descent, which will be released in North American bookstores on Oct. 27. When dozens of publishing pros rejected 7th Son in 2005, J.C. reckoned the book would never be published. But convinced the story he’d told was worth sharing, he took to the “podwaves” in 2006 and released 7th Son: Descent as a free serialized podcast novel. The story — a modern-day tale about human cloning, memory recording, government conspiracies and a villain bent on global chaos — captured the imagination of tens of thousands of listeners. Thanks to the quality of the story and the evangelism of these fans, an editor at St. Martin’s Press took notice of 7th Son: Descent. The company offered to publish it. Hutchins is one of a few “podnovelists” who have landed such a deal with a major publisher. To celebrate the Oct. 27 release of the book, J.C. is releasing the “print edition” of 7th Son: Descent in several serialized formats: PDF, blog text, and audio. We think J.C.’s personal story — and the 7th Son novel — is worthy of support, and are helping distribute the serialized PDF version of the novel at DragonPage.com for the next ten weeks. What’s the book about? Here’s the jacket copy: As America reels from the bizarre presidential assassination committed by a child, seven men are abducted from their normal lives and delivered to a secret government facility. Each man has his own career, his own specialty. All are identical in appearance. The seven strangers were grown — unwitting human clones — as part of a project called 7th Son. The government now wants something from these “John Michael Smiths.” They share the flesh as well as the implanted memories of the psychopath responsible for the president’s murder. The killer has bigger plans, and only these seven have the unique qualifications to track and stop him. But when their progenitor makes the battle personal, it becomes clear John Alpha may know the seven better than they know themselves… Intrigued? Check out the first serialized installment of 7th Son at the link below. You can support the book by purchasing a copy at Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Borders, or printing this PDF order form and presenting it at your favorite bookstore. You can learn more about the book at J.C.’s site. Read the first episode. It’s a cool, cliffhanger-filled ride. We dig it, and we think you will too. Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no no http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/05/20/7th-son-obsidian-posters/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/05/20/7th-son-obsidian-posters/#comments Wed, 21 May 2008 03:00:20 +0000 Summer Brooks http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=2339 http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/05/20/7th-son-obsidian-posters/feed/ 1 0:00:01 7th Son: Obsidian is Coming Go Collect the entire set of posters! 7th Son: Obsidian is Coming Go Collect the entire set of posters! Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no no http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/03/27/cover-to-cover-special-scott-siglers-infected/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/03/27/cover-to-cover-special-scott-siglers-infected/#comments Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:00:37 +0000 Summer Brooks http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/03/27/cover-to-cover-special-scott-siglers-infected/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/03/27/cover-to-cover-special-scott-siglers-infected/feed/ 0