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Seed Seeker by Pamela Sargent

Cover to Cover #436A: Pamela Sargent

December 27, 2010June 17, 2024
By Heresies Distressed by David Weber

Cover to Cover #367A: David Weber

July 20, 2009June 9, 2024 | 3 Comments

Cover to Cover #462: Deconstructing the Story

February 6, 2012May 27, 2024 | 1 Comment
Seeds of Vision by Jonathan Fesmire

Cover to Cover #37: Jonathan Fesmire

November 21, 2002July 2, 2024
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

Cover to Cover #259: Patrick Rothfuss

April 23, 2007June 5, 2024 | 15 Comments
The Red Church

Cover to Cover #53: Scott Nicholson

March 13, 2003May 30, 2024

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Review: “No Dominion” by Charlie Huston

Review: “No Dominion” by Charlie Huston

Tim Adamec | January 4, 2007June 1, 2024 | 4 Comments

The book is marvelously written and very heavy on dialogue and vivid, yet dark, descriptions. Twists and turns abound, unfolding the story at a steady pace. It is also written as a first-person, present tense story, a style that I usually find jarring and unbelievable.

Review: “Doctor Sleep” by Stephen King

Review: “Doctor Sleep” by Stephen King

Michael Hickerson | October 31, 2013June 3, 2024

When I heard that Stephen King was writing a sequel to what I consider one of his best novels The Shining, I was both eager and hesitant to pick it up. Part of me was eager to see where King would take the characters from the world of the Overlook Hotel in the sequel and hesitant because of the track record of other authors with “long awaited” sequels.

Review: “Keeper of Light and Dust” by Natasha Mostert

Review: “Keeper of Light and Dust” by Natasha Mostert

Web Genii | July 25, 2010June 8, 2024

Set in modern day London, Keeper of Light and Dust is attempting to elevate the vampire romance into a more modern “literary” form. (This would be the form I always find vaguely depressing – you can see why the book is not gelling for me.) Our young heroine, a tattoo artist is a Keeper. Keepers are mystic guardians and warriors and… well, frankly I lost interest at that point.

Review: “Medalon” by Jennifer Fallon

Review: “Medalon” by Jennifer Fallon

Summer Brooks | February 5, 2005May 30, 2024

The first three books in the Hythrun Chronicles were actually known in Australia as The Demon Child Trilogy, and were bestsellers as well as finalists in Australia’s Aurealis Awards back in 2000. Here in the US, that trilogy is being combined with the books known as The Hythrun Chronicles Down Under to make it a 6-book series here.

Review: “Daemon” by Daniel Suarez

Review: “Daemon” by Daniel Suarez

Michael Hickerson | February 23, 2009June 1, 2024 | 1 Comment

The story of how Suarez’s novel went from a self-published story to a major book contract and potential movie deal is one that will give hope to every aspiring writer out there. Suarez got his book into the hands of a target audience and created a buzz for himself that it was impossible for a conventional publisher to ignore. But the thing is–if “Daemon” weren’t a good book, no one would be talking about it. And “Daemon” is that good.

Elric

Michael R. Mennenga | September 27, 2004April 19, 2010

Think we should review comics? Hate the idea? Let us know… Michael Moorcock’s Elric returns to comics with the legendary Walt Simonson delivering the artwork. What more could you want? Before Elric became the legendary figure fantasy fans know and love, he was a young man still trying to find his identity and carve his place in the world. Elric had to set forth on a set of four dream quests that lead him to…

Review: “7th Sigma” by Steven Gould

Review: “7th Sigma” by Steven Gould

Web Genii | August 17, 2011May 31, 2024 | 2 Comments

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.

Review: “Night of the Living Trekkies”

Review: “Night of the Living Trekkies”

Michael Hickerson | September 7, 2010June 1, 2024

Ever since zombies invaded the pages of Jane Austen with great success, publishers have been searching for the next great mash-up novel. Earlier this year, we got “Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter,” a funny take on the historical biography that asked what if Honest Abe was really a vampire slayer? On the other end of the spectrum is the Hugo-nominated zombie/steampunk novel “Boneshaker.”

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