Monthly Archives: March 2014

HONOR AMONG THIEVES by JAMES S.A. COREY

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Bookwraiths

Honor Among Thieves by James S.A. Corey Genre: Sci-Fi, Star Wars Series: Empire and Rebellion #2 Publisher: Lucas Books (March 4, 2014) My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away . … Continue reading →

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MOST DISAPPOINTING FANTASY SERIES (UPDATED)

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Bookwraiths

On this “Most Disappointing Fantasy Series List,” you will find those novels that, in my opinion, are not enjoyable reads. Now, I love fantasy: heroic fantasy, epic fantasy, and all the other varieties (Grimdark was not a personal favorite, but … Continue reading →

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SOJOURN by RON MARZ and GREG LAND

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 3 out of 5 stars. Back in the day, there was a comic publisher that decided to take on the Big Two (DC and Marvel) by doing something different. Headed by the creative team of Barbara Kesel, … Continue reading →

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MALICE by JOHN GWYNNE

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Bookwraiths

Malice by John Gwynne Genre: Fantasy Series: The Faithful and the Fallen #1 Publisher: Tor (December 2, 2012) Author Information:Website Length: 640 pages My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Malice by John Gwynne is the first book in The … Continue reading →

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THE FOREVER ENGINE by FRANK CHADWICK

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 3 out of 5 stars. The Forever Engine by Frank Chadwick is a genre bender novel that mixes equal parts steampunk, alternate history, science fiction, and fantasy to create something new and interesting. Please understand going into … Continue reading →

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Top Eleven Fantasy Or Science Fiction Characters I’d Love To Have A Beer With

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Bookwraiths

The other day a blog I follow asked the question “What literary character would you like to have a beer with?” Naturally, I thought about it, and I came up with a host of people that I would love to … Continue reading →

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LIBERTY: 1784

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Bookwraiths

Liberty: 1784 by Robert Conroy Genre: Alternate History Series: Stand Alone Novel Publisher: Baen Books (March 4, 2014) Length: 368 pages My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars. After reading Mr. Conroy’s extremely entertaining alternative history book 1920: America’s Great … Continue reading →

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Grimm Fairy Tales: Oz

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 2 out of 5 stars. Grimm Fairy Tales: Oz is yet another re-imagining of a classic fairy tale from the people who have brought us Wonderland and the fairy tale superheroes of The Realm Knights. Since I … Continue reading →

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1920: AMERICA’S GREAT WAR

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Bookwraiths

1920: America’s Great War by Robert Conroy Genre: Alternate History Series: Stand Alone Novel Publisher: Baen Books (December 3, 2013) Length: 354 pages My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. 1920: America’s Great War is alternate history at its best. … Continue reading →

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THE TRIAL OF THE CORE by MICHAEL E. THIES

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 2 out of 5 stars. Sometimes, I run across a book that is difficult for me to write a review about, usually this is because I hated it so much I could not finish it, but then … Continue reading →

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