Monthly Archives: May 2015

UNEVEN BREAK (A SHORT STORY by MARK LAWRENCE)

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Bookwraiths

Originally posted on that thorn guy:
? “I never sleep. Not ever.” “Just resting your eyes?” She snuggles closer. “Not even that.” I’d rather stare blind at the night. At least that’s natural. Just an absense of light. The darkness…

Posted in Fantasy, Short Stories, Urban Fantasy | Tagged Jorg Ancrath, Mark Lawrence, Mark LAwrence short stories, Prince of Thorns, the broken empire | Leave a comment

FANTASY AUTHORS UNPLUGGED FEATURING NICHOLAS ROSSIS

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Bookwraiths

Archer's Aim This is continuing feature on Archer’s Aim – Fantasy Authors Unplugged. I hope to frequently share an interview with a fantasy author. If you have authors to suggest and/or questions you’d like to see answered then leave a … Continue reading →

Posted in Author Spotlights, Interview, Self-Published | Tagged Fantasy Authors Unplugged, Mad Water, Nicholas Rossis, Pearseus, Rise of the Prince, Schisms | 3 Comments

THE GRIM COMPANY by LUKE SCULL

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Bookwraiths

The Grim Company by Luke Scull Genre: Fantasy Series: The Grim Company #1 Publisher: Roc (February 4, 2013) Author Information:Website | Twitter Length: 400 pages My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. When I think of a grimdark novel, what … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Fantasy, Grimdark | Tagged augmentors, best grimdark fantasy series, dead gods, fun grimdark books, Luke Scull, The Grim Company, The Grim Company Series | 11 Comments

READY PLAYER ONE by ERNEST CLINE

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Bookwraiths

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Broadway Books (June 5, 2012) Author Information: Website | Twitter My Rating: 2 out of 5 stars. I came into Ready Player One expecting A LOT. It had been described … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Stars, Near-Future, Science Fiction | Tagged 1980s nerdgasm, Ernest Cline, Ready Player One, scifi | 8 Comments

JUSTICE, INC.

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Bookwraiths

Justice, Inc. by Michael Ulsan Genre: Superhero Comics Series: Justice, Inc. Publisher: Dynamite (June 16, 2015) My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars. This one is a pulp fiction lovers fantasy, starring Doc Savage, The Shadow, and The Avenger. All … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Graphic Novels, Pulp Fiction | Tagged comic collection, Doc Savage, Dynamite Entertainment, Inc., Justice, pulp fiction, The Avenger, The Shadow | 3 Comments

THE NEW 52 SUPERMAN VOLUME 1

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Bookwraiths

The New 52 Superman Volume 1: What Price Tomorrow? by George Perez Genre: Superhero Comics Series: The New 52 Superman Vol. III Publisher: DC Comics (November 20, 2012) My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars. I know the Man of … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, DC, Graphic Novels, Superman, The New 52 | Tagged Clark Kent, George PErez, graphic novels, Superman, The New 52, The New 52 Superman, What Price Tomorrow | 3 Comments

THE ROAD TO CIVIL WAR (MARVEL COMICS)

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Bookwraiths

The Road to Civil War by Brian Michael Bendis and J. Michael Straczynski Genre: Superhero Comics Series: Marvel Civil War Publisher: Marvel (February 21, 2007) Author(s) Information:Website | Twitter My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Marvel Civil War! When … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Graphic Novels, Marvel | Tagged Fantastic Four, Marvel Civil War, Marvel Comics, New Avengers: Illuminati, Road to Civil War, The Amazing Spider-man | 2 Comments

WAR OF SHADOWS by GAIL Z. MARTIN

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Bookwraiths

War of Shadows by Gail Z. Martin Genre: Fantasy Series: Ascendant Kingdoms #3 Publisher: Orbit (April 21, 2015) Author Information:Website | Twitter My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars. In Ice Forged, Gail Z. Martin introduced a reader to Blaine … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Fantasy, High, Post-apocalyptic | Tagged Ascendant Kingdoms, Blaine McFadden, epic fantasy series, Gail Z. Martin, Ice Forged, Reign of Ash, War of Shadows | 2 Comments

ERAGON (The Inheritance Cycle #1) by CHRISTOPHER PAOLINI

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Bookwraiths

Eragon by Christopher Paolini Genre: Fantasy Series: The Inheritance Cycle Publisher: Listening Library (2004) Author Information:Website | Twitter My Rating: 2 out of 5 stars. This review must begin with my admission that I am a middle-aged, white man. My … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Stars, Audio Books, Epic, Fantasy, High, Young Adult | Tagged best fantasy YA novels, christopher paolini, dragonriders, eragon, fantasy series, Saphira, The Inheritance Cycle, YA fantasy series | 8 Comments

FLASH GORDON OMNIBUS by JEFF PARKER, EVAN SHANER and JORDIE BELLAIRE

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Bookwraiths

Anyone else remember the campy-yet-cool Flash Gordon movie from 1980? You know, the one with the really cool Queen music. I do, anyway. And it has always had a special place in my childhood memories, because it was the first … Continue reading →