Author Archives: Bookwraiths

PUTIN’S GAMBIT

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Putin’s Gambit by Lou Dobbs & James O. Born Genre: Thriller Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Forge Books (June 20, 2017) Authors Information: Lou Dobbs’ Twitter | Facebook James O. Born’s Website Length: 320 pages Putin’s Gambit is the best kind of thriller: intricate conspiracies, pulse-pounding action, and a twisting plot which … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, thriller | Tagged conspiracy, Forge Books, James O. Born, Lou Dobbs, Marine, Putin conspiracy, Putin's Gambit, Russia, terrorism, thriller | Leave a comment

BEST FANTASY COVERS VOL. 4

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Bookwraiths

It’s that time again! Time to highlight some of my favorite fantasy covers! Last weeks fantasy covers’ post was so well received that it gave me the excuse to do another one! Which I’m really excited about, because I love … Continue reading →

Posted in Cover Lover, Fantasy | Tagged Alex Raspad, best fantasy book covers, best fantasy covers, Dominick Saponaro, fantasy book covers, fantasy covers, James Islington, Larry Rostant, Marc Simonetti, Marc Turner, Michael J. Sullivan, Richard Anderson book covers, Richard Anderson covers, Rob J. Hayes, Sigbjorn Pedersen, The Legends of the First Empire, The Licarius Trilogy, The riyria Chronicles, The Riyria Revelations, The Ties That Bind | 8 Comments

THE FLASH, VOL. 1: LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Today, I’m happy to have my son, Connor, return to the blog for yet another of his graphic novel reviews. Thankfully, this is becoming something of a regular occasion, and I personally will be enjoying it for as long as … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, DC, Flash, Graphic Novels, Rebirth | Tagged Carmine Di Giandomenico, DC Comics, Godspeed, Joshua Williamson, Lightning Strikes Twice, Rebirth, The Flash | Leave a comment

FUNDAY MONDAY, OR THE BOOKS THAT WILL HELP ME SURVIVE THE WEEK AHEAD (JULY 17, 2017)

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Another week begins. I quickly slip into my business suit and head back into the office to save a few innocent people. But while I try to fool myself into being excited about the promise of a new year and … Continue reading →

Posted in Funday Monday | Tagged Adam Christopher, Funday Monday, Killing Is My Business, Nancy Kress, Ray Electromatic Mysteries, science fiction mysteries, Tomorrow's Kin, Tor Books, Yesterday's Kin Trilogy | 2 Comments

HONORED ENEMY

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Honored Enemy by Raymond E. Feist and William R. Forstchen Genre: Fantasy Series: Legends of the Riftwar #1 Publisher: Harper Voyager (June 27, 2006) Authors Information: Website | Twitter | Twitter Length: 416 pages My Rating: 4 Stars Raymond E. Feist is an … Continue reading →

Posted in Fantasy, Military, 4 Stars | Tagged Fantasy, Honored Enemy, Legends of the Riftwar, Midkemia, military fantasy, raymond e. feist, riftwar, Tsurani, William R. Forstchen | Leave a comment

LEGENDS II

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Legends II edited by Robert Silverberg Genre: Fantasy/Science Fiction Series: Antholgy Publisher: Del Rey (December 30, 2003) Author Information: Website| Twitter Length: 644 pages My Rating: 4 stars Legends II is an anthology edited by Robert Silverberg, who has gathered together an outstanding group of diverse stories for … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Anthology, Fantasy | Tagged Anne McCaffrey, Anthology, Diana Gabaldon, elizabeth haydon, george r.r. martin, Legends II, neil gaiman, raymond e. feist, Robert Silverberg, Tad Williams, Terry Brooks | 7 Comments

FRIDAY FACE OFF JULY 14, 2017

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Welcome to The Friday Face-Off, a new weekly meme hosted by Books by Proxy. Join us every Friday as we pit cover against cover, and publisher against publisher, to find the best artwork in the literary universe. This week’s theme is: “ The … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Face-Off | Tagged best fantasy covers, best fantasy series, Dragon Hunters, dragons, Fantasy, fantasy covers, fantasy covers with dragons, fantasy covers with ships, Friday Face-Off, Marc Turner, Red Tide, The Chronicle of the Exile, Tor, Tor Books, When the Heavens Fall | 6 Comments

SCOURGE

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Scourge by Gail Z. Martin Genre: Fantasy Series: Darkhurst #1 Publisher: Solaris (July 11, 2017) Author Information:Website | Twitter Length: 400 pages My Rating: 4 stars Gail Z. Martin’s newest novel Scourge is a fantasy version of Supernatural. This story combining the familial relationship of brothers with monster … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Fantasy | Tagged blood magic, Darkhurst, Fantasy, Gail Z. Martin, Gail Z. MArtin's newest release, ghouls, magic, merchant princes, monster hunting, monsters, Scourge, Solaris, undertakers | 3 Comments

WAITING ON WEDNESDAY

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Bookwraiths

An Alchemy of Masques and Mirrors by Curtis Craddock Genre: Fantasy — Steampunkesque Series: The Risen Kingdoms #1 Publisher: Tor Books (August 29, 2017) Author Information: Facebook| Twitter Length: 384 pages A polymath princess and her faithful musketeer must unravel the plot of a thousand-year-old … Continue reading →

Posted in Waiting on Wednesday | Tagged An Alchemy of Masques and Mirrors, Curtis Craddock, fantasy releases August 2017, steampunk fantasy, steampunkesque fantasy, The Risen Kingdoms, Tor, Tor Books, Waiting on Wednesday | 4 Comments

BEST FANTASY COVERS VOL. 3

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Bookwraiths

It’s that time again! Time to highlight some of my favorite fantasy covers! Actually, it has been a long time since I did one of these posts. They were one of my favorite things to do when I first started … Continue reading →