Author Archives: Bookwraiths

SLAVES OF THE SWITCHBOARD OF DOOM

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Slaves of the Switchboard of Doom by Bradley W. Schenck Genre: Science Fiction — Pulp Series: Possibility of One Publisher: Tor Books (June 13, 2017) Author Information: FB | Website |Twitter Length: 352 pages My Rating: 3.5 stars Slaves of the Switchboard of Doom surprised me, startled … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Science Fiction | Tagged Bradley W. Schenck, pulp sci fi, pulp scifi, Retropolis, robots, Science fiction, science fiction pulp, Slaves of the Switchboard of Doom, Tor Books, world of tomorrow | 10 Comments

INDIE WEDNESDAY: WILL MADDEN

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Along my reading journey, I’ve made a conscious decision to include self-published, indie, and small press works in my reading schedule. But it is difficult to know where to start: So many new authors and books to examine to find … Continue reading →

Posted in Author Spotlights, Guest Post, Indie Wednesday | Tagged author spotlight, guest post, indie scifi, indie wednesday, killer bugs, Science fiction, self-published scifi, space bugs, The Killbug Eulogies, Will Madden, Will Madden guest post | Leave a comment

WHERE LOYALTIES LIE

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Where Loyalties Lie by Rob J Hayes Genre: Fantasy — Grimdark Series: Best Laid Plans #1 Publisher: Self-Published (May 26, 2017) Author Information: Website | Twitter | FB Length: 371 pages My Rating: 3.5 stars Where Loyalties Lie is the first book in the Best Laid Plans duology from Rob J. … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Fantasy, Grimdark | Tagged Arbiter Beck, Best Laid Plans, Captain Drake Morass, Captain Keelin Stillwater, First Earth, grimdark, grimdark fantasy, grimdark pirates, pirates, Rob J. Hayes, self-published fantasy, self-published fantasy series, self-published grimdark, The Ties That Bind, Where Loyalties Lie | 8 Comments

FUNDAY MONDAY, OR THE BOOKS THAT WILL HELP ME SURVIVE THE WEEK AHEAD (JUNE 12, 2017)

Posted on June 12, 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 Darkhurst, DAW, Faraman Prophecy, Funday Monday, Gail Z. Martin, Halls of Law, July 2017 fantasy releases, June 2017 fantasy releases, new fantasy releases summer 2017, Scourge, Solaris, V.M. Escalada | Leave a comment

X-O MANOWAR, VOL. 1: SOLDIER

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Bookwraiths

X-O Manowar: Soldier by Matt Kindt Genre: Superhero Comics Series: X-O Manowar (2017) Publisher: Valiant Entertainment (July 11, 2017) Author Information: Facebook| Twitter Length: 112 pages My Rating: 3 stars I began reading X-O Manowar comics back in the early 1990s when Valiant first opened … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Graphic Novels | Tagged aliens, aliens alien world, armor, Graphic novel, Matt Kindt, science fiction comics, Thomas Giorello, Valiant Entertainment, X-O Manowar | 3 Comments

THE FLASH, VOL. 9: FULL STOP

Posted on June 10, 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 5 Stars, DC, Flash, Graphic Novels, The New 52 | Tagged Barry Allen, DC Comics, DCU, Full Stop, Jesus Merino, Robert Vendetti, The Flash, The Flash: Full Stop, The New 52, The Rogues, Van Jensen, Zoom | 1 Comment

WARRIORS 1

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Warriors 1 edited by George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozois Genre: SFF Series: Anthology Publisher: Tor Books (March 29, 2011) Length: 394 pages My Rating: 3 stars Warriors 1 is an anthology put together by George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois; these two masters … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Stars, Anthology, Fantasy, Military, Near-Future, Science Fiction | Tagged Cecelia Holland, Dunk and Egg, fantasy antholgy, george r.r. martin, Joe Haldeman, Robert Silverberg, science fiction short stories, scifi, SFF anthology, Steven Saylor, Tad Williams, Tor, Tor Books, Warriors 1 | 4 Comments

EVIL IS A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Evil Is A Matter of Perspective edited by Adrian Collins Genre: Fantasy — Grimdark Series: Anthology Publisher: Grimdark Magazine (June 16, 2017) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 522 pages My Rating: 4 stars Grimdark lovers gather around! Followers of the most foul follow my lead! … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Anthology, Fantasy, Grimdark | Tagged Adrian Collins, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Alex Marshall, Bradley P. Beaulieu, Brian Staveley, Courtney Schafer, Deborah A. Wolf, E.V. Morrigan, Evil is a Matter of Perspective, fantasy anthology, grimdark, grimdark anthology, grimdark fantasy, Grimdark MAgazine, janny wurts, JEFF SALYARDS, Kaaron Warren, Marc Turner, Mark Alder, Matthew Ward, Mazarkis Williams, Michael R. Fletcher, Peter Orullian, R. Scott Bakker, Shawn Speakman, Teresa Frohock | 6 Comments

INDIE WEDNESDAY: ADRIAN COLLINS

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Along my reading journey, I’ve made a conscious decision to include self-published and small press works in my reading schedule. But it is difficult to know where to start: So many new authors and books to examine to find the … Continue reading →

Posted in Indie Wednesday, Uncategorized | Tagged Adrian Collins, Adrian Collins interview, Evil is a Matter of Perspective, grimdark, grimdark anthology, Grimdark MAgazine, grimdark short stories, indie wednesday | 5 Comments

TOP TEN TUESDAY

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! This is a weekly feature hosted by The Broke and the Bookish, where a new top ten list hits the web every week! This week our topic is … TEN FANTASY BOOKS I’VE RECENTLY ADDED … Continue reading →