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FUNDAY MONDAY, OR THE BOOKS THAT WILL HELP ME SURVIVE THE WEEK AHEAD (APRIL 24, 2017)

Posted on April 24, 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 →

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THE FLASH, VOL. 7: ZOOM

Posted on April 22, 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 →

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SINS OF EMPIRE

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Sins of Empire by Brian McClellan Genre: Fantasy – Flintlock Series: Gods of Blood and Powder #1 Publisher: Orbit (March 7, 2017) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length:  624 pages My Rating: 5 stars Flintlock fans! Powder pundits– And all lovers of spellbinding stories … Continue reading →

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AVENGERS OF THE MOON

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Avengers of the Moon by Allen Steele Genre: Science Fiction — Pulp Series: Stand Alone (Possible Series #1) Publisher: Tor Books (April 11, 2017) Author Information: Website Length: 304 pages My Rating: 3 stars Modern pulp. Retro scifi. Label Avengers of the Moon whatever you want, but … Continue reading →

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INDIE WEDNESDAY: MICHELLE LOWE

Posted on April 19, 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 →

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SEVEN SURRENDERS

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Seven Surrenders by Ada Palmer Genre: Science Fiction Series: Terra Ignota #2  Publisher: Tor Books (March 7, 2017) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 400 pages My Rating: 3.5 stars Too Like The Lightning was an ambitious, complex, thought-provoking work of science fiction, one which challenged a reader … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 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 →

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NAGASH THE SORCERER

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Nagash the Sorcerer by Mike Lee Genre: Fantasy – Warhammer Series: Time of Legends Publisher: Games Workshop (August 26, 2008) Length: 528 pages My Rating: 3.5 stars A calculating priest, a cunning sorcerer, a ruthless king, and a mass murdering necromancer. Nagash has been each and … Continue reading →

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THE AUTUMN REPUBLIC

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Bookwraiths

The Autumn Republic by Brian McClellan Genre: Fantasy – Flintlock Series: Powder Mage #3 Publisher: Orbit (February 10, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length:  580 pages My Rating: 4.5 stars Brian McClellan fans! Powder mage lovers– And everyone else here who is … Continue reading →

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KINGS OF THE WYLD

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames Genre: Fantasy Series: The Band #1 Publisher: Orbit (February 21, 2017) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 544 pages My Rating: 4 stars Kings of the Wyld is a fantasy story which doesn’t take itself too seriously. Sure, it has heroes and villains, … Continue reading →

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