Category Archives: Fantasy

From Man to Man Great Introduction to New Series

My rating is 3 out of 5 stars. When I sampled this short story, I was in the process of reading David Gemmell’s Troy series, so that type of epic fantasy writing was what I was accustom to. Imagine my … Continue reading

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THE GATEWAY (HARBINGER OF DOOM) by GLENN G. THATER

My rating is 2 out of 5 stars. This Beowulf-inspired tale begins near the city of Dor Eotrus, which lays in a northern land that is more than a little Viking-esque. These northerners are fiercely independent, believing their more “civilized” … Continue reading

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Black God’s War Is Worthy

My rating is 3 out of 5 stars. This novella is a great beginning to Mr. Siregar’s career. The Black God’s War has it all: interesting characters, mysterious gods, warring kingdoms, and twisting and turning plots. For those reasons alone, … Continue reading

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Brust’s Phoenix Guard Too Wordy

My rating is 2 out of 5 stars. Steven Brust is an unabashed fan of Alexander Dumas, and The Phoenix Guards is his attempt to both emulate and exceed the swashbuckling master of such classics as The Man in the … Continue reading

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THE VISCOUNT AND THE WITCH (RIYRIA SHORT STORY) by MICHAEL J. SULLIVAN

The Viscount and the Witch by Michael J. Sullivan Genre: Fantasy Series: The Riyria Chronicles #1.5 Publisher: Ridan Publishing (October 1, 2011) Length: 43 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars. “The Viscount and … Continue reading

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THE BLACK FORTRESS by JIM MELVIN

The Black Fortress by Jim Melvin Genre: Fantasy Series: The Death Wizard Chronicles Publisher: Bell Bridge Books (March 28, 2013) Author Information:Website Length: 28 pages My Rating: 2 out of 5 stars. Something is missing. That was the thought I … Continue reading

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Review – The Ships of Merior (The Wars of Light and Shadow #2) by Janny Wurts | Only The Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Great review of an epic fantasy series that people seem to either love or hate. Check it out. Review – The Ships of Merior (The Wars of Light and Shadow #2) by Janny Wurts | Only The Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy via … Continue reading

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Top 100 Fantasy & Scifi Books

The top list as voted on by readers back in August 2011. I agree with many of the books, do not with some, and have not read most. Take a look and see what you think. http://www.npr.org/2011/08/11/139085843/your-picks-top-100-science-fiction-fantasy-books

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THE CROWN TOWER by MICHAEL J. SULLIVAN

The Crown Tower by Michael J. Sullivan Genre: Fantasy Series: The Riyria Chronicles #1 Publisher: Orbit (August 6, 2013) Length: 416 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter My Rating:My rating is 4 out of 5 stars. For all of you … Continue reading

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PRINCE OF THORNS (THE BROKEN EMPIRE #1) by MARK LAWRENCE

Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence Genre: Fantasy – Grimdark Series: The Broken Empire #1 Publisher: Harper Voyager (April 12, 2012) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 399 pages My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars. I’d heard a lot … Continue reading

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