Category Archives: Sword and Sorcery

“Scars” A Seven Forges Short Story by James A. Moore

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Bookwraiths

This short story was originally posted by Mr. Moore over at his blog. Since I could not seem to get a link to work, I have copied “Scars” directly to the site. You can read more from Mr. Moore over … Continue reading →

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THE BLASTED LANDS by JAMES A. MOORE

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Bookwraiths

The Blasted Lands by James A. Moore Genre: Fantasy Series: Seven Forges #2 Publisher: Angry Robot (June 24, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 390 pages My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. The Blasted Lands is that dreaded … Continue reading →

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THE PILLARS OF SAND (PART 3 OF ECHOES OF EMPIRE) by MARK T. BARNES

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The Pillars of Sand is a fitting ending to the Echoes of Empire fantasy series. It is filled with intense action, revelations of ancient secrets, and the continued development of one of … Continue reading →

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THE OBSIDIAN HEART (PART 2 OF ECHOES OF EMPIRE) by MARK T. BARNES

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The Obsidian Heart is a prime example of a second book in a series that actually works. Here Mark T. Barnes has taken all the amazing world-building from The Garden of Stones, … Continue reading →

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SUNG IN BLOOD by GLEN COOK

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 3 out of 5 stars. Sung in Blood is a little known work penned by Glen Cook, the author of such amazing series as The Black Company and The Dread Empire, and it was written by Mr. … Continue reading →

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THE IRON WOLVES by ANDY REMIC

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Bookwraiths

The Iron Wolves by Andy Remic Genre: Fantasy — Grimdark Series: The Rage of Kings #1 Publisher: Angry Robot (December 31, 2013) Author Information:Website | Twitter Length: 457 pages My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars. The Iron Wolves is … Continue reading →

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NIGHT OF THE HUNTER by R.A. SALVATORE

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Bookwraiths

Night of the Hunter by R.A. Salvatore Genre: Fantasy Series: Companions Codex #1 | Legend of Drizzt #25 Publisher: Wizards of the Coast (March 4, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 380 pages My Rating: 3 out of 5 … Continue reading →

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THE REAVER by RICHARD LEE BYERS

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 3 out of 5 stars. The Reaver is book four of The Sundering: a world changing event, transforming the Forgotten Realms. Each book in the series is stand alone and only loosely tied together by the events … Continue reading →

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THE ADVERSARY by ERIN M. EVANS

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 3 out of 5 stars. In The Adversary, Erin Evans returns to the story of the young tiefling warlock Farideh and her sister Havilar that she began in her two Brimstone Angels books. And while The Adversary … Continue reading →

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THE GARDEN OF STONES (PART 1 OF ECHOES OF EMPIRE) by MARK T. BARNES

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 3 out of 5 stars. The Garden of Stones is the first installment in the Echoes of Empire fantasy series by Mark T. Barnes, and it is quite simply a spectacular concoction imbued with potential brilliance. From … Continue reading →

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