Category Archives: Science Fiction

MARTIANS ABROAD

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Martians Abroad by Carrie Vaughn Genre: Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor (January 17, 2017) Author Information: Website Length: 288 pages My Rating: 3 stars The latest novel from best-selling author Carrie Vaughn, writer of the Kitty Norville urban fantasy series, Martians Abroad is a space opera for … Continue reading →

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REMNANTS OF TRUST

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Remnants of Trust by Elizabeth Bonesteel Genre: Science Fiction – Military Series: Central Corps #2 Publisher: Harper Voyager (November 8, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 528 pages My Rating: 3.5 stars Remnants of Trust, the second installment in Elizabeth Bonesteel’s Central Corps series, is a military science … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW WITH RICK WILBER + GIVEAWAY OF ALIEN MORNING

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Today, I’m excited to welcome Rick Wilber to Bookwraiths to answer a few questions about his latest science fiction novel, Alien Morning. The great people over at Tor Books were also good enough to provide three copies of the novel for … Continue reading →

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NAVIGATORS OF DUNE

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Navigators of Dune by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson Genre: Science Fiction – Space Opera Series: Schools of Dune #3 Publisher: Tor (September 13, 2016) Authors Information: Website | Twitter Herbert Website | Twitter Anderson Length: 416 pages My Rating: 4 stars Schools of Dune is the next step in the gradual evolution … Continue reading →

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IMPERSONATIONS

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Impersonations by Walter Jon Williams Genre: Science Fiction – Space Opera Series: Dread Empire’s Fall Publisher: Tor.com (October 4, 2016) Author Information: Website Length: 131 pages My Rating: 4 stars First off, I have to just mention how amazing these Tor.com novellas are. Obviously, some … Continue reading →

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EVERFAIR

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Everfair by Nisi Shawl Genre: Alternate History / Historical Fantasy / Steampunk Publisher: Tor (September 6, 2016) Series: Stand Alone Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 384 pages My Rating: 3 stars Blending alternate history, steampunk, and fantasy elements as well as tackling … Continue reading →

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THE WARREN

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Bookwraiths

The Warren by Brian Evenson Genre: Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor.com (September 20, 2016) Author Information: Website Length: 112 pages My Rating: 3 stars The Warren is a short, suspenseful novella which delivers heaping doses of loneliness, mystery, and utter alienation. … Continue reading →

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INDIE WEDNESDAY — CHILDREN OF THE DIFFERENT

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Along my reading journey, I’ve made a conscious decision to not only read the books on the shelves at my local Barnes & Nobles store, or online at Amazon, but to also try self-published, or indie, works as often as I … Continue reading →

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THE MALICE

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Bookwraiths

The Malice by Peter Newman Genre: Post-Apocalyptic / Fantasy Series: The Vagrant #2 Publisher: Harper Voyager (April 21, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 400 pages My Rating: 3.5 stars The Vagrant was a revelation in 2015. Peter Newman perfectly blending fantasy, sci-fi, and post-apocalyptic … Continue reading →

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ARABELLA OF MARS: REVIEW & GIVEAWAY

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Arabella of Mars by David D. Levine Genre: Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor (July 12, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 320 pages My rating: 3 stars Set on an alternate earth where Isaac Newton discovered the means for man to reach the … Continue reading →