Category Archives: 4 Stars

THE ETERNAL KINGDOM

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Bookwraiths

The Eternal Kingdom by Ben Peek Genre: Fantasy — Epic Series: The Children Trilogy #3 Publisher: Pan Mcmillan (October 1, 2017) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 436 pages My Rating: 4 stars Ben Peek shines in The Eternal Kingdom, the final installment of The Children Trilogy. This … Continue reading →

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LOW TOWN

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Low Town by Daniel Polansky Genre: Fantasy Series: Low Town #1 Publisher: Doubleday (August 16, 2011) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 352 pages My Rating: 4 stars A noir crime story set in a fantasy setting; Low Town is a dark tale of drug dealers, realistic politics, corrupt … Continue reading →

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KILLING IS MY BUSINESS

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Killing Is My Business by Adam Christopher Genre: Science Fiction — Mystery Noir Series: Ray Electromatic Mysteries #2 Publisher: Tor Books (July 25, 2017) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 288 pages My Rating: 4 Stars Killing is My Business is the sequel to Adam Christopher’s Made to … Continue reading →

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HONORED ENEMY

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Honored Enemy by Raymond E. Feist and William R. Forstchen Genre: Fantasy Series: Legends of the Riftwar #1 Publisher: Harper Voyager (June 27, 2006) Authors Information: Website | Twitter | Twitter Length: 416 pages My Rating: 4 Stars Raymond E. Feist is an … Continue reading →

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LEGENDS II

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Legends II edited by Robert Silverberg Genre: Fantasy/Science Fiction Series: Antholgy Publisher: Del Rey (December 30, 2003) Author Information: Website| Twitter Length: 644 pages My Rating: 4 stars Legends II is an anthology edited by Robert Silverberg, who has gathered together an outstanding group of diverse stories for … Continue reading →

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SCOURGE

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Scourge by Gail Z. Martin Genre: Fantasy Series: Darkhurst #1 Publisher: Solaris (July 11, 2017) Author Information:Website | Twitter Length: 400 pages My Rating: 4 stars Gail Z. Martin’s newest novel Scourge is a fantasy version of Supernatural. This story combining the familial relationship of brothers with monster … Continue reading →

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A DRINK BEFORE WE DIE

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Bookwraiths

A Drink Before We Die by Daniel Polansky Genre: Fantasy Series: Low Town #0.5 Publisher: Self Published (December 22, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 28 pages My Rating: 4 stars After enjoying The Builders, I was eager to read something else from Daniel Polansky, and his Low Town … Continue reading →

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ELSEWHERE

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Elsewhere by Barbara Hambly Genre: Fantasy Series: Darwath Short Story Publisher: Self Published (April 20, 2017) Author Information: Website Length: 45 pages My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Elsewhere is the latest Keep of Dare novelette from Barbara Hambly. These continued … Continue reading →

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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 →

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FIRE & FLESH

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Fire & Flesh by Michael R. Fletcher Genre: Fantasy — Grimdark Series: Manifest Delusions Stand Alone Short Story Publisher: Self-Published (October 24, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 17 pages My Rating: 4 stars Michael R. Fletcher’s Manifest Delusions series is one of the … Continue reading →