Category Archives: 4 Stars

DEATH AT THE PASS

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Death at the Pass by Michael R. Fletcher Genre: Fantasy Series: Stand Alone Short Story Publisher: Heroic Fantasy Quarterly (October 1, 2011) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 12 pages My Rating: 4 stars Death at the Pass is a damn fun read. A short … Continue reading →

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EAGLE AND EMPIRE

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Eagle and Empire by Alan Smale Genre: Alternate History Series: Hesperian Trilogy #3 Publisher: Del Rey (May 16, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 656 pages My Rating: 4 stars Eagle and Empire is the stunning conclusion of a detailed, realistic re-imagining of world history. … Continue reading →

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LUCIFER’S STAR

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Lucifer’s Star by C.T. Phipps & Michael Suttkus Genre: Science Fiction Series: Lucifer’s Star #1 Publisher: Mystique Press (April 27, 2017) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 300 pages My Rating: 4 stars Lucifer’s Star is damn fine space opera!  That was my initial reaction after closing the book, and now, … Continue reading →

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THE DISPATCHER

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Bookwraiths

The Dispatcher by John Scalzi Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Stand Alone Novella Publisher: Subterranean Press (May 2017) Author Information: Website | Twitter  Length:  136 pages My Rating: 4 stars John Scalzi has really struck gold with his new urban fantasy novella, The Dispatcher. This tale a fast-paced, … Continue reading →

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GHOSTS OF TOMORROW

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Ghosts of Tomorrow by Michael R. Fletcher Genre: Cyberpunk — Scifi Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Self Published (March 1, 2017) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 394 pages My Rating: 4 stars I’ve come to the realization that Michael Fletcher is among my favorite … Continue reading →

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THE TEN THOUSAND

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Bookwraiths

The Ten Thousand by Paul Kearney Genre: Fantasy — Grimdark Series: The Macht #1 Publisher:  Solaris (August 26, 2008) Length: 465 pages My Rating: 4 stars   The Ten Thousand is a grimdark fantasy penned by Paul Kearney.  Inspired by the historical journey of ten … 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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SUICIDE SQUAD, VOL. 1: THE BLACK VAULT (REBIRTH)

Posted on March 31, 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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THE CITY OF ICE

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Bookwraiths

The City of Ice by K.M. McKinley Genre: Fantasy Series: The Gates of the World #2 Publisher: Solaris (December 27, 2016) Length: 400 pages My Rating:  4 stars   Epic fantasy has become a hit-or-miss situation for me. The stories and themes which mesmerized me … Continue reading →

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