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STANDS A SHADOW

Stands a Shadow by Col Buchanan Genre: Fantasy — Grimdark Series: Heart of the World #2 Publisher:  Tor Books (July 11, 2011) Author Information: Website  Length: 416 pages My Rating: 4 stars Grittier.  More complex.  More engaging.  Stands a Shadow is a book which does … Continue reading

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BEST DEBUT FANTASY AUTHORS of 2017

As 2017 comes to a close, there are so many exciting, depressing, and head-scratching things to reflect on.  On this last day of the year, I want to point out a few fantasy authors who hit the scene this year … Continue reading

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MY FAVORITE FANTASY BOOK DISCOVERIES in 2017

Even though it seems like I read all the time, there are still books and series in the fantasy genre which some way or another escape my notice.  Months, years, or decades sometimes going by before I stumble upon these … Continue reading

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FARLANDER

Farlander by Col Buchanan Genre: Fantasy — Grimdark Series: Heart of the World #1 Publisher:  Tor Books (January 18, 2011) Author Information: Website  Length: 388 pages My Rating: 4 stars Farlanderis the beginning of series which is seriously underappreciated. This initial installment a pleasant surprise, … Continue reading

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GHOSTS OF TOMORROW

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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