Tag Archives: grimdark
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
INDIE WEDNESDAY: STEEL, BLOOD, & FIRE
Along my reading journey, I’ve made a conscious decision to include self-published and small press works in my reading schedule. But it is difficult to know where to start: So many new authors and books to examine to find the … Continue reading
BOOK TRAVELING THURSDAY: A BOOK FEATURING MY FAVORITE MORALLY AMBIGUOUS CHARACTER
Book Traveling Thursday is a weekly meme hosted by Catia and Danielle. Each week everyone picks a book related to that week’s theme, then you write a blog post explaining explain why you choose that book and spotlight all the different … Continue reading
FUNDAY MONDAY, OR THE BOOKS THAT WILL HELP ME SURVIVE THE WEEK AHEAD (OCTOBER 16, 2017)
Another week begins. I quickly slip into my business suit and head back into the office to save a few innocent people. But while I try to fool myself into being excited about the promise of a new year and … Continue reading
THE FIFTH EMPIRE OF MAN
The Fifth Empire of Man by Rob J Hayes Genre: Fantasy — Grimdark Series: Best Laid Plans #2 Publisher: Self-Published (September 26, 2017) Author Information: Website | Twitter | FB Length: 371 pages My Rating: 3.5 stars The Fifth Empire of Man is the sequel to Rob J. Hayes grimdark pirate … Continue reading
LOW TOWN
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
COVER REVEAL FOR SONG: BOOK ONE OF THE MANHUNTERS
Jesse Teller is a self-published fantasy author with a track record of crafting dark, twisted tales. His books never afraid to exam the grim side of life. And while he has written numerous stories, Jesse’s newest project, Song, is part … Continue reading
FUNDAY MONDAY, OR THE BOOKS THAT WILL HELP ME SURVIVE THE WEEK AHEAD (JUNE 19, 2017)
Another week begins. I quickly slip into my business suit and head back into the office to save a few innocent people. But while I try to fool myself into being excited about the promise of a new year and … Continue reading



