Tag Archives: Science fiction

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: MORGAINE SAGA

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Flashback Friday is something I do here at Bookwraiths every once in a while; a time when I can post my thoughts about books that I’ve read in the past. With the hectic schedule of day-to-day life, there never seems … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Flashback Friday | Tagged C.J. Cherryh, dark fantasy, Exile's Gate, Fires of Azeroth, Gate of Ivrel, genre blender, Morgaine Cycle, Science fiction, The Complete Morgaine, Well of Shiuan | 1 Comment

CHILDREN OF THE FLEET

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Children of the Fleet by Orson Scott Card Genre: Science Fiction Series: Fleet School #1 Publisher: Tor Books (October 10, 2017) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 384 pages My Rating: 3 stars With Children of the Fleet, Orson Scott Card delivers the fast-paced, exciting space adventure … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Science Fiction | Tagged battle school, Children of the Fleet, Ender's Game, Fleet School, orson scott card, Science fiction, Tor, Tor Books | 3 Comments

THE MAN IN THE TREE

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Bookwraiths

The Man in the Tree by Sage Walker Genre: Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor Books (September 12, 2017) Author Information: Website | Facebook Length: 368 pages My Rating: 3 stars A murder mystery wrapped in techno science fiction trappings, The Man in the Tree is … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Near-Future, Science Fiction | Tagged ark scifif, Sage Walker, Science fiction, The Man in the Tree, Tor, Tor Books | 5 Comments

TOMORROW’S KIN

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Tomorrow’s Kin by Nancy Kress Genre: Science Fiction Series: Yesterday’s Kin Trilogy #1 Publisher: Tor Books (July 11, 2017) Author Information: Facebook | Twitter Length: 352 pages My Rating: 3 Stars Tomorrow’s Kin by Nancy Press is a first encounter science fiction story which expands on … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Hard, Science Fiction | Tagged aliens, cutting-edge science, first encounter sci fi, HARD SCIENCE FICTION, Nancy Kress, Science fiction, Tomorrow's Kin, Tor, Tor Books, Yesterday's Kin, Yesterday's Kin Trilogy | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in 4 Stars, Science Fiction | Tagged Adam Christopher, crime, genre blender, Killing Is My Business, mob, Ray Electromatic Mysteries, robot, sci fi mystery, sci fi noir, Science fiction, Tor, Tor Books | 1 Comment

SLAVES OF THE SWITCHBOARD OF DOOM

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Slaves of the Switchboard of Doom by Bradley W. Schenck Genre: Science Fiction — Pulp Series: Possibility of One Publisher: Tor Books (June 13, 2017) Author Information: FB | Website |Twitter Length: 352 pages My Rating: 3.5 stars Slaves of the Switchboard of Doom surprised me, startled … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Science Fiction | Tagged Bradley W. Schenck, pulp sci fi, pulp scifi, Retropolis, robots, Science fiction, science fiction pulp, Slaves of the Switchboard of Doom, Tor Books, world of tomorrow | 10 Comments

INDIE WEDNESDAY: WILL MADDEN

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Along my reading journey, I’ve made a conscious decision to include self-published, indie, 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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Author Spotlights, Guest Post, Indie Wednesday | Tagged author spotlight, guest post, indie scifi, indie wednesday, killer bugs, Science fiction, self-published scifi, space bugs, The Killbug Eulogies, Will Madden, Will Madden guest post | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in 4 Stars, Science Fiction, Space Opera | Tagged C.T. Phipps, Lucifer's Star, Michael Suttkus, Science fiction, science fiction series, Space Opera, space opera series | 7 Comments

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 →

Posted in 4 Stars, cyberpunk, Near-Future, Science Fiction | Tagged assassins, beyond redemption, cyberpunk, Ghosts of Tomorrow, Michael R. Fletcher, robots, Science fiction, The Mirror's Truth | 3 Comments

FUNDAY MONDAY, OR THE BOOKS THAT WILL HELP ME SURVIVE THE WEEK AHEAD (MAY 8, 2017)

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Bookwraiths

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 →