Great cover! Paul Kane is a name that deserves far wider recognition. His imagination is all over the place and you are never sure what you’re going to get from him. So far he has covered a reimagination of the Robin Hood myth, the end of the world with a disease, Sherlock Holmes crossing paths... Continue Reading →
Prince of Nightmares by John McNee
Victor goes to spend a few nights in the most haunted hotel in the world. What could go wrong? That’s a very brief synopsis as I don’t really like going into details on a plot for fear of inadvertently giving away a spoiler. Even books that have ‘you won’t see the twist coming!’ give me... Continue Reading →
My best of a shit year
Compiling any ‘best of’ list is always tricky and usually scorn inducing; how can he put that on there as this is so much better? If that’s you when you finish reading this, well, you can always make your own damn list.
Downwind, Alice by CC Adams
Lovely cover! by Greg Chapman There is something about CC Adams' writing that I really like. His stories have a wonderful sense of place and this is one of the strongest elements in all the stories of his that I've read. I used to live in London, which probably helps, but damn, sometimes he makes... Continue Reading →
A Hazardous Engagement -Review
This is another limited edition novella from Newcon Press and part of the Blood and Blade novella set. I reviewed Chivalry here. Written by Gaie Sebold, this is another hugely enjoyable and engaging short fantasy tale. Madis and her team of thieves have to steal a magical belt that's locked to the waist of a... Continue Reading →
Rosewater by Tade Thompson Review
Wow, what a book! I loved this and am about to order the next two books in the series. The book follows Kaaro in two different timelines, with occasional dips into other points in Kaaro's life. He is an excellent protagonist: a thief and psychic who doesn't seem to care much about anyone or anything... Continue Reading →
Chivalry
I recently bought a set of four limited edition novellas from Newcon Press and this is the first one I read. Chivalry by Gavin G Smith concerns a knight called Thornto going to his first war, following his idol. I won't say anything more as that would be spoilers, and if you're interested in reading... Continue Reading →
David Watkins 