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Graphic Novel Review: A Voice in the Dark Volume 1 by Larime Taylor

Posted on August 4, 2014 12 Comments

A Voice in the Dark, Volume 1 by Larime Taylor Genre: Horror, Crime Publisher: image Comics (July 2014) Author/Artist Info: http://www.larimetaylor.com Wendy’s Rating – 5 of 5 stars Taylor’s crisp lines and style–all drawn by mouth–are wonderfully detailed in their simplicity, and I love how well he brings the characters to life in both art […]

Book Review: A Better World by Marcus Sakey

Posted on July 20, 2014 12 Comments

A Better World by Marcus Sakey Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller Series: Book 2 of The Brilliance Saga Publisher: Thomas & Mercer (June 17, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars I’ve actually not read the first book of the Brilliance Saga, but was reassured when told I could read A Better World without having to tackle Brilliance first. […]

Book Review: Unwept by Tracy Hickman and Laura Hickman

Posted on July 15, 2014 17 Comments

Unwept by Tracy Hickman and Laura Hickman Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal Series: Book 1 of The Nightbirds Publisher: Tor (July 1, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Some books start off with a shaky opening but then end up getting better as the story gains momentum, but other times there are books like Unwept that go the opposite way. These […]

Book Review: World of Trouble by Ben H. Winters

Posted on July 6, 2014 21 Comments

World of Trouble by Ben H. Winters Genre: Science Fiction, Mystery Series: Book 3 of The Last Policeman Publisher: Quirk (July 15, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars The Last Policeman series is simply awesome and underrated. And now the trilogy has come to a close. Technically, these books would probably fit more comfortably in the […]

Book Review: Influx by Daniel Suarez

Posted on May 14, 2014 Leave a Comment

Influx by Daniel Suarez Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Dutton (February 20, 2014) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars Daniel Suarez has made a name for himself when it comes to techno-thrillers, and his talent for combining science with action has garnered him much praise and comparisons to the […]

Book Review: The Barrow by Mark Smylie

Posted on May 9, 2014 2 Comments

The Barrow by Mark Smylie Genre: Dark Fantasy Related to: Artesia Publisher: Pyr Publication Date: March 2014 Author Info: http://www.swordandbarrow.com Wendy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars — a dark and unique gem within the fantasy genre. A treasure hunting expedition goes horribly wrong when Stjepan Black-Heart steals from the Nameless cults. Violence and horror befalls the […]

Book Review: Talus and the Frozen King by Graham Edwards

Posted on March 9, 2014 Leave a Comment

Talus and the Frozen King by Graham Edwards Genre: Mystery, Fantasy Series: Stand alone (so far) Publisher: Solaris (March 25, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Well now, this book was a pleasant surprise. Meet Talus, touted by the book’s description as the world’s first detective, which is indeed […]

Book Review: The Abominable by Dan Simmons

Posted on December 16, 2013 Leave a Comment

The Abominable by Dan Simmons Genre: Historical Fiction Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Little, Brown and Company Date of Publication: October 22, 2013 Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars – “A decent book that is not without its high points; story is paced slowly and weighed down with a lot of technical […]

Book Review: Something More Than Night by Ian Tregillis

Posted on December 2, 2013 2 Comments

Something More Than Night by Ian Tregillis Genre: Fantasy, Mystery Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor Date of Publication: December 3, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars – “Mind-bendingly original and inventive ideas in this book’s story and world; Tregillis’ writing leaves me in awe, especially the crime noir fiction-inspired […]

Book Review: Darkwalker by E.L. Tettensor

Posted on November 27, 2013 4 Comments

Darkwalker by E.L. Tettensor Genre: Paranormal Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Nicolas Lenoir Publisher: Roc Date of Publication: December 3, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars – “A new paranormal mystery series featuring an intriguing main character and rich, thorough world building; once the story takes off, it does […]