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Graphic Novel Review: Criminal, Vol. 6: The Last of the Innocent by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips

Posted on December 16, 2014 7 Comments

Criminal, Vol. 6: The Last of the Innocent by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips Genre: Noir, Crime Publisher: Marvel (December 2011) Wendy’s rating: 4 of 5 stars Brubaker and Phillips are known for their off-the-wall noir storytelling, so it is no surprise to see all the noir elements at play in their Criminal series. But volume 6, […]

Book Review: The Secrets of Life and Death by Rebecca Alexander

Posted on November 19, 2014 19 Comments

The Secrets of Life and Death by Rebecca Alexander Genre: Historical Fiction, Paranormal Series: Stand Alone/Book 1 Publisher: Broadway (October 7, 2014) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars The Secrets of Life and Death was an interesting novel, a mix of dark noir fantasy mystery and historical fiction, using the true story behind the notorious figure of Countess […]

Book Review: Broken Monsters by Lauren Beukes

Posted on October 31, 2014 13 Comments

Broken Monsters by Lauren Beukes Genre: Horror, Thriller Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Mulholland (September 16, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars It’s been a while since I read a good horror novel. Broken Monsters proved to be just the thing I needed, turning out to be a cross-genre piece […]

Comic Review: Banshee Origins by Jonathan Tropper

Posted on August 6, 2014 1 Comment

Banshee Origins by Jonathan Tropper Genre: Crime, Drama Publisher: IDW Publishing (January 2013) Wendy’s Rating – 2 of 5 stars Banshee is a television show about a criminal, recently released from prison, who, after a series of unfortunate events, takes on the guise of a new sheriff and makes himself comfortable in the titular town. […]

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 […]