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Panel Chewing: Pick of the Week 85 | Assorted Crisis Events #2

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Special Delivery by Rex Burke – a review

Special Delivery is something of a departure from the usual quirky, feel-good sci-fi comedies I have come…

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Dance With Me by Livia J Elliot- a review

*I received a free ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review* In honor of…

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The Scroungers (Vermin of the Old Empire) – Thomas J. Devens

What happens to the “lucky” few who survive the ravages of war? They scrounge their way forward,…

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Yestermorrow by Frasier Armitage- a review

If you could change the past, would you? What would you change? And when would enough be…

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The Fire in the Frost by Lyra Wolf – a review

The Fire in the Frost is the fourth and final chapter in Lyra Wolf’s Norse fantasy series…

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Double-Edged Sword and Sorcery- a review

New Edge Sword and Sorcery has some pretty cool stuff going on, and if the magazine wasn’t…

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Panel Chewing: Pick of the Week 84 | Buried Long, Long Ago #1

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Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #1 Review

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DANCE WITH ME by Livia J. Elliot

An enticing silhouette; a sparkling glint of enhanced design; a subtle turning of musical key; an elaborate…

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Cover of Season of Kings by AJ Rettger

Season of Kings by A.J. Rettger- a review

Let’s start with the fact that I listened to this audiobook a while ago, and I was…

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Impossible Fruit - A Collection of Speculative Stories by Gary J Mack The cover features a green apple hanging suspended in outer space with a slice taken out, to reveal the flesh of an orange within.

Impossible Fruit by Gary J Mack

Impossible Fruit is a selection of sci-fi and fantasy short stories, which were written by multi-genre author…

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The Book That Held Her Heart (The Library Trilogy 3) by Mark Lawrence

The Book That Held Her Heart is the emotional gut-punch of a finale to Mark Lawrence’s masterpiece…

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ARC Review: Jester by Tim Carter

Jester tells the story of a hero’s journey from lowly latrine slave to, well… hero. I love…

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DESTINY’S DOOM by Vaughn Roycroft- Book 3 in THE SUNDERED NATION trilogy

This third volume in the excellent Sundered Nation trilogy continues to tell the epic tale of Vahldan,…

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Power by Bharat Krishnan, book #2 in the WP Trilogy

Power by Bharat Krishnan

Power is the second book in Bharat Krishnan’s unapologetically political WP Trilogy, following on from the wonderful…

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the Shadows of the Collegiate short stories by DB Rook- a review(s)

I made it a goal this year to prioritize reading books from authors I haven’t read yet….

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Panel Chewing: Pick of the Week 80 | Out of Alcatraz #1

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Priest of Bones by Peter McClean Review

Priest of Bones was my first experience dipping my toes into what most people refer to as…

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Napalm Lullaby #9 Review

If you’re a listener of our Weekly Pulls podcast, you probably know that I’ve had a weird…

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Panel Chewing: Pick of the Week 79 | Assorted Crisis Events #1

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Cover of Birthday Treat by Anthony Self

Birthday Treat by Anthony Self- a review

I kinda came into this book with little to no prior knowledge. Seriously, I was aware of…

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The Poppy War Trilogy by RF Kuang

I’ll give thoughts on each book in the trilogy without spoiling anything for you. The Poppy War…

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Panel Chewing: Pick of the Week 78 | Hyde Street #4

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Cover of The Hallows by HL Tinsley

The Hallows by H.L. Tinsley- a review

Well hot damn! I don’t even know where to start. The Hallows isn’t the first book from…

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The Scroungers by Thomas J. Devens

“To the Dripping Bucket. Home away from homes. Where the swill they serve may be fit to…

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Revival by Stephen King

If you are familiar with me at all from YouTube or the podcast, you know I’m not…

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A Pack of Wolves by PL Stuart, The Drowned Kingdom Saga #5 "PL Stuart establishes himself as the heir apparent to George R R Martin with A Pack of Wolves..." Dr John C Mauro, Content Manager of Grimdark Magazine

A Pack of Wolves by PL Stuart

“Rarely does the one who is most deserving of kingship wear the crown.” That quote from A…

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THE GREAT WHEN by Alan Moore

So here I am, beginning a brand new novel by an author whose work I’ve enjoyed quite…

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Panel Chewing: Pick of the Week 76 | w0rldtr33 #13

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Trollgrave by Alex S Bradshaw. A Windborn Saga. A man dressed in Viking travelling clothes holding a staff stands in a dark, foreboding forest.

Trollgrave by Alex S Bradshaw – SPFBOX Feature

“I closed my eyes and prayed that I had not stumbled upon the opening verse of a…

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Panel Chewing: Pick of the Week 75 | Into the Unbeing Part 2 #1

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EMPHYRIO by Jack Vance

There is nothing quite like getting immersed into another world, taking in the sights and sounds of…

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Panel Chewing: Pick of the Week 74 | Absolute Superman #4

Listen to Pick of the Week episode 74 here on your favorite podcasting platform: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1793148/episodes/16616571 Absolute Superman?…

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THE VANISHED BIRDS by Simon Jimenez

Last year, Jimenez’s second book, The Spear Cuts Through Water, was my book of the year. It…

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STORMED FORTRESS by Janny Wurts

An ending, of a sort. Stormed Fortress brings to culmination a long arc of storytelling that is…

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Lightfall by Ed Crocker Book 1 of the Everlands You are what you drink "A darkly delightful subversion of the vampire tale... whip-smart snarky banter set against a brooding, blood-drenched world." Sunyi Dean - International Bestselling Author of The Book Eaters

Lightfall by Ed Crocker

“I think I know who the Grays are. Tonight I find out for sure.” I can confidently…

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PARABLE OF THE TALENTS by Octavia E. Butler

In a projected near future novel, an author always takes a risk that they may live to…

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American Psycho by Brett Easton Ellis Book Review

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Panel Chewing: Pick of the Week 71 | The Sacrificers #13

Find our latest episode here on your favorite podcasting platform Sometimes I wonder if I should choose…

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Ultimate Wolverine #1 Review

One of the first characters that caught my eye back in the late 80’s was Wolverine. I…

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Exploring the Depths of Alan Moore’s Swamp Thing Volume 4

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Book cover of "Cold West" by Clayton Snyder

Cold West by Clayton Snyder- a review

Well Shit… From the very first sentence, right on through to the bitter, grisly end, this book…

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FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON by Daniel Keyes

This introspective science fiction master piece was first published back in the early sixties. What makes this…

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Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Vacuous Perfection At the time of writing this review the novel Twilight by Stephenie Meyer already has…

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Cover of A Roll of the Dice by Tim Hardie, featuring two drinking horns on a wooden table surrounded by coins, knives, and dice

A Roll of the Dice by Tim Hardie- a review

I need more! A Roll of the Dice is my first foray into the Brotherhood of the…

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Panel Chewing: Pick of the Week 68: Skin Police #3

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cover of In the Shadow of Their Dying

In the Shadow of Their Dying by Michael R Fletcher and Anna Smith Spark- a review

Holy fuck fuckity fuck fuck!  I know. That’s probably no way to start a review, but by…

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Tristan’s Regret by Jacob Sannox

‘“Some wounds never heal,” said Arthur. “Tristan’s regret will never fade.”’ I conclude my review of Jacob…

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Agravain’s Escape by Jacob Sannox

‘Fear is stale bread and hard cheese. Terror is milk and honey,’ Malagant grinned. ‘And right now,…

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BLOOD AND BONE by Ian C. Esslemont

A novel of the Malazan empire, this book is the fifth in a series with that title…

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NEXUS: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI, by YUVAL NOAH HARARI

In this next “chapter” of a series of books that started with Sapiens and attempts to explain…

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The Ravenmaster’s Revenge by Jacob Sannox

King Arthur is back, but can he stop the Ravenmaster? This is the first of three reviews…

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THE DISPOSSESSED by Ursula K. LeGuin

Are you ready for an out of body experience in a dark spooky sci-fi setting where consciousness…

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Gates of Hope by JE Hannaford - Aulirean Gates Book 1 A young man descends steep stone steps next to a waterfall, accompanied by an enormous hound.

Gates of Hope by JE Hannaford – SPFBOX Feature

Aulirean Gates Book 1 “Stories not told are soon forgotten.” This is a story told with love…

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REVOLVO by Steven Erikson

Steven Erikson! He takes jabs at commercial art! He throws a haymaker at critics! He strikes body…

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Your Blood and Bones by J Patricia Anderson. The cover features a raven diving into dark waters, viewed so you can see it breaking the surface.

Your Blood and Bones by J Patricia Anderson

As an avid reader I always plan out my reading for the year ahead, trying to ensure…

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