‘Operation Nativity’ by Jenny Pearson: A Book Review
‘Operation Nativity’ is a hilarious children’s festive caper with time travelling angels and a splendidly dysfunctional family.
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‘The Lost Cause’ by Cory Doctorow: A Book Review
‘The Lost Cause’ is Cory Doctorow’s latest technothriller that pits young free thinkers against an older generation set in its ways.
‘Superpowered Animals’ — A Book Review
‘Superpowered Animals’ is an informative and beautiful book that highlights the extraordinary abilities found in the animal kingdom.
The Words of Kings and Prophets: A Book Review
‘The Words of Kings of Prophets,’ is the excellent second novel in Shauna Lawless’ Irish historical fantasy, ‘Gael Song’ series.
‘The Beaver Theory’ — A Book Review
‘The Beaver Theory’ is the final installment of a trilogy about the triumph of logic over expectations. Check them out; you won’t regret it.
‘My Brother’s Keeper’ by Tim Powers: A Book Review
‘My Brother’s Keeper’ by Tim Powers is a Brontë-inspired modern gothic horror from the old master of science fiction fantasy.
‘A Stroke of the Pen’ by Terry Pratchett: A Book Review
‘Stroke of the Pen:’ The lost stories of Sir Terry Pratchett are going to be a festive treat for geeks across the globe.
What on Earth: ‘Evolution’ — A Book Review
‘Evolution’ is an accessible book that details the history of life on Earth and its inhabitants’ evolutionary journeys.
‘Sword Catcher’ by Cassandra Clare: A Book Review
‘Sword Catcher’ is bestselling author Cassandra Clare’s first foray into adult fantasy. Her tale of tense intrigue burns slow but bright.
‘Talonsister’ by Jen Williams: A Book Review
Jen Williams is back with ‘Talonsister,’ an awesome druid-influenced novel with exemplary world-building and brilliant characters.
‘The Radiant Emperor’ Duology: A Book Review
‘The ‘Radiant Emperor’ duology is a pair of books steeped in Chinese history that delivers epic clashes and deep characterization.
‘Rebel Skies’ & ‘Rebel Fires:’ A Book Review
‘Rebel Skies’ and ‘Rebel FIre’ are the first two books in a captivating fantasy trilogy that features an innovative paper based magic system!
‘Abandon’ by Blake Crouch: A Book Review
‘Abandon’ by Blake Crouch is a thriller spanning two timelines. Why exactly did a whole town disappear? Greed and gold hold the answer.
‘Peril on the Atlantic’ – A Book Review
Mystery, history, and travel from halcyon days: ‘Peril on the Atlantic’ by A.M. Howell has it all, in this great middle grade caper.
‘One’ by Eve Smith: A Book Review
“One” is a chilling dystopia set in a climate ravaged United Kingdom. It’s a natural successor to the Handmaid’s Tale.
‘Bad Influence’ by Tamsin Winter: A Book Review
‘Bad Influence’ by Tamsin Winter is an excellent teenage novel about fitting in and the perils of sharing candid photos.
‘The Boy Who Made Monsters:’ A Book Review
‘The Boy Who Made Monsters’ examines childhood grief while telling the amusing tale of Benji and his quest to fake a loch monster.
‘Hokey Pokey’ by Kate Mascarenhas: A Book Review
‘Hokey Pokey’ is a roaring twenties tale that invokes both Agatha Christie and the gothic horror greats. An on trend novel with a unique take.
‘The Combat Codes’ — A Book Review
“Martial arts underdog rising to the top” is not a new story, but it’s given new life in the addictive SFF thriller ‘The Combat Codes.’
The Malevolent Seven: A Book Review
‘The Malevolent Seven’ is a spiky fantasy novel, featuring inventive magic and an appealing band of anti-heroes.
‘Deadlock’ by Simon Fox: A Book Review
‘Deadlock’ by Simon Fox is a children’s adventure thriller featuring great action sequences, memorable characters, and awesome safe-cracking.
‘The Time Nature Keeps’ — A Book Review
‘The Time Nature Keeps’ reveals the inner time mechanisms of the world around us, and is engrossing from start to finish.
‘The Justice of Kings’ by Richard Swann: A Book Review
‘The Justice of Kings’ is an excellent modern fantasy with tight plotting, memorable characters, and utterly convincing world-building.
‘Lenny Lemmon and the Invincible Rat’ — A Book Review
With ‘Lenny Lemmon and the Invincible Rat,’ Ben Davis delivers an engaging tale of friendship, rodents, and classic school capers.
‘The Art of Prophecy’ by Wesley Chu: A Book Review
‘The Art of the Prophecy’ by Wesley Chu is a wuxia-inspired fantasy with amazing fight scenes and a great riff on the classic prophecy trope.
‘Red Team Blues’ by Cory Doctorow: A Book Review
With ‘Red Team Blues’ Cory Doctorow delivers an intriguing techno-thriller that educates as much as it enthralls.
‘The Space Between Us’ by Doug Johnstone: A Book Review
‘The Space Between Us’ is a heartwarming alien contact novel that examines the very best of what makes us human.
Big Ideas From History: A Book Review.
‘Big Ideas from History’ is children’s history book that helps readers understand their place in a confusing world.
‘Beautiful Shining People’ by Michael Grothaus: A Book Review
‘Beautiful Shining People’ by Michael Grothaus is a sublime near-future fable that will keep you gripped until the very end.
Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel: A Book Review
‘Keikeyi’ retells the ‘Ramayana,’ looking at its events through the eyes of Rama’s disgraced step-mother. An inventive and powerful read.