Wow. What a book. This wasn't my first time reading Dune but, dear God, it is still great. I can't think of many books that operate on the same scale as Frank Herbert's epic. Galactic conflict, formation of religions, prophetic visions, political machinations. All encompassed in a classic heroic coming-of-age story for the protagonist, Paul... Continue Reading →
Stassi is a ‘runner’ – essentially a thief that travels to the past and acquires goodies the affluent in her present desire. The story is primarily set in 1925 France where she and a partner have been sent to obtain an unpublished manuscript. They must infiltrate the author’s social circles by drinking at parties and... Continue Reading →
Marlowe Kana is the story of the eponymous hero. Marlowe is a celebrity and a war hero. Well, a celebrity because she's a war hero and it was all live-streamed. She's been arrested and tried for treason, despite being the darling of the nation, and is on her way to prison when she's broken free... Continue Reading →
Reviewed by Meera Nair The Kate Jones Thriller Vol. 1 is an omnibus of four short stories revolving around the kickass protagonist, Kate Jones, who is on the run. As a woman who stumped an infamous drug lord, Kate continues to attract unwanted attention from thugs and the likes. She must live a life of... Continue Reading →
Reviewed by Meera Nair Lucifer Kadingir, a demon prince, is assigned the task of capturing his rogue cousins for having murdered his twin brother. Jehovah, his cousin, is holed up on Earth scheming to cause more trouble for the demon folks. Lucifer is appalled to learn of his intentions and must stop him at any... Continue Reading →
Reviewed by Bryce Grant Drayton (The Taker) by Tony Bertauski is a novella about a pseudo vampire that’s hoping to right some wrongs. I don’t want to say too much as a synopsis because it’s a short read, but I will say that it was a nice, well told story. A bit dark, sure, but... Continue Reading →
Reviewed by Jessica Sherman The Awakening is the first book of Melissa A. Craven's Emerge series. Allie Carmichael is tired of moving around. For as long she can remember, she has had to leave everything behind at a moment’s notice, hopping from country to country. Lonely and frustrated, she arrives in Kelleys Island for what... Continue Reading →
by Meera Nair Droidal is a novella preceding the Lords of Misrule series by Andy Graham. The world of superheroes garners much appreciation and is often times portrayed to be squeaky clean. Andy Graham, on the other hand, takes a marvellous behind-the-scenes approach to the life of a superhero. Dizzy’s life is devoid of the... Continue Reading →
by Meera Nair When an act of bravado lands Augustus and Maxwell Potts into a war between two realms, they hadn't realized how fast their normal lives would spiral out of reach. They begin to be hounded by monstrosities from Hell. Add to that Andras, a seemingly invincible evil incarnate, who is bent on making... Continue Reading →
