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Boneshaker

Posted: April 2, 2010 by Steven in Books that are Mediocre Meta: Cherie Priest, Steampunk
Boneshaker

the steampunk genre. We had heard a lot about this novel. Authors, editors, and readers everywhere called it amazing. We had heard it called one of the best steampunk novels…

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Rot & Ruin

Posted: October 29, 2010 by Steven in Books We Love Meta: Jonathan Maberry, Horror, Young Adult
Rot & Ruin

the strongest examples of this them that we have read. The understanding that Benny comes to is directly linked to his coming-of-age. It seems like people are beginning to tire…

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Breathless

Posted: January 29, 2010 by Alan in Books We Hate Meta: Dean Koontz,
Breathless

When talking to authors I know, I hear frequently of that moment when several seemingly unrelated ideas come together. They become a “perfect storm” of sorts, and often lead to…

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The White-Luck Warrior

Posted: September 5, 2011 by Writer Dan in Books We Don't Like Meta: R. Scott Bakker, Epic Fantasy
The White-Luck Warrior

…almost completely given over to travel across the wilderness, be it from Achamian’s group or The Great Ordeal. In the case of The Great Ordeal, we learn the names of…

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Scenting the Dark & Other Stories

Posted: December 11, 2009 by Steven in Books We Like Meta: Mary Robinette Kowal, , Collection, Short Fiction
Scenting the Dark & Other Stories

…In Mary’s case, her collection SCENTING THE DARK & OTHER STORIES seems to do all the right things… at least for us. And we are picky. So when we say…

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Revisionary

Revisionary

…favorite sci-fi and fantasy classics, even some obscure geek favorites, and also simply makes books up when he needs them. These are some of the best, especially when they parody…

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The Grey Bastards

The Grey Bastards

…Abercrombie and Sam Sykes. What I need to emphasize though is that in those cases it is the author’s ability to tell great story with great characters that I love,…

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Assassin’s Code

Posted: May 18, 2012 by Steven in Books We Love Meta: Jonathan Maberry, Horror
Assassin’s Code

…novel, and it has the darkest ending of any Ledger book to date. And it’s absolutely perfect. ASSASSIN’S CODE isn’t just the best Joe Ledger novel, it’s the best novel…

Interview: Stephen Blackmoore

Posted: January 26, 2015 in Interview
Interview: Stephen Blackmoore

…a compelling lead. He’s not the best role model, but I can’t help but admire his problem solving methods. How do you write Eric? Do you draw from your own…

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Skin Game

Posted: July 11, 2014 by Steven in Books We Love Meta: Jim Butcher, Urban Fantasy
Skin Game

…of FIFTEEN. Good heavens. And let me be clear. SKIN GAME is not a weak novel. In my opinion, it is among the best of the series. It has…