…to take captaincy of one of the eggs brought to Australia and lead up the covert there. His presence is an interesting complication of frustration and comeuppance. During SERPENTS we…
…grab your attention. That isn’t to say the series isn’t well written or interesting, because it is. Bujold’s prose is among the best in speculative fiction today, and this series…
…COMSTOCK . Thankfully, JULIAN COMSTOCK was an excellent and different read. Wilson’s latest novel is a a tale set in 22nd Century America, in and around 2172. That makes it…
…Willis toes the line between comedy and tragedy beautifully and the end result is her best book yet. In the end, BLACKOUT looks like Connie Willis has perfected her design….
…Parker has a big story to tell and likes telling it quickly; for example, the first forty years are covered in three chapters. Then it’s during the events following the…
…drill… ninja-zombie-assassins and bombs. This contest will end in one week from today. More than enough time for you to find the BEST worst book. What do you get out…
As you will all recall, our Fantasy 202 post involved a lot of Horror. It is an under-appreciated genre that contains one of (in our opinions) the best writers out…
…the contest? DUST OF DREAMS by Steven Erikson or THE FOLDING KNIFE by KJ Parker or JULIAN COMSTOCK by Robert Charles Wilson This contest will go until the 4th of…
…Because we say so. Also because of the characters, world, and the introduction to some awesomely sinister stuff brewing behind the scenes. What Tchaikovsky does best, we’ve decided, is make…
…A lot. We want more, and are looking forward to the next installment. Is it the best book you will read this year? Not even close, but it is completely…