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The Ragged Man

Posted: October 27, 2010 by Steven in Books We Love Meta: Tom Lloyd, Epic Fantasy
The Ragged Man

…MAN features a fairly common theme: the tragedy and loss that come from war. Just because many of the characters in Tom Lloyd’s series are larger-than-life doesn’t mean they have…

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The Bird of the River

Posted: September 29, 2010 by Vanessa in Books We Like Meta: Kage Baker, Fantasy
The Bird of the River

…friendship, as they found comfort in their companionship, and are able to see each other’s strengths despite their flaws. The Bird‘s crew are a fascinating mixture of old and young,…

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Monster Hunter Vendetta

Posted: September 27, 2010 by Steven in Books We Love Meta: Larry Correia, Urban Fantasy
Monster Hunter Vendetta

…DO remember Larry Correia, right? It would be in your best interests to nod your head in agreement regardless of your actual answer. Larry has lots of guns. And he…

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The Last Stormlord

Posted: August 23, 2010 by Vanessa in Books that are Mediocre Meta: Glenda Larke, Fantasy
The Last Stormlord

…is considered dangerous, and does his best just to survive. The rainlords of the main cities of the Quatern have spent years trying to find more water sensitives among the

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Pariah

Posted: March 18, 2011 by Alan in Books We Hate Meta: Bob Fingerman, Horror
Pariah

…resources are abundant. PARIAH’s world would be a very frightening one. An extremely common thread that ties zombie stories together is a very close examination of human nature and social…

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The Dervish House

Posted: August 18, 2010 by Shawn in Books We Like Meta: Ian McDonald, Science Fiction
The Dervish House

THE DERVISH HOUSE is Ian McDonald’s latest near future SF tale set in an up-and-coming country. Recently he has covered the near future of India in RIVER OF THE

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Lesser Demons

Posted: August 16, 2010 by Steven in Books We Like Meta: Norman Partridge, Horror, Short Fiction
Lesser Demons

…We have held the opinion for a long time that short fiction was evil, and in many cases this is still true. However when Subterranean Press puts a collection together,…

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Under Heaven

Posted: August 4, 2010 by Vanessa in Books that are Mediocre Meta: Guy Gavriel Kay, Fantasy
Under Heaven

…fascinating and complex characters, who have depth despite their periphery. Kay builds a world of complexity and beauty, writing on the verge of pretentiousness, but without quite falling over the

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Palimpsest

Posted: July 21, 2010 by Shawn in Books We Like Meta: Catherynne M. Valente, Fantasy
Palimpsest

best part about this book for me was the language. I find myself inadequately prepared to describe in words the beauty of Valente’s prose. This book is a feast, where…

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Tongues of Serpents

Tongues of Serpents

…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…