REVIEW: Echo Cycle by Patrick Edwards
A dystopian reimagining of a Europe falling apart, Echo Cycle is a novel in a class of its own. Patrick Edwards draws a vivid image of what could happen to a future after Brexit,...
REVIEW: The Elder Ice and Broken Meats by David Hambling
David Hambling is the author of such Neo-Lovecraft novels as The Dulwich Horror and Tales of the Al-Azif. H.P. Lovecraft is an author who has spawned thousands of novels written in his universe and...
REVIEW: For The Emperor by Sandy Mitchell
Ciaphas Cain, HERO OF THE IMPERIUM!!! Yes, all three exclamation points are necessary. Combining grimdark and humor is something that is very risky but awesome when done correctly. As Mel Brooks said, “Tragedy is...
REVIEW: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel takes the best parts of the dystopian science fiction and fantasy genre and does one thing most books can’t, give the reader hope. Generally, In speculative fiction, I...
REVIEW: Valdor: Birth of the Imperium by Chris Wraight
Black Library’s books chronicling life in the grim darkness of the future usually fall under two basic timelines: the traditional 40th millennium of Warhammer 40K, and the 30th millennium, during which the tragedy of...
REVIEW: The Doors of Eden by Adrian Tchaikovsky
I received an uncorrected proof copy of The Doors of Eden in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Adrian Tchaikovsky and Tor for the opportunity. Four years ago, young lovers...
REVIEW: Invasive by Chuck Wendig
Invasive by Chuck Wendig makes me hate ants. Every year, and it seems no matter what part of the country I live in, these evil creatures invade my home. They find every nook and...
REVIEW: First and Only by Dan Abnett
First and Only by Dan Abnett is one of the turning point novels of Warhammer 40K. Originally conceived as a sort of hyperstylized part-parody universe that embodied everything awful about humanity with the good guys...
REVIEW: Horus Rising by Dan Abnett
The Horus Heresy series is an interesting challenge for a publishing company let alone a writer. It is the attempt to explain how the “Golden Age” of humanity under the Emperor transformed from a...
REVIEW: Docile by K. M. Szpara
I received an uncorrected proof copy of Docile in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank K. M. Szpara and Tor for the opportunity. Docile is the story of Elisha. He...
