Galactic North by Alastair Reynolds
Having read all the full-length novels in Alastair Reynolds’ REVELATION SPACE series, I knew I’d eventually get to his shorter works set in the same dark and complex universe. The main novels are Revelation Space, Redemption Ark, Chasm City, Absolution Gap, and The Prefect. Reynolds has produced a detailed future history,
March 15th, 2017. Stuart Starosta´s rating: 4 | Alastair Reynolds | Audio, Short Fiction | SFF Reviews | no comments |
The Merchant Emperor by Elizabeth Haydon
The Merchant Emperor is the seventh book in the SYMPHONY OF AGES series by Elizabeth Haydon. This series happens to be one of the first epic fantasy series I ever read, but that was years ago. I was excited about this book, but also reluctant. It’s been a long time since I’ve visited this world, and my memory isn’t what it used to be due to numerous cancer treatments.
According to the publisher, The Merchant Emperor is a good entry point to the series for new readers.
September 18th, 2014. Sarah Chorn´s rating: 3 | Elizabeth Haydon | SFF Reviews | 3 comments |
Mavra, Queen of the Black Vampires, is after “The Word of Kemmler,” the ultimate how-to on being an all-powerful necromancer. Mavra wants it, and is blackmailing Harry into getting it for her. Harry must find this book, while dodging a whole collection of black wizards who are also seeking the tome.
Jim Butcher’s Dead Beat is another one of the “middle” DRESDEN books that I love so much. Just about the time when most series start getting stale,
September 8th, 2010. Justin Blazier and Kat Hooper´s rating: 4 | Jim Butcher | Audio | SFF Reviews | 2 comments |
Do it! One of the best things I've read in recent years.
This reminds me. I want to read Addie LaRue.
We’re in total agreement David!
I felt just the same. The prose and character work was excellent. The larger story was unsatisfying, especially compared to…
Hmmm. I think I'll pass.