Previous SFF Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Dr. Debra Doyle and James D. MacDonald also write horror under the pseudonym Nicholas Adams and sci/fi under the names Robyn Tallis and Martin Delrio. You can read excerpts from their novels at their website.
MAGEWORLDS: The Price of the Stars, Starpilot’s Grave, By Honor Betray’d by Debra Doyle and James D. MacDonald
Mageworlds is one of the best trilogies I’ve ever read. It’s categorized as Space Opera since there are spaceships and multiple planets involved, but trust me, this falls on the fantasy end of the spectrum. If you’ve never tried Space Opera, this is a wonderful place to get your feet wet. If you like Space Opera, jump on in!
Sarah Webb (guest)´s rating: 5 | Debra Doyle | SFF Reviews | no comments |
Land of Mist and Snow by Debra Doyle and James D. MacDonald
Land of Mist and Snow is an alternate history of the Civil War, focusing on two ships that are controlled by elemental spirits, one ship fighting for the Union, and one for the Confederacy. Thu Union ship, Nicodemus, chases the Confederate Alecto across the Atlantic Ocean, trying to find the key to ending the Alecto’s demonic presence on the water. Key to this discovery are Lt. John Nevis, the Nicodemus’s gunnery officer,
Ruth Arnell´s rating: 2.5 | Debra Doyle | Stand-Alone | SFF Reviews | no comments |
Previous SFF Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
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.