Review: The Fortress in Orion by Mike Resnick

Colonel Nathan Pretorius only just survived his last mission. Actually, if you take into account the couple of times he died during surgery, technically he didn’t, but the Democracy doctors have put him back together – prosthetic foot, cloned kidney and spleen and all. Now they want him to lead another mission. Seeing as heContinueContinue reading “Review: The Fortress in Orion by Mike Resnick”

Review: Undercity by Catherine Asaro

There are a few authors for whom I will buy (or request) every new book without even glancing at the blurb. Among these is Catherine Asaro. I did take a quick look at the cover copy for Undercity, but I will admit that when I saw the words ‘Skolian Empire’, glee fuzzed the rest. IContinueContinue reading “Review: Undercity by Catherine Asaro”

Cover Reveal: The Void by Timothy S. Johnston

Previously, I have reviewed the first two books in the Tanner Sequence for this blog, so I’m excited to share a first glimpse of the cover for the third book in the series.  .. The Void, Timothy S. Johnston A Tanner Sequence Novel  .. Transporting a serial killer might seem like a simple job forContinueContinue reading “Cover Reveal: The Void by Timothy S. Johnston”

Review: Willful Child by Steven Erikson

Steven Erikson is the author of the hugely popular series ‘The Malazan Book of the Fallen’. Willful Child could not be more different from his sweeping fantasy saga, however, which is why I chose to read it. I wanted to see what he’d do with some science fiction, particularly as the blurb promises he’ll beContinueContinue reading “Review: Willful Child by Steven Erikson”

Review: The Winter Boy by Sally Wiener Grotta

  At the centre of the known world there is a valley occupied by a society of widows. The valley forms a centre of learning and resources where young men are invited to stay for a Season, a period four months. During that time, they will be paired with one of the widows – anContinueContinue reading “Review: The Winter Boy by Sally Wiener Grotta”