Synopsis St. Vincent’s Orphanage for Boys. Turn of the century, in a remote valley in Pennsylvania. Here, under the watchful eyes of several priests, thirty boys work, learn, and worship. Peter Barlow, orphaned as a child by a gruesome murder, has made a new life here. As he approaches adulthood, he has friends, a future. […]
Review: Perilous Times by Thomas D. Lee
Synopsis IN PERILOUS TIMES LIKE THESE, THE REALM DOESN’T JUST NEED A HERO.IT NEEDS A KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOUR. Sir Kay and his fellow knights awake from their mythical slumber whenever Britain has need of them; they fought at Agincourt and at the Somme. But in these perilous modern times, the realm is more divided […]
Book Review: Cold from the North (Onyxborn Chronicle’s #1) by D.W. Ross
Synopsis Driven by the promise of an ancient prophecy which will bring the dark ways of an old god back to power and prominence, an army of invaders swarms Ogulf Harlsbane’s homeland slaughtering all those who oppose them. Along with his people, Ogulf must seek refuge from this savage force. In his search of sanctuary, […]
Blog Tour: Children of Gods and Fighting Men – Ask Gormflaith
Hi everyone and welcome to my stop on the blog tour for Children of Gods and Fighting Men. Unbelievably, the Queen of Dublin herself, Gormflaith has agreed to participate in this post and will be offering her best advice in response to some of your problems. You’re such lucky things! *Gormflaith has demanded payment in […]
The Children of Gods and Fighting Men (Gael Song #1) by Shauna Lawless
Synopsis The first in a gripping new historical fantasy series that intertwines Irish mythology with real-life history, The Children of Gods and Fighting Men is the thrilling debut novel by Shauna Lawless. They think they’ve killed the last of us… 981 AD. The Viking King of Dublin is dead. His young widow, Gormflaith, has ambitions […]
Review: The Sword of Kaigen by M. L. Wang
Synopsis A mother struggling to repress her violent past,A son struggling to grasp his violent future,A father blind to the danger that threatens them all. When the winds of war reach their peninsula, will the Matsuda family have the strength to defend their empire? Or will they tear each other apart before the true enemies […]
Review: Malice (The Faithful & the Fallen #1) by John Gwynne
Synopsis Young Corban watches enviously as boys become warriors, learning the art of war. He yearns to wield his sword and spear to protect his king’s realm. But that day will come all too soon. Only when he loses those he loves will he learn the true price of courage. The Banished Lands has a […]
Cover artwork reveal: The Blood and Steel Saga #2 by E.J Doble
WOWWWWWW – JUST LOOK AT THIS COVER ART! The Fangs of War is the first book in the Blood and Steel Saga which I read earlier this year and LOVED IT so I was so glad for the opportunity to share the teaser for book #2 with this glorious cover art! This series really does […]
Interview with Mark Holloway – author of The Aspect series
The Aspect Series by Mark Holloway is quickly becoming a contender for one of my favourite series of all time so I was beyond excited when Mark agreed to an interview to celebrate the release of book #2, The Soul’s Instruments. I was lucky enough to be sent an ARC of the second book and […]
Review: The Stardust Thief (The Sandsea Trilogy #1) by Chelsea Abdullah
Synopsis Neither here nor there, but long ago… Loulie al-Nazari is the Midnight Merchant: a criminal who, with the help of her jinn bodyguard, hunts and sells illegal magic. When she saves the life of a cowardly prince, she draws the attention of his powerful father, the sultan, who blackmails her into finding an ancient […]
Review: The Soul’s Instrument (The Aspect #2) by Mark Holloway
Synopsis Kehlem the Butcher. Hero. Villain. A pale ghost that haunts the empire, or righteous revenant of Casere. Titles thrust upon him that he had no desire to bear, charged by the Aspect itself to end the Vin Empire. And yet his true and only desire is to get to Mercy before the empire does, […]
Interview with E.J. Doble – author of The Fangs of War
Earlier this year I had the opportunity to read The Fangs of War, book #1 in the Blood and Steel Saga. Very early on I was blown away by the exceptionally high standard; it goes without saying that indie fantasies are not to be underestimated! In his debut novel, Doble has shaped some of the […]