So good he named it once Synopsis A noir story, set in an alternate New York City. After years of being a cop, and now a private investigator, there’s little that surprises Cole Blackstone. But when someone working for Karl Dolman, the most notorious crime boss in the city asks for his help, Cole is […]
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Book Review: The Hunters by David Wragg
TL;DR Review: A fast-paced, humor-laced, adventure that doles out secrets like a miser to keep you absolutely dying to know what comes next. Synopsis: She’s on the run. They’re out to kill. But what happens when you catch a hunter? Ree is a woman with a violent past – a past she thought she’d left […]
Series Review: The Dark Elf Trilogy (The Legend of Drizzt) by R. A. Salvatore
The tales and adventures of Drizzt Do’Urden, famed and infamous Dark Elf of who this series gets its name, are a beloved classic adored by many fantasy readers since the late 80’s. And for today’s ramblings by yours truly, we go right back to the beginning…
Book Review: Voyage of the Damned by Frances White
TL;DR Review: A beautifully colorful and magic-full murder mystery guaranteed to keep you guessing right until the final moment! Synopsis: A mind-blowing murder mystery on a ship full of magical passengers. If Agatha Christie wrote fantasy, this would be it! For a thousand years, Concordia has maintained peace between its provinces. To mark this incredible […]
Review: Rise of the Mages (Age of Ire Book 1) by Scott Drakeford
Drakeford rises to the occasion Synopsis A young warrior and his improbable band of allies face impossible odds as they seek to rescue his brother from the servants of the Fallen God. Emrael Ire is a student of war with lofty ambitions, despite being so poor his boots are more hole than leather. He and […]
Review: The Shadow Of The Gods (The Bloodsworn Saga #1) by John Gwynne
Synopsis Set in a brand-new, Norse-inspired world, and packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeance, The Shadow of the Gods begins an epic new fantasy saga from bestselling author John Gwynne. After the gods warred and drove themselves to extinction, the cataclysm of their fall shattered the land of Vigrið. Now a new world is […]
Review: Bloodbound (The Binding Tenets #2) by G.J. Terral
Synopsis: Those bound by blood leave no lines left uncrossed. Aemun’s actions months prior ripple beyond Danica’s borders as an oblivious Lin struggles to retain some sense of self. He’s little more than a glorified captive as he waits for the Fentian Scholars to decide— will they abstain from the upcoming war or choose a […]
COVER REVEAL: Mother of Exiles (Servants of the Moon and Sun Book 4) by Joel C. Flanagan-Grannemann
Title: Mother of ExilesSeries: Servants of the Moon and Sun, Book 4Author: Joel C. Flanagan-GrannemannArtist: 100CoversRelease Date: Nov 15, 2024Amazon Preorder: https://amzn.to/3AoJTY4 Blurb Canin, an Elenite — half-Human and half-Fairy — had left the Exile Forest in shame after a woman who had sought his help was killed by her husband, who framed Canin for […]
COVER REVEAL: Blood and Dreams (Otherword #2) by Bella Dunn
Title: Blood and DreamsSeries: Otherword, Book 2Author: Bella DunnArtist: Bella DunnRelease Date: April 3rd, 2025 Blurb: Five years after facing the Dreams Thief, Lizzie and Brun are settled in their new life when an unexpected visitor arrives, putting their secret in jeopardy. For centuries Raeran Waesvyre has tried to find the cause for a mysterious sickness ravaging his […]
Review: Tales and Treasure by Rob Mortell
Synopsis In Emre, bards are revered. Their stories have answers; their stories have influence; their stories have power. When the subject of his story meets an untimely end, Vatis, a disgraced bard, finds himself alone in the unforgiving wilderness. Undeterred and desperate, he embarks on a quest to find a new subject for his revitalizing tale. […]
Book Review: Dango by Jack Long
TL;DR Review: Wild West-flavored fantasy. Pure chaos in the best way possible. Synopsis: Dango, a retired half-elf army scout, sets out with his friends to start a quiet new life on The Dark Frontier. Maybe raise some tuskers, no more fighting. But fate has other plans. Kidnapped by savage elves Dango must fight for survival, […]
Cover Reveal – God Ascended (Book 3: An Archives of Evelium Tale) by Jeffrey Speight
Its truly an honour to bring you the cover reveal for the instalment in one of my most favourite fantasy trilogies, namely Book 3 in the Archives of Evelium Tales – God Ascended by the supremely talented Jeffrey Speight. I was lucky to be chosen as an Alpha reader of this awesome tale and I’m […]