Category: Book Review
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The Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson
I’ve been meaning to get a chance to read one of Sanderson’s novels and the holidays provided such an opportunity. The author intrigued me – given he was chosen with the daunting task of finishing Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series. I had also heard a number of wonderful things about his Mistborn series. But…
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The Scions of Shannara By Terry Brooks
Terry Brooks is widely viewed as the literary successor to J.R.R. Tolkien. There were many parallels between his Sword of Shannara trilogy and the Lord of The Rings. The Scions of Shannara is book one of his epic Heritage of Shannara series. These books cemented Brooks’ own literary legacy. They are utterly riveting and brilliant works that step out…
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The Map of The Sky By Felix J. Palma
The Map of The Sky is Felix J. Palma’s sophomore outing and his sequel to The Map of Time. This novel plays out in a quirky fashion. It begins like a thriller reminiscent of John Carpenter’s The Thing and Dan Simmon’s The Terror.
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The Book of Lost Things By John Connolly
The Book of Lost Things is a poignant story written by John Connolly. Its main character is a boy named David. The reader learns early on that David’s mother is terminally ill. He often reads old stories to his mother in order to comfort and ease her suffering. These stories stay with David long after…
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The Book of Alchemy by Francis Melville
I was at the local Books-A-Million and came across a copy of “The Book of Alchemy” by Francis Melville. It’s a beautiful little book with a surprising amount of content and quality illustrations. Melville does a wonderful job of recounting the history of alchemy from a practitioners view point.
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In The Shadow of Edgar Allan Poe By Jonathon Scott Fuqua
Jonathon Scott Fuqua’s In The Shadow of Edgar Allan Poe is stylized graphic novel. The artwork is an impressive blend of photography and digital illustration by Steven Parke and Stephen John Phillips. The lettering was done by Susan Mangan. Failing to mention the artists responsible for this visual stunning book would be a crime.
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The Brief History of The Dead By Kevin Brockmeier
“The Brief History of The Dead” by Kevin Brockmeier is a haunting tale. It describes a world utterly decimated by a mysterious virus. Those who succumb to the virus appear in an afterworld similar to our own. But there is an eerie connection between the realm of the living and the dead…
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Monster Blood Tattoo Book One: Foundling By D.M. Cornish’s
Few books are visually pleasing as Monster Blood Tattoo. D.M. Cornish has a mastery with words. His attention to era specific detail draws readers into his unique world. The novel is a wonderful mix of steampunk and Dickensesque themes.