Book Review - THE FAILURES by Benjamin Liar
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  (Title: The Failures / Author: Benjamin Liar / Publisher DAW / Publication Date: July 2, 2024 / Total Pages: 544) Back Cover Blurb In an unparalleled blend of apocalyptic science fiction and epic fantasy akin to masterpieces like Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere, N.K. Jemisin's Broken Earth trilogy, and David Mitchell's Cloud Atlas, debut author Benjamin Liar presents the first gripping installment of The Wanderlands trilogy. The vast machine-like expanse of the Wanderlands, crafted by long-lost gods, is teetering on the brink of eternal darkness. Amidst the decaying behemoth, a diverse grou ..read more
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Book Review - THE FIRE WITHIN THEM by Matthew Ward
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2d ago
  (Title: The Fire Within Them / Author: Matthew Ward / Publisher: Orbit / Publication Date: June 11, 2024 / Total Pages: 592) Back Cover Blurb The sprawling Kingdom of Khalad stands alone. Severed from the rest of the world by an ancient, arcane war, its folk toil behind a wall of living mist, beholden to an undead king and his barons. But hope lies with two Kat, an accomplished thief, and Vallant, a rebel and folk hero. Together they will light a fire that will burn away the corruption and tyranny of King Diar's rule. But only if they succeed... Review There are always a couple ..read more
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Book Review - THE BLACK LOCOMOTIVE by Rian Hughes
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  (Title: The Black Locomotive / Author: Rian Hughes / Publisher: Picador UK / Publication Date: UK/US Hardcover out now, UK Paperback out now, US Paperback - August 13, 2024 / Total Pages: 416) Back Cover Blurb London is built from concrete, steel and the creative urge. Old technology gives way to the new. Progress is inevitable - but is it more fragile than its inhabitants realize? A strange anomaly is uncovered in the new top-secret Crossrail extension being built under Buckingham Palace. It is an archeological puzzle, one that may transform our understanding of history - and the ..read more
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Book Review - THE TAINTED CUP by Robert Jackson Bennett
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  (Title: The Tainted Cup / Author: Robert Jackson Bennett / Publisher: Del Ray / Publication Date: February 6, 2024 / Total Pages: 413) Back Cover Blurb In Daretana's most opulent mansion, a high imperial officer lies dead - killed, to all appearances, when a tree spontaneously erupted from his body. Even in this canton at the borders of the Empire, where contagions abound and the blood of the Leviathans works strange magical changes, it's a death at once terrifying and impossible. Called in to investigate this mystery is Ana Dolabra, an investigator whose reputation for brilliance i ..read more
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Book Review - RELICS OF RUIN by Erin M Evans
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  (Title: Relics of Ruin / Author: Erin M Evans / Publisher: Orbit / Publication Date: April 30, 2024 / Total Pages: 448) Back Cover Blurb The conspiracy at the heart of the empire has been revealed. The Archivists played a key role in solving a brutal murder and uncovering one of the empire's longest kept secrets. Now, what's left in its wake are a series of unearthed artifacts, one shaken city, and the shocking truth not dared spoken aloud. Just as the empire has begun to regain normalcy, another mystery unveils itself when a stolen ancient relic is found. Only no one knew that it wa ..read more
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Book Review - IN THE SHADOW OF THEIR DYING by Michael R. Fletcher & Anna Smith Spark
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(Title: In The Shadow of Their Dying / Author(s): Michael R. Fletcher and Anna Smith Spark / Publisher: Grimdark Magazine / Publication Date: March 19, 2024 / Total Pages: 143) Back Cover Blurb The third best assassin. A second rate mercenary crew. One terrifying demon. As Sharaam crumbles under siege, a mercenary crew hires an assassin to kill the king. For Tash, it's a chance at glory - to be the best blade in the dark Sharaam has ever known. For Pitt, it's a way to get his cutthroat crew past the Tsarii siege and out of this hellhole, maybe even with some gold to their name. For Iananr ..read more
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Book Review - THE SILVERBLOOD PROMISE by James Logan
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  (Title: The Silverblood Promise / Author: James Logan / Publisher: Tor Books / Publication Date: May 7, 2024 / Total Pages: 544) Back Cover Blurb Set in a city of traders and thieves, monsters and murderers, this fast-paced epic fantasy debut is a must-read for fans of Joe Abercrombie, Nicholas Eames, and Scott Lynch. Lukan Gardova is a cardsharp, academy dropout, and - thanks to a duel that ended badly - the disgraced heir to an ancient noble house. His days consist of cheap wine, rigged card games, and wondering how he might win back the life he threw away.  When Lukan disco ..read more
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Cover Reveal! - MUSHROOM BLUES by Adrian M. Gibson
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2M ago
Out of This World SFF is delighted to be just one of the many blogs participating in the official cover reveal of debut fantasy author Adrian M. Gibson's MUSHROOM BLUES!!! This book has been described as Blade Runner meets True Detective meets China Mieville and will be releasing on March 19th of this year. It will be available in paperback, hardcover, eBook and audiobook formats.  Before I get to revealing this absolutely dazzling new cover, I would first like to share a brief synopsis so that you can get a taste of what this incredibly original story is all about! Back Cover Blu ..read more
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Book Review - SMOKER ON THE PORCH by Dom Watson
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  (Title: Smoker on the Porch / Author: Dom Watson / Publisher: Self Published / Total Pages: 350) Back Cover Blurb 1989. Suffolk, England. All the children saw it. Out there, in the night-time swirl of dreamy sleep. The House of Sweet Things. It promised full bellies forever. On the periphery of childhood to adolescence, Jake and his friends wonder where their lives are heading. An accidental encounter with Francis William Biggot propels them into a battle for their souls. Not just their own, nut those of the whole world. Jake will face a choice and a journey like no other, Be at B ..read more
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My Top 10 Reads of 2023!!!
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3M ago
It's that time again when I get to compile my list of ten books that stood out among all those that I've read this year. As always it was difficult putting this list together because I had the absolute privilege of reading SO MANY excellent fantasy and scifi books in 2023. This year especially saw some outstanding fantasy and scifi books being released both by the big publishers in the industry and also self-pub and indie. After much consideration I feel as if I've come up with an accurate representation of my ten favorites for this year. These books in particular wowed me just a little more ..read more
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