Review: “Sword of Honor” by David Kirk A vivid telling of the journey of one of medieval Japan's most renowned warrior-philosophers
David Kirk's writing in this series is captivating and mesmerizing. The descriptions of not only the landscapes but the people and their mannerisms are deft enough...
“Slaughterhouse-Five” Performed by James Franco
Slaughterhouse-Five is one of legendary author Kurt Vonnegut’s most popular novels. Academy Award-nominated actor James Franco brilliantly brings to life the story...
Review: “Cthulhu Fhtagn!” edited by Ross E. Lockhart A cozy collection of tales honoring and paying homage to the mythos
It's difficult to think of an anthology of stories steeped in the mythos of the Elder Gods as being "cozy", but that's exactly what this felt like to me... a cozy...
Excerpt: “The Art of War” New audio version read by "Game of Thrones" actor Aidan Gillen
The devious Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish proved once again this week that scheming is an art form he has mastered. Game of Thrones fans can listen to Littlefinger...
Review: “A Crown for Cold Silver” by Alex Marshall A rich fantasy world with vibrant, complex characters, but missing a real connection
So when a fantasy tale doesn't work for me, I get distracted from the story by trying to figure out exactly what isn't connecting with me; what is it about the story,...
Excerpt: “Heir to the Jedi: Star Wars” (audio) A new Luke Skywalker adventure by Kevin Hearne
For the first time ever, an audiobook from the Star Wars universe told from Luke Skywalker’s first-person point of view… HEIR TO THE JEDI: STAR WARS is the...
Review: “Unbreakable” by W. C. Bauers A serviceable military SF debut novel that could have been much more
Unbreakable sounded like it would be right in my wheelhouse, and to be honest, for the most part it was; it had all the right elements. The space battles and the...
Review: “Tales of the Nightside” by Simon R. Green This collection will delight Nightside fans new and old
Fans of Simon R. Green's "Nightside" series will know what to expect from this anthology, a collection of short stories that might have previously been a little...
Excerpt: “Tarkin: Star Wars” (audio) A new audiobook by James Luceno about the commander of the Death Star
A new audiobook from the Star Wars universe brings a legendary character to life… TARKIN: STAR WARS is the latest from fan favorite author James Luceno, about...
Crime Fighters and Zombies A "Criminal Element" Mashup in Art
Criminal Element's Undead April featured a giveaway of some inventive mashup art featuring some well-known TV crime-fighters facing off against zombies. While the...
