Book & Audiobook Reviews

Enjoy these reviews for the books, audiobooks, and graphic novels we've found intriguing

Review: “Abomination” by Gary Whitta A historical fantasy with a veneer of horror that completely misses the historical aspects

Review: “Doctor Who: City of Death” by James Goss The classic Fourth Doctor episode written by Douglas Adams makes its way to print

Review: “Deadlands: Ghostwalkers” by Jonathan Maberry The first novel for the Deadlands series, this genre mashup makes for a good Halloween read

Review: “Dr. Mütter’s Marvels” by Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz A beautifully researched & written history of Dr Mütter's lifelong dedication to medicine

Review: “Cthulhu Fhtagn!” edited by Ross E. Lockhart A cozy collection of tales honoring and paying homage to the mythos

Review: “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi: Beware the Power of the Dark Side!” Finding a nice balance between prose and script, with a dash of added humor

Review: “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back: So You Want to be a Jedi?” The best of the movies is watered down and retold as a fairy tale for juvenile readers

Review: “Star Wars: A New Hope: The Princess, the Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy” Retelling the original trilogy from new perspectives for a new young adult audience

Review: “Doctor Who: The Drosten’s Curse” by A. L. Kennedy An interesting read for Fourth Doctor fans that might not connect with all fans of The Doctor

Review: “Doctor Who: Deep Time” by Trevor Baxendale A novel good enough to be adapted into a TV episode for the series

Review: “The Veil” by Chloe Neill The first in a new urban fantasy series depicts a bleak and beautiful world

Review: “Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth” by Judd Winick Or, the elevation of friendship

Review: “A Crown for Cold Silver” by Alex Marshall A rich fantasy world with vibrant, complex characters, but missing a real connection

Review: “Heir to the Jedi: Star Wars” by Kevin Hearne

Review: “Unbreakable” by W. C. Bauers A serviceable military SF debut novel that could have been much more