The nitty-gritty: Dark secrets abound in The Porcelain Sisters, a laugh-out-loud funny and heartfelt story about two sisters trying to uncover their weird family history. Daryl Gregory is one of my favorite authors, and I firmly believe more people should be reading his books. His latest is a novella revolving around two sisters, but the […]
The nitty-gritty: Tananarive Due mixes history and survival horror with well drawn characters and plenty of tense action in her latest, an entertaining tale with never a dull moment. “Sometimes good luck whistled for bad luck to follow right behind it.” Mazywood is one of the most surprising books I’ve read this year, for a […]
The nitty-gritty: Clever, charming and romantic, The Killing of a Chestnut Tree is the perfect bite-sized, feel good tale for our times. I’ve been a fan of Oliver K. Langmead since 2015 when I read and loved Dark Star, and he continues to surprise me to this day. The Killing of a Chestnut Tree is […]
The nitty-gritty: A weird, magical story with nods to Greek mythology, Find Me Where It Ends is full of raw emotion and thoughtful reflections on life and death. “As it moved, Antigone saw proof again of what it was: its pelt seemed to eat the evening light. It was a negative space, a hole cut […]
The nitty-gritty: Moody, dark and romantic, Bane Bloom combines intrigue and a bit of magic in an atmospheric setting, perfect for fans of Gothic romance. Sharon Lynn Fisher’s latest fantasy romance is the perfect book to cozy up to as we slide into the Fall spooky season! Bane Bloom incorporates so many of my favorite […]
The nitty-gritty: Hysterically funny, heartwarming and full of surprises, She’s a Doll is a weird, wonderful story of female rage and unexpected friendship. This is my first time reading Barbara Truelove, and it will not be my last. She’s a Doll is one of those happy surprises you experience once in a while, where you […]
The nitty-gritty: Relentless pacing, thrilling action and heartbreak combine in Christopher Golden’s latest, a violent but satisfying horror tale. This is my first experience reading Christopher Golden, and I’m not sure why I waited so long. Carry Me To My Grave was surprisingly well written, tense and unexpectedly horrific. Golden gives readers a unique, very […]
The nitty-gritty: A thrilling space adventure with colorful, complex characters and non-stop action and danger, Havoc is the perfect wrap-up to Constance Fay’s addictive sci-fi romance series. And so with Havoc, the adventures of the crew of the Calamity and their significant others come to a close, sadly. I have enjoyed this series so much, […]
The nitty-gritty: Mark, Astrid and the gang return in the third installment of Rob Hart’s high octane Assassins Anonymous series. Get ready for a wild ride! “Lulu is the best,” Booker says. “A real sweetheart. Unless she’s calling the Russians now to tell them we’re on our way. But I trust her.” I pause and […]
The nitty-gritty: A mysterious ancient artifact is the centerpiece of this well written, carefully researched and plotted story, perfect for readers who love scholarly mysteries. The Gatepost is another excellent story by Tim Weed, whose last book, The Afterlife Project, was one of my favorite books from last year. The Gatepost didn’t hit quite as […]