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Suppose We, by Geoff Nelder—Book Review
“Suppose We” follows the crew of a deep-space vessel approaching the Kepler-20h system after more than a millennium of travel. It opens with the protagonist, French exo-linguist Gaston Poirer, awakening from a thousand-year hibernation to find his spacecraft shadowed by mysterious objects.…
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One More Chance, by Reno R. Mist—Book Review
The debut romance novel of Reno R. Mist, “One More Chance” presents an examination of marital collapse and reconstruction through the lens of time travel. The 380-page novel is like a more speculative fiction-tinged Colleen Hoover novel and is perfect for any…
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Wintersfall, The Legend of Sangareth by M. G. Claybrook—Book Review
M. G. Claybrook’s “Wintersfall: The Legend of Sangareth” is one of those rare fantasy books that manages to be appealing for nearly everyone. Written in a style that blends the epic cadence of Tolkien with the satirical warmth of Brian Jacques and…
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The Seekers: Kirin, by Anton Anderson—Book Review
Anton Anderson’s “The Seekers: Kirin” is a strong entry in the rapidly growing field of independent fantasy. This second installment in The Seekers series shifts focus away from grand prophecies and chosen ones, centring instead on one man driven by conviction in…
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I Am Danvers, by Kate Kaminski—Book Review
Kate Kaminski’s “I Am Danvers” is an imaginative novel that transforms Daphne du Maurier’s classic Rebecca into a searing contemporary thriller that pulses with queer desire, class rage, and the kind of obsessive love that burns everything in its path. This is…
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ZCN & Friends: Adventures In I*V: The Angel’s Curse, by CRK—Book Review
CRK’s “The Angel’s Curse”, the first volume in the ZCN/TIES series, is an imaginative novel in the same vein as “Good Omens”. What begins as a seemingly straightforward adventure story about twelve-year-old Zena Nena—also known as Vessel of the Angel of Battle…
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Subtle Shadows: Where the Truth Hides, by Amelia Bennett—Book Review
For her new novel, Amelia Bennett presents “Subtle Shadows”, a gripping romantic mystery with Christian themes. At the heart of the novel is Paige Turner, an accomplished yet somewhat lonely investigative journalist. Her world is shaken and transformed by the arrival of…
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Namuh, The Awakening, by Desmond Knipe—Book Review
Desmond Knipe’s “NAMUH, The Awakening” drops five strangers into a New Zealand forest, where they touch an ancient tree and suddenly find themselves conscripted into saving humanity. It’s a setup that could easily veer into eye-rolling territory, but Knipe grounds his mystical…
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The Regression Strain, by Kevin Hwang—Book Review
Part medical thriller, part biological horror novel, Kevin Hwang’s “The Regression Strain” takes readers aboard the luxury cruise ship Paradise. However, don’t be fooled, this is nothing like a relaxing vacation beach read. Seeking respite from personal tragedy, Dr. Peter Palma joins…
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A Cold Wind Blows, by By R.J. Barron—Book Review
The middle volume of a fantasy trilogy faces a particular challenge: it must advance the story without feeling like mere connective tissue between a promising beginning and a climactic end. This is the case in retired English teacher R.J. Barron’s “A Cold…
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