The Last Drop of Hemlock is a beautifully depicted mystery during the Jazz Age in New York City. Vivian Kelly must solve who is threatening her neighbors, friends, and sister while staying ahead of the police and figuring out where she stands with her boss. This delightful mystery does not disappoint. Recommended.
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Review: Built from the Fire
Built from the Fire by Victor Luckerson tells the story of Greenwood, OK through generations of the Goodwin family. This book chronicles the changes from Tulsa Race Massacre to the present day challenges faced by the citizens of Greenwood. Highly Recommended.
Review: Paradise-1
Paradise-1 by David Wellington is a big book full of big ideas. It's also a fun read with interesting characters like Alexandra Petrova. Highly recommended.
Review: March’s End
March's End is Polansky at peak form; he's a writer who improves with each book; and he's a writer you should be reading. Highly Recommended
Review: Spring’s Arcana
Spring's Arcana is an enjoyable opening to The Dead God's Heart duology. Follow Nat as she enters a world of gods in attempt to save her mother's life, or at least pay the hospital bills. Flying vans, car monsters, and a Cinderella moment make this a fun fantasy despite it being an incomplete story. Highly recommended.
Review: The Body by the Sea
The Body by the Sea by Jean-Luc Bannalec follows Georges Dupin as he tries to solve the murder of one of Concarneau's wealthier citizens. This police procedural also acts as a tour through Concarneau. Highly recommended.
Review: The Warden
The Warden by Daniel M. Ford is a fun fantasy adventure set in country village where secrets, the past, and an ancient threat are stirring. The result could be an end to the peace between humans and orcs. Warden Aelis de Lenti is the only hope to stop the evil before war once again breaks out. Highly recommended, especially for fans of Brandon Sanderson.
Review: Blind Spots
Blindspots by Thomas Mullen follows a detective trying to solve a murder where the murderer is able to hide themself from sight. How do the police catch someone who can't be seen? Highly recommended.
Review: The Scourge Between Stars
The Scourge Between the Stars by Ness Brown is a fun, imaginative debut novella. This story is filled with a down but not out captain, an abused robot, and one hell of an atmospheric setting. The Scourge Between the Stars marks the arrival of an excellent new talent on the SFF/Horror scene. Recommended.
Review: Rubicon
Rubicon by J.S. Dewes shows the horrors of immortality. This military science fiction novel is fast-paced balancing action with a look at how finding human connection can ease trauma. Highly recommended.