‘Stage fathers always wanted complete control, and anyone who threatened that control—whether from the inside or the outside—was usually thrown off the island.’ Teenage golf phenom Frank Baker is not just country-club good, not just amateur-tourney good, he’s Masters ready. But the Perryton Prodigy will have to weather the grind and pressure of that 5... Continue Reading →
The Point by John Dixon
The Point finally lands a punch that Scarlett can’t dodge. Wild child and high school senior, Scarlett Winters has a history of initiating unexplained phenomenon, times when her body has done things her mind cannot comprehend. And after another series of shocking and mysterious events, she is given an offer to go to West Point,... Continue Reading →
The Black God’s Drums by P. Djeli Clark
Set in an alternative steampunked 1871 New Orleans, P. Djeli Clark's novella The Black God's Drum is a masterfully told tale of a street girl named Creeper, who is trying her best to pull herself up out of the muck. In an atmosphere of simmering truces, Creeper sees an opportunity when she overhears a weapon... Continue Reading →
Hiatus Announcement and a couple other tidbits…
Hi All! I'll be on hiatus for about three weeks starting on Monday. I'll be on the interwebs a little bit, but not much. I wanted to let you know just in case I don't get back to you right away if you comment on my posts or interact with me on Twitter. (@highlander27). Thank... Continue Reading →
Haven: Tales of The Aftermath Book 2 by Adam Roberts
Haven is set several years after the action of Shelter, the first book in The Aftermath series. It's almost essential to read Shelter first in order to understand the social and physical effects of the Sisters asteroids on the English countryside. The first book spends more time discussing the various factions that have risen up... Continue Reading →