In an alternative Post-Reconstruction era Maryland, Jane McKeene has been taught to kill the undead. Even though slavery is outlawed, young African Americans and Native Americans are sent to finishing schools to adopt the skills to protect the wealthy. The etiquette of the table and the sharpness of the sickle. When Jane's friend's sister goes... Continue Reading →
Batman/ Catwoman – The Wedding Album by Tom King
"Well, what's the matter? Haven't you ever seen a beautiful girl before?" This line starts the seventy-eight year tumultuous relationship between Catwoman and the Caped Crusader. Bill Finger and Bob Kane introduced her in Batman #1, a jewel thief who dresses up as an old lady to steal prize diamonds. Selina Kyle's outfits may have... Continue Reading →
Shadow of the Exile by Mitchell Hogan
In the outstanding opening scene, Tarrik is ripped from the demon realm, and called by a new master to do her bidding. Ren is a soceress threatened by many adversaries and the summoning brings muscle. This starts a relationship that is edged in suspicion, capitulation, and maybe even an eventual respect. Tarrik’s own history of... Continue Reading →
Less by Andrew Sean Greer (Mini Review)
Arthur Less is author of mild success who is weeks from turning 50. After getting the invitation to his ex-lover's wedding, he's decided to take a trip around the world to skirt the event. Running to or running from... he is able to string together a series of literary dates that take him all over... Continue Reading →
Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu (Mini Review)
Bruce Wayne - Vehicle Code 23103. Reckless Driving. For the remainder of his senior year, and the summer before college, he has to do community service... at Arkham Asylum. Scared Straight. Gotham is rocked by the murder of a well-known philanthropist. A group of anarchists has been identified as the perpetrators. One is caught and... Continue Reading →