In the midst of a decades-old war, a monastery is attacked. Rumors have it that there is a Kalyazin cleric within who has the rare power to call on any and all of the gods for magic. The Tranavian blood mages see this threat as a way the enemy could turn the tides of war.... Continue Reading →
The Remarkable Inventions of Walter Mortinson by Quinn Sosna-Spear
Walter Mortinson is a young man who is destined for something. No one is sure just what. He has it in his genes. Inventing, that is. Parts and pieces litter his room and he is always scavenging for more. Yet, his mother tries to pull him away, back down to earth. Back to the basement... Continue Reading →
The Perfect Assassin by K.A. Doore
Ghadid is a desert city that is built on an economy of trade and water. Neighborhoods ruled by drum chiefs battle for power, yet peace has ruled for several years. So much so that assassinations had been banned during that time because the powers that be believe they were not needed to end conflicts. But... Continue Reading →
Every Heart A Doorway by Seanan McGuire
Murder is a new student at a school for children who have been sent back through the Doorways. Every student has at some time crossed through a unique portal to a magical land that enhances a talent. These lands are teased throughout the novella (I wanted more, and I'm assuming the next installments give up... Continue Reading →
Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James
The journey vs the destination? Nope. More like the fruit, the desire, and the throw of the hatchet. Tracker, also known as Red Wolf, is a man with a gift of an almost magical sense of smell. A mercenary of sorts for several years, the bulk of this story is his search for a mysterious... Continue Reading →