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Review: Phule’s Company

By Jan

on May 3rd, 2018

Phule’s Company (Phule’s Company #1); Author: Robert Lynn Asprin; Genre: Military Sci-Fi; Format: Audiobook; My rating: 3 of 5 stars. The plot is a futuristic military unit of misfits and the officer who tries to whip them into shape. The different personalities were enjoyable and some were well-developed. The pacing was good and the story moved along well. However, my reservations are…

Review: The Thief’s Tale

By Jan

on April 27th, 2018

The Thief’s Tale (The Ottoman Cycle, #1); Author: S.J.A. Turney; Genre: Historical Mystery; Format: Kindle ebook; Publisher: Canelo (2017); My rating: 4 of 5 stars. With the exception of a painful plot twist, I enjoyed this historical mystery very much. The book is set in 1490 Constantinople. The setting is wonderful and the author’s descriptions are top-notch. Pacing was excellent, too;…

Review: The Sands of Mars

By Jan

on April 18th, 2018

The Sands of Mars Author: Arthur C. Clarke; Genre: Science-fiction; Format: Audiobook; Publisher: Audible Studios (2012). Rating: This 1950s sci-fi was quite entertaining after a slow start. Obviously, the societal norms are a little aged but the concepts are fascinating. I listened to the audiobook and narrator Traber Burns did a fine job; fortunately (for me as a listener),…

Review: Tales from the Rift

By Jan

on April 14th, 2018

Tales from the Rift Author: Bruce Levine; Genre: Science-Fiction; Format: Kindle ebook. Rating: A human who travels through space doing odd transport jobs (and conning others) makes a fateful stop at his favorite bar and has a chance to win a contest that would set him up for life. All he has to do is tell the best ghost…

Review: Edinburgh Twilight

By Jan

on March 27th, 2018

Edinburgh Twilight: Ian Hamilton Mysteries #1 Author: Carole Lawrence; Genre: Historical Mystery; Format: Kindle Ebook; Publisher: Thomas & Mercer (2017). Rating: Great characters . . . and Edinburgh. Seriously, what else could you ask for? This historical mystery was very well written and plotted. As with all mysteries (IMO), the pacing slows in the middle of the story as the…

Review: One Velvet Glove

By Jan

on March 18th, 2018

Review: One Velvet Glove (A Tale of the King’s Blades) Author: Dave Duncan; Genre: Fantasy; Format: Kindle ebook; Publisher: Five Rivers Publishing (2017). Rating: I was sent this book to review via the LibraryThing Early Reviewers, and I appreciate the opportunity to read it. I know Dave Duncan can write well; I’ve read a few of his other works. I…

Review: The Wrong Unit

By Jan

on March 18th, 2018

Review of The Wrong Unit: A Novel Author: Ron Dircks; Genre: Science Fiction; Format: Audiobook; Publisher: Goldfinch Publishing (2016); Rating: . The protagonist of this book isn’t even human, yet his story was enough to make me cry. The plot is a combination of quest, coming of age, and thriller. It’s set in a future where machines rule the planet and…

Review: Stiger’s Tigers

By Jan

on March 2nd, 2018

Stiger’s Tigers (Chronicles of An Imperial Legionary Officer Book 1) Author: Marc Alan Edelheit; Genre: Military fantasy; Format: Kindle ebook; Publisher: Telemachus Press, LLC (2015). This is a enjoyable fantasy based on the Roman Empire’s military with a very little magic thrown in. A strong main character and a simple story are strengths. This is the first in a series (although there…

Review: Phule’s Company

Review: The Thief’s Tale

Review: The Sands of Mars

Review: Tales from the Rift

Review: Edinburgh Twilight

Review: One Velvet Glove

Review: The Wrong Unit

Review: Stiger’s Tigers

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