The Sands of Mars Author: Arthur C. Clarke; Genre: Science-fiction; Format: Audiobook; Publisher: Audible Studios (2012). Rating: [usr 3] 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; […]
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Tales from the Rift Author: Bruce Levine; Genre: Science-Fiction; Format: Kindle ebook. Rating: [usr 3] 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
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Edinburgh Twilight: Ian Hamilton Mysteries #1 Author: Carole Lawrence; Genre: Historical Mystery; Format: Kindle Ebook; Publisher: Thomas & Mercer (2017). Rating: [usr 4] 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
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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: [usr 2] 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
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Review of The Wrong Unit: A Novel Author: Ron Dircks; Genre: Science Fiction; Format: Audiobook; Publisher: Goldfinch Publishing (2016); Rating: [usr 5]. 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
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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
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The Spaceship Next Door by Gene Doucette; Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy; Format: Audiobook; Publisher: Gene Doucette (2016); My rating: 5 of 5 stars. This was a very clever and funny book about first contact in a small town in New England. The book was fast-paced and involved a lot of artful dialog; some of it might even have been
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The Ghosts of Glevum by Rosemary Rowe; Genre: Historical mystery; Format: Kindle ebook; Publisher: Headline Publishing Group (2013); Rating: [usr 3]. This series of historical mysteries is set in AD 187 Roman Britain. Libertus is a pavement artist; he makes beautiful mosaic floors for the wealthy citizens of Glevum, what is now Gloucester. This is
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