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Metal Chest by Chris Yee To The Moon Publishing Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 10 Jun 2018 Review Metal Chest is a fun, short novel about the friendship that develops between a household robot and a rogue in a post apocalyptic world where neither fit in. Deacon is a Han Solo type, joking and conning his way through life. Silas, is his perfect straight man, making for a friendship that is unique and fun to watch develop. Their natural comic interplay brings a natural and ver

Doodled Cats Dozens of clever doodling exercises & ideas for cat people by Gemma Correll Quarto Publishing Group – Walter Foster Walter Foster Publishing Arts & Photography , Crafts & Hobbies Pub Date 26 Jun 2018 Review The first time I saw Gemma Correll’s work was on a button which had a cat lying on its back instructing you to pour the coffee straight in. I loved it. Naturally I had to take a look at Doodled Cats. I can’t draw - anyone will tell you this - but I had tons o

The Fairfax Incident by Terrence McCauley Polis Books Historical Fiction , Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 15 Jun 2018 Review When Hitler rose to power in the early 1930’s on a tide of nationalism, fascist groups emerged in many countries including the United States. With the economy in shreds, unemployment at an all time high and prohibition, little attention was paid. It is not surprising that The Fairfax Incident pits Doherty and his allies against one such group. The Fai

Claws of Death by Linda Reilly Kensington Books Lyrical Underground Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 26 Jun 2018 Review I admit it - I love cats, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that Linda Reilly’s newest mystery, Claws of Death, attracted my attention. The novel features an assortment of felines - including a ghostly ragdoll eager to help her former companion. But that only piqued my interest, it is the mystery at the heart of Claws of Death that impressed me most. That and

Murder on the Green by H.V. Coombs Avon Books UK Avon Humor , Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 25 Jun 2018 Review I was attracted to Murder on the Green by the tag line - Midsomer Murders meets The Great British Bake Off. It wasn’t that accurate. It’s a little more of a Pie in the Sky. Ben Hunter has little time for anything other than cooking and managing at his restaurant, The Old Forge Cafe. So it’s a bit of a surprise when celebrity chef Justin McLeish and his wife sho

The Skaar Invasion by Terry Brooks Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine Del Rey Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 19 Jun 2018 Review I’ve always had a soft spot for Terry Brooks’ Shannara novels, as they were part of what made me love fantasy and science fiction from an early age. Although the newer ones were of varying quality, I still remained a loyal reader. The Skaar Invasion is one of the better of the recent installments in the series. The novel picks up from where

Summerland by Hannu Rajaniemi Macmillan-Tor/Forge Tor Books Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 26 Jun 2018 Review Summerland is an impressive novel blending spy-fi and science fiction. If you only pick one science fiction novel to read this summer, this is it. Summerland is set in an alternate Britain circa 1938. The Cold War is in full swing, but there are two fronts - the world of the living and the world of the dead. The world of the novel was changed forever when the Summe

Death On Dartmoor A West Country Crime Mystery Book 2 by Bernie Steadman Bloodhound Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 25 Jun 2018 Review Death on Dartmoor is an excellent British police procedural. DI Hellier and his team are three dimensional, the differences in their personalities, talents and approaches making for a realistic investigation. They have lives beyond their jobs. The cases they are faced with are daunting. In the one, they have a pair of teens, one dea

SECRETS, LIES, & CRAWFISH PIES A Romaine Wilder Mystery by Abby L. Vandiver Henery Press Multicultural Interest , Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 12 Jun 2018 Review Secrets, Lies & Crawfish Pies is a fun cozy that is big on personality. As a New Orleans native transplanted to Texas, I was intrigued by the description. I’m glad I picked the book up. It is quirky, funny and full of charm that highlights the best of New Orleans and small town Texas. Romaine Wilder left her small

Peril in the Old Country The Terribly Serious Darkness Series, Book One by Sam Hooker Black Spot Books General Fiction (Adult) , Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 05 Jun 2018 Review If you love the humor of Terry Pratchett, you absolutely must pick up a copy of Peril in the Old Country. It is a delightfully absurd novel with elements of the movie Brazil. Witty, astute observations on the nature of man and the reality he creates are paired with strange situations that become more