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Kingdom of Needle and Bone by Mira Grant Subterranean Press Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 31 Dec 2018 Review Mira Grant’s newest novel is a chilling vision of the near future, all the more frightening because of its possibility. Already we see the impact of the anti vaccination groups as polio and other diseases long eliminated return in virulent form. We wonder what comes next. Mira Grant gives an answer in the form of a question - what if herd immunity was fractured enoug

Lipstick Voodoo A Kincaid Strange Novel by Kristi Charish Penguin Random House Canada Vintage Canada General Fiction (Adult) , Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 08 Jan 2019 Review Lipstick Voodoo is a pleasant departure from the average paranormal/ urban fantasy. While it isn’t perfect, (Nate can be extremely annoying) it has a lot in its favor - an intriguing magical premise (spiritual energy comes from the otherside and can be used to contact/raise the dead), a capable hero

Ten Thousand Thunders by Brian Trent Flame Tree Press FLAME TREE PRESS Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 18 Oct 2018 Review Ten Thousand Thunders is an innovative and immersive science fiction novel, that will appeal to those who enjoyed Altered Carbon and those who like reading about complex worlds, unusual cultures and strange beings. Gethin Bryce is an investigator who just died in a shuttle explosion. When he is resurrected, he’s tasked with finding the truth behind that an

Thin Air A Novel by Richard K. Morgan Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine Del Rey Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 23 Oct 2018 Review If you liked Altered Carbon, you will definitely enjoy Thin Air. Like Altered Carbon, Thin Air’s antihero is former military ( in this case biologically altered from before birth) who has bucked the system and gone private. His sarcasm equals his sense of fair play, and while he is excellent at what he does, he doesn’t take orders. Ha

Murder in the Dark A paranormal mystery by Simon R. Green Severn House Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 01 Dec 2018 Review Beware of monsters - but you just might find that humans are more deadly. Penny and Ishmael are sent by the Organization to protect a group of scientists studying a hole that is not a hole. The question is, are they in danger from something from the other side of the hole, or from one of their crew. As always, the newest Ishmael Jones novel is delicious

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

The Subjugate by Amanda Bridgeman Angry Robot Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 06 Nov 2018 Review Normally I enjoy science fiction/noir blends, but I didn’t enjoy The Subjugate as much as I expected. Amanda Bridgeman does a good job juxtaposing the technology free world of the Children of Christ and the rich in technology world of Detectives Salvi Brentt and Mitch Grenville. The detectives are fish out of water investigating the murder of a young woman of the Children of Christ

The Razor by J. Barton Mitchell Macmillan-Tor/Forge Tor Books Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 27 Nov 2018 Review It isn’t a question of what will kill you on Razor, but what won’t. The Razor is the perfect prison - deadly, impossible to escape, and profitable for the corporation that runs it. Razor is a death sentence, it’s just a matter of how and when - the harsh environment, the brutal guards, Xytrilium exposure, or gang violence. J Barton Mitchell’s world is desolate an

Crash Status Unknown Trilogy: Book 1 by N.S. Shajay Coil Worlds Press General Fiction (Adult) , Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 14 Aug 2018 Review Survival is not guaranteed when you crash on an unknown, unexplored planet. Even if the air is breathable and water is available there are many challenges. In this case, it isn’t a question of what threatens the survivors of the crashed colony ship, but what doesn’t. Minimal supplies of food and medicine, an assortment of murderer

Irontown Blues by John Varley Berkley Publishing Group Ace Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 28 Aug 2018 Review Luna has a thousand faces. Whether you want to live in a 1930s style noir city or a modern metropolis, all is available. If you want to change, lose or add body parts you can. Chris, for his own reasons, and his ultra smart enhanced bloodhound Sherlock run a 1930s style pi office. Most of his business is following cheating spouses until a mysterious woman arrives wi