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  1. ryanseanoreilly

    Review: "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman (podcast)

    A tale told by a crackling, comforting fire while the bitter northern winds gust dangerously against the window panes outside. This book starts a bit slowly at first, but then kicks up into high-adventure and keeps this pace to the end. Pullman’s writing is very good and he manages to capture a...
  2. D

    Kingdom of Apathy

    Kingdom of Apathy is a brand new fantasy/sci-fi series. The Trial of Time is its prologue. A mysterious narrator inserts himself. Two creative and dedicated public servants do everything within their power to keep a grave threat known only to them at bay. The heir to a throne and his royal...
  3. JacenAster

    Sci-Fi Free Advanced Copies of "The Chronicles of Henry Harper"

    My first book under the Jacen Aster pen name(I've done a number of shorts and a novella under others) is coming out on December 16th. In advance of that, I'm giving out a double handful of FREE Advanced Reader Copies, as a way to generate interest. The book is a Science Fiction/Space Opera work...
  4. Anthony G Williams

    Fantasy The Rook, and Stiletto, by Daniel O'Malley

    The Rook, and Stiletto, by Daniel O'Malley Present-day London is the base for a centuries-old secret intelligence organisation, headed by people with a range of supernatural abilities, which supports the government in various ways including suppressing any uncontrolled supernatural occurrences...
  5. ryanseanoreilly

    Review "The Man In the High Castle" by Philip K. Dick (podcast)

    A story of subtle nuances containing picturesque fables that compound reality in philosophic deep strokes. This story is told from seven different points of view which include the unlikely characters of: a judo instructor; an antique dealer; a publisher; and a craftsman. Not what you would...
  6. ryanseanoreilly

    Review "The Hellbound Heart" by Clive Barker (podcast)

    A carnal visage of thrill-based plotting that is both fast and to the point…that being the tip of a meat hook. This tale is told from differing points of view. The story’s initial character, Frank, is wrought with hedonistic addictions that can no longer be satiated through earthly delights...
  7. ryanseanoreilly

    Review "the Lathe Of Heaven" By Ursula K. Le Guin (4 1/2 Stars) - Podcast

    A refreshing philosophical exploration into high-concept esoteric questions draped in all the brilliant colors of science fiction. This is a tale rooted in the exploration of hubris in its broadest sense. Whatever array of the political spectrum you subscribe too, the story will speak to you...
  8. Anthony G Williams

    Fantasy Drakenfeld And Retribution, By Mark Charan Newton

    Drakenfeld and Retribution, by Mark Charan Newton I don't read a lot of fantasy these days (of the swords, sandals and sorcery ilk, anyway) but Drakenfeldcame well recommended so, when in the mood for something different, I decided to give it a try. There is the traditional pre-gunpowder feudal...
  9. jonofthelang

    Sci-Fi Novel on Kickstarter: War of Eden

    Hey Everyone!! I've been writing a Sci-Fi Fantasy novel for the last three years, off and on, and finally it's almost finished because I have all the momentum I need! I launched the kickstarter today and will have the book in editing by end of October! There's all the epic info you'd want on...
  10. Joebloggs

    Sooo cant remeber book title

    hi folks, so sorry, just signed up and first post is a plee for help!! Lol Started to listen to an audio book bout a year ago and for the love of god i cant remeber what its called!!! The basics are, its post alien devastation, not too far in future, aliens have left a bit of tech about...
  11. julirew

    Sci-Fi Keystone Chronicles from Third Flatiron

    Third Flatiron has released its Fall/Winter 2016 anthology, Keystone Chronicles, which has as its theme keystone events. Featuring 19 international authors, highlights include "Our Problem Child: Langerfeld the Moon" by Marilyn K. Martin, "Hunt Unrelenting" by Sierra July, and "Coding Haven" by...
  12. Anthony G Williams

    Sci-Fi Restart: trilogy conclusions and failures

    Restart: trilogy conclusions and failures Having bowed out from the constant pressure to keep reading or watching SFF in order to feed this weekly blog, I have been relaxing by catching up with lots of detective stories for a change, both ancient and modern. However, I still feel the itch to...
  13. Kevin

    Sci-Fi United States of Japan (Peter Tieryas)

    United States of Japan is an alternate-history novel by Peter Tieryas that I was looking forward to reading as it has been described as a "spiritual successor" to The Man in the High Castle by Philip K Dick. Here's the Amazon description: United States of Japan: Tieryas, Peter...
  14. ryanseanoreilly

    Review: “Roadside Picnic” by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky (5 Stars) - podcast

    A moody morass rallying against the gray walls of reality, in perfect tone. This book lilts like a weather-beaten gravestone, sunk in a forest cemetery littered amongst the broken fragments of classic science fiction tropes. Originality shines through in the story line and voice of the authors...
  15. ryanseanoreilly

    Review "Lair of the White Worm" - Bram Stoker (podcast)

    A meandering gothic tale of wormish fiends, overshadowed by a giant kite and frequent supper respites. Written just before the author’s death, many reviewers have speculated that the writing suffered horribly as a result. There are seemingly random point-of-view switches (not set off by...
  16. Verna

    Rocket Babe Series Kindle Countdown Sale (all 3)

    Hey Alien Soup Lovers! If you love classic 1950's & 60's B grade sci-fi, we're having our biggest Rocket Babe Kindle Countdown Sale Ever! Dust Storm, Fallen Angel and Ant Men: July 15th - 17th $1.99 each That’s 61% off! Get all 3 for just $5.97! July 18th - 21st $2.99 each That’s...
  17. Anthony G Williams

    Sci-Fi Fortune's Pawn, by Rachel Bach

    Fortune's Pawn, by Rachel Bach Fortune's Pawn is the first of the Paradox trilogy, the others being Honour's Knight and Heaven's Queen. They form one continuous story, following the adventures of Deviana Morris, an armoured mercenary living on another planet – Paradox, long before settled by...
  18. Anthony G Williams

    Sci-Fi This Alien Shore, by C. S. Friedman

    This Alien Shore, by C. S. Friedman I have to confess that I had never heard of C S Friedman until this book was selected as one of the monthly reads of the Classic Science Fiction discussion group (Yahoo | Mail, Weather, Search, Politics, News, Finance, Sports & Videos) . On checking her...
  19. E

    Sci-Fi Romantic Space Western with REAL Exoplanets

    Check out "Star Gambler" by Ericca Thornhill. Star Gambler: Thornhill, Ericca: 9781533277442: Amazon.com: Books Gage Walker catches pulsars for a living, but how long can he last if the whole galaxy wants him dead? When he meets up with Lissa, cutting out her heart is only the first thing he does.
  20. ryanseanoreilly

    Sci-Fi Review: "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" by Jack Finney

    Interesting concepts that provide creepy fun for the whole pod to enjoy. The author loosely develops a fascinating concept that later provided a veritable sandbox of inspirations and interpretations for years of analysis. This book has been combed over for allegorical meanings through the...
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