Recently I posted about Jon Sprunk's Shadow Saga. At the time of that posting I had not yet read the final book in the trilogy, Shadow's Master. But now I have, and I must say it was a good read. This time around, Caim is heading even further into the frozen north, looking for his... Continue Reading →
The Shadow Saga
There are very few characters like Caim from Jon Sprunk’s Shadow Saga. Sure, there are other assassin characters like Caim. Some of them even have magical powers much like he does. And I’m sure there are other characters who have an invisible spirit-companion similar to Kit. No, what sets Caim apart is the fact that... Continue Reading →
The Unicorn Chronicles by Bruce Coville
I first started reading Bruce Coville's Unicorn Chronicles in 1994 when Into the Land of the Unicorns, the first book, was published. I remember both myself and my best friend buying it at a book fair. Into the Land of the Unicorns was a lovely story and I was excited to learn it would be followed... Continue Reading →
1222 by Anne Holt
1222 is a deceptive thriller in the vein of Agatha Christie's " And Then There were None". a story where the killer walks among the innocent slowing picking off victims one at a time and the tension mounts as the survivors turn on each other. The novel begins with a train derailment in the mountains... Continue Reading →
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