This tense, fast paced thriller asks the question, what would happen if the gods and goddess of mythology returned to the modern world with their hearts full of vengeance? O’Guilin has taken modern Ireland and cut if off from the rest of the world, due to the magic of the Sidhe. These were the mythical... Continue Reading →
Midnight Riot (Rivers of London series) by Ben Aaronovitch
At first glance Midnight Riot is a murder mystery or perhaps a police procedural, however by page five Nicholas Wallpenny (ghost) is introduced and shortly thereafter the police are seeking traces of magic. Our protagonist, probationary Constable Peter Grant, is unusual in the realm of supernatural mysteries; he’s working within the policing establishment. While many... Continue Reading →
Interview with Shane Peacock
Shane Peacock was born in a place that doesn’t exist … the city of Port Arthur, Ontario. He grew up in Kapuskasing, Ontario, then earned a Bachelor’s degree (Honours) in English and History from Trent University, and a Master’s degree in Literature from the University of Toronto. Shane worked as a labourer for Spruce Falls... Continue Reading →
The Dark Missions of Edgar Brim by Shane Peacock
What would you do if all the imaginary horrors of the world weren't imaginary at all? Such is the world of Edgar Brim. As a young boy, his father told him many tales of the bizarre and the macabre, leading to Edgar's heighten sense of fear and frequent night terrors. Later when he is sent... Continue Reading →
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