Book Review: Arvia: Wings of the Wild, D. H. Willison

Book Review: Arvia: Wings of the Wild, Tales of Arvia Book 4, D. H. Willison Fantasy: Arvia: Wings of the Wild, Tales of Arvia Book 4, D. H. Willison   When I was a teenager, I began reading the Xanth novels by Piers Anthony. Set in the fantasy world of Xanth (which not coincidentally looked a lot like Florida), […]

Book Review: The Starter Villain, John Scalzi

Book Review: The Starter Villain, John Scalzi Science Fiction: The Starter Villain, John Scalzi   John Scalzi’s serious novels are full of lighthearted moments. This book is more lighthearted, but has its serious moments. For this reader, either combination is good when the recipe is mixed by this author.   Charlie Fitzer has had a […]

Book Review: Death in Paradise Park, Ross Greenwood

Book Review: Death in Paradise Park, DS Knight Book 2, Ross Greenwood Mystery: Death in Paradise Park, DS Knight Book 2, Ross Greenwood   Ah, the joys of being in a Ross Greenwood first chapter. The beautiful setting, a parking lot overlooking a beautiful view. The smell and taste of fresh fish and chips. The exploration of […]

Book Review: His Favourite Graves, Paul Cleave

Book Review: His Favourite Graves, Paul Cleave Thriller/Mystery: His Favourite Graves, Paul Cleave Note: UK spelling of title used in review   There is one thing that truly stands out to me about this book. Nobody is what they seem to be. Well, some of the minor characters might.. The rest, well, you’ll just have […]

Book Review: White as Snow, Lilja Sigurðardóttir

Book Review: White as Snow, An Áróra Investigation Book 3, Lilja Sigurðardóttir, translated by Quentin Bates Mystery: White as Snow, An Áróra Investigation Book 3, Lilja Sigurðardóttir, translated by Quentin Bates   There is something appropriate about reading this book on a cold October day near Halloween. No snow here, yet, but the forecast is warning of […]