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“The Caline Conspiracy” – by M.H. Mead

After a genetically manufactured cyber pet is found standing over its dead owner and creator, it is sentenced to be destroyed. Has the invention killed the inventor or is there a deeper conspiracy at work? Previously, I’ve reviewed Fate’s Mirror … Continue reading

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“Wired” – by Douglas E. Richards

Retired special forces officer David Desh has been requested by his erstwhile commanding officer to perform one last critical assignment. This time the fate of the civilised world hangs in the balance. With such a grand opening Wired is hardly … Continue reading

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“Pulchritude” – by Ana Mardoll

A young prince is cursed by a capricious fairy; a young beauty is exchanged for her father’s life, and only a love willing to sacrifice all will result in a happy ending. Pulchritude is a retelling of the story of Beauty … Continue reading

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“The Survival of Thomas Ford” – by John A. A. Logan

After a motoring accident leaves his wife dead, Thomas Ford is left in hospital with only fragmented memories of how he survived and how his wife died, of a car and its strange bird-like driver forcing him off the road … Continue reading

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“Bangkok Burn” – by Simon Royle

Getting out of a Thai mob family just isn’t easy when your adopted father is the Godfather. Before I get too deep into the details of this review, let me point out that Bangkok Burn is an action novel – … Continue reading

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“Northwoods Deep” – by Joel Arnold

Something’s in the woods – something ancient. Will you survive it? Northwoods Deep is what I would call a true horror. It has a dark power at its heart with which you become acquainted over the story by way of … Continue reading

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“Night Camp” – by L.C. Evans

On January 12th 2012, it was announced on various indie author and reader boards that author L.C. Evans had passed away the previous evening finally losing a hard-fought battle with cancer. I have had no previous personal dealings with LC, … Continue reading

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“The Emperor’s Edge” – by Lindsay Buroker

Can a fugitive enforcer redeem herself? Does the kingdom’s most wanted and deadly assassin have a heart? Can a motley crew of outcasts save the emperor? Back in the 1980s, people enjoyed watching The A-Team, a team of renegade ex-somethings that performed … Continue reading

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“The Kinshield Legacy” – by K.C. May

If your ancestor was the last king’s champion, one that failed to prevent the king’s demise, you might want to live a simple life of service perhaps to redeem your family name. Gavin Kinshield is such a person. The stamp … Continue reading

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“The Scavenger’s Daughter” – by Mike McIntyre

A self-appointed inquisitor is exacting a grisly revenge against the San Diego elite using medieval instruments of torture. Such is the premise of The Scavenger’s Daughter by Mike McIntyre. I am not a thriller afficionado, but I do have an idea … Continue reading

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