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“King of Paine” – by Larry Kahn

Frank Paine is an ex-Hollywood actor who’s traded in his action hero title for that of a real hero in the FBI. However, on his first case his off-screen past as the King of Paine is somehow linked to a … 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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“Toonopolis: Gemini” – by Jeremy Rodden

When an agent discovers the land of Toonopolis, he and the Agency believe they can use the cartoon world to stage covert operations. The teenage son of the lead scientist becomes the first operative in Toonopolis. Toonopolis: Gemini is an … Continue reading

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“Fate’s Mirror” by M.H. Mead

I like cyberpunk. I think of it as surfer chic for the geeks. It’s anti-fashion fashion in literature, something to put on and strut around with while at the same time pretending that you’re over all that. Fate’s Mirror is … Continue reading

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“Scavengers” by Cynthia Echterling

Scavengers is a novel set in a post-apocalyptic North America. In the past a war or other significant event has forced the population to flee into South America. Eventually, future descendants repopulate North America in the ruins of a previous … Continue reading

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“Age of Giants – awakening” – by Rob Reaser

Deep in our mythical past, angels occasionally mated with humans to produce monstrous offspring called the Nephilim. In a distant future, the Nephilim have again made themselves known and have conquered the earth. Mankind has been enslaved. Only pockets of … Continue reading

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“The Survival of Marvin Baines” – by Michael Meyer

There’s something to be said for reading a book at exactly the right time. The Survival of Marvin Baines was a wake-up call I didn’t necessarily need, but could certainly relate to at this time in my life. Marvin Baines … Continue reading

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“The Black God’s War” – by Moses Siregar III

An epic war for the honour of the gods. A desperate but lasting defence from a peaceful people. Such is the stage on which The Black God’s War is set. The author originally published a story arc from the novel … 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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