Author: Mike Everest Evans
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Blood of Assassins by RJ Barker
The Good: A return to one of the most relatable POVs in fantasy; development that breathes life into characters, plot and world alike; more twists and ... -
The David Gemmell Awards for Fantasy 2018
The David Gemmell Awards for Fantasy celebrate the finest fantasy that traditional publishing has to offer, and this year marks the 10th anniversary of the awards. ... -
Nine Parts Bluster (& Other Stories) by A.Z. Anthony
THE GOOD: Excellent characterisation, strong and straight forward plotting, good turn of phrase and witty prose. THE BAD: I wanted more? Not in a ‘bad way’, more that ... -
Waylander III: Hero in the Shadows by David Gemmell
David Gemmell’s ‘Hero In The Shadows’ is the final tale featuring Waylander, a key figure in the Drenai saga. Sequel to ‘Waylander II: In the Realm of the Wolf’, ... -
Godblind by Anna Stephens
THE GOOD: Gods meddling in mortal affairs, royal court-conspiracies, brimming with betrayals, battles and bloodlust, told via a distinct and diverse range of PoV characters. THE BAD: The ... -
Waylander II: In the Realm of the Wolf by David Gemmell
The Good: Waylander (yes, he is a ‘pro’ in his own right); solid, simple plot that is highly engaging and enjoyable; doesn’t lead the reader by the ... -
Winter Warriors by David Gemmell
Winter Warriors is yet another fantastic example of Gemmell’s fireside myth-mongering. It’s a legend, a myth, something written with such realisation that you believe every word. You ... -
Blackwing by Ed McDonald
THE GOOD: Tattoos that turn into crows, child-sorcerers that’ll cut you in two (vertically, diagonally, horizontally, they’re not fussy like that), veritable doomsday weaponry, ancient beings that ... -
Faithless by Graham Austin-King
OVERVIEW: Faithless is Graham Austin King’s second major outing, following on from his debut trilogy Fae: The Riven Wyrd Saga. Faithless, a standalone self-published novel, is a grimdark low-fantasy for fans ... -
Dragonship by J. P. Ashman
THE GOOD: Creative concept and one I have not seen before, executed with both style and grace – it could’ve been a shit storm of scales ...









