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Prince of Fools by Mark Lawrence
Mark Lawrence’s Broken Empire trilogy was one of my best discoveries of 2013, largely due to its dark tone and brilliantly captivating first person ... -
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 ... -
Horns by Joe Hill
Back in October, I fancied dipping into a horror novel. Aside from a few teenage forays into King and Herbert, I’m something of a ... -
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 Copper Promise by Jen Williams
The Copper Promise is a classic fantasy romp; a sword and sorcery tale of epic quests, fallen heroes, plucky sellswords and fearsome dragons. After ... -
A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan
I’ve got nothing against dragons, especially when they play such a vital part in so many awesome fantasy series. After all, dragons are integral ... -
Skullsworn by Brian Staveley
Miles long, a wooden walkway provides the only safe crossing over a swamp inhabited by all manner of lethal denizens. Man-eating crocs, piranha schools, ... -
Blood Follows by Steven Erikson
Blood Follows is Steven Erikson’s first Malazan novella, the first in a series detailing the nefarious exploits of necromantic duo Bauchelain and Korbal Broach. ... -
Heart of Stone by Ben Galley
‘There will always be wars. And I will always fight them.’ Task is a soldier like no other. For one thing, he’s not human. ... -
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 ...
