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Ryan had always been a gamer, he had tried so many AR games, but none of them had been quite like Headshot. It was free to play, if you were willing to play a zombie that is. Who better to provide sport and populate the world with zombies than the 'mindless masses'? The name of… Continue reading Book review: Headshot: One in the Gut by Matthew Siege
An old woman was seen fleeing the scene following the murder of a temple guard, and soon fingers are pointing towards Brona, the old apothecary. There is a great divide between those who can wield magic, and those who cannot, and the murder has caused great unrest, especially given the approach of Shadowfest. The timing… Continue reading Book review: Shadowfest by D.J. Reid
Centuries ago the Anastasians had implemented The Selection, all boys of eighteen were expected to participate. Eron's time was approaching but with the memories of his brother's ear-piercing screams he was filled with fear and foreboding. But there was something about this ritual, something that seemed out of place. Males outnumbered females ten to one,… Continue reading Book review: The Selection by Jason Nugent (@LailokenRi )
Nina thought she'd landed her dream job, great money, funding, and time to on a new obsession, finding the Tomb of Hercules. After finding Atlantis she has a void to fill. Chase, however, finds himself stagnating. He was never designed to be tied to a desk, and Nina had changed, attempting to fit into her… Continue reading Book review: The Tomb of Hercules by Andy McDermott (@AndyMcDermott)
Nina Wilde was orphaned when her parents' quest for Atlantis ended in betrayal, but the same obsession runs through her veins. She has dedicated her life to continuing her parents' pursuits, and she is certain she has the answer, the location of Atlantis itself. Excitement and nervousness floods through her as she gives her presentation… Continue reading Book review: The Hunt For Atlantis by Andy McDermott (@AndyMcDermott )
Jodie has suffered at the hands of her husband, Jack, to the point she was merely a tool to his daily life, a set routine, a strict diet regime of what to make and when, and if any of her spirit returned he disciplined her. But he had taken it too far. His actions had… Continue reading Book review: The Foreseen by Emma Coray (@EmmCoray )
Lj had just started college, a event which acted as a catalyst for her to meet her biological mother, Lyndsey. Lj is an alcoholic, and so when Lyndsey, and her husband, Rich, suggested she stayed with them she was relieved Lj didn't trusting herself around college bars and drinking students. The invitation extended to Lj's… Continue reading Book review: Malthus Revisited by Lin Wilder (@LinWilder )
Astrid had been missing for some time now, with no sign of being found. More concerning was that others were disappearing too, something brought to Rory's by Cody, her ex. Normally Astrid took care of problems involving paranormal, but with her disappearance there was no one else he could turn to, except for the rouge… Continue reading Book review: Hunting Shadows by Rain Oxford
The King's assassination had marked a change for the remote kingdom of Screenia. The Queen had been childless, and there were many who thought the throne should pass to them. The King had been assassinated by an Unknown. The strange creature had been witnessed but all attempts to stop it had failed. The King had… Continue reading Book review: Power’s Wrath by Stephen Shortall
Flowing the death of Delforian it was suggested by the psychologist that everyone keep a journal. For the ten long years since they had left their home world they had been on a quest. It had taken a great deal of resources and sponsorship, but finally they had set up on a scavenger hunt across… Continue reading Book review: Alferrions Exodus by Simon Anthony Marriott
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