Dweller in the Pacific Northwest of the US. Lover of dogs. And food. Husband and father. I am strongly attached to science fiction, slightly less attached to fantasy. I was originally trained as a scientist.
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An acclaimed legend in the field of fantasy and science fiction, Lois McMaster Bujold returns …
The third in a series, and sadly the weakest of the three. But despite a slow and somewhat cumbersome start, the pace of the story picks up steadily, and the climax is gratifying, if not spectacular. Well worth reading for fans of the earlier Chalion books.
Stieg Larsson, Stieg Larsson: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011, Random House, Incorporated)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (original title in Swedish: Män som hatar kvinnor, lit. 'Men Who Hate Women') is …
Miles Vorkosigan launches a campaign to win the heart of Ekatarina, whose former husband died as a result of Miles' …
After the grisly murder of his entire family, a toddler wanders into a graveyard where the ghosts and other supernatural …
The elite Anti-Revision Command, the ARC Riders, attempt to foil a desperate plot to destroy the United States. Reactionary 23rd …
Neverwhere is the companion novelisation written by English author Neil Gaiman of the television serial …
There's really nothing I can say about Mr. Gaiman's writing that hasn't already been said, and quite eloquently, too. So I will say this -- Neverwhere is somewhat less cerebral than, for example, Anansi Boys or American Gods, which I think could make it somewhat more approachable for some readers. It's a modern urban fairy tale, chock full of delightful and/or terrifying characters. The dialog is excellent, and the story completely entertaining. You should read it.
PS: The audiobook is narrated by the author. I would not have predicted that Mr. Gaiman would be one of the finest voice actors I've ever heard. But there you go.
Fawn Bluefield, the clever young farmer girl, and Dag Redwing Hickory, the seasoned Lakewalker soldier-sorcerer, have been married all of …
In a world where malices — remnants of ancient magic — can erupt with life-destroying power, only soldier-sorcerer Lakewalkers have …
In "American on Purpose," Craig Ferguson delivers a moving and achingly funny memoir of living the American dream as he …
Reveals the origin of many Powers characters, focusing on Detective Christian Walker, and further expands the backgrounds of other characters …
An epic samurai adventure.
Once, Tarrigo Lake was an exclusive resort for a select handful of wealthy families; but when a modern dam diverts …
