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These reviews cover some of the latest fantasy and science fiction books that have been released, including books by popular writers, and some by authors who are not so well known. They are as spoiler-free as possible so you can still enjoy the book.

Book Reviews

Pretty Little Things To Fill Up The Void (2008) by Simon Logan
4 star rating
In a nightmarish urban dystopia five very different people search for what matters most to each of them.
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Jeff Hawke: Overlord (2008) by Sydney Jordan and Willie Patterson
3 star rating
In this collection of stories first published in the 1960s, can Jeff Hawke talk his way out of trouble with the Overlord?
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007) by J. K. Rowling
5 star rating
In the last of the Harry Potter series, will Harry finally defeat Voldemort, or die trying?
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Ancient Appetites (2007) by Oisin McGann
5 star rating
Nate Wildenstern hunts for his brother's murderer in a historic version of Ireland populated by living machines.
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Making Money (2007) by Terry Pratchett
5 star rating
Moist von Lipwig takes on the Royal Mint in this Discworld novel.
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Night Rising (2007) by Chris Marie Green
3 star rating
The first volume of Vampire Babylon, chronicling the adventures of stuntwoman and vampire hunter Dawn Madison.
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Dawn of Destiny (2007) by Lee Stephen
3 star rating
The first book in the Epic series sees a young soldier fighting an alien invasion of Earth.
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Belladonna (2007) by Anne Bishop
3 star rating
The second novel in the Ephemera series focuses on the rogue landscaper Belladonna.
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Outlaw Trigger (2007) by Lee Stephen
3 star rating
The second book in the Epic series sees Scott Remington battling both aliens and inner demons.
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Tourniquet (2007) by Kim Lakin-Smith
2 star rating
A vampiric rock star wonders what has happened to his brother and his city in the first novel about the Renegade City.
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Oshun's Gold (2007) by Simone Brightstein
1 star rating
How will Ancient African deities respond to the modern world of advertising and beauty?
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A Destiny of Fools (2006) by Ejner Fulsang
5 star rating
The human race is dying out, and Sophie Zapata isn't convinced it deserves to be saved.
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Wintersmith (2006) by Terry Pratchett
5 star rating
Tiffany Aching put a foot wrong, and now the winter is in love with her in this Discworld novel.
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The Oracle's Queen (2006) by Lynn Flewelling
5 star rating
The epic conclusion to the Tamír Triad sees a young queen fight to unite her country.
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The Blade Itself (2006) by Joe Abercrombie
5 star rating
In the first episode of The First Law series some very different characters fight for truth, survival, or simply to look good.
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Cracking Grace (2006) by Steven Stromp
4 star rating
A girl bereaved of her mother and a statue in a cemetery find themselves asking the same questions.
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Sebastian (2006) by Anne Bishop
4 star rating
An incubus takes a journey into the darkest corners of his own heart.
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To Love a Sagelord (2006) by Paul Massey
4 star rating
The first novel in Paul Massey's new fantasy series, The Return to Enlightenment.
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Storms of Vengeance (2006) by John Beachem
4 star rating
The first book in the epic fantasy series The Lorradda Stone.
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The Culled (2006) by Simon Spurrier
4 star rating
In a brutal post-Apocalyptic world one man fights his way across America to find the source of a message.
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The Odyssey Gene (2006) by Kfir Luzzatto
3 star rating
Kfir Luzzatto's first full-length science fiction novel tackles prejudice based on genetic differences.
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The King's Heir (2006) by Johan Pihl, Raphael Vasconceles, Gina Jenkins and Geoffrey Bonn
2 star rating
A pirate fantasy set in the world of the Aethans.
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The Turning (2006) by Paul J. Newell
2 star rating
People are disappearing, and one man may hold the key to solving the mystery.
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Situation Vacant (2006) by Gabrielle Staples
2 star rating
The first novel in Gabrielle Staples' high fantasy Pelarian series.
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A Craving For Blood (2006) by Mark H. Walker
1 star rating
Mark H. Walker's dystopian future sees natural humans fighting against the oppression of genetically enhanced super-soldiers.
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2005) by J. K. Rowling
5 star rating
Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts is the most dramatic yet.
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Priestess of the White (2005) by Trudi Canavan
5 star rating
Trudi Canavan's new trilogy begins with a priestess facing a magical war.
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Crash Deluxe (2005) by Marianne de Pierres
5 star rating
Parrish Plessis sets out to take down the media in a future Australia where the gulf between rich and poor is vast. This is the third book in the series.
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Thud! (2005) by Terry Pratchett
5 star rating
In this Discworld novel the Watch have to contend with species divisions in the city as well as within their ranks.
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Dreams Made Flesh (2005) by Anne Bishop
4 star rating
Men with magical powers and leather pants who live only to serve women? It must be The Black Jewels.
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Eldest (2005) by Christopher Paolini
4 star rating
In the second episode of the Inheritance series Eragon and his dragon deal with politics, evil, and growing pains.
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Atlas' Revenge (2005) by Robyn and Tony DiTocco
3 star rating
The Greek gods come to California in this light-hearted fantasy for young adult readers.
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Crimson City (2005) by Liz Maverick
3 star rating
Can vampire Fleur Dumont trust herself with a human?
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Shelby and the Shifting Rings (2005) by A. M. Veillon
2 star rating
A young girl's adventures in time travel.
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Pleasant Valley (2005) by Eralides E. Cabrera
1 star rating
Eralides E. Cabrera's uncanny valley.
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The People of the Sea (2005) by Scott Marcano
1 star rating
Scott Marcano's fantasy follows two young lovers fighting to save their sea-dwelling race from destruction.
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Nylon Angel (2004) by Marianne de Pierres
5 star rating
When you've met Parrish, you'll know why she's so hard to put down.
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Code Noir (2004) by Marianne de Pierres
5 star rating
Parrish Plessis is back, and she has already broken her resolution not to hit anyone.
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Going Postal (2004) by Terry Pratchett
5 star rating
Moist von Lipwig delivers the Discworld post.
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A Hat Full of Sky (2004) by Terry Pratchett
4 star rating
Tiffany Aching returns to earn her place amongst the witches.
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