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Older Book Reviews

These are the reviews of older fantasy and science fiction books, including some popular works and some by authors who are not so well known. They are written to be spoiler-free reviews so you can still enjoy reading the book.

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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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John Constantine, Hellblazer: Stations of the Cross (2006) by Mike Carey
4 star rating
John Constantine loses his memory in this contemporary occult graphic novel.
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Voice of the Gods (2006) by Trudi Canavan
4 star rating
In the third episode of The Age of the Five Auraya faces a stark choice between her gods and the people she has grown to love.
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Traitor to the Blood (2006) by Barb and J. C. Hendee
4 star rating
The fourth episode of the Nobel Dead saga sees the half-elf Leesil and his dhampir companion Magiere investigate Leesil's past.
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New Moon (2006) by Stephenie Meyer
4 star rating
Bella studies Romeo and Juliet whilst two supernatural families square up against each other in Forks in this sequel to Twilight.
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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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Winterbirth (2006) by Brian Ruckley
3 star rating
A young man battles for survival and for his people in this icy, epic fantasy. This is the first episode of The Godless World.
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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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Learning The World (2005) by Ken Macleod
5 star rating
Two alien cultures make first contact. But will the experience harm the less advanced civilisation?
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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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Chill Factor (2005) by Rachel Caine
4 star rating
A teenager in Las Vegas has the strongest Djinn in the world in his power, and is causing chaos. The third of the Weather Wardens series.
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Twilight (2005) by Stephenie Meyer
4 star rating
When Bella moves to the small town of Forks she notices Edward Cullen is not like other young men.
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Poison Study (2005) by Maria V. Snyder
4 star rating
In the first of the Study series Yelena Zaltana finds herself trapped in the dangerous job of food taster.
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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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Grim Tuesday (2004) by Garth Nix
5 star rating
The Keys To The Kingdom continues as Arthur Penhaligon takes on the keeper of the second key.
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Heat Stroke (2004) by Rachel Caine
5 star rating
In the second book in the Weather Wardens series, Joanne Baldwin faces a threat that could destroy the Djinn.
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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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Eve (2004) by Aurelio O'Brien
4 star rating
Aurelio O'Brien mixes up the primordial soup in this silly yet incisive satire.
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Thief of Lives (2004) by Barb and J. C. Hendee
4 star rating
In this sequel to Dhampir, it turns out the Noble Dead are not always so noble.
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Dead Witch Walking (2004) by Kim Harrison
4 star rating
Rachel Morgan has to figure out who she can trust if she is to survive more than a few days as a supernatural bounty hunter.
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Undead And Unwed (2004) by Maryjanice Davidson
4 star rating
A fashionable secretary wakes in a morgue to discover she is one of the undead.
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Dreamers (2004) by Christian R. Bonawandt
3 star rating
You wake up, but are you still in a dream world?
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