This anthology contains a lot of other stories, but the only one I read was the Lord John Grey story, "Lord John and the Plague of Zombies", by Diana Gabaldon.Lord John Grey is a secondary character from the Outlander series and a primary character in his own series of books.In this short story, Col...
I admit I am shallow. I checked this out solely for Diana Gabaldon's 'Lord John and the Plague of Zombies' as well as Patricia Briggs 'In Red with Pearls'. But it begins with a Charlaine Harris 'Sookie-world', story, 'Death by Dahlia' and I read that too.The Lord John Grey story is superb as alway...
Things go bump and worse in the night in this urban fantasy story anthology, edited by George R.R. Martin (Game of Thrones) and Gardner Dozois (The Year's Best Science Fiction series editor). The showcased stories feature detectives who either are paranormal or investigate paranormal crime, ensuring...
3.5 stars. I only read the Briggs story. It centered on Warren and Kyle. Patricia BriggsSimon GreenCarrie VaughnCharlaine HarrisDiana Gabaldonedited by GRRM
Another historical this one set in ancient Rome. Young Decius Caecilius Metellus is charged with looking into two murders in his district in Rome but finds they might be part of a larger conspiracy. Simon Vance is fast becoming one of my favorite narrators.
Hring Kristjanson, son of a the thegn of Long Isle, has been cast out of his religion (Christianity) and his nation (Treeland) for the crime of killing his half-brother (which he did, somewhat accidently, when filled with blood-lust during training). The book is something of an epic fictional biogra...
Recommend: Yes Pros: Very short concise book; characterization, plot, setting, are all strong.Cons: Very short. The ending was a little off.The Bottom Line:Best book in the nine book SPQR series (at the time of review, 9 book series). Very quick read, very enjoyable dip into this time period. Histor...
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