Sabazel is a thinly disguised fantasy take on Alexander the Great: The Macedonian who led the Greek world in their crusade against the Persian Empire and won himself a world spanning empire as well as eternal glory. The only difference between that historical figure and the protagonist in this fanta...
Anthology. My problem with this book is I kind of OD'd on another anthology so I didn't give this book much of a chance and it's due back at the library with a charge of $1.00 a day late fee that they start charging immediately. So skim it is. I picked authors that I've read before but then again...
Not as good as the first book. The relationship angst drove me a little bananas. Not sure I'm going to read the rest of the series any time soon.
The Key by Ilsa J. Blick - this didn't leave much of an impressionThe Nightside, Needless to Say by Simon R. Green - I had already read this so I skipped it.The Adakian Eagle by Bradley Denton - This story makes me want to learn more about Alaska during WWII.Love Hurts by Jim Butcher - OK. I don't f...
Paranormal Investigated shorts. With some well known authors and new. Simon Green's Nightside, Needless to Say short from Nightshade series. "a little voodoo in your coffee, anyone?"Jim Butcher's Dresden Files short with a vampire Trying to force love. can't wait to read The Dresden Files series.Jon...
This book is a fictional look at Marcos Bellasteros (a thinly disguised Alexander the Great) who meets and falls in love with Danica of Sabazel (an Amazon princess.) Together these two find a magical sword with the aid of their respective gods, fight the final war to win an empire for Marcos, navig...
Interesting mix of essays.
The outstanding bits of this very miscellaneous collection for me are Lillian Stewart Carl's adorkable reminisces about growing up fannish with Lois and Lois's own revisiting of her writing life, which is just as thoughtful as her fictional take on same.On the other end of the spectrum for me would ...
A book for the fans of Lois McMaster Bujold's series about Miles Vorkosigan, with all kinds of tidbits and trivia inside. A terrific resource and one that fans will enjoy. For the more complete review, please go here:http://www.epinions.com/review/Book_The_Vorkosigan_Companion/content_457324859012
I really enjoyed this anthology, although it took me a while to read through. I can honestly say that every story was unique. There was a slight lean towards higher fantasy and/or historical fantasy that was interesting, as I was expecting a modern occult detective slant. But that is just my presup...
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