Book Reviews

I started my book reviewing career in the latter days of September and have come a long way since. Originally publishing my reviews on my blog, I am now a more professional reviewer and my reviews are now published on The Founding Fields. This page is meant to be an index of all my novel/novella/short story/audio drama/audiobook reviews, gathered handily in one place for your reading pleasure.

Green marks any guest review by me for blogs other than The Founding Fields. Orange marks my comics round-ups reviews in which I talk about multiple comics across publisher, genre, title etc. Latest reviews are marked with *new*, bolded for the most recent.

Abaddon Books (1)

Dredd Omnibus by Various (Review)

Ace Books (5)

Dune Chronicles #1: Dune by Frank Herbert (Review)

Shadow Ops #1: Control Point by Myke Cole (Review) (Author Blog)

Shadow Ops #2: Fortress Frontier by Myke Cole (Review)

The Broken Kingdom #1: Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence (Review)

Theirs Not To Reason Why #1: A Soldier’s Duty by Jean Johnson (Review) *new*

Angry Robot Books (18/19)

Amortals by Matt Forbeck (Review) (Author Blog)

Black Dawn #1: Black Feathers by Joseph D’Lacey (Review) (Author Blog)

Carpathia by Matt Forbeck (Review)

Cora Oglesby #1: The Dead of Winter by Lee Collins (Review) (Author Blog)

Cora Oglesby #2: She Returns From War by Lee Collins (Review)

Crown of the Blood by Gav Thorpe (Review) (Author Blog)

Egil & Nix #1: The Hammer And The Blade by Paul S. Kemp (Review) (Author Blog)

Empire State by Adam Christopher (Review) (Author Blog)

Night’s Masque Volume 1: The Alchemist of Souls by Anne Lyle (Review) (Author Blog)

Night’s Masque Volume 2: Merchant of Dreams by Anne Lyle (Review)

Obsidian and Blood by Aliette de Bodard (Review) (Author Blog)

Richards and Klein #1: Reality 36 by Guy Haley (Review) (Author Blog)

Richards and Klein #2: Omega Point by Guy Haley (Review)

Seven Wonders by Adam Christopher (Review)

Split Worlds #1: Between Two Thorns by Emma Newman (Review) (Author Blog)

The Collector #1: Dead Harvest by Chris F. Holm (Review) (Author Blog)

The Collector #2: The Wrong Goodbye by Chris F. Holm (Review)

The Lives of Tao by Wesley Chu (Review) *new*

Veiled World #1: Debris by Joanne Anderton (Review) (Author Blog)

Bantam Books (2)

X-wing #1: Rogue Squadron by Michael A. Stackpole (Review) (Author Blog)

X-wing #2: Wedge’s Gamble by Michael A. Stackpole (Review)

Big Finish (4)

Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis Series 1 Audio Dramas (Review)

Judge Dredd: 99 Code Red by Jonathan Clements (Review)

Judge Dredd: Dreddline by James Swallow (Review)

Judge Dredd: I Love Judge Dredd by Jonathan Morris (Review)

Black Library (55/58)

Black Library Games Day 2011 Anthology by Various Authors (Review)

Bloodquest: Prisoners of the Eye of Terror by Ben Counter (Review)

Crimson Fists: The Madness Within by Steve Lyons (Review)

Dark Angels: Dark Vengeance by C Z Dunn (Review) (Author Blog)

Dark Angels: Malediction by C Z Dunn (Review)

Deathwatch: Mission Purge by Gav Thorpe (Review)

Eisenhorn vs Ravenor #1: Pariah by Dan Abnett (Review)

Gotrek & Felix: Road of Skulls by Josh Reynolds (Review)

Gotrek and Felix: The Anthology by Various Authors (Review)

Grey Knights: The Emperor’s Gift by Aaron Dembski-Bowden (Review)

Iron Warriors: The Omnibus by Graham McNeill (Review) (Author Blog)

Knight of the Blazing Sun by Josh Reynolds (Review) (Author Blog)

Legacy of Caliban #1: Ravenwing by Gav Thorpe (Review) *new*

Night Lords #1: Soul Hunter by Aaron Dembski-Bowden (Review) (Author Blog)

Night Lords #1.5: Throne of Lies by Aaron Dembski-Bowden (Review)

Perfection by Nick Kyme and Chosen of Khorne by Anthony Reynolds (Review)

Priests of Mars by Graham McNeill (Review)

Salamanders: Tome of Fire #3 – Nocturne  by Nick Kyme (Review)

Sisters of Battle: Hammer & Anvil by James Swallow (Review) (Author Blog)

Tales from the Dark Millennium by Various Authors (Review)

Thorn and Talon by Dan Abnett (Review) (Author Blog)

Ulrika #1: Bloodborn by Nathan Long (Review) (Author Blog)

Ulrika #1: Bloodforged by Nathan Long (Review)

Ulrika #3: Bloodsworn by Nathan Long (Review)

Ultramarines: Eye of Vengeance by Graham McNeill (Review)

Ultramarines: The Second Omnibus by Graham McNeill (Review)

Valkia the Bloody by Sarah Cawkwell (Review) (Author Blog)

Van Horstmann by Ben Counter (Review)

Warmaster Macharius #1: Angel of Fire by William King (Review) (Author Blog)

Word Bearers #3: Dark Creed by Anthony Reynolds (Review) (Author Blog)

Advent Calendar 2012

Eisenhorn: Born To Us by Dan Abnett (Review)

Horus Heresy: Strike and Fade by Guy Haley (Review)

Horus Heresy: Warmaster by John French (Review)

Imperial Fists: Binding by Ray Harrison (Review)

Zavant Konniger: The Riddle of Scorpions by Josh Reynolds (Review)

Horus Heresy

Angel Exterminatus by Graham McNeill (Review)

Butcher’s Nails by Aaron Dembski-Bowden (Review)

Fear To Tread by James Swallow (Review)

Garro: Burden of Duty by James Swallow (Review)

Garro: Oath of Moment and Garro: Legion of One by James Swallow (Review)

Grey Angel by John French (Review)

Know No Fear by Dan Abnett (Review)

Shadows of Treachery by Various (Review)

The Outcast Dead by Graham McNeill (Review) (Author Blog)

The Primarchs by Various Authors (Review

The Raven’s Flight by Gav Thorpe (Review)

Time of Legends

Age of Legend by Various Authors (Review)

Black Plague #1: Dead Winter by C. L. Werner (Review) (Author Blog)

War of Vengeance #1: The Great Betrayal (Review)

Space Marine Battles

Architect of Fate: Accursed Eternity by Sarah Cawkwell (Review)

Architect of Fate by Various Authors (Review)

Bloodspire by C Z Dunn and Deathwolf by Andy Smillie (Review)

Flesh of Cretacia by Andy Smillie (Review)

Legion of the Damned by Rob Sanders (Review) (Author Blog)

Rynn’s World by Steve Parker (Review) (Author Blog)

The Battle of the Fang by Chris Wraight (Review) (Author Blog)

The Gildar Rift  by Sarah Cawkwell (Review)

The Siege of Castellax by C. L. Werner (Review)

Del Rey Spectra (6/8)

Coveted #2: Kept by Shawntelle Madison (Review)

Chronicles of Light and Shadow #1: A Conspiracy of Alchemists by Liesel Schwarz (Review) (Author Blog)

Darksiders: The Abomination Vault by Ari Marmell (Review)

Dark Legacy of Shannara #2: The Bloodfire Quest by Terry Brooks (Review)

Deus Ex: Icarus Effect by James Swallow (Review)

Shadowstorm #1: Blades of Winter by G. T. Almasi (Review)

Shadowstorm #2: Hammer of Angels by G. T. Almasi (Review)

Star Wars: The Old Republic #4 - Annihilation by Drew Karpyshyn (Review)

Eternal Press (1)

Elanraigh: The Vow by Sandy Hunter (Review)

Fox Spirit (1)

Tales of the Nun & Dragon by Various (Review)

Gollancz (1)

Wild Hunt #1: Songs of the Earth by Elspeth Cooper (Review)

HarperCollins (2)

Demon Cycle #1: The Painted Man by Peter V. Brett (Review)

The Last Days of Krypton by Kevin J. Anderson (Review)

IDW Publishing (1)

Tales From The Cobra Wars by Max Brooks (Review) *new*

Jo Fletcher Books (2)

Tower and Knife #1: The Emperor’s Knife by Mazarkis Williams (Review)

The Shiva Trilogy #1: The Immortals of Meluha by Amish Tripathi (Review) *new*

Mulholland Books (1)

The Right Hand by Derek Haas (Review)

Night Shade Books (10)

Bloodsounder’s Arc #1: Scourge of the Betrayer by Jeff Salyards (Review) (Author Blog)

Jane Carver #1: Jane Carver of Waar by Nathan Long (Review)

Jane Carver #2: Swords of Waar by Nathan Long (Review)

Lays of Anuskaya #1: The Winds of Khalakovo by Bradley P. Beaulieu (Review)

Miserere: An Autumn Tale by Teresa Frohock (Review) (Author Blog)

No Return by Zachary Jernigan (Review) (Author Blog)

The Osiris Project #1: Osiris by E. J. Swift (Review)

Shattered Sigil #1: The Whitefire Crossing by Courtney Schafer (Review) (Author Blog)

Spin The Sky by Katy Stauber (Review)

The Daedalus Incident by Michael J. Martinez (Review) *new*

Prime Books (1)

Vampire Musketeers: Sword & Blood by Sarah Marques (Review) (Author Blog)

Pyr Books (3)

The Horns of Ruin by Tim Akers (Review) (Author Blog)

Widdershins Adventure #1: Thief’s Covenant by Ari Marmell (Review) (Author Blog)

Widdershins Adventures #2: False Covenant by Ari Marmell (Review)

Orbit Books (15)

Dreamblood #1: The Killing Moon by N. K. Jemisin (Review) (Author Blog)

Eli Monpress #1: The Spirit Thief by Rachel Aaron (Review) (Author Blog)

Jessica McClain #1: Full Blooded by Amanda Carlson (Review) (Author Blog)

Jessica McClain #2: Hot Blooded by Amanda Carlson (Review) *new*

Powder Mage #1: Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan (Review)

Riyria Revelations Vol1: Theft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan (Review) (Author Blog)

Riyria Revelations Vol2: Rise of Empire by Michael J. Sullivan (Review)

Riyria Revelations Vol3: Heir of Novron by Michael J. Sullivan (Review)

Spiritwalker #1: Cold Magic by Kate Elliott (Review) *new*

Subterrene War #1: Germline by T. C. McCarthy (Review)

Terra Incognita #1 – The Edge of The World by Kevin J. Anderson (Review) (Author Blog)

Terra Incognita #2 – The Map of All Things by Kevin J. Anderson (Review)

Terra Incognita #3 – The Key to Creation by Kevin J. Anderson (Review)

The Expanse #1: Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey (Review)

The Wall of Night #1: The Heir of Night by Helen Lowe (Review) (Author Blog)

Others (7)

Area 51 #10: Nightstalkers by Bob Mayer (Review)

Fading Light Anthology by Various (Review)

Leverage: The Con Job by Matt Forbeck (Review)

Prey by Tim Marquitz (Review)

The Other Half Of The Sky by Various (Review)

WarCraft: Tides of Darkness  by Aaron Rosenberg (Review)

Self Published (8)

Brave New World #1: Revolution by Matt Forbeck (Review)

Brave New World #2: Revelation by Matt Forbeck (Review)

Brave New World #3: Resolution by Matt Forbeck (Review)

Particle Horizon by Selso Xisto (Review)

Shotguns & Sorcery #1: Hard Times In Dragon City by Matt Forbeck (Review)

Shotguns & Sorcery #2: Bad Times In Dragon City by Matt Forbeck (Review) *new*

Shotguns & Sorcery #3: End Times In Dragon City by Matt Forbeck (Review) *new*

Terrarch Chronicles #1: Death’s Angels by William King (Review)

The Viscount and The Witch by Michael J. Sullivan (Review)

Solaris Books (7)

Ack-Ack-Macaque by Gareth Powell (Review)

Age of Aztec by James Lovegrove (Review)

Babylon Steel by Gaie Sebold (Review) (Author Blog)

Blood and Feathers by Lou Morgan (Review) (Author Blog)

Champion of Mars by Guy Haley (Review)

Dragon Apocalypse #1: Greatshadow by James Maxey (Review) (Author Blog)

Magic: The Anthology by Various (Review)

Strange Chemistry (3)

Emilie & The Hollow World by Martha Wells (Review)

Pantomime by Laura Lam (Review) (Author Blog)

Poltergeeks by Sean Cummings (Review) (Author Blog)

The Assassin’s Curse by Cassandra R. Clarke (Review) (Author Blog)

The Holders by Julianna Scott (Review)

Tor (5)

Earth Unaware by Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston (Review)

Eddie LaCrosse #4: Wake of The Bloody Angel by Alex Bledsoe (Review) (Author Blog)

Legends of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson (Review)

Mistborn #1: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson (Review) *new*

Shattered Kingdoms #1: Blood’s Pride by Evie Manieri (Review)

Wizards of the Coast (7)

Brimstone Angels by Erin M. Evans (Review) (Author Blog)

Brimstone Angels: Lesser Evils by Erin M. Evans (Review)

Dragonlance Chronicles #1: Dragons of Autumn Twilight by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (Review) *new*

The Erevis Cale Trilogy by Paul S. Kemp (Review)

The Shard Axe #2: Skein of Shadows by Marsheila Rockwell (Review) (Author Blog)

War of The Spider Queen 10th Anniversary Volume 1 by Various (Review)

War of The Spider Queen 10th Anniversary Volume 2 by Various (Review)