Science Fiction Book Reviews

Review: The Court of Crusty Killings: A Captain Space Hardcore Adventure by Michael Ronson

★★★★ The Court of Crusty Killings

In the realm of the surreal, silly, and downright hilarious, The Court of Crusty Killings by Michael Ronson is an unexpected delight, packed with more tongue-in-cheek humor than one book should ever hold.

Captain Space Hardcore is a character torn from sci-fi pulp thrillers of an older age, but the sharp wit and unique personality of this unforgettable leading man makes him eternally contemporary. His manservant and sidekick, Ebeneezer Funkworthy is an equally entertaining complement to the heroic central figure, and their adventures are truly the stuff of a bizarre imagination.

The premise of Captain Space Hardcore – the […]

2017-11-29T07:49:02+02:00October 12th, 2017|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: , |

Known Shippable, Will Not Fix by Roy W. Russell

Known Shippable, Will Not FixThe banal life of a Quality Tester takes a surreal turn in Known Shippable, Will Not Fix, a remarkably strange and entertaining novel by Roy W. Russell.

When everything you once thought of as reality is stripped away and shown to be nothing more than a bug-filled simulation, it can certainly make for a weird day. Casey, the intrepid QA tester at the core of this fast-paced tale, is as strange as the story itself, and more than neurotic enough to carry the story and keep readers interested. The stakes inevitably get higher, and Casey is forced to become […]

2017-09-29T06:03:35+02:00September 28th, 2017|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Review: Pursuit of the Guardian (Children of the Republic Book 2) by Jason T. Hutt

★★★★½ Pursuit of the Guardian

Great space adventures aren’t easy to find, but in Pursuit of the Guardian, the second installment of the Children of the Republic series, author Jason Hutt hits all the right buttons for sci-fi fans. Combining the broad creativity of “Star Wars” and the rough-around-the-edges universe of “Firefly,” this novel is an action-packed and immensely satisfying read.

Reading the first novel is crucial to appreciating the various characters populating these pages, particularly the dynamic of Senator Maria Cahill, who is blinded by grief and the desire to crush Max Cabot, the restless hero of this tale. Max Cabot may […]

2017-10-23T10:43:18+02:00September 25th, 2017|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |

Moonstroke II: Alien Territory by Blaine C. Readler

Moonstroke II by Blaine C. ReadlerKatlin and her father have escaped the moon after their harrowing adventures, but now they find themselves facing new threats in a world that Katlin doesn’t fully understand. How is she supposed to protect her friends on the moon when she has trouble dealing with Earth’s gravity? Meanwhile, her friends have problems of their own. Not only must the nexgens deal with the decaying systems left by their parents and leaders, but they also have to figure out how to maintain their independence when it seems everyone on the planet below is fighting for control.

There aren’t many sequels you […]

2018-06-26T10:03:30+02:00September 25th, 2017|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , |

Review: Terra 12: Paradise Found by Ryan Baxter

★★★½ Terra 12: Paradise Found by Ryan Baxter

Given the present situation on our planet, more and more eyes are turning to space as a possible escape from Earth’s rising temperatures. In Terra 12: Paradise Found, author Ryan Baxter paints a remarkably clear picture of one possible future, as well as the dire situation Earth finds itself 300 years from now.

Near the turn of the 24th century, humans send a dozen ships, named Terra 1-12, into the vastness of space to find a new home world for the human race. Terra 12 is where most of the action focuses in this book, along with […]

2020-02-12T07:27:40+02:00September 17th, 2017|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |

Review: Incognolio by Michael Sussman

★★★★½ Incognolio by Michael Sussman

For readers who are eager to have their imaginations shattered into a thousand pieces, this bizarre and fascinating novel by Michael Sussman is sure to please. Incognolio, both the title of this novel and the ultimate goal of anyone trying to shed their conscious mind, is a strange journey with unreliable narrators who seem to be having a perpetual identity crisis.

From the very first page of this novel, you can tell that the read will be an unusual one to say the least. The subtle style of writing in surreal details, or breaking the fourth wall of […]

Crusher by Blaine C. Readler

CrusherDarren is surprised to discover that he somehow volunteered to become the caretaker for his vegetative cousin. He’s even more surprised to find an alien hiding behind his computer. When the alien possesses his brain-dead cousin and demands that his head be put in a microwave, things get weird. When the alien demands rhodium to eat, things get complicated.

By the time Darren realizes that the Earth is about to be invaded by another, more malevolent, alien species, he’s really given up being surprised. Accompanied by an alien who has motor control akin to a two-year-old, a legal relative […]

2018-06-26T10:03:23+02:00August 30th, 2017|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Ansel, and Soul by Naöt Maeh Nam

Ansel, and Soul by Naöt Maeh NamTold through the eyes of Kamera, Ansel, and Soul: Get Lost in Heaven…(Don’t) puts a unique twist on the concept of paradise and the human condition. A cross between sci-fi and philosophy, it takes readers on a journey of imagination, self-realization, and questioning, that leaves them wondering if there is more out there than we can see with our eyes.

Naöt Maeh Nam’s writing style is definitely unique and may turn readers away initially with the choppy, untraditional structure and characters. For those readers who push through the first couple of chapters, a fantastically vivid world awaits them – a […]

2019-01-11T14:52:55+02:00August 25th, 2017|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |
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