The wait is over. The Sorceress of Avalon — the sequel to The Fae Dealings — is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Releasing March 25. It continues The Avalon Arc, with The Fae Dealings as Book One and Hela’s Bane serving as a standalone prequel. Some secrets of the Fae were never meant to…
Halfway through 2025, I can safely say that The Devils by Joe Abercrombie is the best book I’ve read so far this year. It’s a laugh-out-loud, character-driven fantasy with harrowing action, massive set pieces, brutal betrayals, and a bittersweet ending. In other words, it’s classic Abercrombie. I was hooked after the first chapter. Maybe even…
I really enjoyed Richard Swan’s Empire of the Wolf series, so I was eager to read Grave Empire, which is set in the same world, albeit hundreds of years later. While it doesn’t quite match the gripping quality of the earlier trilogy, Grave Empire presents an intriguing premise and shows promise as the new series…
After finishing Arthur by Giles Kristian, I dove straight into Lancelot, his first book based on Arthurian legends. Written in the first person from Lancelot’s point of view, it offers the most unique portrayal of the famous warrior I’ve come across, along with a fresh take on his love story with Guinevere. Nearly half the…
Earlier this year, I declared Crucible of Chaos by Sebastien de Castell the best book I’ve read in 2024. That remains true, but de Castell’s Play of Shadows now stands as its equal. Both are part of his new Court of Shadows series, with Crucible of Chaos serving as a prequel to the rest of…
With all the activity surrounding the launch of The Cauldron of God, I’ve fallen way behind on my book reviews. I haven’t stopped reading by any means, but I’ve finished at least three good-sized novels since my last review, so it’s time to start playing catch-up. I’ll begin with Tyrant’s Throne, the fourth and final…
It’s been a long journey since Ciarán and Alais embarked on their quest in Enoch’s Device. Now, I’m thrilled to announce that the epic conclusion to their tale—The Cauldron of God—is available on Amazon! Here are links to buy it on Amazon: US Store and UK Store. Also, here’s another look at the cover and…
I’m thrilled to announce the grand finale of the Dragon-Myth Cycle trilogy, The Cauldron of God, is poised for release at the end of June. But you can pre-order it now on Amazon and enjoy a special discounted price. Plus, you’ll have the book delivered straight to your Kindle the moment it’s released. Here’s a…
After relishing Sebastien de Castell’s Crucible of Chaos, I went back and finished his earlier Greatcoats series. The third book, Saint’s Blood, sets up the tale that unfolds in Crucible of Chaos, and it turned out to be one of my favorite Greatcoat books. Falcio Val Mond, the First Cantor of the Greatcoats, continues his…
Richard Swan’s Empire of the Wolf series reaches its epic conclusion in The Trials of Empire. This installment is more harrowing and bloody than its predecessors, but it provides a satisfying conclusion to this captivating trilogy. This novel begins where The Tyranny of Faith left off. Former magistrate justice Sir Konrad Vonvalt and his law…
So far, the best book I’ve read in 2024 is Crucible of Chaos by Sebastien de Castell. The book is a prelude to de Castell’s upcoming Court of Shadows series and a sequel to his excellent Greatcoat novels. Whatever I read next will have a hard time topping this one! The story’s protagonist, Estevar Borros,…