The wild west, but on an alien planet. No, this isn’t the novelization of the Bravestar cartoon, but Kenneth Wolfson’s The Beast of the East. A much better concept, though I am partial to the 80’s cliches and the rocker haircut on that horse. Here instead we follow Sam, a gunslinger on the frontier, now glorified babysitter for her hopeless son. All together it’s a satisfying read, though a bit of a mixed bag of nuts. Perfect for the trail, I suppose?
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Review Request: Murder in Retrograde by Greg Hickey
In a litigious future America, detective Marcus Carver sticks to civil cases. When a space tech CEO wants him to investigate a business rival for illegal hydrocarbon combustion, Carver reluctantly agrees. But the case takes an explosive turn when the police find the target’s head of security murdered. Probably a bad day for him.
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RR: The Engineer’s Mechanic, by L.K. Wintur
If there is any definite sign in The Engineer’s Mechanic that corporations rule the world, it is the naming of the “Outskirtz,” where some corporate head decided the “s” was not edgy enough. From these humble surroundings we follow Ren, a mechanic blessed with the gift of tech, as he confronts the corruption of Meticorp. This new Cyberpunk novel from L.K. Wintur is what I would like to call dystopian light, and a welcome switch up to overbearing darkness of the genre.
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Review Request: Together We Rise, Richie Billing
In the city of Pietalos, where corruption and poverty reign, the fires of revolution burn hotter each day. An oppressive government has bled its people dry for the benefit of the elite, but the citizens have had enough. Eight lives—each scarred by loss, betrayal, and violence—intertwine as they fight for their own futures and that of the city.
If only they really did intertwine.
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Review Request: EDMUND DULAC HIS AMERICAN WEEKLY COLLECTION 1924-1951: 106 FULL COLOR COVERS COMPLETELY RESTORED
The American Weekly magazine was a Sunday supplement published by The Hearst Corporation from 1896 until 1966. They claimed a circulation of over 50 million readers. This book consists of the complete contribution of Edmund Dulac for the publication as it relates to the run from 1924 until 1951.
The Wizard We Deserve: Rough Chapter 1
“Call it,” William said.
A coin flipped, flashed a crown to the table, then plunked into his tankard.
“Eagles.”
Lazy curls of smoke wandered around Calem’s head as Sigor coughed and wheezed in laughter. William was less amused, though he hid it behind his usual fake smile.
