No real introduction this week. I was asked to review a book by Albert Seligman, and though I rarely do nonfiction, this one was hard to ignore.
Review Request: George Veck’s Monotone Masquerade
in George Veck’s Monotone Masquerade, Justin Billings was in a suffocating household where his autonomy and life is monitored. Through a series of scams involving a fake autism diagnosis, he has become his mother’s meal ticket. To escape her psychological abuse, he enters the North Wales care system. Soon after he is dragged into Darcy Quinney’s drug dealing den, where he is once again not free to leave.
Author Spotlight: Tyler Edwards
Recently I had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of another up-and-coming fantasy author, and I thought y’all might like to meet him. He just recently released the second in his Dark Realm Series, Reapers of the Dark Realm: The Hunt Begins, and it is already gaining quite some momentum in the fantasy circles. His stuff has been described as Dungeons & Dragons meets the Witcher which as y’all know, we love both here on the Evercharm Blog. Keep reading below to find out more!
Review Request: Six Moons, Seven Gods, by Robert Walker
The thieves of the Takers Guild plot to overthrow the kingdoms of Baelon but are thwarted by a woman with a strange gift for seeing the future. Meanwhile, retired royal guard Rolft Aerns returns to the palace of King Axil with an old score to settle. What follows is part mystery, part thriller, part fantasy piece that is an enticing setup for the future series.
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Review Request: Arabian Nights Ilustrated
I was a bit surprised when I received the review request for this title, as art books lay outside of my expertise. However, it is hard to ignore such a compelling collection of artwork – especially when it touches upon some of my favorite themes and stories. Unfortunately as mentioned, I can’t unequivocally laud the specifics of the subject matter, nor the professionalism of the presentation as it might be warranted for the standards of this format. What I can say is this:
The curation of this collection is absolutely pleasing. The editing is tight, and Mr. Seligman’s summaries are both interesting and relevant, and not overlong. It is obvious this is a subject he has keen interest in, as everything is presented carefully and in a way to draw the eye most effectively. My wife, who is a museum conservator, can tell you this is not an easy task to do, so kudos to him on his effort.
This cover is a lovely collection, and one where I would love to have a physical copy of.
Review Request: Legacy by Chris Coppel
Ahh, mirrors. The old classic goto for horror and thrillers. In this case we have the protagonist Craig, a former Marine sniper, who is the beneficiary of a unique gift: an antique wooden mirror. Which is cursed, naturally, because people can’t give items without cursing them anymore. In order to save his family from an ancient evil (other than the taxes for such a gift) he must find a way to defeat a witch without the use of explosions, fancy rifles, and Americanisms.
