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Review: Strange Girl by Christopher Pike

When I saw Christopher Pike was releasing a novel, I squealed with joy. I have fond memories of reading his books as a teen.  The premise of this title intrigued me, not quite sure where it would take me. Putting … Continue reading

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Review: Maplecroft by Cherie Priest

I’ve had an unnatural obsession with Lizzie Borden most of my life. Perhaps it incited and inspired my interest in the monsters that walk among us.  So, when I learned of this title I knew I had to have it. A … Continue reading

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Review: Zeroes by Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan, Deborah Biancotti

I was a bit concerned when I learned this book was written by not one or two, but three different authors. My concerns were unwarranted, for this dynamic trio of authors came together and created a truly exceptional first book … Continue reading

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Reading Through Comics, Alphabetically: Nonplayer by Nate Simpson

When I discovered Nonplayer a few months ago, little did I knew the comic I held in my hand was actually the third printing of an issue originally released four years ago.  Originally released in 2011, Nonplayer was an instant hit.  Yet the … Continue reading

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Reading Through Comics, Alphabetically: Injection by Warren Ellis

In this most recent edition of Reading Through Comics, Alphabetically, I’ve decided to feature the comic series known as Injection,  written by Warren Ellis, illustrated by Declan Shalvey. The thing about this series? You don’t know much. Of anything. About the plot, … Continue reading

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Reading Through Comics, Alphabetically: Ei8ht by Rafael Albuquerque, Mike Johnson

  Joshua is a chrononaut, sent back in time and space to destroy a man he’s never met. His motivation: his dying wife, whose treatment is guaranteed if he accomplishes this task. He understands this could be a suicide mission, … Continue reading

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Reading Through Comics, Alphabetically: Descender by Jeff Lemire, Dustin Nguyen

We’re up to the letter “D” in my quest to read through my entire comic inventory.  No surprise here, but the title I’ve picked comes from Image Comics: Descender by Jeff Lemire, Dustin Nguyen. A brief summary: When nine moon-sized robots appear, … Continue reading

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Review: Signal by Patrick Lee

This is most certainly not the follow-up to Runner that I was predicting.  Lee has managed to add an element of, dare I say, science fiction, creating a techno-thriller that his completely unlike anything I have read. He certainly takes a … Continue reading

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