Five star reviews — Rescue One: Breaking Point by Michael Gardner
The description, via Goodreads: Antonio Baros has invented an engine that can propel a spaceship faster-than-light, but he has no idea if it works. Fearful of losing the glory of his invention, Antonio pilots the prototype spaceship himself, with disastrous results. Alone in space, with little hope of survival, he must face his inner demons […]
Five star reviews — Abigail Abernathy: All-Night Analytical Engine Analyst by T. R. Goodman
The description, via Goodreads: All Abigail Abernathy wants is a respectable job where she can put her knowledge of analytical engines to use. The Royel Trading Company of Bristol provides her with just such an opportunity, but not everyone is pleased to have her aboard. Between incompetent management, clients helpless beyond her imagination, and a […]
Five star reviews — Tsar Wars (Agents of ISIS #1) by Stephen Goldin
This is a book I read because the sample made me want to know more about the setting, the characters, and just what the heck was going on. Also, the series title seems a bit unfortunate now. This is space opera with no connection to any real world groups, so nobody judge me or the author […]
Five star reviews — Clan Lord: Science Fiction Adventure Short Stories (Life Sticks) by Joel Babbitt
This is a book I volunteered to read and review based on the premise and the first page. Something about the author’s style drew me in that quickly. Here’s the description, via Goodreads: Science Fiction Adventure at the Edge of a Universe at War! The Life Sticks science fiction adventures bring a completely alien culture, […]
Five star reviews — The Enchanted Castle (Shioni of Sheba #1) by Marc Secchia
Welcome to the new feature I promised a few days ago. Every threeish weeks (I have a rough schedule for my posts, but I’m not letting myself make it a straight-jacket) I will be posting a review for a book I have given five stars to. Some of these will be books I received free […]