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“Single White Vampire” by Lynsay Sands – Book Review

“Single White Vampire” tells the story of Lucern, an introvert vampire who suddenly finds himself a best-selling author. His editor, Kate, wants him to do interviews and signings. He’d rather not. But things don’t quite go how he planned it… Continue reading

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“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” by J.K. Rowling – Book Review

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” was perhaps the most anticipated book ever. This year, Harry won’t be a student at Hogwarts. He has a task to complete… Continue reading

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Fantasy Book Review – Shadowmarch by Tad Williams

Fantasy author Tad Williams has summoned a culturally rich, diverse, and authentic world in his novel Shadowmarch, published by DAW Books, Inc. A hefty novel, at over 700 pages in mass market paperback, Shadowmarch opens with the promise of conflict between the people of the kingdom of Southmarch and the Qar, or fairy folk. Continue reading

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The Amber Wizard, By David Forbes, Book Review

David Forbes has taken fantasy reading in a new direction. I found the book to be extremely interesting and a pleasure to read. Continue reading

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The Mask of Ollock by Robert F. Kauffmann; Book Review

The one advantage to writing a story of good versus evil is that such a theme plays well regardless of setting and time. In the case of Robert F. Kauffmann’s The Mask of Ollock, the theme is fitted into an epic poem, written in non-rhyming octets. Ollock presents a style reminiscent of high school required reading, though dramatic and vivid and able to capture the attention of young readers as well as adults. Continue reading

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