Lately, have you felt the need to flee this planet and escape to a space odyssey? We don’t blame you. In fact, so many of us have sought refuge in books that give us wings, a flight of imagination, and a launch-pad to space. Junker Blues series by Lon Varnadore delivers on this promise. … Read more
We’re talking about Books That Make You Choose Your Own Adventure, Trying Not to Die. Remember those Choose Your Own Adventure books? Well, they’ve grown up a bit, and it is absolutely, deliciously horrific. Today we have two guests, authors Mark Tullius and John Palisano. In the latest entry in the Try Not To … Read more
What makes a larger than life Sci-fi novels such a hit? It could be the futuristic vision, some hi-tech gizmos, and adrenaline-pumping action but most of all, it’s the intricate plot with the unpredictable twists and turns that hooks us. When an author succeeds in winning his readers with his fast-paced Sci-fi thrillers, he doesn’t … Read more
Sometimes speculative fiction takes us on harrowing paths, but with an overall dry and entertaining sensibility. The writers who take us on such adventures are often some of the most fun — and frightening — to engage with. Case in point: Bill McCormick, author of “The Brittle Riders Trilogy”, described as “Lord of the … Read more