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I'm late to the party with this one .From 2015 this is a dark, gritty and fun read.The upside is as its all finished ,part two and three are in the post.:D
Hope they are as good as this one.
A darkly imaginative writer in the tradition of Joe Abercrombie, Peter V. Brett, and Neil Gaiman conjures a gritty mind-bending fantasy, set in a world where delusion becomes reality . . . and the fulfillment of humanity’s desires may well prove to be its undoing.0 -
Might not be for everyone ,but its 10/10 for me.Love this series and the 3 main characters are top notch. Stehlen kicks ass!.
Part 3 is on my shelf and ready to go.:D
Where belief defines reality, delusions are both strength and curse: The deeper you sink into madness the more powerful you become. But that power comes with a price. Your darkest nightmares hunt you at night. The face in the mirror hates you and wants to be free. Your fears manifest and plot your destruction. ******Bedeckt defined himself by the list of crimes he was unwilling to commit. It was such a short list. How could straying from it have gone so wrong?Now Bedeckt must undo the damage caused by wandering from his precious list. The Geborene god seeks to remake the world with his obsessive need for cleanliness and perfection, but Bedeckt is going to bring him down. Nothing can stop him. Not even death.The two friends he abandoned in the Afterdeath chase after Bedeckt, bent on revenge. Psychotic assassins hunt him. Something cold and evil follows, lurking in the clouds above, shredding reality with its delusions. Madness and sanity war, stretching and tearing the very fabric of existence. The dead shall rise.0 -
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While set in the same world as the first two , this one IMO is nowhere as good as the previous books. I loved the first two whereas this one was just ok.
It has some good ideas and interesting characters but I could just have easily given it a miss.
To escape the hell she created, a woman must team up with a novice warrior and return to her homeland in this gritty epic fantasy where delusions are literally made real.
Zerfall awakens in an alley, wounded and unable to remember her past. Chased by an assassin out into the endless wastes of the desert, she is caught, disfigured, and left for dead. Her scabbard is empty, but the need for answers—and the pull of her sword—will draw her back to the city-states.
When Jateko, a naïve youth, accidentally kills a member of his own tribe, he finds himself outcast and pursued across the desert for his crimes. Crazed from dehydration, dying of thirst and hunger, he stumbles across Zerfall.0 -
Entertaining quick read .Reminded me of how much I enjoyed his books previously.i think I have 3-4 unread on my shelf ,so hope to start back soon.
For decades the brothers of the Sixth Order have fought a savage war against the Lonak clans amidst the frozen peaks of their Dominion.
When word reaches the north of a fresh outbreak of the dreaded Red Hand, Brother Sollis, the finest swordsman in the Order, leads a small band to a long-abandoned castle in search of a potential cure but discovers a far greater threat lurking in the mountains.
Enemies become allies as Sollis leads an increasingly desperate fight against an inhuman enemy steeped in the power of the Dark.0 -
I thought this one was a ok read. It kinda reminded me a bit of Harry Potter. Not sure if I will continue with series as IMO I have a ton of better books waiting to be read.But we will see.
The Emperor needs necromancers.
The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman.
Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead nonsense.
Tamsyn Muir’s Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Her characters leap off the page, as skillfully animated as arcane revenants. The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy.0 -
A stand alone tale outside the main series.As well at the great story the main thing I love about this series is that Robin is not the main character.
I enjoyed this one a lot apart from a small niggle.If the assassain was able to climb the wall all the time then why did they need Robins men to open the gate?.Great to see all the old characters again.
Autumn 1191 and Robert, Earl of Locksley, also known as the notorious outlaw Robin Hood, and his loyal lieutenant Alan Dale, are returning home fresh from victory in the Third Crusade. They decide to travel via the Mediterranean sea-route, despite the dangers of the imminent stormy season. Disaster strikes and Robin and his men are shipwrecked on the rocky coast of Crete0 -
A short Novelette set in the world of "The Anubis gates" .Only a taste and nowhere as good as the original .But for all that a ok read.
Definitely not worth the price .Only for completists.
Tim Powers makes a triumphant return to the setting of The Anubis Gates with a tale that features the beggar clown Horrabin, and one who opposes him. In the slum known as the St. Giles rookery in 19th century London, the beggar guild run by Horrabin the Clown is the last resort of the down-and-out. Horrabin is rumored to maim his people to make them more effective mendicants, and when dimwitted beggar Isaac Fairchild is summoned by the clown, he fears the worst.0 -
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A 10/10 for me ,and now my No:1 post apocalypic read ,followed by Swan song and The Stand. Not sure how much is due to cult of the new as I read the others when they came out ,but for now its no:1.
A decadent rock star. A deeply religious radio host. A disgraced scientist. And a teenage girl who may be the world’s last hope. From the mind of Chuck Wendig comes an astonishing tapestry of humanity that Harlan Coben calls “a suspenseful, twisty, satisfying, surprising, thought-provoking epic.”0 -
I finished this one a while back and I think it proves the point "Never judge a book by its cover. A highly enjoyable read with part 2 & 3 already ordered and sitting on my shelf.
Welcome to Araxes, where getting murdered is just the start of your problems.0 -
I finished this a while back and forgot to post. 10/10 for me ,but I do love Abercrombies books. Amazing characters.:)
Conspiracy. Betrayal. Rebellion.
Peace is just another kind of battlefield . . .
Savine dan Glokta, once Adua's most powerful investor, finds her judgement, fortune and reputation in tatters. But she still has all her ambitions, and no scruple will be permitted to stand in her way.
For heroes like Leo dan Brock and Stour Nightfall, only happy with swords drawn, peace is an ordeal to end as soon as possible. But grievances must be nursed, power seized and allies gathered first, while Rikke must master the power of the Long Eye . . . before it kills her.0 -
I like this series big time .The world setting and back story are highly entertaining.Part 3 is on the shelf.:D
Stolen from the widow’s clutches, master thief and ghost Caltro Basalt must learn new ways to survive the cutthroat society of the Arctian Empire. His one hope for freedom and justice? A gift from the dead gods, who continue to beg for a saviou0 -
This will be a ok read for most people but I liked it big time.
Anything involving Crusades or Templars and I'm in .
A easy read about the fall of Acre.
Ive read better books about the subject but this is still a enjoyable read IMO.
Almost two hundred years have elapsed since the Crusader armies took Jerusalem. Now it is the turn of the Saracen to seek revenge and send an overwhelming force against the last Christian enclave in the Holy Land. In Acre, the defenders await their fate. Knight and bishop, mercenary and merchant, all will be tested and all may perish. For this is the endgame. No quarter will be given and no mercy shown.
William of Beaujeu, Grand Master of the Templars, will stop at little to secure the city and preserve his legendary military order. He knows that final judgement is approaching and that time is running out. But among the garrison are allies - the adventurer de Flor, Theobald, the young Hospitaller, the court dwarf Amethyst, the camel master Selim and the orphan boy and spy Benedict - who must stay alive in the chaos to be unleashed. In their midst prowl the feared Assassins and sinister enemies from among a rabble army of Italians. Deserted by the pope and the princes of Europe, it seems as if Acre faces annihilation - but perhaps something can still be salvaged from perdition .0 -
Wanted something different and found this when rooting through the pile for my next read. Its a ok read with a interesting plot that could have been great.I liked the idea of the Blackwood character but he ended up being hit and miss for me.I'm curious to see how the storyline develops further so I still might check out part 2 to see if it improves.
A horrific crime that defies explanation, a rookie FBI agent in uncharted territory, and an extraordinary hero for the ages: an investigation spirals out of control in this heart-pounding thriller.
Odessa Hardwicke's life is derailed when she's forced to turn her gun on her partner, Walt Leppo, a decorated FBI agent who turns suddenly, inexplicably violent while apprehending a rampaging murderer. The shooting, justified by self-defense, shakes the young FBI agent to her core. Devastated, Odessa is placed on desk leave pending a full investigation. But what most troubles Odessa isn't the tragedy itself -- it's the shadowy presence she thought she saw fleeing the deceased agent's body after his death.0 -
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I really enjoyed this series overall and would recommend people giving it a try.As said previously ,never judge a book by its cover.;)
The battle for the emperor’s throne grows ever fiercer. The City of Countless Souls cowers behind locked doors as the whims of the downtrodden and the powerful bring the great game of Araxes to its chaotic conclusion.
With the soulblade at his hip and magic in his soul, Caltro’s freedom is almost within his grasp. But as Temsa’s reign of murder clashes with Widow Horix’s plans, the locksmith’s fate becomes all the more entwined with the needs of dead gods, vengeful royals, and the Cult.
While the Core Districts descend into chaos, debts left unpaid in the desert haunt Nilith’s long-awaited arrival in the city. A new foe is hunting her through the streets, an enemy with enough power to rival even that of the Cloudpiercer.
Yet all their struggles pale in comparison to the dark omen that is spreading through the empire, lurking beneath their feet:0 -
A very easy light read but still a lot of fun.I love the post apocalyptic setting with the remains of humanity surviving in nuclear powered airships.Forced to scavenge on the wastleland of planet earth the Helldivers are sent out to keep the airships afloat.
This series/idea has great potential and while there are some plot holes I love the whole idea and will probably try part two out of curiosity.
As said before it would make a great neflix series.
More than two centuries after World War III poisoned the planet, the final bastion of humanity lives on massive airships circling the globe in search of a habitable area to call home. Aging and outdated, most of the ships plummeted back to earth long ago. The only thing keeping the two surviving lifeboats in the sky are Hell Divers--men and women who risk their lives by skydiving to the surface to scavenge for parts the ships desperately need.
When one of the remaining airships is damaged in an electrical storm, a Hell Diver team is deployed to a hostile zone called Hades. But there's something down there far worse than the mutated creatures discovered on dives in the past--something that threatens the fragile future of humanity.0 -
Picked this one from the pile must be its shiny cover.:D
Its a long time since I read a book about Elves and dwarfs (muskets included) so it was a change of pace for me. Not top notch but still a entertaining read. I might seek out the rest in the series.I need to get back on track and stop starting new series till I finish some of the others that I have started.:o
Forcibly summoned out of exile to resurrect the Iron Elves regiment he once had led, disgraced elf officer Konowa Swift Dragon is ordered to fight an elf witch of immense dark power, a mission that is compromised by doubts about the elves' loyalty to their empire.0 -
A cracking highly enjoyable read for history fans.Reminds me a lot of Angus Donalds Robin Hood series.You can tell that Ben has researched the period big time.Looking forward to part 2.
Ben even manages to bring in a Irish dimension with the main character coming from where he lived .
1179. Henry II is King of England, Wales, Ireland, Normandy, Brittany and Aquitaine. The House of Plantagenet reigns supreme.
But there is unrest in Henry's house. Not for the first time, his family talks of rebellion.
Ferdia - an Irish nobleman taken captive during the conquest of his homeland - saves the life of Richard, the king's son. In reward for his bravery, he is made squire to Richard, who is already a renowned warrior.
Crossing the English Channel, the two are plunged into a campaign to crush rebels in Aquitaine. The bloody battles and gruelling sieges which followed would earn Richard the legendary name of Lionheart.
But Richard's older brother, Henry, is infuriated by his sibling's newfound fame. Soon it becomes clear that the biggest threat to Richard's life may not be rebel or French armies, but his own family..0 -
Addictive like junk food ,not good for you but tasty.:D
Switch off your brain , ignore the odd plot hole and enjoy the ride. A mix of Aliens and Snowpiercer but set on a airship 200 years after nuclear apocalypse .
Ten years ago, Hell Diver Xavier "X" Rodriguez fell to Earth.Those he left behind went on without him aboard the airship he once called home. Michael Everhart--the boy once known as Tin--has grown into a man and the commander of Hell Diver Raptor Team. While Michael dives to help keep the Hive in the air, Captain Leon Jordan rules with an iron fist at the helm of the ship. But unrest stirs under his strict leadership as a prophecy of hope sweeps the lower decks........0 -
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I finished this one a while back.The series is a entertaining read overall . It was a nice change of pace and although there are more in the series I'll be getting back to my normal reading pile.
Maybe if I get a beach holiday in the future I might bring a couple with me.:)
The New York Times and USA Today bestselling series
They will dive, but will humanity survive?
Left for dead on the nightmarish surface of the planet, Commander Michael Everhart and his team of Hell Divers barely escape with their lives aboard a new airship called Deliverance.0 -
Hes back on form with these alright, Im tearing through them, next one in September.Paddy Samurai wrote: »I finished this a while back and forgot to post. 10/10 for me ,but I do love Abercrombies books. Amazing characters.:)0 -
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Book 4 in the Golgotha series
A top notch roller coaster ride .Angels and Demons
Love this series.
NEVADA, 1872. Out of the merciless 40-Mile Desert, a stranger appears in the town of Golgotha, home to the blessed and the damned. He carries with him an innocent victim of a horrible massacre and a dire warning for Sheriff Jon Highfather. The conflict between the Indian nations and Mormon settlers has been brewing for years, and now the spirits of the fallen Indian dead have begun to rise to join in the fight.0 -
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Id say you'd enjoy the Cradle series, all 9 books are free today only:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0753FP6SP
Thx for recommendation.��
I did check this series out and hope to try it at some stage.But I don’t have a kindle yet and usually buy trade or hardback books as a matter of preference.But also paperbacks if they are not available.
Also currently have 150+ books waiting to be read.
I need to read faster.
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