What happens when a movie starts production for a book before the latter is even published? You get a hell of a lot of publicity, and an air of intrigue and mystery surrounding both. Argylle is the story of (Secret?) Agent Aubrey Argylle and it is interesting, but not in a good way. Full disclosure, …
Month: May 2025
Book Review: Eruption – Michael Crichton and James Patterson
When you see a book that has two names such as as Michael Crichton and James Patterson on the cover, you can't help but be curious about what action-packed romp this book has in store for us. Written from notes and research left behind by the late Michael Crichton, and completed by James Patterson, Eruption …
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Book Review: Vanguard Strike – Jarom Strong
Note: This copy of Vanguard Strike was provided by NetGalley. The story is set in a future which has just come out of a war that our protagonist, Lax, was very instrumental in. A safe future for everyone else though isn't on the cards for him. Considered one of the military's best kept secrets, Lax is …
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Book Review: A Most Parisian Murder – Millicent Binks
Note: This copy of A Most Parisian Murder was provided by NetGalley. A Most Parisian Murder is set in 1930's Paris and follows Opal Laplume as she finds herself in the midst of a murder investigation as she arrives at the most glamorous cabaret in Paris for a job. Right off the bat, I should say …
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Short Story Review: Brighter than Scale, Swifter than Flame – Neon Yang
Note: This copy of Brighter than Scale, Swifter than Flame was provided by NetGalley. Looking at this cover it's obvious why I picked this up. Seeing it's also from an author who's other book has been on my TBR for a while had me even more excited, and this novella did not disappoint. Set in the …
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