Book Review: Writers of the Future - Volume 30

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Writers of the Future - Volume 30

L. Ron Hubbard presents Writers of the Future - Volume 30. 

This book is a collection of  15 short stories by different authors from the Sci-fi/Fantasy genre. 

My Review: Short stories are tricky for me, especially something like Sci-fi or Fantasy. Some of these stories didn't have time to get me interested, and others left me wanting more (I'm greedy like that). I won't go through which are the best or worst in my eyes, but I would like to mention the three that stood out for me. Animal, by Terry Madden - this was an interesting story that I would LOVE to have had a full length version of. Giants at the End of the World, by Leena Likitalo - this was a slow starter for me, but got very good ...and ended. I wish there had been more! These Walls of Despair, by Anaea Lay - Super clever story line, I got hooked on the idea behind the main character's employment, and again it ended too soon!

I recommend this book, even though the stories leave me wanting more!! 

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Book Review - Sky1: Foundation by William Amerman

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Sky1 - Foundation by William Amerman 

"Nick Burke has been allotted 389 square feet of living space by the government. Disease spreads quickly when people are packed together so tightly. Quarantines are regularly imposed in an effort to contain the spread of infection. Lately, though, rumors are spreading that quarantines on some Grounds are not being lifted.

When a quarantine is imposed on Nick's Ground, he and his family are trapped. The only way out is to break laws that carry a penalty of death. Fearing for his life and the safety of his family, Nick joins forces with a local group to move to another Ground. But can he trust his new friends?"

My Review

This book is set in the moderately near (and believable) future and focuses on the efforts of various characters. Basically, the characters are on different paths, in the same messed up world. 

It's tricky in the beginning to figure out who is who and where they all fit, the story jumps around a bit. But, after a while it all fits together and I understood the reasoning for flashbacks about random people. This is a great action packed book that reminds me of various different aspects of Sci-fi. I don't want to give away the ending, but it's a page turner until the end. Obviously this is a part one, and hopefully the author keeps writing. 

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Book Review: Storm Dancer - by Rayne Hall

Storm Dancer by Rayne Hall

Description: 

"Dahoud is a troubled hero with a dark past. As a siege commander, he once razed, raped and killed ... and he enjoyed it. Now he needs to atone. 

    He has sacrificed everything to build a new identity and a life of peace, and he devotes himself to protecting women from harm. But Dahoud is not alone. Inside him lives a devious demon, a djinn that demands he subdue women with force. It torments him with pains and tempts him with forbidden desires. 

    When the women in Dahoud's life repay his kindness with betrayal, his hard-won control over the djinn breaks.  Would you dare an alliance with this man? Could you forgive his evil past? Could you trust him with your life, with your freedom, with your love? Storm Dancer is a dark-epic fantasy novel. It deals with dark issues and may not be suitable for young readers. British English" (Amazon.com) 

Book Review

Okies ...first thing ---this book is not for children!! The author warned me before she even sent the book!! Some of the adult material may not be suitable for all viewers, also.

The setting for this book is a dark, exotic world, with a bit of magic. It could be somewhere in India...or Egypt, maybe. The books main character, Dahoud struggles with an 'inner demon' and does some...well, ...seriously bad things. Dahound and a witchy-type lady, Merida, meet and....well, go read it! I'm not telling you anymore! 

I personally liked this book. The story itself is deep, enthralling...intense, even.. and makes you want to keep reading.  Yes, it is a bit...dark, and intense at times. Certain parts of this book are violently sexual, and I understand the warning the author gave me about the book not being suitable for everyone. But the story and characters are awesome! 

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