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Christina T. plans to read a book.

Nighthawk is now reading a book. (see 2 more books added to shelf)

Nighthawk reviewed a book.

“This is the first book I have ever read in which the action (at least in part) takes place on prison hulks. These were ships no longer deemed fully seaworthy which were modified to become floating prisons for French prisoners during the Napoleonic wars. Conditions on these hulks were deplorable....”

“This is the first book I have ever read in which the action (at least in part) takes place on prison hulks. These were ships no longer deemed fully seaworthy which were modified to become floating prisons for French prisoners during the Napoleonic wars. Conditions on these hulks were deplorable. I am semi-fascinated with the Regency period to begin with but this setting was the icing on the cake. Lots of fun to be had here as with all the Hawkwood series so far. ”

Norman H reviewed a book.

“Robyn Stafford, former Miss Rodeo Montana, just wants to get married and live happily ever after, but that’s proving to be a rather difficult ambition:

Because it’s 1461, and Robyn’s fiancé is Edward of March, Yorkist heir to the Throne of England, and currently at war with the...”

“Robyn Stafford, former Miss Rodeo Montana, just wants to get married and live happily ever after, but that’s proving to be a rather difficult ambition:

Because it’s 1461, and Robyn’s fiancé is Edward of March, Yorkist heir to the Throne of England, and currently at war with the Lancasters. Robyn is of two minds: if Edward succeeds, he’ll be crowned; but King of England is a very precarious perch in these times.. If he fails, he’ll be executed, and Robyn will be burned as a witch.

What’s a 21st century girl to do?

This time-travel romance skillfully avoids the trap of portraying 15th century culture from a 21st century perspective, all the while telling a suspenseful tale. Spoiler: look in the history books to see how it all turns out.
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Norman H reviewed a book.

“When an oncologist is murdered in his car, Detective Joe Burgess is called in to investigate. Trouble is, everybody has a motive, even Burgess himself.

This is a typical hard-boiled detective story, and feels out of place in a modern setting like this.”

Norman H reviewed a book.

“Kanna Mendrays is an empath and a shape-shifter, recovering from a devastating assault on her mind. But the tower in which she awakens is no refuge, for a dynastic struggle is underway within its walls. Now Kanna must use her abilities, and accept the help of an enemy, to save those she loves, as...”

“Kanna Mendrays is an empath and a shape-shifter, recovering from a devastating assault on her mind. But the tower in which she awakens is no refuge, for a dynastic struggle is underway within its walls. Now Kanna must use her abilities, and accept the help of an enemy, to save those she loves, as well as some complete strangers: her own family!

I loved this story, but it was too short! Got any more, Lenora?
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Christina T. is now reading a book.

Norman H finished reading a book. (see 3 more books added to shelf)

Norman H rated a book.

• Rated 4 stars

Norman H reviewed a book.

“This is a sequel to The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket, by Edgar Allan Poe (1838) You should read Poe’s book first, even though Verne does provide a summary of the story.

It is 1839, 11 years after the events described in Poe’s book. Jeorling, an American stranded in...”

“This is a sequel to The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket, by Edgar Allan Poe (1838) You should read Poe’s book first, even though Verne does provide a summary of the story.

It is 1839, 11 years after the events described in Poe’s book. Jeorling, an American stranded in the Kerguelen Islands, books passage on the Halbrane. This is the start of an incredible adventure, for the ship’s owner is the brother of William Guy, captain of the ill-fated Jane. Apparently Arthur Gordon Pym is not a fictional character after all.

But others among the crew are not as they seem, either. As the Halbrane sails southward, closer and closer to the Pole, it becomes apparent that Pym’s companions may have survived, only to suffer unimaginable fates.

This is one of the more believable, and yet amazing, stories from Verne’s Extraordinary Voyages
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Norman H reviewed a book.

“Quofum is a very strange planet. For one thing, it is not always there. For another, it is filled with an overabundance of incredibly diverse lifeforms. When a Humanx exploration team arrives, the scientists are confronted by more questions than they can answer, and make contact with literally...”

“Quofum is a very strange planet. For one thing, it is not always there. For another, it is filled with an overabundance of incredibly diverse lifeforms. When a Humanx exploration team arrives, the scientists are confronted by more questions than they can answer, and make contact with literally dozens of unrelated species of intelligent beings.

As if they didn’t have enough problems, some crew members have brought ulterior motives with them.

This rambling tale has too many plot lines to follow, and most of them get tied off in unrelated ways. By the time the book finishes, it becomes obvious the loose ends are really just spoilers for the next Pip and Flinx novel. I was disappointed.
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Nighthawk is now following AJ Timberlake.

Norman H reviewed a book.

“Any culture places restrictions on its citizens, and the Kingdom of Altania is no exception. Ivy Lockwell would like to practice magic, but women who do so are condemned as witches. Dashton Rafferdy and Eldyn Garritt are similarly constrained by the reputations of their parents.

As...”

“Any culture places restrictions on its citizens, and the Kingdom of Altania is no exception. Ivy Lockwell would like to practice magic, but women who do so are condemned as witches. Dashton Rafferdy and Eldyn Garritt are similarly constrained by the reputations of their parents.

As rebellion threatens the kingdom, and a new planet appears in the skies, each of these protagonists must overcome these barriers, and find a way to achieve their desires.

Regency melodrama, Gothic horror, and Dickensian comedy combine to make this a very enjoyable read.
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Norman H reviewed a book.

“Good news: They’ve cured cancer!

Bad news: Apparently, pre-cancerous cells secrete substances which retard the aging process. The normal human lifespan is cut in half.

Oops.

Milena Shibush lives in a future in which bio-engineered viruses have revolutionized the human...”

“Good news: They’ve cured cancer!

Bad news: Apparently, pre-cancerous cells secrete substances which retard the aging process. The normal human lifespan is cut in half.

Oops.

Milena Shibush lives in a future in which bio-engineered viruses have revolutionized the human race. Not all of this is a good thing, mind you. Milena’s in a unique position, as she is apparently resistant to many of these viruses. This makes her a second-class citizen.

Struggling against her handicaps, and mourning a failed love affair, Milena directs a world-spanning opera based on Dante’s Divine Comedy, while around her friends die.

This is a stunning tapestry of a psychedelic future. I referred to a book I read recently as “surreal”. I should have saved the adjective for this one.
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SapphirePhelan rated a book.

• Rated 5 stars

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Nighthawk reviewed a book.

“This book bored me for about the first ten to fifteen pages. Then it is wall to wall fun till the end of the novel. Lots of space opera and derring-do were just what the doctor ordered to while away an evening. I love this series!”