November 2020 – Page 2 – Looking For a Good Book

November 9, 2020

DARK TERRITORY – Terrence McCauley

Dover Station, Montana is a boom town. Railroads tracks have been laid and the train will be going through town, so anyone already with property is bound to make a profit. A growing city brings a lot of different kinds of people, including those looking to take advantage of others, and a sheriff in a Continue reading

Uncategorized, WESTERN

4 stars, Book Reviews, Books, SF/Fantasy, Western

November 6, 2020

THE UNKINDEST TIDE – Seanan McGuire

An October Daye book? Yes, please. History has it that there was a bargain between the Selkies and the Sea Witch. The Selkies would be allowed to live in the sea for as long as the Sea Witch allows it. At any time she can put an end to the bargain and call in their Continue reading

SF/FANTASY, Uncategorized

4 stars, Book Reviews, Books, Reviews, SF/Fantasy

November 5, 2020

KISS KISS, BANG BANG – Mike Ripley

I can’t imagine anyone who reads this review not knowing who James Bond is. He is the epitome of the British spy – he gets the job done, he looks great doing it, and he plays, sexually, as hard as he works. But while Bond may be the most famous name in the literary spy Continue reading

NON-FICTION, Uncategorized

3 Stars, Book Reviews, Books, non-fiction, Reviews

November 3, 2020

THE ARREST – Jonathan Lethem

Sandy Duplessis was living a good life. He was living in Los Angeles and working as a screenwriter. His writing partner is his old college friend Peter Todbaum, and the charismatic Todbaum has become a king on the Hollywood scene – everyone listens to him and wants a piece of his action. When Sandy’s sister Continue reading

SF/FANTASY, Uncategorized

2 Stars, Book Reviews, Books, Literature, Reviews, SF/Fantasy

November 2, 2020

MYTHS & MORTALS – Charlie N. Holmberg

Sandis has not been in control of her own will for much of her life. She has been a vessel for evil spirits until, with the help of her friend Rone, she escaped the clutches of Kazan. But along the way, Rone betrayed her in order to help his own family and now they will Continue reading

SF/FANTASY, Uncategorized

3 Stars, Book Reviews, Books, SF/Fantasy