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The MVP — Scott Sigler

***THIS REVIEW ASSUMES YOU HAVE READ THE 3 PREVIOUS GFL BOOKS AND THE THREE NOVELLAS IN THE GFL TIMELINE*** Scott Sigler has done it again with his Galactic Football League series.  Football that’s...

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First Shift – Legacy — Hugh Howey

***IF YOU HAVE NOT READ WOOL OMNIBUS PLEASE STOP HERE AND GO READ THOSE FIRST*** Rarely do I find something that captivates me from beginning to end.  Something so well written with characters that...

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Scoundrels (Star Wars) — Timothy Zahn

One of the pleasing things about this book is that it’s in the Star Wars universe, but contains almost ZERO mention of the Force. In fact, the only use of a lightsaber is used as a tool and not in the...

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Under the Amoral Bridge (Book 1) — Gary A. Ballard

When the words “indy author”, or “indy book” come up, you often think of people who couldn’t cut it in the real world of publishing deals.  More and more that wall is coming down, and the bar is...

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Jade Darcy and the Affair of Honor — Stephen Goldin

Stephen Goldin is a science-fiction author that has over 40 novels to his name.  Lately he has moved into publishing his novels an indie author in eBook format.  This book was co-written with his wife...

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Flash Friday: The Deeps of the Sky — Elizabeth Bear

The Deeps of the Sky is a short story by Hugo Award-winning author Elizabeth Bear and appears in the anthology Edge of Infinity, edited by Jonathan Strahan.  It tells the story of Stormchases, a being...

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The Colony — Aj Colucci

I have a bit of an ant problem at my house this summer.  This book didn’t do anything to help that issue. From the Back:   A series of gruesome attacks have been sweeping New York City. A teacher in...

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Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi – Into the Void — Tim Lebbon

With Into the Void, a new time in the Star Wars universe is explored.  No lightsabers, no Jedi/Sith factions, how does this hold up as being a “Star Wars” novel? This review will also cover the audio...

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Star Wars: Crucible — Troy Denning

This book is being hailed as the last big adventure for the “big three” in the Star Wars universe.  I expected something huge.  Something that only the leader of the Jedi Knights and the worlds...

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Star Wars: Kenobi — John Jackson Miller

This just may be one of the best Star Wars novels I’ve ever read.  The reason may actually surprise you.  Read on to find out why this story taking place between Revenge of the Sith, and A New Hope...

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The Cure — Douglas E. Richards

Psycopathy can be defined as an individual that manifests amoral and anti-social behavior.  We typically classify murderers and rapists as psychopaths.  So what happens when a cure is discovered?  This...

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Star Wars: Razor’s Edge — Martha Wells

Star Wars takes a different turn and goes back into the realm of the original trilogy.  Taking place just after A New Hope, how does the first entry into the Empire and Rebellion series fit within the...

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Star Wars: Maul-Lockdown – Joe Schreiber

Is a prison enough to hold the likes of the powerful Sith known as Darth Maul?  Joe Schreiber attempts to answer that question in Star Wars: Lockdown!   From the back:  It’s kill or be killed in the...

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Star Wars: Honor Among Thieves — James S.A. Corey

Honor Among Thieves is the second novel to take place in the Empire and Rebellion series.  While the first book was great, it was hampered (in my opinion) by some serious flaws in character...

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[Review] Lockstep — Karl Schroeder

Lockstep is Karl Schroeder’s first dive into Young Adult science-fiction.  With his name well cemented into the science-fiction genre, is he able to ride the line between being smart, and creating just...

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[Review] Expiration Day — William Campbell Powell

In his debut novel, William Campbell Powell poses questions of what makes us human in a world where mechanical children are the norm.  Here is our thoughts on Expiration Day! From the Back:   It is the...

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[Review] Seeders — AJ Colucci

In the second novel by A.J. Colucci we get part science, part thriller, and part horror.  The way these genres collide makes for a wholly original tale.  So what did we think of this?           From...

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[Review] The 33: Pramantha Episode 4 — JC Hutchins

The final installment in the first episode of The 33 was released on May 10th.  We finally get a chance to take a peek after the jaw dropping cliffhanger of Episode 3, and let you know if it lives up...

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[Review] Star Wars: A New Dawn — John Jackson Miller

Disney now has the rights to Star Wars, and everything you knew about EU was a lie.  A New Dawn is the first book in the new canonical Star Wars universe and they decided to give the reigns to John...

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[Review] Mission of Honor — David Weber

New Top of the Heap contributor David Wood delves deep into the Honor Harrington series, and with book 12, has just had enough.  In his analysis, find out why Mission of Honor fails in it’s Mission of...

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