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The Winds – Part 1 – The Body

Three Jack Dupre Free!

In celebration of the release of Dirty Magick: New Orleans this month, you’ll get to listen to Jack’s first adventure absolutely free each Friday between now and Balticon. Three brand, new episodes!

Today’s episode, “The Body.” Jack discovers his best friend is dead and begins unraveling the mysterious circumstances surrounding his murder! Continue reading The Winds – Part 1 – The Body »

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Review: Fearful Symmetry: A Thriller

by Paul K. Ellis on May 4, 2015 No comments

Fearful Symmetry: A Thriller by Michael McBride
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Unabridged – Audible Audio Edition

Pure Adventure at a Documentary Pace

DISCLAIMER: I received this copy in exchange for a review.

WARNING: This review contains mild spoilers.

There is a great deal to like about this novel. It contains some of the usual techno-thriller ingredients: Nazis, esoteric science, the Yeti, and long, lost Tibet. If you were to judge it by those alone you might well say, “Meh.” However, it’s how these ingredients are mixed that gives this novel its unique flavor.

In 1938 Nazi scientists brave the Himalayas in search of the Master Race. They fail. Or do they? 75 years later the sole survivor puts together small team of four extraordinary scientists to retrace his steps and unlock the secrets of the next phase of human evolution.
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Review: Clay

by Paul K. Ellis on April 27, 2015 No comments

Clay by Tony Bertauski

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

DISCLAIMER: I received this copy in exchange for a review.

WARNING: This review contains mild spoilers.

I have mixed emotions about this novel. Parts of it are so very well done, that the parts that come up a little short are glaring.
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Review: Into the Dark

by Paul K. Ellis on April 23, 2015 No comments

Into the Dark by J.A. Sutherland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

DISCLAIMER: I received this copy in exchange for a review.

WARNING: This review contains mild spoilers.

This is not a hard (or even mild) science fiction story. You need to set your expectations from the start. _Into the Dark_ sets the stage as an epic space fantasy of operatic proportions. Once you wrap your mind around science-as-magic, this is a fast-paced, enjoyable read and, a wonderful introduction to Science Fiction for Middle-Grades to YA.
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I bring you tidings…

by Paul K. Ellis on December 25, 2014 No comments

… the comfort and joy you get from this is entirely up to you.

It’s been a while since I’ve updated this blog. That happens from time to time as I think I’m getting busy. It’s cyclical.

Anywho, a lot has changed since April. Project Blackford blossomed into Foothold (clicky the picture <– for more awesomeness & to buy direct).

The free audio version is here. I do characterizations, and you’ll hear what the voices in my head sound like. I know, but listen anyway. Matter-of-fact, get the ebook and listen along while you read. Also available at Amazon & Smashwords.

Check this space for changes in the coming hours & days! Next year is going to be a doozy!