WWW Wednesday – 29 March 2023

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading?

Dead of Night by Simon Scarrow (Trade Paperback)

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I just started reading the awesome historical murder mystery Dead of Night by Simon Scarrow, which looks set to be a pretty exceptional read.  The sequel to Scarrow’s previous novel, BlackoutDead of Night follows an honest detective in Berlin during World War II who attempts to solve a murder against the wishes of his Nazi masters. Scarrow is already one of my absolute favourite historical fiction authors and I had a fantastic time reading Blackout.  As such, I have no doubt this will be an exceptional read and I can’t wait to see how this book turns out.

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Ogres by Adrian Tchaikovsky (Audiobook)

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I had planned to listen to the Adrian Tchaikovsky audiobook City of Last Chances next but instead I decided to listen to another Tchaikovsky audiobook, Ogres.  An intriguing standalone read that envisions a world where ogres rule over the humans, this is a great audiobook that I am having a ton of fun with.  I have made a fair bit of progress with Ogres so far and I am hoping to knock it off in the next day or so.

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What did you recently finish reading?

Judgement Day by Mali Waugh (Trade Paperback)

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An excellent murder mystery book from a fantastic new voice in Australian fiction.

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Son of the Poison Rose by Jonathan Maberry (Audiobook)

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I put in a ton of effort over the weekend and finished off the audiobook version of Son of the Poison Rose by Jonathan Maberry.  The sequel to Maberry’s epic 2022 fantasy novel, Kagen the DamnedSon of the Poison Rose was an exceptional read that had me hooked from start to finish.  One of the best audiobooks of 2023 so far, I had such an incredible time with Son of the Poison Rose and I am hoping to get a review up for it soon.

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Kill Team by Gav Thorpe (Paperback)

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After really enjoying the first Last Chancers novel by Gav Thorpe, 13th Legion, I decided to quickly break up my reading schedule and check out the second novel, Kill Team.  Following the doomed members of the 13th Penal Legion as they embark on another suicide mission, Kill Team was a great read and I am hoping to get a Throwback Thursday review for it up soon.

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3 Days to Live by James Patterson (Paperback)

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I had been meaning to read the cool James Patterson book, 3 Days to Live for a while and I finally got a chance earlier this week. Featuring three short stories by Patterson and three over great authors, this was an excellent and easy read that I had a ton of fun with.

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What do you think you’ll read next?

Fatal Legacy by Lindsey Davis

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I’m in a real historical fiction mood this week so the next book I am hoping to check out is Fatal Legacy by Lindsey Davis.  The latest book in one of my favourite historical crime fiction series, Fatal Legacy will see determined investigator Flavia Albia attempt to resolve a tricky legal situation in ancient Rome.  Bound to be funny, clever and addictive, I cannot wait to get into this book.

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City of Last Chances by Adrian Tchaikovsky

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After I get through Ogres, my plan is to listen to the other Adrian Tchaikovsky audiobook on my play list City of Last Chances. The plot synopsis promises revolution, war and intrigue, and I cannot to find out what masterful tale Tchaikovsky has woven together this time.

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That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 22 March 2023

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading?

Judgement Day by Mali Waugh (Trade Paperback)

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I’ve been a little neglectful this year when it comes to reading debut novels, so I decided to check out the intriguing legal thriller from new Australian author Mali Waugh, Judgement Day.  Following a detective as she investigates the murder of a prominent family court judge, Judgement Day looks set to be quite the compelling crime fiction read, and I have heard good things about it from some fellow reviewers.  I only just started Judgement Day today but so far it is proving to be a fantastic and interesting novel.  I will hopefully finish it off over the weekend and I am looking forward to seeing how it turns out.

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Son of the Poison Rose by Jonathan Maberry (Audiobook)

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I have been making some major progress with the audiobook version of the epic dark fantasy novel Son of the Poison Rose by Jonathan Maberry.  The sequel to Maberry’s epic and exceptional 2022 novel, Kagen the DamnedSon of the Poison Rose continues to follow Maberry’s doomed protagonist as he attempts to navigate a dark and deadly fantasy realm while seeking revenge on the man who took everything from him.  I have gotten about halfway through Son of the Poison Rose in the last week and I am still going strong.  The story has been pretty exceptional so far and I am really liking how Maberry is slowly developing his brutal fantasy setting while also throwing his protagonist into some desperate and insane situations.  I am hoping to knock Son of the Poison Rose off this weekend, especially as I am going to have quite a lot of audiobook listening time and I am very excited to find out how Maberry ends the second book in this outstanding series.

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What did you recently finish reading?

How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix (Trade Paperback)

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I finally finished reading How to Sell a Haunted House this week and it proved to be a very interesting horror read.  I am currently working on a review for it and I will hopefully get that up soon.

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Going Zero by Anthony McCarten (ebook)

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I was in the mood for something different and exciting this week so I quickly powered through an early copy of the upcoming book, Going Zero.  An intriguing and fun standalone novel that saw a group of 10 people attempt to avoid an intense government surveillance program, Going Zero proved to be exceedingly addictive and I ended up finishing it off in a single day.  I had a great time reading this book and I will get a review for it up closer to its official release date.

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What do you think you’ll read next?

Dead of Night by Simon Scarrow

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I am hoping to dive into the awesome historical murder mystery Dead of Night by Simon Scarrow next, which should be a pretty exceptional read.  The sequel to Scarrow’s previous novel, Blackout, Dead of Night looks set to be an amazing book that follows an honest detective in Berlin during World War II who attempts to solve a murder against the wishes of his Nazi masters. Scarrow is already one of my absolute favourite historical fiction authors and I had a fantastic time reading Blackout.  As such, I have no doubt this will be an exceptional read and will probably be one of the top historical reads of the year.

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City of Last Chances by Adrian Tchaikovsky

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If I manage to get through Son of the Poison Rose in the next week my plan is to start listening to another massive fantasy audiobook with City of Last Chances by Adrian Tchaikovsky.  Tchaikovsky is a very highly regarded fantasy and science fiction author who has created some elaborate and powerful stories over the years.  I really loved his Warhammer 40,000 debut last year, Day of Ascension, and I am very curious to see what happens in his new book.  The plot synopsis promises revolution, war and intrigue, and I cannot to find out what masterful tale Tchaikovsky has woven together this time.

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That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 15 March 2023

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading?

How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix (Trade Paperback)

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I am still getting through the new Grady Hendrix horror book, How to Sell a Haunted House, which has so far proven to be quite the compelling read.  Following a woman trying to sell her parent’s haunted house, this fantastic book is building up to its big horror reveals while also feature some compelling family drama.  I cannot wait to see how this entire novel ends up and I am having an excellent time reading it at the moment. 

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Son of the Poison Rose by Jonathan Maberry (Audiobook)

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I just started listening to the awesome fantasy novel Son of the Poison Rose by Jonathan Maberry.  The sequel to Maberry’s epic and exceptional 2022 novel, Kagen the DamnedSon of the Poison Rose continues to follow Maberry’s doomed protagonist as he attempts to navigate the dark and deadly new fantasy realm he finds himself in.  Sure to be one of the best books and audiobooks of 2023, I am very excited to see how this epic book turns out and I am sure it will feature a ton of deadly action, brutal depravity, and some major twists.

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What did you recently finish reading?

Warhammer: Giantslayer by William King (Audiobook)

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I managed to quickly finish off Giantslayer last week and it turned out to be a very fun addition to the Gotrek and Felix series.  Make sure to check out my Throwback Thursday post from last week covering it.

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Warhammer 40,000: Caves of Ice by Sandy Mitchell (Audiobook)

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I also managed to get through the fun Warhammer 40,000 novel, Caves of Ice.  The sequel to the first Ciaphas Cain novel, For the Emperor, Caves of Ice sees Mitchell’s iconic Warhammer protagonist engage in another desperate battle for survival, this time on an ice planet loaded with all manner of aliens and monsters.  A highly entertaining and action-packed novel, I am hoping to write a Throwback Thursday review about it later this week.

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Star Wars: The High Republic: The Battle of Jedha by George Mann

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The latest fun addition to the High Republic sub-series of Star Wars fiction, The Battle of Jedha is a full-cast audio production that sees all out war engulf the Jedi holy city of Jedha.  An intriguing and explosive addition to the High Republic series, The Battle of Jedha is well worth a listen and I am hoping to get a review up for it soon.

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What do you think you’ll read next?

The Tyranny of Faith by Richard Swan

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I am still planning to dive into the fantasy/crime fiction hybrid novel, The Tyranny of Faith by Richard Swan, next.  The sequel to Swan’s highly regarded debut, The Justice of KingsThe Tyranny of Faith will contain another powerful adventure, filled with magic, mystery and political intrigue.

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That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 8 March 2023

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading?

How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix (Trade Paperback)

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I have just started the new Grady Hendrix horror book, How to Sell a Haunted House, which looks set to be quite a fun and compelling read.  I am only a very short way into this book at the moment, but I am so far enjoying the intriguing story about a woman trying to sell her parent’s haunted house.  Knowing Hendrix, this will end up being an excellent homage to classic haunted house movies, and I look forward to seeing how it turns out.

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Warhammer: Giantslayer by William King (Audiobook)

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I was in the mood for some classic Warhammer Fantasy action so I dived back into the always fun Gotrex and Felix series, with the 7th book in the series, Giantslayer.  Following the series’ fun duo as they land upon a deadly island, full of monsters, wizards and deadly foes, Giantslayer is an amazing and entertaining addition to the series and one I had a great time getting through.  I only have a little left of this audiobook to listen to and I will probably end up finishing it first thing tomorrow.

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What did you recently finish reading?

Burner by Mark Greaney (Audiobook)

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Greaney once again shows why he is one of the best spy thriller authors in the world today with his latest Gray Man book, Burner.  An epic and action-packed read that had me hooked from the very beginning, I will hopefully get a review for this one up soon.

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Unnatural History by Jonathan Kellerman (Trade Paperback)

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Another fantastic and very clever murder mystery novel from the master Jonathan Kellerman.  Unnatural History had an excellent and compelling mystery to it and I loved how everything came together.

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Cold People by Tom Rob Smith (Trade Paperback)

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A complex and unique science fiction read that sees a group of human refugees get up to all sort of genetic chaos in Antarctica.  A great read that I am really glad I got the chance to read.

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What do you think you’ll read next?

The Tyranny of Faith by Richard Swan

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I am planning to dive into the fantasy/crime fiction hybrid novel, The Tyranny of Faith by Richard Swan, next.  The sequel to Swan’s highly regarded debut, The Justice of Kings, The Tyranny of Faith will contain another powerful adventure, filled with magic, mystery and political intrigue.

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Son of the Poison Rose by Jonathan Maberry

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I am hoping to start listening to the awesome fantasy novel Son of the Poison Rose by Jonathan Maberry next.  The sequel to Maberry’s epic and exceptional 2022 novel, Kagen the Damned, Son of the Poison Rose will continue to follow Maberry’s doomed protagonist as he attempts to navigate the dark and deadly new fantasy realm he finds himself in.  Sure to be one of the best books and audiobooks of 2023, I am very excited to finally listen to Son of the Poison Rose.

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That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 15 February 2023

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading?

I Will Find You by Harlan Coben (Trade Paperback)

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I am currently reading the epic new thriller novel from bestselling author Harlan Coben, I Will Find You.  An intriguing read that sees a man convicted for murdering his young son break out of jail when he sees proof that his child is still alive, I Will Find You is proving to be an extremely addictive novel for me and I am having an outstanding time with it.  I am currently about a third of the way through at the moment and I will hopefully knock this book off completely in the next day or so.  I have a feeling this is going to be one of the better thriller novels of 2023 and I cannot wait to see how the entire elaborate mystery unfolds.

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Warhammer 40,000: The Vorbis Conspiracy (Audiobook)

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I am also currently listening to the epic Warhammer 40,000 audiobook, The Vorbis Conspiracy, which sits within the Warhammer Crime sub-series.  This particular entry is an anthology book that brings together several amazing authors, each of them contributing their own Warhammer Crime short story.  However, each of the stories are related to a devastating spaceship crash that destroyed an entire district of a massive city, and they all connect together to reveal a complex and unique conspiracy.  I am just over halfway through this audiobook at the moment and only have a few stories left to read within it.  However, so far I have been deeply impressed with the incredible range of intriguing stories each of these talented authors have come up with and I look forward to seeing how they manage to bring everything together.

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What did you recently finish reading?

The Death of John Lacey by Ben Hobson (Trade Paperback)

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Warhammer 40,000: Bloodlines by Chris Wraight (Audiobook)

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What do you think you’ll read next?

Cold People by Tom Rob Smith

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Star Wars: The High Republic: The Battle of Jedha by George Mann

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That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 8 February 2023

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading?

The Death of John Lacey by Ben Hobson (Trade Paperback)

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I just started this intriguing Australian western from excellent author Ben Hobson.  Following several distinctive characters during the height of Australia’s goldrush era, The Death of John Lacey is already proving to be quite an awesome read and I am hoping to finish it off in the next few days.

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Warhammer 40,000: Bloodlines by Chris Wraight (Audiobook)

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Yeah, so I needed another fix of Warhammer Crime and the remaining major novel left to me is Bloodlines by Chris Wraight.  Featuring a dark missing persons case in the despair filled city of Varangantua, Bloodlines is another outstanding addition to the fantastic Warhammer 40,000 canon and I am having an epic time listening to this audiobook.  I will hopefully get through this by the end of the week and I will love every second of it.

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What did you recently finish reading?

Downfall by Louise Carey (Trade Paperback)

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An epic ending to the awesome Inscape series, review to follow soon.

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Warhammer 40,000: Hereticus by Dan Abnett (Audiobook)

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The perfect follow-up to Xenos and MalleusHereticus was an incredible Warhammer 40,000 novel that I read in no time at all.

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How to Kill a Client by Joanna Jenkins (Trade Paperback)

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A cool and twisty Australian legal thriller from debuting author Joanna Jenkins.  I loved the fun story within which sees a backstabbing legal firm devolve into manipulation and murder.

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I Say Your Name in the Dark Nights by Jonathan Maberry (Audiobook)

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Before I read Jonathan Maberry’s next epic novel, Son of the Poison Rose, I chose to quickly listen to his associated short story, I Say Your Name in the Dark Nights.  A cool companion story to his 2022 release, Kagen the Damned, this tale was a dark and entertaining tale loaded with werewolves and other freaky occurrences.  I had a fun time with this short story and I am planning to listen to Son of the Poison Rose very soon.

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What do you think you’ll read next?

I Will Find You by Harlan Coben

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That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 1 February 2023

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading?

Downfall by Louise Carey (Trade Paperback)

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I have just started reading the amazing science fiction thriller, Downfall by Louise Carey.  The third and final book in Carey’s debut Inscape series, Downfall follows on from the fantastic books Inscape and Outcast and follows a small group of cyperpunk rebels as they attempt to save an entire city from the malign control of an evil corporation.  I have made a descent amount of progress on Downfall so far and it is proving to be an excellent and exciting read that perfectly follows on from Outcast’s great cliffhanger ending.  I am very excited to see how this entire trilogy ends and it should end up being an exceptional overall book

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Warhammer 40,000: Hereticus by Dan Abnett (Audiobook)

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After how epic the first two books in Dan Abnett’s incredible and iconic Eisenhorn trilogy turned out, there was no way I could leave this series unfinished, so I just started listening to the third and final book Hereticus.  An intriguing and powerful conclusion to the complex stories told in Xenos and Malleus, Hereticus shows Inquisitor Eisenhorn’s next major adventure, one that will tip him over the edge and make him the very thing that he has sworn to fight.  I have made a fair bit of progress on this book so far, and I am absolutely loving it, especially after that intense and heartbreaking opening sequence.  I have no doubt that the rest of Hereticus is going to be outstanding and I look forward to seeing just how far the protagonist falls.

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What did you recently finish reading?

Warhammer 40,000: Sepulturum by Nick Kyme (Audiobook)

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A zombie horror book in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, need I say more.

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Warhammer 40,000: Flesh and Steel by Guy Haley (Audiobook)

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An excellent, thrilling and deeply moving Warhammer Crime novel that I absolutely flew through.  Review to follow soon.

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Warhammer 40,000: Kingsblade by Andy Clark (Paperback)

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A fantastic novel that focuses on mecha-on-mecha fighting in a major Warhammer 40,000 battlefield. Kingsblade was a very fun and exciting read that I am planning to focus in my next Throwback Thursday review.

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What do you think you’ll read next?

I Will Find You by Harlan Coben

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That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 18 January 2023

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading?

#MurderFunding by Gretchen McNeil (Hardcover)

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After having it on my to-read list for years, this week I finally started reading the awesome young adult thriller, #MurderFunding by Gretchen McNeil.  The bloody sequel to the outstanding novel, #MurderTrending (which also had a prequel, #NoEscape), #MurderFunding deals with the insane consequences of the first book, while a nefarious group organize a new, bloody reality tv show.  I have made a bit of progress with this book in the last couple of days, and so far it is proving to be a very fun and compelling read.  I will hopefully finish it off by the end of the week and I am looking forward to seeing what insanity McNeil loaded into this fantastic novel.

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Warhammer 40,000: Malleus by Dan Abnett (Audiobook)

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After absolutely loving the first book in Dan Abnett’s Eisenhorn series, Xenos, I just had to see how the story continued so I started reading the intense and brilliant Malleus.  Continuing the adventures of the determined Inquisitor Eisenhorn, Malleus is an incredible read, loaded with action, intrigue, and a thrilling plot of galaxy-spanning corruption.  Abnett is widely considered one of the best Warhammer 40,000 authors for a reason, and this exceptional novel looks set to get another five-star rating from me.

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What did you recently finish reading?

Warhammer 40,000: Grim Repast by Marc Collins (Audiobook)

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A moody and captivating Warhammer Crime novel, Grim Repast effortlessly combines elements of a psychological thriller with the awesome setting of a dark and dying Warhammer 40,000 city.  Highly recommend with my review to follow soon.

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What do you think you’ll read next?

Downfall by Louise Carey (Trade Paperback)

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I’m hoping to start Louise Carey’s latest science fiction novel, Downfall, next and boy is it going to be something special.  The thrilling final installment in Carey’s Inscape series, Downfall will pit a small team of rebels against a powerful, mind-crushing corporation in a dystopian future. Sure to be an epic read, I am very excited for Downfall.

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That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 28 December 2022

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading?

Lion by Conn Iggulden (Trade Paperback)

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I just started reading the compelling historical fiction novel Lion by bestselling author Conn Iggulden and it is so far proving to be a fantastic read.  The sequel to his previous novels, The Gates of Athens and Protector, Lion continues to chronicle the history of ancient Athens, this time focusing on the exploits of Pericles.  Loaded with a ton of awesome historical detail and a compelling narrative, Lion is one of the best historical fiction books of the year and I am glad I was able to get into it before the end of 2022.

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The Voyage of the Forgotten by Nick Martell (Audiobook)

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I have made a ton of progress with The Voyage of the Forgotten by Nick Martell this week and I only have a few hours left on it.  The third and final book in Martell’s The Legacy of the Mercenary Kings trilogy, which follows on from The Kingdom of Liars (one of my favourite booksaudiobooks and debuts of 2020) and The Two-Faced Queen (one of my favourite books and audiobooks of 2021), The Voyage of the Forgotten continues the adventures of reluctant hero Michael Kingman, who finds himself in the middle of a secret war between hidden immortals. I am absolutely loving this outstanding book and every time I listen to it there is another epic scene that drags me in.  I will hopefully finish The Voyage of the Forgotten off in the next couple of days, but I have already had such a great time with this book that I added it to my Favourite Books of 2022 list last night.

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What did you recently finish reading?

Hunting Time by Jeffery Deaver (Trade Paperback)

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An excellent and fun thriller from legendary author Jeffery Deaver, Hunting Time was a great read and I loved how twisty and intense the story turned out.

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What do you think you’ll read next?

Red Dirt Road by S. R. White

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I am planning to dive into some awesome Australian fiction next with the compelling murder mystery book, Red Dirt Road.  Set in the Australian outback, this new novel from talented author S. R. White will see a determined detective forced to find a killer in a remote town where every resident is a suspect.  Sure to be a gripping read, I can’t wait to dive into Red Dirt Road and I am sure I am going to have an amazing time with it.

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Khaos by Jeremy Robinson

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I am still planning to listen to the audiobook version of Khaos by Jeremy Robinson next.  The intriguing follow-up to his awesome books, TribeThe Dark, and Mind BulletKhaos will bring together the protagonists of these three novels and force them to travel to the ancient Greek hell of Tartarus and summon the banished Gods and Titans to war.  I am very excited to listen to this crazy book next and I am sure it will be an ultra-fun and highly compelling novel.

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That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 21 December 2022

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading?

Hunting Time by Jeffery Deaver (Trade Paperback)

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I just started reading the interesting thriller novel, Hunting Time by Jeffery Deaver.  Bringing back his established protagonist Colter Shaw, Hunting Time features an elaborate fugitive narrative as a desperate woman attempts to outrun Shaw, her abusive cop husband, and several hitman.  I have only made a little progress on Hunting Time so far, but I am really enjoying it, especially as it has a compelling story behind it.  I am hoping to finish it off in the next few days and I can’t wait to see how everything comes together.

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The Voyage of the Forgotten by Nick Martell (Audiobook)

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I finally got a chance to start listening to one of my most anticipated books of 2022, with The Voyage of the Forgotten by Nick Martell.  The third and final book in Martell’s The Legacy of the Mercenary Kings trilogy, The Voyage of the Forgotten continues the adventures of reluctant hero Michael Kingman, who finds himself in the middle of a secret war between hidden immortals.  I only just started this audiobook a few minutes ago, but I am having a great time with it, especially as there are some outstanding details up front.  I already know that I am going to love this book, especially after I have had such an incredible time with this series and both of the preceding books, The Kingdom of Liars (one of my favourite booksaudiobooks and debuts of 2020) and The Two-Faced Queen (one of my favourite books and audiobooks of 2021). I have very little doubt that The Voyage of the Forgotten is going to be one of the top books of 2022 and I cannot wait to explore all its mysteries, revelations, and inevitable tragedies in the next week.

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What did you recently finish reading?

Red Winter by Marc Cameron, based on the books by Tom Clancy (Trade Paperback) 

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A fantastic and intense spy thriller that takes readers back to the classic adventures of Jack Ryan.

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Star Wars: The High Republic: Convergence by Zoraida Cordova (Audiobook)

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The second phase of The High Republic looks set to be one of its strongest, especially if we have more outstanding books like Convergence by Zoraida Cordova.  An epic and powerful read, this was one of the best Star Wars novels and audiobooks of 2022, and I am extremely glad I listened to it. 

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The Perfect Assassin by James Patterson and Brian Sitts

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I absolutely powered through the new James Patterson novel, The Perfect Assassin, this week.  Co-written by Brian Sitts, The Perfect Assassin had an excellent and fast-paced story that takes the reader on a wild ride.  Compelling, exciting, and featuring a great connection to some old-school pulp novels, this was a lot of fun, and I am hoping to get a review up of it soon.

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What do you think you’ll read next?

Khaos by Jeremy Robinson

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I’m not entirely certain what physical book I’ll read after finishing off The Hunting Time, but I do know that the next audiobook I will be listening to is Khaos by Jeremy Robinson.  The intriguing follow-up to his awesome books, Tribe, The Dark, and Mind Bullet, Khaos will bring together the protagonists of these three novels and force them to travel to the ancient Greek hell of Tartarus and summon the banished Gods and Titans to war.  I am very excited to listen to this crazy book next and I am sure it will be an ultra-fun and highly compelling novel.

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That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.