WWW Wednesday – 15 January 2025

On January 15, 2025 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

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 Ascent by Adam Plantinga (Paperback)

I’ve started reading the awesome thriller The Ascent by Adam Plantinga this week. One of the more exciting debuts of 2024, The Ascent has been on my to-read list for a while, due to its fun plot about a former cop forced to fight his way out of a rioting prison. I’ve made a bit of progress on The Ascent so far and it is proving to be an intense and compelling book. I am hoping to finish The Ascent off in the next few days, and I look forward to seeing what craziness happens as I get through it.

Four Ruined Realms by Mai Corland (Audiobook)

I am still enjoying the 2025 fantasy novel, Four Ruined Realms by Mai Corland this week. The sequel to the awesome Five Broken Blades, Four Ruined Realms sees a group of deadly killers and rogues once again try to work together to pull off an impossible mission. Loaded with action, fun characters, and some entertaining tension, Four Ruined Realms is proving to be a very worthy sequel to Five Broken Blades, and I am currently halfway through it. I should knock it off in the next week and I cannot wait to see what cool twists or devilish reveals Corland has in store for us.

What did you recently finish reading?

Gunnawah by Ronni Salt (Trade Paperback)

A thrilling 2025 Australian debut novel, Gunnawah by Ronni Salt was an intriguing crime fiction read that I was glad I got the chance to check out. Review to follow soon.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Death on the Tiber by Lindsey Davis

Death on the Tiber Cover

While I have a few potential books to read next, I am hoping to finally dive into the 2024 Lindsey Davis novel, Death on the Tiber. The latest book in Davis’ long-running Flavia Albia historical murder mystery series, Death on the Tiber will see the series’ protagonist investigate another complex murder in ancient Rome, this time while dealing with demons from her past. I really love this amazing series, and I really regret not reading Death on the Tiber sooner.

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 January 2025

On January 9, 2025 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

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:

Gunnawah by Ronni Salt (Trade Paperback)

I finally got the chance to start reading the thrilling 2025 Australian debut novel, Gunnawah by Ronni Salt. An intriguing crime fiction read, Gunnawah provides a compelling and unique look at a turbulent region of Australia during the 1970s through the eyes of some entertaining characters. I am currently about halfway through Gunnawah at the moment and I am hoping to finish it off in the next couple of days.

Four Ruined Realms by Mai Corland (Audiobook)

I just started listening to the awesome 2025 fantasy novel, Four Ruined Realms by Mai Corland. The sequel to the awesome Five Broken Blades, Four Ruined Realms sees a group of deadly killers and rogues once again try to work together to pull off an impossible mission. Loaded with action, fun characters, and some entertaining tension, Four Ruined Realms is proving to be a very worthy sequel to Five Broken Blades, and I have made a fair bit of progress on it so far.

What did you recently finish reading?

The Last Hour Between Worlds by Melissa Caruso (Trade Paperback)

I managed to finish off the new Melissa Caruso novel, The Last Hour Between Worlds, this week. An amazing fantasy thriller, The Last Hour Between Worlds so much fun to read, and I got so caught up in its unique plot. Highly recommended!

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

I absolutely powered through the classic Warhammer 40,000 audiobook Titanicus, this week. Set in author Dan Abnett’s iconic Sabbat Worlds Crusade overarching series (which also features the Gaunt’s Ghosts books and Double Eagle), Titanicus explores a war in the Warhammer 40,000 universe fought primarily with giant Titan war machines. An overall exceptional book that is a must read for all Warhammer fans; I am hoping to get a review up for this one soon.

What do you think you’ll read next?

The Ascent by Adam Plantinga

In the next week I am hoping to quickly read the awesome sounding thriller The Ascent by Adam Plantinga. One of the more exciting sounding debuts of 2024, The Ascent has been on my to-read list for a while, and I look forward to seeing how this fantastic book unfolds.

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 January 2025

On January 2, 2025 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

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 Last Hour Between Worlds by Melissa Caruso (Trade Paperback)

I have made a fair bit of progress on the new Melissa Caruso novel, The Last Hour Between Worlds, this week. An amazing fantasy thriller, The Last Hour Between Worlds follows an investigator who finds themself trapped in a deadly party with murder, monsters and a time loop. I am about halfway through The Last Hour Between Worlds at the moment, and I love its awesome concept and fun story. I look forward to seeing how the entire book comes together, and this is proving to be an outstanding read.

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

I was the mood for something particularly awesome to start 2025 with so I decided to listen to the classic Warhammer 40,000 audiobook Titanicus. Set in author Dan Abnett’s iconic Sabbat Worlds Crusade overarching series (which also features the Gaunt’s Ghosts books and Double Eagle), Titanicus explores a war in the Warhammer 40,000 universe fought primarily with giant Titan war machines. I have made a fair bit of progress on Titanicus already and it is proving to be a very epic and impactful read that covers the destructive machine war at multiple intriguing levels. An overall exceptional book to start the year with.

What did you recently finish reading?

Warhammer: The Horus Heresy: Eidolon: The Auric Hammer by Marc Collins (Audiobook)

I managed to quickly power through the short Warhammer audiobook, Eidolon: The Auric Hammer by Marc Collins this week. Part of The Horus Heresy series, Eidolon: The Auric Hammer was an entertaining read focused on an intriguing and deranged traitor Space Marine. A fun listen with an awesome story behind it.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Gunnawah by Ronni Salt

I am still planning to dive into the thrilling 2025 Australian debut novel, Gunnawah, next. An intriguing crime fiction read, Gunnawah sounds very cool and I hope to read it soon.

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 – 25 December 2024

On December 26, 2024December 26, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

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 Last Hour Between Worlds by Melissa Caruso (Trade Paperback)

I have started reading the new Melissa Caruso novel, The Last Hour Between Worlds, this week. An amazing fantasy thriller, The Last Hour Between Worlds follows an investigator who finds themself trapped in a deadly party with murder, monsters and a time loop. I haven’t gotten too far into this book yet, although I am really intrigued by its core concept and look forward to seeing how it plays out.

What did you recently finish reading?

Deep Black by Miles Cameron (Hardcover)

I managed to finish off Deep Black by Miles Cameron, this week. The sequel to Cameron’s previous novel, Artifact Space, Deep Black was an elaborate and highly detailed science fiction novel that I found extremely addictive.

The Dragon in Winter by Jonathan Maberry (Audiobook)

I also finally finished off the awesome new Jonathan Maberry epic dark fantasy novel, The Dragon in Winter. The third book in Maberry’s Kagen the Damned series, which previously featured Kagen the Damned (one of my favourite books and audiobooks of 2022) and Son of the Poison Rose (one of my favourite books and audiobooks of 2023) this book was loaded with brutal action, damaged characters, some very dark elements and a complex, well-written story. An incredible book that I hoping to review soon.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Gunnawah by Ronni Salt

I am planning to dive into the thrilling 2025 Australian debut novel, Gunnawah, next. An intriguing crime fiction read, Gunnawah sounds very cool and I hope to read it soon.

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 December 2024

On December 18, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

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:

Deep Black by Miles Cameron (Hardcover)

I have made a fair bit of progress to the cool science fiction novel, Deep Black by Miles Cameron, this week and it is proving to be pretty damn awesome. The sequel to Cameron’s previous novel, Artifact Space, Deep Black follows the crew of a massive human trading ship that finds itself under attack by warring alien factions. An elaborate and highly detailed read that is extremely addictive, Deep Black is an outstanding read that I am hoping to knock off in the next few days.

The Dragon in Winter by Jonathan Maberry (Audiobook)

I am also powering through the awesome new Jonathan Maberry epic dark fantasy novel, The Dragon in Winter. This is the third book in Maberry’s Kagen the Damned series, which previously featured Kagen the Damned (one of my favourite books and audiobooks of 2022) and Son of the Poison Rose (one of my favourite books and audiobooks of 2023) and looks set to bring this series to an end. Loaded with brutal action, damaged characters, some very dark elements and a complex, well-written story, The Dragon in Winter is an incredible book that I honestly cannot stop listening to. I’m about halfway through The Dragon in Winter at the moment and I am going to make a big effort to finish it off in the next week, as I cannot wait to see how this incredible series comes to an end.

What did you recently finish reading?

I haven’t managed to get through any books this week, as I am still getting through two lengthy novels I started at the end of last week. I am hopeful that I will be able to feature a few finished reads in this section next week, as there are still a few great books I want to finish off in 2024.

What do you think you’ll read next?

The Last Hour Between Worlds by Melissa Caruso

I am still hoping to start reading the new Melissa Caruso novel, The Last Hour Between Worlds, next. An intriguing and fun sounding fantasy thriller, The House Hour Between Worlds has so much potential, and I cannot wait to see how it turns out.

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 – 11 December 2024

On December 12, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW Wednesday1 Comment

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:

Deep Black by Miles Cameron (Hardcover)

I managed to start reading the cool science fiction novel, Deep Black by Miles Cameron, although I haven’t made a lot of progress on it yet. The sequel to Cameron’s previous novel, Artifact Space, Deep Black has already had a great start to it, and I look forward to seeing how it turns out.

The Dragon in Winter by Jonathan Maberry (Audiobook)

I also finally got around to starting the awesome new Jonathan Maberry epic dark fantasy novel, The Dragon in Winter. This is the third book in Maberry’s Kagen the Damned series, which previously featured Kagen the Damned (one of my favourite books and audiobooks of 2022) and Son of the Poison Rose (one of my favourite books and audiobooks of 2023) and looks set to bring this series to an end. Loaded with brutal action and a complex, well-written story, The Dragon in Winter is going to be something very fun and I cannot wait to see how this series comes to an end.

What did you recently finish reading?

Endgame by Sarah Barrie (Trade Paperback)

The final book in Barrie’s Lexi Winters series, Endgame was an intense and dark Australian thriller that set an unconventional cop against a deadly killer in a revenge filled game of cat-and-mouse. An outstanding book that wrapped up the series perfectly.

Warhammer 40,000: Da Red Gobbo Collection by Mike Brooks, Denny Flowers and Rhuairidh James (Audiobook)

A particularly epic collection of entertaining Warhammer stories, Da Red Gobbo Collection was really funny, and I had such an amazing time getting through it.

What do you think you’ll read next?

The Last Hour Between Worlds by Melissa Caruso

I’m hoping to start reading the new Melissa Caruso novel, The Last Hour Between Worlds, next. An intriguing and fun sounding fantasy thriller, The House Hour Between Worlds has so much potential, and I cannot wait to see how it turns out.

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 – 4 December 2024

On December 5, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW Wednesday1 Comment

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:

Endgame by Sarah Barrie (Trade Paperback)

I’m still going with the dark Australian thriller Endgame by Sarah Barrie. The final book in Barrie’s Lexi Winters series, Endgame sets an unconventional cop against a deadly killer in a revenge filled game of cat-and-mouse. I haven’t made as much progress on Endgame as I would have liked, but I am still really enjoying this book, and I cannot wait to see how this series comes to an end.

Warhammer 40,000: Da Red Gobbo Collection by Mike Brooks, Denny Flowers and Rhuairidh James (Audiobook)

I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to listen to the awesome Warhammer 40,000 audiobook, Da Red Gobbo Collection. A collection of several Warhammer 40,000 novellas and short stories from three talented authors, Da Red Gobbo Collection showcases various tales of the Red Gobbo, a revolutionary grot leading the uprising against their orc leaders. A particularly fun collection of entertaining Warhammer stories, Da Red Gobbo Collection is proving to be really funny, and I am loving the audiobook version of it.

What did you recently finish reading?

Warhammer 40,000: Broken Crusade by Steven B. Fischer (Audiobook)

I managed to knock off the Warhammer 40,000 audiobook, Broken Crusade by Steven B. Fischer this week. A particularly gothic Warhammer 40,000 novel, this was an intense and gripping book that I deeply enjoyed.

Usagi Yojimbo: Volume 39: Ice and Snow by Stan Sakai (Trade Paperback)

As promised, I read the new Usagi Yojimbo comic the second I got my hands on it, and it was so damn awesome. Review to hopefully follow soon.

10 Rules for the Perfect Murder by James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts (Audiobook)

An excellent and entertaining full cast audiobook that I recently powered through on a short road trip.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Deep Black by Miles Cameron

I’m hoping to start up the impressive science fiction novel, Deep Black next. The sequel to Cameron’s previous novel, Artifact Space, Deep Black has a ton of potential, and I look forward to seeing how it turns out.

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 – 27 November 2024

On November 28, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

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:

Endgame by Sarah Barrie (Trade Paperback)

I have just started reading the dark Australian thriller Endgame by Sarah Barrie. The final book in Barrie’s Lexi Winters series, Endgame sets an unconventional cop against a deadly killer in a revenge filled game of cat-and-mouse. I have only made a little progress on Endgame so far, but this will probably end up being one of the best Australian novels of 2024, and I look forward to seeing how the entire story comes together.

Warhammer 40,000: Broken Crusade by Steven B. Fischer (Audiobook)

I didn’t make as much progress on the new Warhammer 40,000 audiobook, Broken Crusade by Steven B. Fischer, as I would have liked this week, but I am still really enjoying it. Following on the grim and fanatical Black Templar Space Marine chapter, Broken Crusade really dives into the gothic elements of the Warhammer 40,000 novel to create a distinctive setting. I am hoping to knock off Broken Crusade in the next few days and I cannot wait to see how Fischer brings it to an end.

What did you recently finish reading?

Nobody’s Hero by M. W. Craven (Trade Paperback)

An over-the-top thriller that is easily one of the most entertaining books of 2024. Review to follow soon.

Revenge of Rome by Simon Scarrow (Trade Paperback)

Another outstanding historical fiction outing from Simon Scarrow that had me hooked from the very beginning. Highly recommended.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Usagi Yojimbo: Volume 39: Ice and Snow by Stan Sakai

I’m very excited because I have a copy of the new Usagi Yojimbo volume, Ice and Snow, on its way. One of my favourite comic series, I always deeply enjoy reading the new Usagi Yojimbo comic each year and I cannot wait to finally get my hands on Ice and Snow. Set to feature a gripping new showdown between Usagi and his mortal enemy, the supernatural killer Jei, Ice and Snow should be a particularly epic entry in the series, and I am planning to read it the very second I get my hands on it.

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 – 20 November 2024

On November 20, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW Wednesday2 Comments

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:

Nobody’s Hero by M. W. Craven (Trade Paperback)

I have started reading the exciting thriller, Nobody’s Hero by M. W. Craven. The sequel to Craven’s previous novel, Fearless, Nobody’s Hero takes the author’s new protagonist on a dangerous mission to London when a mysterious woman from his past reemerges. I am having a blast reading this over-the-top thriller, and it is proving to be one of the most entertaining books of 2024.

Warhammer 40,000: Broken Crusade by Steven B. Fischer (Audiobook)

I was still in a major Warhammer 40,000 mood so I started listening to the latest release, Broken Crusade by Steven B. Fischer. Following on the grim and fanatical Black Templar Space Marine chapter, Broken Crusade really dives into the gothic elements of the Warhammer 40,000 novel to create a distinctive setting. I have only listened to a little bit of Broken Crusade so far, and I am looking forward to seeing where this cool book goes.

What did you recently finish reading?

Everyone This Christmas Has A Secret by Benjamin Stevenson (Hardcover)

I powered through this cool follow up to Stevenson’s previous books, Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone and Everyone on this Train is a Suspect this week. Everyone This Christmas Has A Secret is another unique murder mystery that sees the dysfunctional protagonist attempt to discover a murderer amongst a group of Christmas performers. Fun, clever and extremely funny.

Warhammer 40,000: Daemonhammer by Darius Hinks (Audiobook)

I also managed to complete this awesome Warhammer 40,000 novel by Darius Hinks, Daemonhammer. An addictive and intense read, I had a brilliant time getting through it.

The Ghosts of August by Peter Watt (Trade Paperback)

An exciting Australian novel with a deep war story behind it.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Revenge of Rome by Simon Scarrow

I’ve still got a ton of great 2024 novels to read, but I think the next one I’ll read is the new Simon Scarrow book, Revenge of Rome. A particularly intense entry in the series, Revenge of Rome will see the series protagonists embark on a desperate hunt for a fugitive queen in order to get their revenge. I know I am going to love this book, and I cannot wait to check it out.

Endgame by Sarah Barrie

I am also hoping to read the awesome and dark Australian thriller Endgame by Sarah Barrie. The final book in her Lexi Winters series, Endgame will set an unconventional cop against a deadly killer in a revenge filled game of cat-and-mouse. This will probably end up being one of the best Australian novels of 2024 and I am deeply excited to finally read it.

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 – 13 November 2024

On November 13, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW Wednesday3 Comments

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:

Everyone This Christmas Has A Secret by Benjamin Stevenson (Hardcover)

I just started reading the awesome Australian murder mystery novel, Everyone This Christmas Has A Secret by Benjamin Stevenson. The follow up to Stevenson’s previous books, Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone and Everyone on this Train is a Suspect, Everyone This Christmas Has A Secret is another unique murder mystery that sees the dysfunctional protagonist attempt to discover a murderer amongst a group of Christmas performers. Once again combining a clever investigation with comedy and a satirical look at the murder mystery genre, Everyone This Christmas Has A Secret should be a particularly awesome read and I will probably knock it off in the next day or so.

Warhammer 40,000: Daemonhammer by Darius Hinks (Audiobook)

I am still powering through every 2024 Warhammer 40,000 novel I can, so I just started listening to the new book from Darius Hinks (whose previous novel, Leviathan, was delightfully dark). This new book, Daemonhammer, sets an aging Imperial Inquisitor against deadly hidden forces in an elaborate game of cat and mouse. I haven’t made a lot of progress on Daemonhammer yet, but I am already quite curious about where the plot is going.

What did you recently finish reading?

Blood Over Bright Haven by M. L. Wang (Trade Paperback)

I managed to get through the awesome fantasy novel, Blood Over Bright Haven this week, and boy was it awesome. The new book from acclaimed author M. L. Wang, Blood Over Bright Haven was a particularly powerful and inventive fantasy novel that I had such a brilliant time with. Clever, tragic, and filled with some unique fantasy features, Blood Over Bright Haven was so damn good, and I am very glad I decided to check it out.

Darkside by Michael Mammay (Audiobook)

I absolutely powered through the epic science fiction thriller Darkside by Michael Mammay this week as well. The fourth book in Mammay’s Planetside series (made up of Planetside, Spaceside and Colonyside), Darkside brings back the author’s controversial protagonist as he investigates a missing persons case on a moon-based mining colony, run by two companies who have both tried to kill him in the past. This proved to be an excellent and fast-paced book, and I am hoping to get a review up for it soon.

What do you think you’ll read next?

The Ghosts of August by Peter Watt

The next book I am hoping to read is the new Australian historical fiction novel, The Ghosts of August. The final entry in Peter Watt’s Colonial series, The Ghosts of August should be a compelling and exciting book, as the various members of a prominent family deal with the chaos surrounding World War I.

Nobody’s Hero by M. W. Craven

I am also hoping to read the exciting thriller, Nobody’s Hero by M. W. Craven. The sequel to Craven’s previous novel, Fearless, Nobody’s Hero will taking the author’s new protagonist on a dangerous mission to London. I am really looking forward to reading this over-the-top thriller, especially as Craven’s other 2024 novel, The Mercy Chair, proved to be particularly impressive.

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.