It has been a little while since I have done a Book Haul post, so I figured it was a good time to look back at some of the amazing books that I have received in the last couple of weeks.  I have actually received quite an impressive haul recently, made up of a number of exciting and intriguing books, including a few novels that I have been looking forward to for some time.  Each of the books below have a lot of potential and I am really keen to check them all out as soon as I can.

 

Protector by Conn Iggulden

Let us start this post off with one of my anticipated reads of 2021, Protector by Conn Iggulden.  Protector is the sequel to one of my favourite books from last year, The Gates of Athens, and will continue to follow the epic events of the Greek war against Persia.  Set to feature some major battles and Athenian politics, this is going to be an awesome and compelling novel and I look forward to checking it out.

 

Rabbits by Terry Miles

Next we have this intriguing science fiction debut, Rabbits by Terry Miles.  Rabbits, which I have already read, is a weird and unique novel that sees a brilliant, yet troubled, protagonist attempt to play a legendary game with the fate of the universe in the balance.  A fantastic, if unusual read, I am hoping to get a review up for it soon.

 

The Ninth Metal by Benjamin Percy

Another book that I have already read, The Ninth Metal is an exciting and interesting science fiction read that follows the chaotic events occurring around a small-town in America that was the site of a meteor strike, leaving a vast amount of a rare, alien metal.  Featuring feuding companies, strange abilities and a fantastic goldrush mentality, this was a captivating and fun read.

 

The Enemy Within by Tim Ayliffe

I also received a copy of the latest thriller from Australian author Tim Ayliffe, The Enemy Within.  This latest novel contains an intriguing narrative about neo-Nazis in Australia and a dangerous cover-up surrounding them.  I very much enjoyed Ayliffe’s first novel from a few years ago, The Greater Good, and I was honoured to see that my review for it was featured in the inner-cover of The Enemy Within.  I am looking forward to checking this novel out, although I may have to read the second novel, State of Fear, first.  

 

Falling by T. J. Newman

Another great book that I have received is the fantastic sounding thriller, Falling by T. J. Newman.  Falling contains a great story that sees a plane full of people at risk when their pilot’s family is kidnapped and threatened.  This debut novel from Newman already has a lot of buzz around it and I am very keen to check this one out.

 

Small Acts of Defiance by Michelle Wright

I am also very excited to check out another great debut, Small Acts of Defiance by Australian author Michelle Wright.  Small Acts of Defiance is a compelling historical drama set in occupied Paris.  I imagine this is going to be a pretty intense and impressive read and I am very excited to check it out.

 

The President’s Daughter by Bill Clinton and James Patterson

The final novel I have received is the fun sounding thriller, The President’s Daughter by the remarkable team of Bill Clinton and James Paterson.  The President’s Daughter is the follow-up to the pair’s first novel, The President is Missing, and looks set to be another exciting and fantastic adventure of a rogue president going off on his own to save the people he loves.

 

In addition to some of the books I have received from publishers, I also went out on a bit of a shopping spree the other day and grabbed several amazing novels and comics that I have been really excited for.

 

A Comedy of Terrors by Lindsey Davis

There was no way that I could avoid getting a copy of the latest Flavia Albia novel by Lindsey Davis, A Comedy of Terrors, especially after how much I enjoyed her 2020 release, The Grove of the Caesars. This latest novel sets professional informer and investigator Flavia Albia up against a new and dangerous foe during the middle of a massive festival.  It sounds like a pretty awesome novel and I cannot wait to explore it’s brilliant mystery and fantastic humour.  

 

Blackout by Simon Scarrow

Blackout is a novel that I have been hoping to read for a very long time.  Written by one of my favourite authors, Simon Scarrow, Blackout is an excellent sounding murder mystery set in the midst of Nazi Germany during the war.  While I do prefer some of Scarrow’s Roman historical fiction novels, such as last years exciting The Emperor’s Exile, Blackout sounds like an exceptional read and I am very keen to check it out.

 

Breakout by Paul Herron

Another novel that I have been hoping to read for a while is the amazing thriller Breakout by Paul Herron.  Breakout has a fantastic sounding plot which forces a violent criminal and a forgotten prison guard to work together to survive the horrors of a flooding super-max prison with all the inmates let out.  This novel has so much potential for fun, action and excitement, and I imagine I will get through it in a very short amount of time.

 

Star Wars (2020): Volume Two: Operation Starlight by Charles Soule, Ramon Rosanas and Jan Bazaldua

The final entry on this book haul post is the second volume of the fantastic Star Wars (2020) comic series, Operation Starlight.  Operation Starlight continues to follow the adventures of Luke, Leia and Lando following the events of The Empire Strikes Back, and this latest volume forces them to face off with a dangerous foe.  I deeply enjoyed the first volume of this series, The Destiny Path, and after reading this second volume, Star Wars (2020) is swiftly becoming one of my favourite Star Wars comic book series of all time.

 

 

Well that’s the end of this latest Book Haul post.  As you can see I have quite a bit of reading to do at the moment thanks to all these awesome books that have come in.  Let me know which of the above you are most interested in and make sure to check back in a few weeks to see my reviews of them.