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Book Haul – 1 February 2025 – Netgalley Books

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As I mentioned in my other Book Haul post tonight, I’ve had an excellent few weeks for books, especially when it comes to the haul from Netgalley.  I have received a pretty awesome collection of great upcoming novels from the site, including several that have the potential to be some of my top books of the year.  I cannot wait to dive into them and I am looking forward to reading all of them.

An Ethical Guide to Murder by Jenny Morris

The first new novel I want to highlight in this book haul post is the awesome and fun thriller, An Ethical Guide to Murder.  The debut novel from Jenny Morris, An Ethical Guide to Murder sees a young woman gain the ability to transfer life from one person to another.  Determined to use the ability for good, she goes about ethically taking life from bad people to gift it to those she believes deserves to live. I love this fascinating plot idea, and I have already started reading An Ethical Guide to Murder this week.

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The White Fortress by Boyd and Beth Morrison

I was particularly pleased to receive an early copy of the historical fiction thriller, The White Fortress by Boyd and Beth Morrison. The third book in the authors’ Tales of the Lawless Land series, The White Fortress brings back the protagonists of the first two novels, The Lawless Land and The Last True Templar, and sees them become involved uncovering a dark plot in medieval Croatia. This sounds like such an awesome read and based on how much fun I had with the previous novels in the series, I have no doubt The White Fortress is going to be exceptional.

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Battle Mountain by C. J. Box

An awesome thriller from acclaimed author C. J. Box, Battle Mountain is the new entry in the long-running Joe Pickett series, and it promises more bloodshed as one of the series’ protagonists sets out to get revenge. I had a ton of fun reading the last entry in the series, Three-Inch Teeth, and I look forward to seeing what craziness emerges in this cool new book.

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Crusade by Richard Cullen

Another amazing upcoming historical fiction read I recently received is the fantastic novel Crusade by Richard Cullen. The sequel to Cullen’s 2024 novel, Rebellion, Crusade should be another outstanding book that will follow the author’s knight protagonist as he joins the crusades to test his mettle. Crusade looks set to be another fun and action-packed historical read, and I am hoping to read it very soon.

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How to Slay on Holiday by Sarah Bonner

A fantastic and fun sounding thriller that follows a wife whose murderous plans are thrown into disarray by a chaotic holiday. I really love the sound of How to Slay on Holiday, and I am very excited to check it out, especially after having so much fun reading Bonner’s previous books Her Perfect Twin and Her Sweet Revenge.

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A Song of Legends Lost by M. H. Ayinde

An outstanding and massively epic upcoming fantasy debut that I think has a ton of potential.

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Landfall by James Bradley

An intriguing and unique upcoming piece of Australian fiction that will follow a police officer investigating a crime in an environmentally wrecked, future Sydney.

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Broke Road by Matthew Spencer

The final book I want to highlight in this post is the cool upcoming Australian murder mystery Broke Road by Matthew Spencer. The sequel to Spencer’s debut novel, Black River, Broke Road presents a cool new crime fiction story that I am very intrigued to check out.

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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.

Book Haul – 1 December 2024

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I’ve had a excellent couple of weeks for books, as I was lucky enough to receive several incredible and amazing new novels from local publishers and Netgalley.  These novels include some truly awesome new releases, including books that have the potential to be some of my top reads of the year.  I cannot wait to dive into them, and I so excited to see how they all turn out.

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

First up I have the latest volume of one of my favourite comic series, Usagi Yojimbo: Ice and Snow.  Pitting the rabbit samurai protagonists against several relentless supernatural foes, including Usagi’s archenemy Jei, Ice and Snow was a great addition to this awesome series, and I read it the very second I got my hands on it.

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Deep Black by Miles Cameron

Next up we have the epic science fiction novel, Deep Black by Miles Cameron.  The sequel to Cameron’s excellent novel, Artifact Space, Deep Black will continue to follow the inhabitants of a massive human trading ship as it attempts to survive a nefarious plot to destroy it.  I really loved Artifact Space and I cannot wait to see how Cameron continues the story.  I am hoping to read Deep Black next, and I know I am going to really enjoy it.

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The Last Hour Between Worlds by Melissa Caruso

I was also very happy to get my hands on a copy of The Last Hour Between Worlds by Melissa Caruso.  A cool new fantasy novel from Caruso, an author who has really impressed me in the past, The Last Hour Between Worlds will see an unlikely pair of rivals team up to investigate a deadly magical mystery.  I am deeply intrigued by the synopsis for The Last Hour Between Worlds and I have no doubt this will end up being one of my favourite fantasy books of 2024.

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A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett

I was exceedingly lucky to receive an early copy of A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett, which is one of the top books coming out in 2025.  The sequel to the exceptional fantasy crime fiction novel, The Tainted Cup (one of my favourite books from the first half of 2024), A Drop of Corruption will continue to follow two unlikely investigators as they attempt to uncover dire plots to their monster-besieged kingdom.  A Drop of Corruption is going to be such an epic novel, especially after Bennett blew me away with The Tainted Cup, and this will probably end up being one of my top reads of 2025.  I am going to enjoy this book as early as I can (probably once we hit 2025 proper), and I cannot wait to dive into its outstanding story.

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The Ascent by Adam Plantinga

An awesome and cool thriller debut that I have been meaning to check out all year, The Ascent sees a small group of survivors attempt to fight their way to the top floor of a rioting prison.  This sounds like a very fun and exciting book, and I cannot wait to dive into it.

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Exodus: The Archimedes Engine by Peter F. Hamilton

A massive and complex science fiction novel from iconic author Peter F. Hamilton, Exodus: The Archimedes Machine, sounds like a very interesting read and I hope that I get the chance to check it out.

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Unhallowed Halls by Lili Wilkinson

Another hit 2025 novel I was lucky enough to receive an early copy of was Unhallowed Halls by Lili Wilkinson.  A fun young adult dark academia novel that will see a young protagonist investigate a mysterious Scottish boarding school with a demonic edge to it, Unhallowed Halls sounds very entertaining, and I have really enjoyed Wilkinson’s other young adult books in the past (see my reviews for The Erasure Initiative and After the Lights Go Out).  I look forward to diving into this book and I cannot wait to see what complex narrative Wilkinson has come up with this time.

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Seven Recipes for Revolution by Ryan Rose

The final book I recently received that I want to highlight in this post is the awesome 2025 fantasy novel, Seven Recipes for Revolution by Ryan Rose.  An outstanding novel based around magical cooking, Seven Recipes for Revolution has so much potential, and I feel that it is going to be one of the more unique books of next year. 

 

 

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.

Book Haul – 22 October 2024

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I’ve had another excellent week for books, as I was lucky enough to receive several incredible and amazing new novels from local publishers and Netgalley.  These novels include some truly awesome new releases, including books that have the potential to be some of my top reads of the year.  I cannot wait to dive into them, and I so excited to see how they all turn out.

The Fury of the Gods by John Gwynne

I was very, very happy to receive the latest epic fantasy novel from John Gwynne, The Fury of the Gods.  The third and final book in the Bloodsworn trilogy, The Fury of the Gods will follow on from the exceptional reads, The Shadow of the Gods and The Hunger of the Gods.  Set to showcase the final battle between several bands of warriors and the reborn gods, The Fury of the Gods will easily be one of the top fantasy books of 2024 and I am extremely keen to check it out, especially after once again witnessing this glorious cover art.

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The Ghosts of August by Peter Watt

Another excellent book I was happy to get my hands on was the fantastic Australian historical fiction novel, The Ghosts of August by Peter Watt.  The sixth and final book in Watt’s excellent Colonial series, The Ghosts of August will continue to follow members of an Australian family as they battle their way through various key historical events.  This final book will be set around World War I and should prove to be another outstanding read.  I have had a lot of fun with this series over the last few years (see my reviews for The Queen’s Colonial, The Queen’s Tiger, The Queen’s Captain, The Colonial’s Son and Call of Empire), and I have no doubt Watt will end this series on a great note.

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Everyone this Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson

As an early Christmas gift, I was lucky enough to get a copy of the new Benjamin Stevenson book, Everyone This Christmas has a Secret.  Following on from his previous awesome novels, Everyone in my Family has Killed Someone and Everyone on This Train is a Suspect, Everyone This Christmas has a Secret is a short, but intriguing entry in the series that will see the protagonist attempt to work out which performer at a Christmas show is a murderer.  I know that I am going to have a ton of fun with this book, and its sure to be one of the top Australian novels of 2024.

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Rebellion by Richard Cullen

An exciting historical fiction release, Rebellion is a great new novel from Richard Cullen that follows an uprising against King John by his nobles.  I loved the sound of this cool book, and I actually started reading it today.  It’s proving to be a very exciting and compelling historical read that focuses on a fantastic period of history.

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Blood Over Bright Haven by M. L. Wang

One of the books I recently received with the most potential is the epic novel, Blood Over Bright Haven.  An intrigue laden book about politics and study in a magical university, Blood Over Bright Haven sounds really cool and I am very keen to get through its fantastic sounding plot.  I’m also interested in reading something from author M. L. Wang, especially after hearing some good things about her previous novel, The Sword of Kaigen, and I look forward to seeing how this book turns out.

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The Great Library of Tomorrow by Rosalia Aguilar Solace

The final book I recently received was The Great Library of Tomorrow by Rosalia Aguilar Solace.  An intricate fantasy novel about a multidimensional library, The Great Library of Tomorrow looks set to be a fascinating read and I am looking forward to diving into it.

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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.

Book Haul – 15 October 2024

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I’ve had an excellent couple of weeks for books, as I was lucky enough to receive several incredible and amazing new novels from local publishers and Netgalley.  These novels include some truly awesome new releases, including books that have the potential to be some of my top reads of the year.  I cannot wait to dive into them, and I so excited to see how they all turn out.

The Waiting by Michael Connelly

I was very happy to receive a copy of the new Michael Connelly book, The Waiting.  Bringing together some of Connelly’s best police characters into one fantastic narrative, The Waiting should be a pretty awesome crime fiction book, and I am very eager to check it out.  I’m actually hoping to start reading it this week, and I have no doubt it is going to be one of the top books of the year.

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A Tide of Black Steel by Anthony Ryan

I also recently received the epic new fantasy novel from Anthony Ryan, A Tide of Black Steel.  The first book in Ryan’s The Age of Wrath trilogy, A Tide of Black Steel is a Viking-inspired tale that serves as a sequel to the author’s previous The Covenant of Steel trilogy (The Pariah, The Martyr and The Traitor). I am actually reading A Tide of Black Steel at the moment, and it is proving to be a particularly awesome read that takes the reader on a great adventure.  I am hoping to finish A Tide of Black Steel off in the next day or so, and I cannot wait to see how it comes together.

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Nobody’s Hero by M. W. Craven

The next book I recently received was the cool thriller novel, Nobody’s Hero by M. W. Craven.  The sequel to Craven’s previous novel, Fearless, Nobody’s Hero will take Craven excessively fearless protagonist on another bloody adventure, this time to the UK.  I had a lot of fun with Fearless last year and I am looking forward to reading Nobody’s Hero, especially as Craven’s other 2024 novel, The Mercy Chair, was so damn good.

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How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler

One of the more interesting books I received was the fun sounding fantasy novel, How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler.  Following a doomed hero who, after dying multiple times in a time loop, decides to try and win for once by becoming the evil dark lord instead.  I love the sound of How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying and I’m hoping to read it very soon.

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In Too Deep by Lee Child and Andrew Child

I’ve always meant to dive into the epic Jack Reacher thriller series, and it looks like I’ll have the chance this year as I received a copy of the latest book in the series, In Too Deep.  Written by original author Lee Child and his brother Andrew, In Too Deep takes the titular protagonist on another dark vigilante adventure.  I’m curious to dive into this series for the first time and I am excited to explore the author’s new thrilling story.

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Midnight and Blue by Ian Rankin

The final book I recently received is the latest Ian Rankin novel, Midnight and Blue.  The final Rebus novel, Midnight and Blue sees the former detective protagonist trapped in prison and forced to investigate a murder from the inside.  This sounds like quite an interesting book, and while I’m a little apprehensive about starting this series at the very end, I am hoping to give it a try in the next few weeks, and I reckon I’ll enjoy it.

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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.

Book Haul – 23 September 2024

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I’ve had an excellent couple of weeks for books, as I was lucky enough to receive several incredible and amazing new novels from local publishers and Netgalley.  These novels include some truly awesome new releases, including books that have the potential to be some of my top reads of the year.  I cannot wait to dive into them, and I so excited to see how they all turn out.

We Solve Murders by Richard Osman

The first book I need to highlight in this post is the new Richard Osman novel, We Solve Murders.  A gripping standalone thriller novel, written in the same vein as Osman’s Thursday Murder Club books, We Solve Murders is an excellent and addictive read that follows an elite bodyguard and her retired father-in-law as they attempt to unravel an international conspiracy.  I am actually in the middle of We Solve Murders at the moment and it is proving to be a particularly funny, entertaining and sweet novel that I cannot get enough of.

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Endgame by Sarah Barrie

The next awesome book I recently received was the extremely awesome Australian thriller Endgame by Sarah Barrie.  The final book in Barrie’s dark and deeply compelling Lexi Winter series (Unforgiven, Retribution and Vendetta), Endgame will see the series protagonist enter into a final confrontation with the monster who destroyed her as a child.  Set to be one of the most intense Australian thrillers of 2024, Endgame is going to be so damn good, and I cannot wait to check it out.

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Capture or Kill by Don Bentley 

I was very lucky to receive a copy of the latest book in the long-running Mitch Rapp series, Capture or Kill.  The first book in the series written by Don Bentley, Capture or Kill takes the protagonists back to his counter-terrorist roots as the series revisits familiar territory under a new author.  This should be a pretty awesome and action-packed thriller, and I’m hoping to start reading it in the next couple of days.

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Gunnawah by Ronni Salt

I also recently received an early copy of the upcoming Australian crime fiction debut, Gunnawah.  The first book from new author Ronni Salt, Gunnawah has a lot of potential, and I look forward to diving into this intriguing book soon, especially as it is set to be one of the top debuts of 2025.

 

Buried Deep and Other Stories by Naomi Novik

One of the more interesting books I recently received was the short story collection by Naomi Novik, Buried Deep and Other Stories.  Featuring multiple stories from the author set in her various unique worlds, Buried Deep should be a very awesome read, and I am particularly keen to check out the story that gives readers their first glimpse at Novik’s next big fantasy setting.

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Shadow City by Natalie Conyer

A gritty and compelling Australian crime fiction read, written by a talented rising star.

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The Heart of the World by Amie Kaufman

The final book I recently received that I want to highlight on this post is the young adult fantasy novel, The Heart of the World by Amie Kaufman.  The sequel to Kaufman’s previous novel, The Isles of the Gods, The Heart of the World looks set to be another exciting and captivating read that sees two teenage heroes attempt to save their world from war and vengeful gods.

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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.

 

Book Haul – 20 July 2024

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I have been having another excellent couple of weeks for books, and I was lucky enough to receive several incredible and amazing new novels from local publishers and Netgalley.  These novels include some truly awesome new releases, including books that have the potential to be some of my top reads of the year.  I cannot wait to dive into them, and I so excited to see how they all turn out.

A Darkness Returns by Raymond E. Feist

The first new book I recently received was A Darkness Returns by one of my favourite authors, Raymond E. Feist.  The first book in his new Dragonwar Saga series, A Darkness Returns will see Feist bring together characters from two of his fantasy universes into one epic new adventure.  I am very excited for A Darkness Returns and I cannot wait to read this brand-new Feist novel.

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High Wire by Candice Fox

Candice Fox returns with her third novel of the year, the intriguing Australian thriller High Wire.  Following two people forced to participate in a crime spree in the Australian outback thanks to a couple of bomb vests, High Wire sounds very cool.  Fox really impressed me this year with her other novels, The Murder Inn and Devil’s Kitchen, and I am extremely excited to see how High Wire unfolds.

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An Eye for an Eye by Jeffrey Archer

Another fantastic crime fiction book I recently received was the new Jeffrey Archer novel, An Eye for an Eye.  The latest book in his William Warwick series, An Eye for an Eye will see the series protagonists investigate a complex murder case, while also battling the malign influence of a sinister art thief with a grudge against them.  The William Warwick books always prove to be a ton of fun and I have no doubt that this latest entry is going to keep me very entertained.

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Confessions of the Dead by James Patterson and J. D. Barker

The first-rate team of James Patterson and J. D. Barker return with another standalone, horror-tinged thriller, Confessions of the Dead.  Set in a small New England town, Confessions of the Dead see a series of strange events occur when a mysterious teenage girl arrives in town.  I love the premise of Confessions of the Dead, and cannot wait to read it, especially as the last novel from Patterson and Barker I read, Death of the Black Widow, ended up being one of my favourite books of 2022.

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The First Murder on Mars by Sam Wilson

A gripping and intense book about the first murder on Mars.  What could be more awesome than that?

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A Girls’ Guide to Winning the War by Annie Lyons

An intriguing historical drama that will see two women discover the power of the written word during World War II.

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The Recruiter by Gregg Podolski

The final book I recently received was the fantastic sounding thriller, The Recruiter.  The debut novel of Gregg Podolski, The Recruiter follows a criminal recruiter who is forced to go up against two of his deadliest contractors.  I love the sound of this awesome thriller and I cannot wait to check it out.

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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.

Book Haul – 8 July 2024

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I have been having another excellent couple of weeks for books, and I was lucky enough to receive several incredible and amazing new novels primarily from Netgalley.  These novels include some truly awesome new releases, including books that have the potential to be some of my top reads of the year.  I cannot wait to dive into them, and I so excited to see how they all turn out.

The Mercy of Gods by James S. A. Corey

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The first recently received book I want to highlight in this Book Haul is the very intriguing The Mercy of Gods.  The new novel by James S. A. Corey, the writing team behind the legendary Expanse books, The Mercy of Gods is a bold new novel that will see the best and brightest from a human planet abducted by aliens to take place in a competition to inherit the galaxy.  The Mercy of Gods sounds so damn interesting, and I have no doubt this is going to be one of the top science fiction books of 2024.  One of my most anticipated books of the year, I cannot wait to read it.

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The Last Shield by Cameron Johnston

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The next book I was lucky enough to receive was one of my most anticipated fantasy novels, The Last Shield by Cameron Johnston.  A dark fantasy novel that will apparently serve as a gender-bent Die Hard focused around a brutal heist of magical artefacts, The Last Shield sounds pretty damn incredible, and I am very, very excited to read it.

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Witness 8 by Steve Cavanagh

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Another exceptional novel I was extremely happy to get my hands on was Witness 8 by Steve Cavanagh.  The latest book in Cavanagh’s long-running Eddie Flynn series, Witness 8 will be a fun and unique legal thriller that will see the lawyer protagonist attempt to defend an innocent client being framed by a deranged witness.  I have so much love for this awesome series, and this is easily one of my most anticipated upcoming thrillers of 2024.

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Terra Incognita by Simon Turney

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I was surprised to see that Simon Turney had a second historical novel coming out in 2024, especially after enjoying his fantastic book Agricola: Invader, earlier this year.  However, I’m not going to look a gift horse in the mouth, especially as Terra Incognita sounds very cool.  Set to follow a group of Roman soldiers sent by Nero to discover the source of the Nile River, Terra Incognita is going to be a fantastic historical adventure that I cannot wait to check out.

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The Out-of-Town Lawyer by Robert Rotstein

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I have been having a lot of luck with legal thrillers in 2024, and my next foray into this genre is The Out-of-Town Lawyer by acclaimed author Robert Rotstein. Set to follow a travelling lawyer who returns to his hometown to represent a woman in a particularly controversial trial, The Out-of-Town Lawyer sounds deeply compelling, and I am curious to see how it will turn out.

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A Good Deliverance by Toby Clements

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Another fantastic historical novel I recently received was the interesting novel, A Good Deliverance by Toby Clements.  Set to follow a fictionalised life story of the man responsible for the established stories of King Arthur and Camelot, A Good Deliverance is going to be one of the more unique historical fiction novels of 2024.  I have read several of Clements’ books in the past, and I look forward to diving into this powerful and fascinating new novel.

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Danube Legion by Laurence Read

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Another particularly cool historical fiction novel I recently received was Danube Legion by Laurence Read.  An interesting take on the classic Roman military fiction narrative, Danube Legion will focus on the logistics behind the deployment of a Roman legion, rather than the battle itself.  I love the fantastic concept behind this book, especially as it will deal more with intrigue, politics and personal tales than all-out-battle, and I look forward to seeing how it works out.

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The Knife and the Serpent by Tim Pratt

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The final recently received novel I want to highlight in this Book Haul post is The Knife and the Serpent by Tim Pratt.  A fun and exciting science fiction adventure novel, The Knife and the Serpent has a wonderful sounding story behind it, and I am hoping to read it soon.

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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.

Book Haul – 24 June 2024

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I have been having another excellent couple of weeks for books, and I was lucky enough to receive several incredible and amazing new novels from local publishers and Netgalley.  These novels include some truly awesome new releases, including books that have the potential to be some of my top reads of the year.  I cannot wait to dive into them, and I so excited to see how they all turn out.

The Wrong Man by Tim Ayliffe

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The first new book I want to highlight is the awesome Australian thriller, The Wrong Man by Tim Ayliffe.  The fifth book in Ayliffe’s fantastic John Bailey series (made up of The Greater Good, State of Fear, The Enemy Within and Killer Traitor Spy), The Wrong Man promises to be another outstanding read as the protagonist investigates a mysterious murder connected to a convicted serial killer.  I have no doubt The Wrong Man is going to be an epic book and it will probably end up being one of the top pieces of Australian fiction this year.

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Sentinel by Mark Greaney

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I also just received a copy of the fantastic sounding thriller Sentinel by Mark Greaney.  The sequel to Greaney’s awesome book, Armored, Sentinel will follow the bodyguard protagonist and his wife as they get caught up in a deadly coup in Africa.  This should be a pretty fun and action-packed read and I cannot wait to dive into it.

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Breaking the Dark by Lisa Jewell

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Another new book I was particularly happy to receive was Breaking the Dark.  Written by acclaimed author Lisa Jewell, Breaking the Dark is the first book in a new Marvel Crime series that will set elaborate mysteries by major crime fiction writers inside the Marvel universe.  This initial novel will follow Jessica Jones as she investigates a dark crime in Hell’s Kitchen.  I cannot wait to read Breaking the Dark, and it should be a pretty epic novel

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The Chamber by Will Dean

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I was very happy to receive a copy of The Chamber by Will Dean, and it is one of the more entertaining sounding books I recently got.  The Chamber will see five people trapped in a hyperbolic chamber for a month, with the fun twist being one of them is a killer. I cannot wait to see how crazy this book gets, and I know I’m going to love it.

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Beyond Summerland by Jenny Lecoat

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Another interesting book that I received was Beyond Summerland by Jenny Lecoat.  A compelling historical drama, Beyond Summerland will showcase the immediate aftermath of the liberation of Jersey and the chaos that follows.  I really enjoyed Lecoat’s first book, The Viennese Girl, and I cannot wait to read this second novel from her.

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The Cautious Traveller’s Guide to the Wastelands by Sarah Brooks

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An intriguing and mysterious debut novel that will follow a dark train that travels a wasteland in historical Asia.  This book sounds very unique and I look forward to trying it out.

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All the Colours of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

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A complex and dark thriller about a missing child that sounds particularly interesting.

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The Chilling by Riley James

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The final book I recently received was a Netgalley copy of The Chilling by Riley James.  The debut novel of a new Australian author, The Chilling sounds like an excellent and captivating thriller that will follow unusual and dark events occurring in an Antarctic research station.  Sure to be a particularly awesome read, I am very curious by this upcoming book.

 

 

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.

Book Haul 7 June 2024

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I have been having another excellent couple of weeks for books, and I was lucky enough to receive several incredible and amazing new novels from local publishers and Netgalley.  These novels include some truly awesome new releases, including books that have the potential to be some of my top reads of the year.  I cannot wait to dive into them, and I so excited to see how they all turn out.

You Like it Darker by Stephen King

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First up, I recently received the short story collection You Like It Darker by the legendary Stephen King.  Set to feature a range of intriguing short stories and novellas from the master of dark fiction, including tie-ins to his more iconic works, You Like It Darker should be a pretty awesome read and I’m very much looking forward to it.

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Service Model by Adrian Tchaikovsky

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I also received a copy of the exciting new Adrian Tchaikovsky novel, Service Model.  The second of four books Tchaikovsky is writing this year (overachiever!), Service Model is an intense and satirical read that will pit a murderous robot against the remains of humanity who have started to fail due to their overreliance on technology.  I have no doubt this is going to be outstanding, and I cannot wait to read it.

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The Mercy Chair by M. W. Craven

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Last year I had the pleasure of reading the excellent M. W. Craven novel, Fearless, which ended up being really fun.  As such I have been keeping an eye out for more of Craven’s books and I just received a copy of his latest novel The Mercy Chair.  The sixth Washington Poe novel, The Mercy Chair sounds like a dark and twisty novel that I am really intrigued by.

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Outrider by Mark Wales

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A grim and complex sounding Australian thriller set in a futuristic, war-torn Australia. Outrider looks set to be an epic read and I cannot wait to dive into it.

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Fool Me Twice by Benjamin Stevenson

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From one of my Australian authors at the moment comes the novella collection Fool Me Twice.  Featuring novelizations of two of Stevenson’s audiobooks, Find Us and Last One to Leave, this should be a very interesting book, especially for fans of Stevenson’s humorous and clever writing.

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The Wrong Hands by Mark Billingham

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One of the more unique thrillers of 2024, The Wrong Hands sees Mark Billingham’s very excentric protagonist receive a pair of severed hands in a briefcase, which leads him to confrontations with an array of crazy and unlikely killers.  I am very intrigued by The Wrong Hands, and I look forward to checking it out.

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Love Letters to a Serial Killer by Tasha Coryell

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The final book I recently received was the fantastic debut novel, Love Letters to a Serial Killer by Tasha Coryell.  Set to follows a frustrated woman who finds a new lease on life when she begins writing to a serial killer in prison.  This sounds like a very interesting and entertaining read, and I am curious to see how it turns out.

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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.

Book Haul – 30 April 2024

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I have been having another excellent couple of weeks for books, and I was lucky enough to receive several incredible and amazing new novels from local publishers and Netgalley.  These novels include some truly awesome new releases, including books that have the potential to be some of my top reads of the year.  I cannot wait to dive into them, and I look forward to seeing how they turn out.

Nero by Conn Iggulden

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The first book I want to highlight in this book haul post was the epic historical fiction book, Nero by Conn Iggulden.  Iggulden, who is one of the top authors of the genre, once again dives into Roman history  with a book that looks at the early life of the infamous emperor Nero.  I am deeply fascinated to see Iggulden’s take on this iconic figure and I have no doubt Nero is going to be one of the top historical fiction novels of 2024.

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The No.1 Lawyer by James Patterson and Nancy Allen

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A cool legal thriller from the team of James Patterson and Nancy Allen is a very welcome addition to my reading list and I am really looking forward to reading this.  I love a great legal thriller, and The No.1 Lawyer sounds particularly fun as it forces a skilled defence attorney to win the biggest murder case of his life when he is accused of murdering his wife.  I love the sound of this book and I have no doubt I am absolutely going to power through The No.1 Lawyer.

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Think Twice by Harlan Coben

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I only recently started reading acclaimed thriller author Harlan Coben, but I really enjoyed the first book of his I checked out, I Will Find You.  His new novel, Think Twice, also sounds pretty damn epic as it forces a sports agent to investigate how his friend’s DNA was found at a recent murder, years after the friend’s funeral.  I look forward to seeing how this intriguing thriller unfolds, and I know I’m going to love it.

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The Instruments of Darkness by John Connolly

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One author I have been meaning to get into for years is John Connelly, who is known for his clever and twisty thrillers.  Well, it looks like I’m going to get the chance very soon as I just received a copy of The Instruments of Darkness, which sounds amazing.  Set to follow a complex legal case of a mother accused of murdering her own child, The Instruments of Darkness sounds very intense, dark and intriguing, and I look forward to diving into it.

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Mind Games by Nora Roberts

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An intriguing thriller that showcases a dark connection between a young woman and the killer who murdered her parents.  This should be an interesting novel and I look forward to reading my first Nora Roberts book.

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Caesar’s General by Alex Gough

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A great sounding addition to a Roman historical fiction series that follows the life of Mark Antony.  Caesar’s General sounds particularly cool, as it covers the events that lead to Caesar crossing the Rubicon.  I look forward to diving into Caesar’s General and I know I’m going to have fun with it.

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Hill 112 by Adrian Goldsworthy

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The final book I want to highlight in the book haul post is Hill 112 by Adrian Goldsworthy.  An intense and powerful war novel that follows a particularly bloody battle of World War II, Hill 112 sounds fantastic, and I cannot wait to check it out.

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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.