Book Haul – 15 October 2024

On October 14, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn Book Haul1 Comment

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

On September 23, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn Book Haul2 Comments

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shadow City by Natalie Conyer

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

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.

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

On July 20, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn Book HaulLeave a comment

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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

On July 8, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn Book HaulLeave a comment

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

On June 24, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn Book Haul1 Comment

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

On June 7, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn Book HaulLeave a comment

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

On April 29, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn Book Haul1 Comment

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 March 2024

On March 22, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn Book HaulLeave a comment

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 some of my local publishers. These novels include some truly awesome new releases, including several 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.

Death on the Tiber by Lindsey Davis

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I was very happy to receive a copy of Death on the Tiber by Lindsey Davis. An intriguing new addition to one of my favourite historical fiction series, the Flavia Albia books, Death on the Tiber presents another intense historical murder mystery that I know I’m going to love.

White Ash Ridge by S. R. White

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I was also very happy to receive a copy of White Ash Ridge by S. R. White. Part of a great Australian murder mystery series that has previously featured awesome books like Prisoner and Red Dirt Road, White Ash Ridge has an epic and compelling sounding murder behind it that I cannot wait to unravel.

How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin

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A cool and fun sounding murder mystery book with a great concept behind it, as the protagonist attempts to solve her great aunt’s long-predicted murder. I have heard good things about How to Solve Your Own Murder and I look forward to seeing how it comes together.

Play of Shadows by Sebastien De Castell

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An intriguing fantasy novel from acclaimed author Sebastien De Castell. I will have to see how I go with Play of Shadows, mainly because I haven’t read the previous series that was set in the same universe. Still, I had a lot of fun with De Castell’s last book, The Malevolent Seven, so I am sure I will have a great time getting through Play of Shadows.

War Cry by Ian Ross

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I was very happy to finally get my hands on the new Ian Ross book, War Cry. The sequel to his outstanding 2023 novel, Battle Song, War Cry is an awesome piece of historical fiction that follows a young knight involved in a brutal civil war. I’ve actually already read War Cry, and it proved to be an epic novel with a brilliant story behind it.

The Winter Palace by Paul Morgan

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I was intrigued to get a copy of the fantastic sounding historical drama, The Winter Palace. Following a Polish husband and wife separated during World War II, The Winter Palace promises to be an exciting and moving read about love, sacrifice and war.

Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

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The final book I recently received was the compelling young adult thriller, Where Sleeping Girls Lie. An intriguing and dark mystery set in an elite private school, Where Sleeping Girls Lie sounds like an excellent novel and I cannot wait to check it out.

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 – 4 February 2024

On February 4, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn Book Haul2 Comments

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 some of my local publishers and Netgalley. These novels include some truly awesome new releases, including several 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.

Glenrock by Lee Christine

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Let’s start this Book Haul post off with the novel I am currently reading, Glenrock by Lee Christine. Set in coastal Australia, Glenrock is a gripping murder mystery that sees several intriguing characters become wrapped up in dark events after a judge is murdered. This book has an awesome sounding plot behind it, and I am already enjoying its excellent story.

Body of Lies by Sarah Bailey

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Another Australian novel I was particularly happy to receive was Body of Lies by Sarah Bailey. Bailey, who previously impressed me with The Housemate, has produced another excellent crime fiction novel that sees a unique mystery arise when an apparent car crash victim dies and then her body is stolen from the morgue. This sounds like quite an awesome read and I have no doubt Body of Lies will be one of the top Australian crime fiction reads of 2024.

The Invocations by Krystal Sutherland

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A gripping and interesting young adult fantasy novel that sees three girls with different experiences of magic try to hunt down a supernatural serial killer. I love the cool plot of The Invocations and I look forward to diving into this fascinating read.

Gone by Glenna Thomson

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A powerful sounding Australian novel that sees a women return home to finally solve the mystery of her long-missing sister.

The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey

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A distinctive and fun sounding murder mystery that I know I will have a great time with.

Three-Inch Teeth by C. J. Box

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I was lucky to receive an early copy of the new Joe Pickett novel by C. J. Box, Three-Inch Teeth. Three-Inch Teeth once again follows Box’s long-running game warden protagonist as he attempts to hunt down a killer bear in the wilds of Wyoming. However, he is unaware that old foes from the past have returned and are using the bear attacks for their own sinister purposes. I have actually already read Three-Inch Teeth and it proved to be an awesome and highly exciting read. Review to follow soon.

Blood Roses by Douglas Jackson

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I am a huge fan of historical murder mysteries, and I just got my hands on the electronic copy of Blood Roses by Douglas Jackson. Set in occupied Poland during World War II, Blood Roses follows a Polish cop as he attempts to hunt down a serial killer using the Nazi invasion for cover. This book has a ton of potential and I am hoping to dive into it as soon as I can.

Agricola: Invader by Simon Turney

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The always impressive Simon Turney starts a new Roman historical fiction series with Agricola: Invader. Set in the dire Roman province of Britannia, Agricola: Invader will follow a new Roman tribune as he finds himself dragged into Boudica’s revolution. Sure to be an excellent read, I look forward to checking it out.

Sword of the War God by Tim Hodkinson

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An interesting and fun novel that sees a group of adventurers attempt to recover a legendary magical sword before it can fall into the hands of Atilla the Hun. I love the epic and compelling sounding plot of Sword of the War God and I have high hopes for this cool book.

To You Shall All Flesh Come by Lumen Reese

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A weird, but amazing sounding book about a doctor keeping the local vampire population in line through some very unique methods. I had to pick up a copy of this book after reading the excessively awesome synopsis and I cannot wait to see how over-the-top it gets.

Cloaked Deception by Timothy Zahn

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The last book I want to highlight in this Book Haul is the outstanding sounding read, Cloaked Deception by Timothy Zahn. I know Zahn through his epic Star Wars novels, including Scoundrels, the Thrawn trilogy (Thrawn, Alliances and Treason), and the Thrawn Ascendency trilogy (Chaos Rising, Greater Good and Lesser Evil). I have never had the pleasure of reading any of his non-Star Wars book, but that is going to change as I just received an early copy of his upcoming science fiction thriller novel Cloaked Deception. A gripping read that sees a deadly assassination plan with an excessive amount of collateral damage clash with the theft of the world’s first cloaking device. I have so much love for Cloaked Deception’s epic plot synopsis, and I have no doubt this will be an exceptional read.

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 January 2024

On January 22, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn Book Haul1 Comment

As we have been getting into 2024, I have been having an excellent couple of weeks for book, and I was lucky enough to receive several incredible and amazing new novels from some of my local publishers and Netgalley. These novels include some truly awesome new releases, including several of my most anticipated novels of 2024. I truly believe that some of these books have to potential to be some of my top reads of the year and I cannot wait to dive into them.

The Ghost Orchid by Jonathan Kellerman

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Let us start this Book Haul post off strong with the fantastic murder mystery, The Ghost Orchid by Jonathan Kellerman. The latest book in Kellerman’s long-running Alex Delaware series, The Ghost Orchid will see the author’s entertaining protagonists investigate a chilling double homicide with many potential suspects. I am a major fan of Kellerman’s at the moment, especially after amazing recent reads like The Wedding Guest, The Museum of Desire, Serpentine, City of the Dead and Unnatural History, and I have no doubt that The Ghost Orchid will be just as awesome.

Lone Wolf by Gregg Hurwitz

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Another amazing book I was very happy to get a copy of was Lone Wolf by Gregg Hurwitz. The latest book in Hurwitz’s excellent Orphan X series, Lone Wolf will see the author’s rogue spy/vigilante protagonist go up against his most dangerous opponents yet. This series is another favourite of mine (see my reviews for Out of the Dark, Into the Fire, Prodigal Son, Dark Horse and The Last Orphan), and I am extremely keen to see what happens to the complex protagonist next.

The Murder Inn by James Patterson and Candice Fox

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The outstanding team of James Patterson and Candice Fox return with the intriguing crime fiction novel, The Murder Inn, which serves as a sequel to their previous novel, The Inn. The Murder Inn will see two murderers head towards the titular troubled inn, but which one of them is there for help, and which one is looking to kill again? I love the sound of this book and I am hoping to read The Murder Inn very soon.

Devil’s Kitchen by Candice Fox

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Australian thriller author Candice Fox is on a roll in 2024 as in addition to her above joint book with James Patterson, she is also releasing the epic standalone thriller, Devil’s Kitchen. Set around an elite group of firefighters who are also secretly a notorious crew of bank robbers, Devil’s Kitchen has an incredible story behind it, and I cannot wait to dive into this awesome novel. Likely to be one of the best books by an Australian author in 2024.

The Silverblood Promise by James Logan

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I was particularly happy to receive an early copy of The Silverblood Promise by James Logan. Logan’s debut novel The Silverblood Promise is an outstanding sounding fantasy book, that will force the disgraced heir of a noble house to go up against a city of criminals after his father is murdered. I really love the sound of this epic novel and it is one of my most anticipated fantasy releases of 2024.

Past Crimes by Jason Pinter

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A cool and unique sounding science fiction novel, Past Crimes by Jason Pinter was one of the more interesting novels that I came across in recent days and I am hoping to check it out soon.

Hollywood Hustle by Jon Lindstrom

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One of the more compelling novels I recently received was Hollywood Hustle, an excellent debut crime fiction read from actor Jon Lindstrom. Hollywood Hustle tells the story of a washed-up actor who finds himself caught up in a dangerous situation when his daughter is kidnapped. I’m actually reading Hollywood Hustle right now, and it is proving to be a fantastic book.

Rebellion by Simon Scarrow

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The last two books on this list are some fantastic historical fiction novels I bought in the wake of Christmas. The first of these is Rebellion, the latest book in Simon Scarrow’s Eagles of the Empire series, which is one of my favourite historical fiction series. Rebellion was a pretty epic book, and I actually just reviewed it last night here. Highly recommended, especially if you are the mood for some historical action.

Wolves of Winter by Dan Jones

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The other historical fiction book I bought was the intriguing Wolves of Winter by Dan Jones. The sequel to Jones’ excellent debut, Essex Dogs, Wolves of Winter will continue to follow the author’s damaged group of mercenaries as they continue to fight the French in the Hundred Years War. This cool sequel will see them caught them caught up in the siege of Calais, while their own dark demons from the past threaten to consume them. I love the sound of this book and if it’s as good as Essex Dogs, I’m going to really love reading it.

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.