Thanks to being away for a few weeks on a much-needed holiday I haven’t had much of an opportunity to update my blog lately. However, that time away ensured that I had a massive pile of books waiting for me when I got back so I figured this would be a good time for a Book Haul post. I actually received several really good books while I was away, including some of my most anticipated reads for the second half of the year, which was a great welcome back present. I cannot wait to read all the books below and I am sure they are all going to be cracking reads.
The Armour of Light by Ken Follett
First up, I was very happy to receive a copy of the new Ken Follett historical fiction novel, The Armour of Light. A massive novel, The Armour of Light is the latest book in Follett’s Kingsbridge series and will follow a new group of protagonists in the titular city of Kingsbridge. Set during the industrial revolution and the Napoleonic wars, The Armour of Light looks set to be a mighty read and will no doubt be one of the best historical fiction books of 2023.
Everyone on this Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson
I was particularly happy to receive a copy of the fun murder mystery Everyone on this Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson, which is set to be one of the top Australian books of 2023. A sequel to Stevenson’s exceptional 2022 novel, Everyone in my Family Has Killed Someone, Everyone on this Train is a Suspect should be a hilarious and clever murder mystery that pokes fun at classic crime fiction.
The Exchange by John Grisham
One of the more interesting novels I recently received was The Exchange by legendary author John Grisham. The long-awaited sequel to his iconic novel The Firm, The Exchange looks set to be a great new legal thriller and I look forward to seeing how Grisham continues his original story. I am hoping to read this book next and it should be a compelling and exciting read.
Saevus Corax Deals with the Dead by K. J. Parker
One of the books I was happiest to get a copy of was the cool new novel from awesome fantasy author K. J. Parker, Saevus Corax Deals with the Dead is the first book in a fun series that follows a battlefield looter as he gets into all manner of trouble. I am a big fan of Parker, especially after his outstanding The Siege Trilogy, and I cannot wait to see what sort of elaborate and comedic story he comes up with here.
The Eight Reindeer of the Apocalypse by Tom Holt
Another great comedic fantasy novel I received is amazingly titled The Eight Reindeer of the Apocalypse by Tom Holt. Tom Holt is the real name of K. J. Parker from above, so I’m pretty happy to receive a second book from him. The Eight Reindeer of the Apocalypse is actually a continuation of one of Holt’s ongoing series, so it will interesting to see how it turns out.
The Defector by Chris Hadfield
Former astronaut turned thriller author Chris Hadfield returns with his second intriguing novel, The Defector. The sequel to his cool debut, The Apollo Murders, The Defector is another great sounding read that will examine espionage and betrayal in the 1970s as the protagonist tries to bring in a mysterious Soviet defector. I really enjoyed Hadfield’s first book and I cannot wait to see how this cool sequel unfolds.
Weapons Grade by Don Bentley
Author Don Bently continues to expand the Tom Clancy universe with a new Jack Ryan Jr thriller. Weapons Grade sounds like a fun read and I look forward to seeing how it turns out.
Murder on a School Night by Kate Weston
A fun and intriguing young adult thriller, Murder on a School Night sounds like a very entertaining novel and I am quite keen to dive into it.
The Rosewood Hunt by Mackenzie Reed
A deadly treasure hunt and an intriguing adventure look set to dominate this great young adult read by Mackenzie Reed.
The Girl From London by Olivia Spooner
A complex and emotionally charged historical drama about a missing refugee ship during World War 2.
Zero Days Since Last Incident by J. E. Rowney
The last book I recently received was the exciting and entertaining sounding thriller Zero Days Since Last Incident by JE Rowney. This fantastic sounding book, which is billed as The Office meets Lord of the Flies, sounds very amusing and I look forward to seeing how crazy it gets.
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.
The Unseen Library 