WWW Wednesday – 20 December 2023

On December 21, 2023 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Deadly Game by Michael Caine (Trade Paperback)

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I started reading the awesome and fun thriller, Deadly Game, this week. Written by legendary actor Michael Caine, Deadly Game has an intriguing plot about an elite police unit chasing down stolen nuclear material. I am about halfway through Deadly Game at the moment, and it is proving to be a rather interesting book in a style that is definitely reminiscent of Michael Caine. I’m rather enjoying Deadly Game and I look forward to seeing how Caine wraps it up.

Warhammer 40,000: The Fall of Cadia by Robert Rath (Audiobook)

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I’m still going with the fantastic Warhammer 40,000 novel, The Fall of Cadia by Robert Rath, which is proving to be one hell of a listen. A novelization of one of the key lore moments of the Warhammer 40,000 canon, The Fall of Cadia is a complex novel that covers the main moments of the 13th Black Crusade. This is one of most significant Warhammer 40,000 novels of the year and I am very glad that they got Robert Rath to write it as he has been one of the most impressive authors of Warhammer fiction in recent years (check out my reviews for Assassinorum: Kingmaker and The Infinite and the Divine). I have made a ton of progress on The Fall of Cadia this week and this is honestly proving to be one of the best Warhammer books of the year. Intense, full of action and featuring some great characters, The Fall of Cadia is a masterful novel and I am hoping to finish it off in the next week.

What did you recently finish reading?

The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose (Trade Paperback)

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I managed to knock off the new murder mystery from Nita Prose, The Mystery Guest this week. The intriguing sequel to Prose’s first novel, The Maid, The Mystery Guest was an excellent and compelling novel that I had a good time with.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Dark Arena by Jack Beaumont

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I am probably going to get a head start on my 2024 reading in the next week by checking out the early copy of Dark Arena that I have. The sequel to Beaumont’s debut, The Frenchman, Dark Arena will once again follow a French intelligence agent as he attempts to uncover a sinister plot. I have a lot of love for The Frenchman and I look forward to reading another book in Beaumont’s distinctive and meticulous style.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 13 December 2023

On December 13, 2023 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW Wednesday2 Comments

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose (Trade Paperback)

The Mystery Guest Cover

I honestly haven’t made any progress since last week on the new murder mystery from Nita Prose, The Mystery Guest. The intriguing sequel to Prose’s first novel, The Maid, The Mystery Guest features another compelling murder, seen through the eyes of Prose’s unique protagonist. I am hoping to finally get to grips with The Mystery Guest this week, but I’ll have to see how I go.

Warhammer 40,000: The Fall of Cadia by Robert Rath (Audiobook)

Warhammer 40,000 - The Fall of Cadia Cover

I have just started listening to the fantastic Warhammer 40,000 novel, The Fall of Cadia by Robert Rath. A novelization of one of the key lore moments of the Warhammer 40,000 canon, The Fall of Cadia looks set to be a complex and massive novel that covers the main moments of the 13th Black Crusade. This is probably going to be one of most significant Warhammer 40,000 novels of the year and I am very glad that they got Robert Rath to write it as he has been one of the most impressive authors of Warhammer fiction in recent years (check out my reviews for Assassinorum: Kingmaker and The Infinite and the Divine). I am hoping to make a ton of progress on The Fall of Cadia this week and I have a feeling it is going to be one of the best Warhammer novels of the year.

What did you recently finish reading?

Murtagh by Christopher Paolini (Audiobook)

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I made a huge effort and managed to finish off the audiobook version of Murtagh this week. A brilliant continuation of Paolini’s classic Inheritance Cycle novels, Murtagh was a pretty damn awesome read and I loved seeing another novel in this outstanding fantasy world. I am hoping to get a review up for Murtagh soon, and it proved to be quite an outstanding piece of fantasy fiction.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Deadly Game by Michael Caine

Deadly Game Cover

I am hoping to dive into the fun sounding thriller, Deadly Game, next. Written by legendary actor Michael Caine, Deadly Game sounds like an exciting and fantastic novel and I am very curious to see how good an author Caine is.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 6 December 2023

On December 7, 2023 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose (Trade Paperback)

The Mystery Guest Cover

I have just started reading the new murder mystery from Nita Prose, The Mystery Guest. The intriguing sequel to Prose’s first novel, The Maid, The Mystery Guest features another compelling murder, seen through the eyes of Prose’s unique protagonist. I’ve only made a little progress on The Mystery Guest but it is so far proving to be an excellent read with a great set up. I am hoping to finish it off in the next couple of days and I look forward to Prose’s twisty conclusion.

Murtagh by Christopher Paolini (Audiobook)

Murtagh Cover

I am still getting through the new Christopher Paolini novel, Murtagh, although I haven’t made as much progress as I would have liked. The sequel to Paolini’s iconic Inheritance Cycle, Murtagh follows the exploits of the damaged dragon rider Murtagh a year after being freed from the control of his evil lord. I am about two thirds of the way through Murtagh at the moment and I am pretty hooked on the elaborate story that shows a whole new angle to Paolini’s elaborate fantasy world. I am hoping to finish off Murtagh in the next week, but I’ll have to see how I go.

What did you recently finish reading?

House of Open Wounds by Adrian Tchaikovsky (ebook)

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I had an outstanding time getting through Adrian Tchaikovsky’s latest elaborate book, House of Open Wounds. The amazing sequel to Tchaikovsky’s epic and impressive City of Last Chances, House of Open Wounds was such an incredible read, with complex characters, clever scenarios, and a ton of heart. One of the best fantasy novels of 2023, I’m hoping to get a review up for it soon.

Everyone on this Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson (Trade Paperback)

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A twisty and extremely hilarious Australian murder mystery that makes fun of so many different tropes and conventions of classic crime fiction. Highly recommended!

Vendetta by Sarah Barrie (Trade Paperback)

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A brilliantly dark and gritty Australian crime fiction read that pits a maverick police office against the ghosts of her past. One of Barrie’s best books yet!

What do you think you’ll read next?

West Heart Kill by Dann McDorman

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The next book I am hoping to dive into is the intriguing murder mystery debut, West Heart Kill by Dann McDorman. An apparently meta-murder mystery, West Heart Kill has an awesome classic murder mystery scenario behind it that McDorman twists to tell a unique story. I have heard some good things about West Heart Kill and I cannot wait to check it out.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 22 November 2023

On November 22, 2023 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Everyone on this Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson (Trade Paperback)

Everyone on this Train is a Suspect Cover

I started reading the awesome and hilarious new novel from Australian author Benjamin Stevenson, Everyone on this Train is a Suspect. The impressive sequel to Everyone in my Family has Killed Someone, Everyone on this Train is a Suspect sees the hapless protagonist forced to solve murders at a mystery writers convention on a train where all the participants are suspects capable of getting away with murder. Compelling, unique and fun homage to the various murder mystery sub-genres, this is a great book and I am hoping to knock it off in the next few days.

Murtagh by Christopher Paolini (Audiobook)

Murtagh Cover

I am started listening to the new Christopher Paolini novel, Murtagh, which I have been looking forward to for ages. The sequel to Paolini’s iconic Inheritance Cycle (a series I have a lot of love for), Murtagh follows the exploits of the damaged dragon rider Murtagh a year after being freed from the control of his evil lord. Murtagh was one of my most anticipated books for the second half of 2023 and it is proving to be an excellent novel, providing a compelling expansion to Paolini’s original awesome fantasy series.

What did you recently finish reading?

Warhammer 40,000: Creed: Ashes of Cadia by Jude Reid (Audiobook)

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I managed to knock off the latest Warhammer 40,000 audiobook, Creed: Ashes of Cadia by Jude Reid this week. Ashes of Cadia was an excellent and action-packed novel that focused on a damaged protagonist returning to her destroyed home planet. An excellent and compelling book, I’m hoping to get a review up for it soon.

Saevus Corax Deals with the Dead by K. J. Parker (Paperback)

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A clever and hilarious fantasy novel that saw a talented battlefield looter get dragged into world-changing events against his will. Easily one of the most amusing novels of 2023, this book comes highly recommended.

What do you think you’ll read next?

House of Open Wounds by Adrian Tchaikovsky

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If I get the chance in the next week I’ll probably start reading the next awesome novel from Adrian Tchaikovsky, House of Open Wounds. The amazing sounding sequel to Tchaikovsky’s epic and impressive City of Last Chances, House of Open Wounds has an outstanding and elaborate plot idea behind it that I cannot wait to check out.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 1 November 2023

On November 1, 2023 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW Wednesday1 Comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading?

Resurrection Walk by Michael Connelly (Trade Paperback)

Resurrection Walk Cover

I just started reading the excellent new Michael Connelly novel, Resurrection Walk. A Lincoln Lawyer novel that also features Connelly’s main protagonist Harry Bosch, Resurrection Walk is an awesome book that sees the protagonists try to prove the innocence of several convicted felons. An intriguing legal thriller that builds on Connelly’s impressive character work, Resurrection Walk is proving to be an incredible read and I cannot wait to see how everything comes together.

Warhammer 40,000: Creed: Ashes of Cadia by Jude Reid (Audiobook)

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I also just started listening to one of the latest Warhammer 40,000 novels, Creed: Ashes of Cadia by established Warhammer author Jude Reid. Following the daughter of a legendary war hero as she journeys back to the site of her father’s greatest failure, the fall of Cadia, Creed: Ashes of Cadia looks set to be an amazing novel with implications for the wider Warhammer 40,000 canon. I’ve made a bit of progress on this audiobook so far and I am hoping to have it knocked off by this time next week.

What did you recently finish reading?

The Armour of Light by Ken Follett (Hardcover)

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I managed to get through the new massive historical fiction novel from Ken Follett, The Armour of Light, a lot quicker than I thought I would, especially when I got caught up in its excellent story. Another compelling entry in Follett’s most iconic series, The Armour of Light had a brilliant and gripping story behind it, and this is one of the best historical fiction novels of 2023.

Ghost Story by Jim Butcher (Audiobook)

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I also managed to finish off another Dresden Files novel this week with Ghost Story. One of the darker books in the entire series, Ghost Story was a brilliant listen and I deeply enjoying its complex and powerful story.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Mr Einstein’s Secretary by Matthew Reilly

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I am hoping to check out the awesome and compelling historical novel, Mr Einstein’s Secretary in the next week. The latest book from acclaimed Australian author Matthew Reilly, Mr Einstein’s Secretary promises to be a great read set around a unique historical figure, and I look forward to checking it out.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 18 October 2023

On October 18, 2023 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading?

Age of Ash by Daniel Abraham (Trade Paperback)

Age of Ash Cover

I finally got around to reading Age of Ash, an intriguing fantasy novel from last year by one half of The Expanse writing team, Daniel Abraham. I’ve made a fair bit of progress in Age of Ash and it is proving to be quite an awesome and fun read with a compelling mystery at its heart. I’m hoping to knock Age of Ash off in the next day or so and I look forward to seeing how it turns out.

Changes by Jim Butcher (Audiobook)

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Thanks to a recent holiday I’ve been in the mood for something very easy to listen to and so I continued my dive into the iconic Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher. I’ve actually made a ton of progress with this series, finishing off two of them in the last week and just starting another with Changes. Changes is off to a really good start so far as Butcher closes out some key storylines and I cannot wait to see how the entire thing unfolds.

What did you recently finish reading?

Notorious Sorcerer by Davinia Evans (Paperback)

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A compelling and elaborate fantasy novel I should have tried to read last year.

Small Favour by Jim Butcher (Audiobook)

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Probably one of the better Dresden Files books, Small Favour was fun, exciting and re-sparked my addiction to this amazing series.

Turn Coat by Jim Butcher (Audiobook)

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A key and impressive entry in one of the best fantasy series out there.

What do you think you’ll read next?

The Armour of Light by Ken Follett

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I’m hoping to start reading the new massive historical fiction novel from Ken Follett, The Armour of Light, this week. Another compelling entry in Follett’s most iconic series, The Armour of Light promises to be an intense and captivating read that will probably be one of the best historical fiction novels of 2023.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 13 September 2023

On September 13, 2023 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW Wednesday1 Comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading?

Code Red by Kyle Mills (ebook)

Code Red Cover

I just started reading the new Mitch Rapp novel, Code Red. The latest book in one of my favourite ongoing spy thriller series, Code Red sees the titular character of Mitch Rapp engage in another brutal war, this time against a Russian backed drug gang. I have made a bit of progress on this book so far and it is proving to be a worthy addition to this impressive, and often over-the-top, series.

Holly by Stephen King (Audiobook)

Holly Cover

I managed to get through most of the new Stephen King novel, Holly, this week and boy was it something special. A compelling, character-driven murder mystery with some gruesome twists behind it, Holly is an exceptional novel that proves to be instantly addictive. I am loving this book so much and I have about an hour left on the audiobook version. I will probably finish this off first thing tomorrow and I cannot wait to see how King concludes this awesome and shocking read.

What did you recently finish reading?

Traitors Gate by Jeffrey Archer (ebook)

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I managed to finish off the upcoming Jeffrey Archer novel, Traitors Gate this week, which ended up being a fun and compelling addition to one of Archer’s long running series. Focusing on an attempt to steal the Crown Jewels, Traitors Gate is a fast-paced and awesome read that was so much fun to get through.

Warhammer 40,000: Longshot by Rob Young (Audiobook)

Longshot Cover

I also managed to knock off the latest Warhammer 40,000 novel, Longshot by Rob Young this week. Following a talented sniper as she gets drawn into an intense battle against manipulative alien forces, Longshot is a really compelling and clever read that I am glad I got to check out.

What do you think you’ll read next?

He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan

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I am hoping to dive into the unique historical novel, He Who Drowned the World later this week. The sequel to Chan’s impressive debut, She Who Became the Sun, He Who Drowned the World should be quite an awesome read and I look forward to getting through it.

The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman

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My plan for tomorrow is to start the new Thursday Murder Club audiobook, The Last Devil to Die. The intriguing fourth book in one of the best crime fiction series currently running, The Last Devil to Die promises to be another exciting and hillarious read that will probably be one of the top novels of 2023.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 6 September 2023

On September 6, 2023 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading?

Traitors Gate by Jeffrey Archer (ebook)

Traitors Gate Cover

I started reading the upcoming Jeffrey Archer novel, Traitors Gate this week, which is proving to be an interesting addition to one of Archer’s long running series. Focusing on an attempt to steal the Crown Jewels, Traitors Gate is a fast-paced and awesome read that I am hoping to knock off in the next day or so.

Warhammer 40,000: Longshot by Rob Young (Audiobook)

Longshot Cover

I started listening to the latest Warhammer 40,000 novel, Longshot by Rob Young this week. Following a talented sniper as she gets drawn into an intense battle against manipulative alien forces, Longshot is a really compelling and clever read that I am having a ton of fun with.

What did you recently finish reading?

Mr Mercedes by Stephen King (Paperback)

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A deeply intense and dark thriller that I really should have read sooner.

The Shadow Casket by Chris Wooding (Audiobook)

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I finally managed to finish off the massive fantasy release The Shadow Casket by Chris Wooding this week. The sequel to his epic 2018 novel, The Ember Blade, The Shadow Casket lived up to all my expectations and was a pretty amazing novel. Review to follow soon.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Holly by Stephen King

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I am hoping to get through the new Stephen King novel, Holly this week, which should be quite an epic read. A dark crime thriller with some potential horror/supernatural elements to it, Holly sounds really amazing and I cannot wait to see how it unfolds.

Code Red by Kyle Mills

Code Red Cover

In addition, if I get the chance, I might try and quickly read the early copy of the new Mitch Rapp novel I got, Code Red. The latest book in one of my favourite ongoing spy thriller series, Code Red sounds like an amazing read, and I am sure it will be a worthy addition to this impressive, and often over-the-top, series.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 23 August 2023

On August 23, 2023 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW Wednesday1 Comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading?

Mr Mercedes by Stephen King (Paperback)

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In preparation for the new Stephen King novel, Holly, coming out in a couple of weeks, I decided to go back and read King’s earlier novel, Mr Mercedes. A deeply intense and dark thriller, Mr Mercedes is so far proving to be an outstanding book and I really should have tried to read it sooner. I am about a quarter of the way through Mr Mercedes at the moment and I look forward to seeing the how the rest of the elaborate and shocking narrative unwinds.

The Shadow Casket by Chris Wooding (Audiobook)

The Shadow Casket Cover

Unsurprisingly, I’m still getting through the massive fantasy release The Shadow Casket by Chris Wooding. The sequel to his epic 2018 novel, The Ember Blade, The Shadow Casket follows a desperate band of revolutionaries as they attempt to overthrow an evil empire, while also dealing with dangerous supernatural threats. I made a ton of progress this week with The Shadow Casket and I currently only have a third of the book left. I am fairly confident that I will finish The Shadow Casket off in the next week and I cannot wait to see how this epic fantasy novel concludes. This is already proving to be one of the better fantasy reads of 2023 and I am getting really drawn into its exceptional and addictive narrative.

What did you recently finish reading?

Never a Hero by Vanessa Len (Trade Paperback)

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I managed to power through Never a Hero by Vanessa Len in the last week and it really lived up to all my expectations. The sequel to Len’s impressive young adult fantasy debut from last year, Only a Monster, Never a Hero was an outstanding novel that took its protagonist on a dark and twisty journey, loaded with tragedy, betrayal and time travel. Highly recommended!

Ripper by Shelley Burr (Trade Paperback)

Ripper Cover

I also managed to quickly knock off the fantastic Australian murder mystery Ripper by Shelley Burr this week. The sequel to her outstanding 2022 debut, Wake, Ripper was an extremely clever and well-written novel that had me hooked from the very beginning. Review to follow soon.

What do you think you’ll read next?

The Pit by Peter Papathanasiou

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I’m having a lot of fun with Australian fiction at the moment, so I think the next book I’ll check out is the intriguing outback murder mystery, The Pit, by talented author Peter Papathanasiou. This book sounds very cool and I look forward to digging my way through it.

Warhammer 40,000: Longshot by Rob Young

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If I manage to finish off The Shadow Casket in the next week, I plan to start listening to the latest Warhammer 40,000 novel, Longshot by Rob Young. Following a talented sniper as she gets drawn into an intense battle against manipulative alien forces, Longshot sounds really compelling and clever and I already know I am going to have a ton of fun with it.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 16 August 2023

On August 16, 2023 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW Wednesday1 Comment

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading?

Never a Hero by Vanessa Len (Trade Paperback)

Never A Hero Cover

I just started reading Never a Hero by Vanessa Len today and it is already proving to be an awesome read. The sequel to Len’s impressive debut from last year, Only a Monster, Never a Hero brings back the protagonist from the first book and forces her to face the tragic consequences of her previous time-travel antics. I am about 100 pages into Never A Hero at the moment and I look forward to finding out what tragedy and adventure is waiting just around the corner.

The Shadow Casket by Chris Wooding (Audiobook)

The Shadow Casket Cover

I’m still getting through the massive fantasy release The Shadow Casket by Chris Wooding this week. The sequel to his epic 2018 novel, The Ember Blade, The Shadow Casket follows a desperate band of revolutionaries as they attempt to overthrow an evil empire, while also dealing with dangerous supernatural threats. I haven’t made as much progress this week with The Shadow Casket as I would have liked, but it is still proving to be an excellent and compelling read. Hopefully I will get more of it knocked off in the coming week, but I think I’ll be at this one for a little while.

What did you recently finish reading?

Dark Corners by Megan Goldin (Trade Paperback)

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I finished off the new thriller from Australian author Megan Goldin, Dark Corners, this week. A sequel to her previous gripping read, The Night Swim, this was a fantastic and compelling bit of crime fiction and I am hoping to review it soon.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Ripper by Shelley Burr

Ripper Cover

I am planning to dive into the fantastic Australian murder mystery Ripper by Shelley Burr this week. The sequel to her outstanding 2022 debut, Wake, Ripper has an outstanding sounding plot to it and I cannot wait to unravel Burr’s new mystery.

Code Red by Kyle Mills

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In addition, if I get the chance, I might try and quickly read the early copy of the new Mitch Rapp novel I got, Code Red. The latest book in one of my favourite ongoing spy thriller series, Code Red sounds like an amazing read, and I am sure it will be a worthy addition to this impressive, and often over-the-top, series.

That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.