WWW Wednesday – 12 June 2024

On June 12, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW Wednesday3 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:

Eruption by Michael Crichton and James Patterson (Trade Paperback)

Eruption Cover

I just started reading the epic thriller Eruption. Written by the surprising team of the late Michael Crichton and bestselling author James Patterson, Eruption follows a massive volcanic event that threatens Hawaii with destruction. I’ve made a good start on Eruption, and I am enjoying its fast-paced story. I look forward to seeing how this intriguing novel unfolds, and this will probably end up being one of the most entertaining and exciting books of 2024.

Point Nemo by Jeremy Robinson (Audiobook)

Point Nemo Cover

I didn’t get as much audiobook listening time this week as I’d hoped so I’m still going with the compelling science fiction thriller Point Nemo by Jeremy Robinson. An awesome and unique novel that sees a small group journey to an alien landscape that forms in the middle of the most remote ocean, Point Nemo is a captivating and electrifying adventure that proves hard to put down. I am hoping to finish off Point Nemo in the next couple of days and I am very curious to see how Robinson brings everything together.

What did you recently finish reading?

Mrs Hopkins by Shirley Barrett (Trade Paperback)

Mrs Hopkins Cover

A unique and memorable piece of Australian fiction.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Camino Ghosts by John Grisham

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The next book I will probably read is the new legal thriller from John Grisham, Camino Ghosts. A sequel to several of Grisham’s previous novels, Camino Ghosts will follow a desperate legal battle to claim an abandoned island, which will no doubt turn nasty. I have had a lot of fun with Grisham’s books the last couple of years and I look forward to seeing what happens here.

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 – 5 June 2024

On June 6, 2024 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:

Mrs Hopkins by Shirley Barrett (Trade Paperback)

Mrs Hopkins Cover

I am currently reading the intriguing Australian historical drama Mrs Hopkins. The final book of late Australian author Shirley Bennett, Mrs Hopkins is a compelling read about women’s reform school in 19th century Sydney. This is proving to be an interesting read and I am hoping to get through it this weekend.

Point Nemo by Jeremy Robinson (Audiobook)

Point Nemo Cover

On the audiobook front I am currently listening to the exciting science fiction thriller Point Nemo by the always entertaining Jeremy Robinson. A fast-paced read that sees a small group journey to an alien landscape that forms in the middle of the most remote ocean, Point Nemo is a captivating and electrifying adventure that proves hard to put down. I have made a lot of progress on Point Nemo already and I cannot wait to see how everything comes together.

What did you recently finish reading?

Hill 112 by Adrian Goldsworthy (ebook)

Hill 112 Cover

I managed to finish off the epic historical novel Hill 112 by Adrian Goldsworthy this week. A powerful and brutal World War II novel, Hill 112 followed three young soldiers fighting in one of the bloodiest battles of the Normandy campaign. A compelling and harrowing read.

Warhammer 40,000: Cain’s Last Stand by Sandy Mitchell (Audiobook)

Cain's Last Stand Cover

Another exceptional and highly entertaining entry in the amusing Ciaphas Cain series, Cain’s Last Stand was a great addition to the series and the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Review to follow soon.

Nero by Conn Iggulden (Trade Paperback)

Nero Cover

I also managed to power through the epic historical fiction novel Nero by Conn Iggulden. An intriguing read that followed the early days of the titular tyrant and show the events that led to him becoming Emperor. One of the best historical books of 2024.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Death on the Tiber by Lindsey Davis

Death on the Tiber Cover

While I have a few potential books to read next, I think I will probably dive into the new Lindsey Davis novel, Death on the Tiber. The latest book in Davis’ long-running Flavia Albia historical murder mystery series, Death on the Tiber will see the series’ protagonist investigate another complex murder in ancient Rome, this time while dealing with demons from her past. I really love this amazing series and I have no doubt I will have a wonderful time reading Death on the Tiber.

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 – 29 May 2024

On May 30, 2024 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:

Hill 112 by Adrian Goldsworthy (ebook)

Hill 112 Cover

I have been having an amazing time reading the epic historical novel Hill 112 by Adrian Goldsworthy this week. A powerful and brutal World War II novel, Hill 112 follows three young soldiers fighting in one of the bloodiest battles of the Normandy campaign. I am deeply enjoying this epic book and I only have a little bit left of it, so I should finish it off soon.

Warhammer 40,000: Cain’s Last Stand by Sandy Mitchell (Audiobook)

Cain's Last Stand Cover

I was in the mood for some fun listening this week, so I dove into a couple of the fantastic Ciaphas Cain audiobooks. Following a complex character as he navigates the dark Warhammer 40,000 universe with humour and justifiable fear, the Ciaphas Cain books are very entertaining, and I have been deeply enjoying this series lately. Cain’s Last Stand is a particularly interesting inclusion and I look forward to seeing how it comes together. I am absolutely flying through Cain’s Last Stand at the moment, and I should finish it off this weekend.

What did you recently finish reading?

Think Twice by Harlan Coben (Trade Paperback)

Think Twice Cover

I powered through Think Twice by Harlan Coben last week, knocking off the final 200 pages in a single day. This was an outstanding and entertaining read that proved to be one of the most exciting thrillers of 2024 so far. Make sure to check out my review for it here.

Crucible of Chaos by Sebastien De Castell (Audiobook)

Crucible of Chaos Cover

After having so much fun with the epic novel, Play of Shadows, earlier this year, I decided to also read Sebastien De Castell’s 2023 release, Crucible of Chaos. Serving as a loosely connected prelude to Play of Shadows, Crucible of Chaos was a unique mystery novel that saw wandering magistrate enter a conflicted abbey where the monks have initiated a holy civil war. This proved to be an exceptional listen that I could not stop listening to. A very highly recommended piece of fantasy fiction, I am hoping to get a review up for it very soon.

Warhammer 40,000: Duty Calls by Sandy Mitchell (Audiobook)

Duty Calls Cover

Another Ciaphas Cain audiobook I checked out this week was the very fun Duty Calls. Duty Calls was an epic read, and I loved the entertaining and thrilling plot that forced the protagonist into some dark adventures.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Nero by Conn Iggulden

Nero Cover

The next book I am planning to check out is the epic historical fiction novel Nero by Conn Iggulden. An intriguing read from one of the top authors of historical fiction, Nero will follow the early days of the titular tyrant and show the events that led to him becoming Emperor. I am very curious to see how Nero turns out, and I have high hopes this will be one of the best historical books of 2024.

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 May 2024

On May 22, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW Wednesday3 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:

Think Twice by Harlan Coben (Trade Paperback)

Think Twice Cover

I just started reading the intriguing thriller Think Twice by Harlan Coben. A compelling novel that sees one of Coben’s recurring protagonists investigate recent murders apparently committed by his long-dead friend, Think Twice has an intriguing plot behind it that I am really starting to get into. I have made a bit of progress already and I am hoping to knock off Think Twice over the weekend. I look forward to finding out how it comes together, and I am hoping for a really elaborate narrative.

Crucible of Chaos by Sebastien De Castell (Audiobook)

Crucible of Chaos Cover

After having so much fun with the epic novel, Play of Shadows, earlier this year, I have been meaning to read more stuff from impressive author Sebastien De Castell. As such, when I was in the mood for a good fantasy book, I decided to grab the late 2023 release, Crucible of Chaos by De Castell. Serving as a loosely connected prelude to Play of Shadows, Crucible of Chaos is a unique mystery novel that sees a wandering magistrate enter a conflicted abbey where the monks have initiated a holy civil war. I am loving this outrageous and awesome novel, and I am absolutely flying through the audiobook version of it. I am nearly halfway through Crucible of Chaos at this point, and I am very, very intrigued, to see how De Castell will bring this elaborate story together.

What did you recently finish reading?

The Girl in Question by Tess Sharpe (Trade Paperback)

The Girl in Question Cover

I managed to finish off the fantastic young adult thriller The Girl in Question by Tess Sharpe this week. The sequel to the impressive novel, The Girls I’ve Been, The Girl in Question was an amazing and very clever book that really grabbed my attention. A particularly impressive read, review to follow soon.

Warhammer 40,000: Deathworlder by Victoria Hayward (Audiobook)

Warhammer 40,000 - Deathworlder Cover

I also finished off the awesome Warhammer 40,000 novel, Deathworlder this week. A particularly dark and epic piece of Warhammer 40,000 fiction, Deathworlder was an outstanding debut novel from Victoria Hayward and I will try to get a review up for it quickly as well.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Death on the Tiber by Lindsey Davis

Death on the Tiber Cover

While I have a few potential books to read next, I think I will probably dive into the new Lindsey Davis novel, Death on the Tiber. The latest book in Davis’ long-running Flavia Albia historical murder mystery series, Death on the Tiber will see the series’ protagonist investigate another complex murder in ancient Rome, this time while dealing with demons from her past. I really love this amazing series and I have no doubt I will have a wonderful time reading Death on the Tiber.

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 – 15 May 2024

On May 16, 2024 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:

The Girl in Question by Tess Sharpe (Trade Paperback)

The Girl in Question Cover

I just started reading the fantastic young adult thriller The Girl in Question by Tess Sharpe. The sequel to the impressive novel, The Girls I’ve Been, The Girl in Question follows a teenage former con artist and her friends as they go up against gangsters and corrupt FBI agents trying to kill them. I haven’t gotten too far into The Girl in Question yet, but it is shaping up to be a particularly awesome read.

Warhammer 40,000: Deathworlder by Victoria Hayward (Audiobook)

Warhammer 40,000 - Deathworlder Cover

I didn’t get as much audiobook listening time as I had hoped this week, so I am still listening to the awesome Warhammer 40,000 novel, Deathworlder. The debut novel from Victoria Hayward, Deathworlder is a dark and exciting book that follows the best jungle fighters in the galaxy as they are forced to traverse a world slowly being devoured by monstrous aliens. Deathworlder is proving to be a particularly impressive piece of Warhammer 40,000 fiction and I should hopefully finish it off in the next day or so.

What did you recently finish reading?

The Book That Broke the World by Mark Lawrence (Trade Paperback)

The Book That Broke the World Cover

I managed to finish off the complex science fiction/fantasy hybrid The Book That Broke the World by Mark Lawrence this week. The sequel to one of my favourite books of 2023, The Book that Wouldn’t Burn, The Book That Broke the World follows several intriguing characters lost in the intricacies of a massive and chaotic library. An excellent and unique read, I will try to get a review up for it soon.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Think Twice by Harlan Coben

Think Twice Cover

The next book I am thinking about reading is the intriguing thriller Think Twice by Harlan Coben. A compelling novel that will see one of Coben’s recurring protagonists investigate recent murders apparently committed by his long-dead friend, Think Twice sounds really cool 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 – 8 May 2024

On May 9, 2024 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 Book That Broke the World by Mark Lawrence (Trade Paperback)

The Book That Broke the World Cover

I started reading the impressive novel, The Book That Broke the World by Mark Lawrence this week. The sequel to one of my favourite books of 2023, The Book that Wouldn’t Burn, The Book That Broke the World follows several intriguing characters lost in the intricacies of a massive and chaotic library. Cleverly combining fantasy and science fiction elements, The Book That Broke the World is a deeply compelling novel, and I am having an outstanding time reading it.

Warhammer 40,000: Deathworlder by Victoria Hayward (Audiobook)

Warhammer 40,000 - Deathworlder Cover

I literally just started listening to the awesome Warhammer 40,000 novel, Deathworlder. The debut novel from Victoria Hayward, Deathworlder is a dark and exciting book that follows the best jungle fighters in the galaxy as they are forced to traverse a world slowly being devoured by monstrous aliens. I have barely made any progress on Deathworlder but I have no doubt this is going to be an amazing listen.

What did you recently finish reading?

The Silverblood Promise by James Logan (Trade Paperback)

The Silverblood Promise Cover

I managed to power through the epic fantasy novel The Silverblood Promise by James Logan this week. The debut novel of Logan, The Silverblood Promise was a very awesome book that had me hooked the entire way through. Review to follow very soon.

Alien Clay by Adrian Tchaikovsky (Audiobook)

Alien Clay Cover

A twisty and complex science fiction novel that follows a group of convicts on an alien planet as they a forced to contend with both vicious prison guards and the planet’s unique biology.

The No.1 Lawyer by James Patterson and Nancy Allen (Trade Paperback)

The No.1 Lawyer Cover

I was able to also get through the fantastic legal thriller, The No.1 Lawyer this week. An addictive and fast-paced book, this was a very cool read and one I had a lot of fun with.

Warhammer 40,000: Death or Glory by Sandy Mitchell (Audiobook)

Death or Glory Cover

I was in the mood for something I knew I would love so I listened to the fantastic Warhammer 40,000 audiobook, Death or Glory. The fourth book in the always entertaining Ciaphas Cain series, Death or Glory was an excellent audiobook that I will also be reviewing very soon.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Death on the Tiber by Lindsey Davis

Death on the Tiber Cover

While I have a few potential books to read next, I think I will probably dive into the new Lindsey Davis novel, Death on the Tiber. The latest book in Davis’ long-running Flavia Albia historical murder mystery series, Death on the Tiber will see the series protagonist investigate another complex murder in ancient Rome, this time while dealing with demons from her past. I really love this amazing series and I have no doubt I will have a wonderful time reading Death on the Tiber.

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 May 2024

On May 1, 2024 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW Wednesday3 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 Silverblood Promise by James Logan (Trade Paperback)

The Silverblood Promise Cover

I just started reading The Silverblood Promise by James Logan. The debut novel of Logan, The Silverblood Promise is an epic fantasy novel that follows a disgraced heir to a noble family attempt to find his father’s killer in a city of notorious rogues, killers and villains. I have only made a little progress with The Silverblood Promise so far, but I am enjoying its compelling and interesting narrative.

Alien Clay by Adrian Tchaikovsky (Audiobook)

Alien Clay Cover

I am still listening to the awesome science fiction novel Alien Clay by Adrian Tchaikovsky. I have become a major fan of Tchaikovsky is recent years, and Alien Clay is the first of four (yes, four!) books he has coming out this year. An intriguing novel about an infamous prison on an alien world, Alien Clay has some great potential that really grabbed my attention. I am about halfway through Alien Clay and I have been really drawn into its great concept, cynical political undertones, and underlying scientific mysteries. I am hoping to get through Alien Clay this week, and I cannot wait to see how it turns out.

What did you recently finish reading?

Behind a Closed Door by J. D. Barker (ebook)

Behind A Closed Door Cover

I managed to power through the very adult thriller, Behind a Closed Door by J. D. Barker this week. Set around a troubled couple who begin using an unusual relationship app, Behind a Closed Door sees them tested like never before by the app’s sinister requirements. This proved to be a very exciting and compelling thriller and I absolutely powered through the last half of the book. Review to follow soon.

What do you think you’ll read next?

The No.1 Lawyer by James Patterson and Nancy Allen

The No.1 Lawyer Cover

I am hoping to read the exciting and compelling legal thriller, The No.1 Lawyer next. Following a high-profile lawyer who finds himself accused of his own wife’s murder, this sounds like a very cool read 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 – 24 April 2024

On April 25, 2024 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:

Behind a Closed Door by J. D. Barker (ebook)

Behind A Closed Door Cover

I barely got any physical reading done this week so I’m still going with the very adult thriller, Behind a Closed Door by J. D. Barker. Set around a troubled couple who begin using an unusual relationship app, Behind a Closed Door will see them tested like never before by the app’s sinister requirements. I’ve made a bit of progress on Behind a Closed Door since last week, and I’m very intrigued where things are going with it. Hopefully I will get more opportunities to read this week and I will aim to finish this novel off by this time next week.

Alien Clay by Adrian Tchaikovsky (Audiobook)

Alien Clay Cover

I had a lot more success getting through audiobooks this week, so I just started listening to the awesome science fiction novel Alien Clay by Adrian Tchaikovsky. I have become a major fan of Tchaikovsky is recent years, and Alien Clay is the first of four (yes, four!) books he has coming out this year. An intriguing novel about an infamous prison on an alien world, Alien Clay has some great potential that really grabbed my attention. I’m only a little way into Alien Clay but I am enjoying its great concept, cynical political undertones, and underlying scientific mysteries. I am hoping to get through Alien Clay rather quickly, and I cannot wait to see how it turns out.

What did you recently finish reading?

Warhammer 40,000: Straight Silver by Dan Abnett (Audiobook)

Straight Silver Cover

I have really been in the mood for some classic Warhammer 40,000 fiction this week, especially after recently updating my list on the subject, so I continued my dive into the Gaunt’s Ghosts series by Dan Abnett with Straight Silver. An excellent addition to the series, Straight Silver was a dark and gritty war story that proved to be highly addictive and which I could not get enough of.

Warhammer 40,000: Sabbat Martyr by Dan Abnett (Audiobook)

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Indeed, I loved Straight Silver so much I immediately listened to the next book in the Gaunt’s Ghosts series, Sabbat Martyr. Another awesome read, Sabbat Martyr saw the soldier protagonists dragged into another bitter conflict as a new religious figure emerges to lead them. A great novel that cleverly wrapped up several ongoing storylines in some suitably tragic ways, I had such an incredible time getting through this audiobook.

What do you think you’ll read next?

The Silverblood Promise by James Logan

The Silverblood Promise Cover

If I manage to get some reading time this week, then the next physical book that I am hoping to check out is The Silverblood Promise by James Logan. The debut novel of Logan, The Silverblood Promise is an epic sounding fantasy debut that will see a disgraced heir to a noble family attempt to find his father’s killer in a city of notorious rogues, killers and villains. I have very high hopes for this book, and I have no doubt that The Silverblood Promise will be one of the top fantasy books of 2024.

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 – 17 April 2024

On April 17, 2024 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:

Behind a Closed Door by J. D. Barker (ebook)

Behind A Closed Door Cover

I started reading the thriller novel, Behind a Closed Door by J. D. Barker this week and it is proving to be interesting so far. Set around a troubled couple who begin using an unusual relationship app, Behind a Closed Door will see them tested like never before by the app’s sinister requirements. I haven’t gotten too far into this book yet, but I am so far quite intrigued by its start and premise. I look forward to seeing how it turns out and I think I am in for quite a wild ride.

Warhammer 40,000: Straight Silver by Dan Abnett (Audiobook)

Straight Silver Cover

I was really in the mood for some classic Warhammer 40,000 fiction this week, especially after recently updating my list on the subject, so I thought I would continue my dive into the Gaunt’s Ghosts series by Dan Abnett with Straight Silver. An excellent addition to the series, Straight Silver sees the Ghosts transferred to a war-torn planet and forced into desperate trench warfare. A dark and gritty war story, Straight Silver is extremely addictive and I should knock it off in the next day or so.

What did you recently finish reading?

Play of Shadows by Sebastien De Castell (Trade Paperback)

Play of Shadows Cover

I managed to finish off the awesome and entertaining new fantasy novel from Sebastien De Castell, Play of Shadows. Set in his Greatcoat universe, Play of Shadows is the start of new series from De Castell that sees a hapless actor become wrapped up in all manner of trouble when he begins to mystically channel the spirt of his city’s greatest historical villain while on stage. I had an exceptional time with Play of Shadows, and this was honesty one of the best books I have read in 2024 so far.

The Atlas Maneuver by Steve Berry (Audiobook)

The Atlas Maneuver Cover

I also knocked off The Atlas Maneuver by Steve Berry this week and proved to be another amazing addition to the epic Cotton Malone series. Review to follow soon.

Warhammer 40,000: The Traitor’s Hand by Sandy Mitchell (Audiobook)

The Traitor's Hand Cover

Another Warhammer 40,000 audiobook I got through this week was the funny and brilliant The Traitor’s Hand by Sandy Mitchell. The third in the hilarious Ciaphas Cain series, The Traitor’s Hand provided a lighter edge to the usually grim Warhammer 40,000 universe and I had an amazing time listening to it. Check out my review for it here.

What do you think you’ll read next?

The Silverblood Promise by James Logan

The Silverblood Promise Cover

The next book that I am hoping to check out is The Silverblood Promise by James Logan. The debut novel of Logan, The Silverblood Promise is an epic sounding fantasy debut that will see a disgraced heir to a noble family attempt to find his father’s killer in a city of notorious rogues, killers and villains. I have very high hopes for this book, and I have no doubt that The Silverblood Promise will be one of the top fantasy books of 2024.

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 – 10 April 2024

On April 11, 2024 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:

Play of Shadows by Sebastien De Castell (Trade Paperback)

Play of Shadows Cover

I just started reading the awesome and entertaining new fantasy novel from Sebastien De Castell, Play of Shadows. Set in his Greatcoat universe, Play of Shadows is the start of new series from De Castell that sees a hapless actor become wrapped up in all manner of trouble when he begins to mystically channel the spirt of his city’s greatest historical villain while on stage. While I loved De Castell’s last book, The Malevolent Seven, I was initially a little wary of reading Play of Shadows, mainly because I haven’t read any of the other Greatcoat novels. However, Play of Shadows is proving to be an exceptional book with a funny and compelling plot behind it that I am having an amazing time reading.

The Atlas Maneuver by Steve Berry (Audiobook)

The Atlas Maneuver Cover

I made a lot of progress with The Atlas Maneuver by Steve Berry this week and I am nearly finished with it. The latest book in the long-running Cotton Malone series, The Atlas Maneuver features an intriguing story about Japanese war loot and cryptocurrency as Berry once again blends historical conspiracies with modern day thriller storylines. I have about an hour left of The Atlas Maneuver which I will probably finish off later tonight.

What did you recently finish reading?

The Winter Palace by Paul Morgan (Trade Paperback)

The Winter Palace Cover

A compelling, fascinating and well-written historical drama that really dove into the various horrors inflicted upon the people of Poland.

The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton (Trade Paperback)

The Last Murder at the End of the World Cover

I had a wonderful time with the intriguing science fiction thriller, The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, this book follows a small town of survivors who need to quickly solve a murder. However, everyone in the town, including the murderer, has forgotten the events of the previous night, complicating the investigation. This proved to be an excellent read and I love the complex scenario that Turton set out.

The Gathering by C. J. Tudor (ebook)

The Gathering Cover

I also read the new C. J. Tudor novel, The Gathering this week. A fantastic and distinctive murder mystery/horror hybrid, The Gathering is set in a world where vampires exist and where the protagonist needs to discover if a gruesome murder was committed by a local vampire or a human killer. This novel was so damn good, especially as Tudor set up a brilliant alternate world so quickly, and I loved the amazing mystery she featured within it. One of the best books I have read in 2024 so far, I am hoping to get a review up for it soon.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Death on the Tiber by Lindsey Davis

Death on the Tiber Cover

While I have a few potential books to read next, I think I will probably dive into the new Lindsey Davis novel, Death on the Tiber. The latest book in Davis’ long-running Flavia Albia historical murder mystery series, Death on the Tiber will see the series protagonist investigate another complex murder in ancient Rome, this time while dealing with demons from her past. I really love this amazing series and I have no doubt I will have a wonderful time reading Death on the Tiber.

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.