Love those traditional westerns. This one has plenty of gunplay, outlaws, and marshals but also a nice look at father-relations and how growing up on Love those traditional westerns. This one has plenty of gunplay, outlaws, and marshals but also a nice look at father-relations and how growing up on a ranch can pose problems and give opportunities. This is part of a series and will definitely track down other titles by these authors....more
An alternate Revolutionary war tale with the promise of dragons, zombies and all kinds of fantasy elements is intriguing. The setup for the next book An alternate Revolutionary war tale with the promise of dragons, zombies and all kinds of fantasy elements is intriguing. The setup for the next book in the trilogy is great, but the book stands alone without need for the "cliffhanger" to be answered. But, of course, I've got to find out the details of the next book.
Excellent crafted characters, a story that moves along and provides both political and battle action and set in an alternate world. You can't ask for more (other than book #2!)...more
Scott S. Phillips Nathan Long Axel Howerton Victor Milan Brandi Tarvin Scott Denning John J. Miller Scott Phillips ("the other one" who wcontains stories by:
Scott S. Phillips Nathan Long Axel Howerton Victor Milan Brandi Tarvin Scott Denning John J. Miller Scott Phillips ("the other one" who write Ice harvest) and yhos, who also edited.
Done later in Sax Rohmer's career, it still carries the menace and other-wordliness of his Fu Manchu books.Done later in Sax Rohmer's career, it still carries the menace and other-wordliness of his Fu Manchu books....more
Sophomore books in series sometimes sag--Insane Train doesn't. This one delivers the goods and is a great read from cover to coverSophomore books in series sometimes sag--Insane Train doesn't. This one delivers the goods and is a great read from cover to cover...more
A fascinating take on superheroes, giving us a society where their goings-on are a norm. The characters are magnified by their abilities, with backgroA fascinating take on superheroes, giving us a society where their goings-on are a norm. The characters are magnified by their abilities, with backgrounds of angst and valor, pettiness and nobility seen through their eyes. The characters and their interactions make the book a delight to read. ...more