Book Review // Halloween: The Official Movie Novelization by John Passarella
Halloween is here!
I'm revisiting Michael Myers, but this time in book form with Halloween: The Official Movie Novelization by John Passarella.
It's tense, creepy and surprisingly detailed, giving us a deeper look into the characters, and even a little more insight into Michael himself.
Book Review // Star Wars: The High Republic – Escape from Valo
A ruined zoo. Three young Jedi. One mechanic who's suddenly found himself in charge. And a teenage pirate who probably isn't going to make things any easier!
I'm heading back to the High Republic with Escape from Valo by Daniel José Older and Alyssa Wong.
Book Review // The Fall of Deadworld Omnibus by Matthew Smith
Time for some Dredd! I've stepped away from Warhammer and into the wonderfully messed-up world of the Dark Judges with The Fall of Deadworld.
Three stories charting the early stages of Deadworld's collapse, with Mortis, Phobia, Nausea and plenty of dark 2000 AD weirdness. Plus, naturally, I've found something to steal for Sector 102...
Book Review // Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare
A creepy clown, a dying town and a whole lot of dead teenagers.
I went looking for a fun, bloody slasher and Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare delivered exactly that. Fast-paced, nasty and with just enough social commentary to make the carnage interesting.
But naturally, my brain couldn't leave it alone.
Because what happens when you take the idea of a harmless corporate mascot and drop it into Sector 102?
Let's just say Kidney Hut might have a problem with its marketing department...
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Book Review // Judges: When the Light Lay Still
I’ve really enjoyed the first two books in the 2033 Judges series, Avalanche and Lone Wolf, so I was looking forward to finishing Volume 1 with When the Light Lay Still.
So what went wrong?
Book Review // The Path of Heaven by Chris Wraight
The Path of Heaven surprised me. I'm still not a huge fan of the White Scars, but Chris Wraight delivers a fast-paced, action-packed novel that finally makes the wider Horus Heresy story feel like it's moving again. Great characters, plenty of mystery, and some fantastic traitor forces make this a very enjoyable read — even if the White Scars still haven't won me over!
Book Review // Star Wars: The High Republic – The Eye of Darkness
The Eye of Darkness launches Phase III of the High Republic with a galaxy trapped behind the Nihil's Stormwall and a Jedi Order struggling to fight back. While I enjoyed the story and its characters, I was slightly disappointed to discover I'd accidentally bought the audiobook script rather than a traditional novel.
Book Review // The Alchemist by H.P. Lovecraft
A moody return into the early work of H.P. Lovecraft, The Alchemist offers a gothic, slow-burning tale of curses and crumbling legacies.
Book Review: Brotherhood of the Moon by Chris Wraight
A White Scars warrior stands trial after rebellion tears through the Legion, but Torghun Khan believes his loyalty lies elsewhere. Chris Wraight’s Brotherhood of the Moon dives into the honour, brotherhood, and dangerous loyalties that nearly pulled the White Scars toward Horus.
Book Review: Deathmasques - Dave Stone
Dredd leaves Mega-City One behind for Brit-Cit in Deathmasques, tracking a murderous body-hopping alien alongside fan-favourite Judge Armitage. The result is a bloody, fast-moving sci-fi adventure full of weird locations, mega-corporate nonsense, and a healthy dose of classic Dredd justice.
Book Review // Star Wars: Tales from the Empire
As with most anthologies, quality and impact vary, but the range here is genuinely impressive. The collection jumps between viewpoints constantly: civilians, smugglers, Imperial personnel, Rebels, and those just trying to survive another day under Imperial rule.
Book Review // The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Continuing my slow but steady journey through Stephen King’s back catalogue, I finally got around to The Dead Zone. This one has been sitting on my mental “must read eventually” list for a while, and I’m glad I finally made the time for it.
Book Review // Grey Knights by Ben Counter
This title has sat on the shelf for too long. It is time for the sons of Titan to forth in the first title of Omnibus: The Grey Knights.
A detective novel with space marines, sign me up!
Book Review // Predator: Stalking Shadows by James A. Moore
Green blood, skinned bodies, and a Marine who just can’t catch a break… Yep, it’s a Predator novel! But is Stalking Shadows actually good? I’ve got thoughts — check out my full review.
Book Review: Cult of the Spider Queen by S.A. Sidor
Time for an overdue book review. One filled with pulpy adventure, terrifying spiders and eldritch horrors. Come read it!
Book Review: Jedi Reader - Jar Jar's Mistake
Starting to help the youngest read, so what could be better than some Star Wars fun and adventures. Jar Jar’s mistake takes us back to Episode 1 and some light comical action.