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Operation Snowflake by Robert Scott-Norton

Scott-Norton focuses on character and ambiguous evidence rather than the overtly inexplicable, to create a UFO thriller that leaves the reader uncertain of how things will unfold even after they’ve settled on a view of what probably happened. MI18 was created by Winston Churchill to investigate reports of odd lights in the sky; lights that, … Continue reading Operation Snowflake by Robert Scott-Norton

Why Does Anything Matter?

I started planning a post on the subject of ‘cool’ or ‘real’ girls, and who has the (or at least a) valid definition. However, my boundaries and theses kept moving until in the end, I realised I was asking the wrong question. Instead, my question (and that of others) might better be: why does it … Continue reading Why Does Anything Matter?

Always the Bride

Caroline glanced at Mr Wilkes. His eyes were perhaps beady, but his jacket displayed his bearing to most pleasing effect. He’d been attentive at Sophie’s soiree, but for someone of Mr Wilkes stature to call within the week, and of an afternoon none the less, was sure sign the matter was settled in his mind. … Continue reading Always the Bride

Kissed by Literature: A Collection of Short Stories by Jordan Elizabeth

Elizabeth layers nuances of character, plot, and world onto the basic frame of a fireside mystery to produce tales that capture the universal fear that danger lurks just beyond the light without becoming repetitive. This collection contains thirty-six short stories by the author. While they do divide into several settings and styles, the majority echo … Continue reading Kissed by Literature: A Collection of Short Stories by Jordan Elizabeth

I Wouldn’t Start From Here If I Were You

A few days ago, I had a conversation about what I said when asked where I was from. This morning, I came across this rather spiffing talk by Chetan Bhatt about not being defined by the answer to the same question. As this was clearly a message from the Dark Lord Cthulhu himself, I had … Continue reading I Wouldn’t Start From Here If I Were You

Empty Fourth

No doubt you are familiar with Mr Abbott’s Flatland or the various explanations based upon it. Or perhaps a computer-generated visualisation of an X-dimensional being encountering an (X+1)-dimensional object. I, however, discovered a manner of actually experiencing higher dimensions. Unfortunately, something of humans constrains them to only three dimensions so, during each experiment, I lost … Continue reading Empty Fourth

KYMIERA: Season 1 by Steve Turnbull

Turnbull blends gritty realism with near-futuristic science to create a world that will appeal to lovers of 80’s TV sci-fi and modern thrillers alike. Over a decade ago, humanity was decimated by a plague that spliced animal DNA into it’s victims. Now the survivors huddle apart for safety, subject to constant surveillance and regular testing. … Continue reading KYMIERA: Season 1 by Steve Turnbull

Mock Trial

There are two sorts of people in the world: people who are not involved in a legal proceedings, who think that the law is somewhat ridiculous; and people who are involved in legal proceedings, who think that the law is of the utmost seriousness. However, it can’t be denied that there are sometimes cases that … Continue reading Mock Trial

Wheels Within Wheels

“Four animatronic lion heads?” Jason squinted at the accounts. “Why did you need them?” Lights flashed across the Human Verity and Harmony Interpreter. “I needed them to create a more efficient mobile unit.” “You’re connected to the net. You don’t need to go anywhere. And how do cat heads help?” “My purpose is to find … Continue reading Wheels Within Wheels

Emma and the Silk Thieves by Matthew S. Cox

Cox applies a mature grasp of storycraft to a story of childhood, creating a fairy tale that is accessible to all without being shallow. This book is the second in the Tales of Widowswood series. Spoilers await to tangle the unwary. In three weeks after the death of the Banderwigh, Emma has attempted to put … Continue reading Emma and the Silk Thieves by Matthew S. Cox