http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=Book-Reviews:SciFi-Fantasy-Horror EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ When I first started reading Harry Potter, I was immediately fascinated by the fantastical universe that J.K. Rowling created. This thing rarely happens to me so therefore I knew that I laid my hands on something majestic. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:08:50 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Harry-Potter-The-Boy-Who-Lived&id=3158812 http://ezinearticles.com/?Harry-Potter-The-Boy-Who-Lived&id=3158812 The formation of Hogwarts castle can be extracted from the figments of creativity. It is remarkably mentioned in the creation of J.K.Rowling's narration. The Hogwarts School of witchcraft and wizardry is said to be most renowned school for witch and wizards. The school accepts the admission of students from eleven to seventeen years old. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:24:49 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Imagery-of-Hogwarts-Castle&id=3206300 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Imagery-of-Hogwarts-Castle&id=3206300 Fantasy author Tad Williams has summoned a culturally rich, diverse, and authentic world in his novel Shadowmarch, published by DAW Books, Inc. A hefty novel, at over 700 pages in mass market paperback, Shadowmarch opens with the promise of conflict between the people of the kingdom of Southmarch and the Qar, or fairy folk. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:46:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fantasy-Book-Review-Shadowmarch-by-Tad-Williams&id=930181 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fantasy-Book-Review-Shadowmarch-by-Tad-Williams&id=930181 This review will have a spoiler or two in it! Do not read if you don't want to hear a few important parts. Vampire Academy is a now 4 part series, and from what I understand its definitely going to have a 5th and 6th book. Its a pretty good series, and I would recommend it to anyone who loves the Twilight books, or Vampire Romance books. It has a pretty good plot, and the story itself with the Moroi, and Dhampire's is a really intriguing concept. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:24:13 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Vampire-Academy-All-Book-Review&id=3157213 http://ezinearticles.com/?Vampire-Academy-All-Book-Review&id=3157213 This is a tremendous sci-fi saga of Earth in the future when mankind is all but extinct. An alien race runs the planet and humans are rarely if ever seen, so much so that they are thought to be extinct by the aliens. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:38:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Battlefield-Earth-by-L-Ron-Hubbard-Review&id=3149489 http://ezinearticles.com/?Battlefield-Earth-by-L-Ron-Hubbard-Review&id=3149489 The Twilight phenomenon is still going strong. With the third motion picture currently being filmed and due to hit the big screen in 2010, you may wonder what it's all about. This article contains a review of Eclipse, the third novel in the series by Stephenie Meyer. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:09:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Eclipse-by-Stephenie-Meyer-A-Book-Review&id=3169777 http://ezinearticles.com/?Eclipse-by-Stephenie-Meyer-A-Book-Review&id=3169777 The second novel in the Twilight series, New Moon is about to hit the big screen. But what is it all about? This article contains a review of the popular novel by Stephenie Meyer. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:56:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?New-Moon-by-Stephenie-Meyer-A-Book-Review&id=3169593 http://ezinearticles.com/?New-Moon-by-Stephenie-Meyer-A-Book-Review&id=3169593 The Twilight series has found popularity with readers and movie enthusiasts around the world. But what's it all about? This article contains a review of Breaking Dawn, the fourth and possibly final novel in the series by Stephenie Meyer. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:36:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Breaking-Dawn-by-Stephenie-Meyer-A-Book-Review&id=3170072 http://ezinearticles.com/?Breaking-Dawn-by-Stephenie-Meyer-A-Book-Review&id=3170072 Twilight has caused a stir around the world. Now a major motion picture, those unfamiliar with the phenomenon might wonder what it's all about... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:28:12 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Twilight-by-Stephenie-Meyer-Book-Review&id=3169280 http://ezinearticles.com/?Twilight-by-Stephenie-Meyer-Book-Review&id=3169280 Mrs. Charlaine Harris was born 25th November 1951 in Tunica, Mississippi. She has been titles a New York Times best selling author and has been in the writing business for over 20 years. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:53:03 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Charlaine-Harris-Big-Time-Novelist-of-Today&id=3160304 http://ezinearticles.com/?Charlaine-Harris-Big-Time-Novelist-of-Today&id=3160304 Heroic fantasy has a new hero and his name is Eddie LaCrosse. Burn Me Deadly by Alex Bledsoe is the second in the series but it works as a standalone. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:47:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Burn-Me-Deadly-by-Alex-Bledsoe&id=3162992 http://ezinearticles.com/?Burn-Me-Deadly-by-Alex-Bledsoe&id=3162992 The Lord of The Rings is without a doubt one of the most popular books with over 100 million copies sold worldwide. The story is about a little hobbit who tries to destroy the Ring of Power and free the world from Sauron. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:40:50 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Lord-of-the-Rings-Review&id=3122823 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Lord-of-the-Rings-Review&id=3122823 In this book the author takes a supporting character from an incredible story and develops another incredible series. Bean, the unsuspecting little boy, has a past that starts out with him escaping from a lab by hiding, as an infant, in a water tank at the back of a toilet. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:25:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Enders-Shadow-by-Orson-Scott-Card-A-Review&id=3109860 http://ezinearticles.com/?Enders-Shadow-by-Orson-Scott-Card-A-Review&id=3109860 Watch your back and look where you are going or you mind be blindsided. Let's hope the world is paying closer attention or this could happen. The results would be catastrophic and worse. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:55:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Coming-From-Nowhere-by-Pembroke-Sinclair&id=2803199 http://ezinearticles.com/?Coming-From-Nowhere-by-Pembroke-Sinclair&id=2803199 This science fiction book is a must read. It takes place in a Battle School in space where the students are kids. But not just ordinary kids. Ender Wiggin is their leader and has been chosen for some special reasons some of which even he is not aware of. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:40:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Enders-Game-By-Orson-Scott-Card-A-Book-Review&id=3100057 http://ezinearticles.com/?Enders-Game-By-Orson-Scott-Card-A-Book-Review&id=3100057 What is this fascination that people have with the undead? From Mummies, to Zombies, to Vampires, there seem to be a never ending production of movies and books about them. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:22:25 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Best-Vampire-Novels&id=3059108 http://ezinearticles.com/?Best-Vampire-Novels&id=3059108 Although most famous for his Alaskan wilderness fiction, Jack London also wrote a fair collection of science fiction short stories and four scifi novels. London had an extremely pessimistic view of human nature, and ultimately this contributed to his disillusionment with the socialist party. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:24:44 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Socialist-Agends-of-Jack-Londons-Science-Fiction-Stories&id=3078109 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Socialist-Agends-of-Jack-Londons-Science-Fiction-Stories&id=3078109 Vampire Academy is a great fantasy book; it is based in a world where Vampire's exist in the dark or night, unbeknown by humans. There are many differences and similarities between "normal" vampires and Richelle Mead's Vampires. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:20:57 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Vampire-Academy-Book-1-Review&id=3069226 http://ezinearticles.com/?Vampire-Academy-Book-1-Review&id=3069226 This is an older book by a very incredible author, Arthur C. Clarke. It is a great Sci-Fi novel that captures your imagination and actually has some influence on movies like District 9, Independence Day, Signs, etc. in that a giant space ship appears over major cities in the world. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:21:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Arthur-C-Clarke-Childhoods-End-A-Short-Review&id=3069747 http://ezinearticles.com/?Arthur-C-Clarke-Childhoods-End-A-Short-Review&id=3069747 The Saga of Peter the Woodsman by A. Hansley Jr. is a classic tale of myth and magic, sword and sorcery. A wise and powerful wizard named Mystagog tells Peter why the spirits have given him total power and the title of Pendragon the Champion. In return, Peter is asked to join their fight against the forces of evil. The dark forces are lead by Lord Evil the First, and his servant wizard, Myrmadon. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:01:09 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Saga-of-Peter-the-Woodsman-by-A-Hansley-Jr&id=3068422 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Saga-of-Peter-the-Woodsman-by-A-Hansley-Jr&id=3068422 Science-fiction novels are generally based on imagined or actual scientific discoveries. The creation of self-aware robots, space travel, the discovery of other intelligent beings in space are some the common subjects for science fiction. English novelist Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's Frankenstein (1818) is often considered as one of the precursors to science-fiction novels. The novel is the story of a doctor who constructs an artificial man making use of body parts. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:40:28 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Science-Fiction-Novel-Major-Authors-of-Science-Fiction&id=3081726 http://ezinearticles.com/?Science-Fiction-Novel-Major-Authors-of-Science-Fiction&id=3081726 Nanotechnology gone awry is the terrifying and all too believable premise of Plague Year, a post-apocalyptic novel by Jeff Carlson. This high-energy thriller is book one of a trilogy that recounts the tale of a chilling doomsday scenario. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:18:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Plague-Year-by-Jeff-Carlson&id=3079711 http://ezinearticles.com/?Plague-Year-by-Jeff-Carlson&id=3079711 Brave New World, Aldous Huxley's utopic novel, makes many societal statements about the future. Huxley's novel is science fiction, but it is psychologically and historically rooted and raises many sociological concerns. The novel is essentially an alternate reality, which takes the reader into a radically altered society. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:16:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Aldous-Huxleys-Brave-New-World-Utopian-Novel&id=2976835 http://ezinearticles.com/?Aldous-Huxleys-Brave-New-World-Utopian-Novel&id=2976835 Most stories about knights and castles take place in the distant past. This one is set in the distant future. Humanity is nearly wiped out by a large asteroid that strikes the moon, and breaks it into many pieces, sending the pieces toward Earth. If the initial earthquakes and tidal waves don't kill people by the millions, the later nuclear winter does. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:40:57 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?King-by-Right-of-Blood-and-Might&id=3043856 http://ezinearticles.com/?King-by-Right-of-Blood-and-Might&id=3043856 One of the first things I noticed about Sarah Zettel's debut novel Reclamation was how it was written: exciting action, great science fiction, outstanding prose. The next thing I noticed was her inspiration from Frank Herbert, whom she emulated by writing a few lines of lore from her universe at the beginning of each chapter. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:58:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Reclamation-by-Sarah-Zettel&id=3063367 http://ezinearticles.com/?Reclamation-by-Sarah-Zettel&id=3063367 Over the last twenty years there has been a lot of Star Wars books released and I have managed to read most of them. While there has been some real pearls, they have also been a lot of duds. Here are some of them. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:49:59 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Seven-Worst-Star-Wars-Books&id=3009064 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Seven-Worst-Star-Wars-Books&id=3009064 In Microbe, Bill Clem combines science, history and an adrenaline-pumping plot to create a frightening science fiction thriller that is all too plausible. Government cover-ups, assassination, greed and alien virus make this one suspenseful adventure. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:21:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Microbe-by-Bill-Clem&id=3022964 http://ezinearticles.com/?Microbe-by-Bill-Clem&id=3022964 While all of the Star Wars books are good, there are a few stand outs. Now I know that these may not be everyone's favourites but they are great books, and I know that a lot of people have pushed to the see the Heir to the Empire novels made into movies. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:26:28 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Star-Wars-Books-The-7-Best-Books-to-Read&id=2996513 http://ezinearticles.com/?Star-Wars-Books-The-7-Best-Books-to-Read&id=2996513 Because my conservative religion prohibits the practice of witchcraft I promised myself to read the first Harry Potter book to see if I can recommend it to my child. This was because the main character of this book is a practicing sorcerer/warlock and I would have a problem recommending it to my daughter. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:11:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Harry-Potter-Books-The-Blurred-Line-Between-Reality-and-Fantasy&id=376178 http://ezinearticles.com/?Harry-Potter-Books-The-Blurred-Line-Between-Reality-and-Fantasy&id=376178 So many books are published each week that is often hard to decide which books to read. If you are like me, I read about 500 books a year (yes I said 500). You may already have a number of authors that you follow and they may or may not put out enough material for you to keep up with. I follow about 43 authors and they cannot keep up with me. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:40:28 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Finding-Great-Science-Fiction-Books&id=2988007 http://ezinearticles.com/?Finding-Great-Science-Fiction-Books&id=2988007 Brave New World, Aldous Huxley's utopic novel, makes many societal statements about the future. Huxley's novel is science fiction, but it is psychologically and historically rooted and raises many sociological concerns. The novel is essentially an alternate reality, which takes the reader into a radically altered society. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:48:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Aldous-Huxleys-Brave-New-World-Utopic-Novel&id=2976835 http://ezinearticles.com/?Aldous-Huxleys-Brave-New-World-Utopic-Novel&id=2976835 Horror books are more than just a category of literature, they are an experience. While most styles of literature focus on character development and plot course, horror books take those aspects to the next level by also focusing heavily on the mood and tonal aspects of a book. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:47:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Anatomy-of-a-Horror-Book&id=3019889 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Anatomy-of-a-Horror-Book&id=3019889 So happens that I am at the Chennai airport waiting to board the flight to Colombo, and S decides to pick up something to read. I tag along, sternly making up my mind not to buy anything for myself - after all I have my holiday reading already lined up. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:33:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Amulet-of-Samarkand&id=2970037 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Amulet-of-Samarkand&id=2970037 Elizabeth Phoenix thought of her psychic gift as more like a curse. She could touch someone and know information she had no desire to know. Liz came from a difficult background. She had no memory of her parents and grew up in the foster care system. She developed a hardness that wouldn't let anyone into her heart until Ruthie opened her home and her heart to Liz and many other throwaway kids. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:25:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Any-Given-Doomsday-Paranormal-Book-Review&id=2986401 http://ezinearticles.com/?Any-Given-Doomsday-Paranormal-Book-Review&id=2986401 It begins with a mystery. In recent months several people have been attacked in a similar manner. They are left with a large, swollen bruise on the neck and no memory of assault or the perpetrator. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:58:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mortal-Touch-Vampire-Book-Review&id=2994558 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mortal-Touch-Vampire-Book-Review&id=2994558 Betsy Taylor's day went from bad to worse. First she lost her job, then her birthday party was canceled because of a freak April snowstorm, then she trekked out of her house to rescue her ingrate cat only to be hit by an SUV. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:21:24 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Undead-and-Unwed-A-Vampire-Book-Review&id=2985750 http://ezinearticles.com/?Undead-and-Unwed-A-Vampire-Book-Review&id=2985750 Fragment is a remarkable scientific thriller and an action packed adventure story that asks the question: What path would evolution take if a small island were isolated from other landmasses for millions of years? Warren Fahy makes the fantastic so believable you'll think you're reading non-fiction. Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:10:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fragment-by-Warren-Fahy&id=2973585 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fragment-by-Warren-Fahy&id=2973585 Not too long ago Anne Rice was the queen of vampire fiction with her creation of the legendary Lestat. However, in the past few years Stephenie Meyer with her Twilight Saga, Charlaine Harris with True Blood, and other authors with their vampire creations have stormed the best seller charts. But what are the most popular series with the legions of online vamp lit fans? Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:43:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Top-10-Best-Vampire-Book-Series&id=2903925 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Top-10-Best-Vampire-Book-Series&id=2903925 Since time immemorial, the tribes of Men have lived in peace with each other. The usual quarrels have never turned into outright war, that is, until the Barbarian Wars united the five separate lands in to the Empire of Nador. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:44:08 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-Legends-in-Time-The-Contrived-Senator&id=2869202 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-Legends-in-Time-The-Contrived-Senator&id=2869202 The Pretender's Crown, Book 2 of The Inheritors' Cycle is about a woman trained from childhood for a life of espionage. C.E. Murphy's Elizabethan era fantasy novel is an alternate history that will appeal to fans of Jacqueline Carey's Kushiel series. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:01:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Pretenders-Crown-Book-2-of-the-Inheritors-Cycle-by-CE-Murphy&id=2943364 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Pretenders-Crown-Book-2-of-the-Inheritors-Cycle-by-CE-Murphy&id=2943364 On the Verge of Madness by author George Wilhite is like a perfectly cooked steak...dark on the outside and a little bloody in the middle. This collection of fiction features eight very different stories, each showcasing Wilhite's considerable talent and vast knowledge of the horror genre. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:29:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?On-the-Verge-of-Madness-by-George-Wilhite&id=2857241 http://ezinearticles.com/?On-the-Verge-of-Madness-by-George-Wilhite&id=2857241 The land of Shavron is a nice place, seemingly favored by God. But, because of its location, it has found itself in the middle when its neighbors go to war. Many, many years ago, the Holy One appointed three Judges to rule over the people of Shavron. The current Judges are Gideon, the judge of battle; Deborah, the judge of instruction; and Samson, the judge of commerce. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:23:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-The-Judges-Chronicles-Rebirth-of-Shavron&id=2849746 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-The-Judges-Chronicles-Rebirth-of-Shavron&id=2849746 Destiny of the Sword, by Jeremy Twigg, is a first installment medieval saga with a twist of fantasy. The ageless theme of good versus evil emerges as the story of a war ravaged kingdom turned peaceful realm unfolds. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:29:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Destiny-of-the-Sword-Book-Review&id=988556 http://ezinearticles.com/?Destiny-of-the-Sword-Book-Review&id=988556 From Isaac Asimov's "I Robot" to the Cylons in "Battlestar Galactica" we have been entertained by all manner of artificial intelligence. The Telefax Box by Toni Seger takes things a step further. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:11:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Telefax-Trilogy-Book-1-The-Telefax-Box-by-Toni-Seger&id=2893593 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Telefax-Trilogy-Book-1-The-Telefax-Box-by-Toni-Seger&id=2893593 J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series is indeed one of the best loved works of fiction in recent times. Potter's unending spells of wizardry, magic, and mysteries unfold immaculately and they are surely thrilling, unique, and exceptional. The article describes the seven mesmerizing Harry Potter tales in a nutshell for people wanting to take a quick look at J.K. Rowling's brilliant literary work. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:48:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Harry-Potter-The-Seven-Books&id=2753345 http://ezinearticles.com/?Harry-Potter-The-Seven-Books&id=2753345 Saucer: The Conquest is written by Stephen Coonts and it is a bit different from some of his other books, but I have to say that this is a FUN book to read. I read Saucer: The Conquest, before I read Saucer (the original book) and I did not know all the history about the main characters, but it did not take away from the book. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:23:22 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Saucer-The-Conquest-by-Stephen-Coonts&id=2812534 http://ezinearticles.com/?Saucer-The-Conquest-by-Stephen-Coonts&id=2812534 A little over a decade ago, people were pessimistic about the horror books industry. The industry was in decline, and even Stephen King was in a lull of his career. Things were just looking pretty lousy. Well, in the early 2000's, things started changing. Now they're surging again, becoming one of the most demanded genres in literature. Why has horror become so popular in recent years? Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:28:17 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Horror-Books-and-Why-Theyre-Growing-in-Popularity&id=2814662 http://ezinearticles.com/?Horror-Books-and-Why-Theyre-Growing-in-Popularity&id=2814662 In "Mara Roams", Mara Roy is a fourteen-year-old girl who has dreamt of having a supernatural encounter her entire life. As with most things in life, when she finally does travel to an alternate dimension, her experience with magic is not at all what she had anticipated. Here is Mara's list of favourite safeguards when dealing with the faerie realm. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:08:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-10-Defences-Against-the-Faerie-Realm&id=2776116 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-10-Defences-Against-the-Faerie-Realm&id=2776116 Ever since I was a young fellow I have had a passion for the scifi and fantasy book genre both the reading of and the collecting. Unfortunately book stores and newsagents never seemed to have anything but best sellers or factory seconds. So I learnt how to hunt out the best places for my fix and I would like to share these tips with you all. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:06:59 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-Tips-For-Scifi,-Fantasy-Booklovers&id=2772512 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-Tips-For-Scifi,-Fantasy-Booklovers&id=2772512 The Red Wolf Conspiracy by Robert V.S. Redick is a remarkable debut. It's a fantastic epic fantasy and a classic high seas adventure. Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:06:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Red-Wolf-Conspiracy-by-Robert-VS-Redick&id=2826330 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Red-Wolf-Conspiracy-by-Robert-VS-Redick&id=2826330 The Accidental Sorcerer - Rogue Agent: Book One is the first of a whimsical new trilogy. Karen Miller, writing as K.E. Mills, begins this fantasy in a light amusing tone that seems suitable for young adults. But gradually the plot thickens, the atmosphere darkens and the hero finds himself in some serious trouble. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:33:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Accidental-Sorcerer-Rogue-Agent-Book-One-by-K-E-Mills&id=2833200 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Accidental-Sorcerer-Rogue-Agent-Book-One-by-K-E-Mills&id=2833200 There are many fantasy writers these days and it's often hard to find a great read so I sorted through my collection to find 3 must read authors. They are: Anne McCaffrey, Ernest Gary Gygax, and Raymond E Feist. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:08:18 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?3-Fantasy-Authors-You-Must-Read&id=2768604 http://ezinearticles.com/?3-Fantasy-Authors-You-Must-Read&id=2768604 This book started out slowly, building swiftly as the murder investigation ensued. It felt right just before Springer went over the edge, being too obvious and "shocker" about the phrase "serial killer." My daughter talks about the "creepiness levels" of such prose, citing that in some cases like this, you end up thinking the author regularly eats paint chips or something. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:17:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-of-Solon-by-Raymond-Springer&id=1771012 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-of-Solon-by-Raymond-Springer&id=1771012 Prepare to visit a nightmarish landscape in this highly entertaining sequel to "Bone Song." "Black Blood" by John Meaney is dark urban fantasy, a mix of horror, science fiction and crime story with a refreshingly unique plot. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:10:14 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Black-Blood-by-John-Meaney&id=2811529 http://ezinearticles.com/?Black-Blood-by-John-Meaney&id=2811529 I first read Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, at the age of 17. I had a close friend, who loved to read, introduce the book to me. He told me it was great and that I should definitely check it out. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:56:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Orson-Scott-Card-Best-Science-Fiction-Writer-of-Our-Time&id=2796390 http://ezinearticles.com/?Orson-Scott-Card-Best-Science-Fiction-Writer-of-Our-Time&id=2796390 I'm an avid Orson Scott Card fan. I truly believe that he is one of this generation's best science fiction writers. He has set the bar for many writers and continues to churn out true "works of art". Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:56:06 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Best-of-Orson-Scott-Card-3-of-the-Best-OSC-Books-You-Should-Read&id=2796404 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Best-of-Orson-Scott-Card-3-of-the-Best-OSC-Books-You-Should-Read&id=2796404 Peter V. Brett makes a strong debut with The Warded Man. The dark fantasy, which was titled The Painted Man in England, is the first book of The Demon Trilogy. Sat, 22 Aug 2009 08:17:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Warded-Man-by-Peter-V-Brett&id=2792570 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Warded-Man-by-Peter-V-Brett&id=2792570 "A Drop of Red" by Chris Marie Green is number four of the Vampire Babylon series. It's the beginning of a new trilogy and Green ratchets up the tension and suspense. The plots get more interesting and the characters grow more complex with each new book. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:42:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Drop-of-Red-by-Chris-Marie-Green&id=2780827 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Drop-of-Red-by-Chris-Marie-Green&id=2780827 Aubrey Marie Campbell has not been "asleep;" rather, she has been a mortal since birth and now is her time to "transition" into the magical realm. You see she is A Chosen One-in fact, she is the "last" of the Chosen Ones and if she fails in her mission, both the mortal and magical worlds will ultimately be destroyed. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:58:59 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?New-Fantasy-Series-Starts-With-Chrysalis-The-Awakening&id=2760930 http://ezinearticles.com/?New-Fantasy-Series-Starts-With-Chrysalis-The-Awakening&id=2760930 "The Adventures of Corwyn" by Chad Corrie revolve around a young Telborian bard, Corwyn Danther. The five stories in this fantasy anthology will enchant readers young and old. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:27:49 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Adventures-of-Corwyn-by-Chad-Corrie&id=2773370 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Adventures-of-Corwyn-by-Chad-Corrie&id=2773370 "Enclave," Kit Reed's gripping satire about children confined on a deserted island is sure to draw comparisons to "The Lord of the Flies." She explores the classic themes of order versus chaos, how the survival of a community depends on the morality of its individuals and the relationships between youngsters and adults. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:41:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Enclave-by-Kit-Reed&id=2769091 http://ezinearticles.com/?Enclave-by-Kit-Reed&id=2769091 Tarius, of the land of Kartik, travels to the neighboring land of Jethrik to join their swordmaster academy. Both his parents were killed by the Amalites, and Jethrik is currently at war with the Amalites, so Tarius wants to kill Amalites. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:37:17 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-Sword-Masters&id=2725051 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-Sword-Masters&id=2725051 What a wonderful world to escape into when you just want to get away from it all. A trip to Sugar Maple, Vermont, will bring you to the home of Chloe Hobbs. Laced With Magic will entertain you and keep you turning the pages to see what happens to Steffie and how Luke and Chloe wind up at the end of the story. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:38:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Barbara-Bretton-Once-Again-Weaves-a-Tale-of-Magic&id=2769419 http://ezinearticles.com/?Barbara-Bretton-Once-Again-Weaves-a-Tale-of-Magic&id=2769419 'Tween a Devil and His Hard Place by Sam Cheever is a sexy fantasy that follows 'Tween Heaven and Hell. It can stand on its own but you will appreciate the story more if you start with book one. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:08:14 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tween-a-Devil-and-His-Hard-Place-by-Sam-Cheever&id=2765742 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tween-a-Devil-and-His-Hard-Place-by-Sam-Cheever&id=2765742 Flawless beauty, incessant partying, and constant fun - it seems like the ideal dream life and everyone's greatest desire. This gripping sequel to Uglies by Scott Westerfeld makes one think otherwise. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:54:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Pretties-Review&id=2708393 http://ezinearticles.com/?Pretties-Review&id=2708393 This newest collection of Canadian fantastic fiction looks at the novella (17,500 to 40,000 words, the hardest-to-sell length of fiction. In a small town in Alberta, an intact baby woolly mammoth is found buried in the snow. When Samuel, the town's "smart person," touches the carcass, the mammoth's life force is transferred to him, and he begins to have weird visions about being chased by beings on two legs. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:35:48 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-Tesseracts-Twelve&id=2704114 http://ezinearticles.com/?Review-Tesseracts-Twelve&id=2704114 "Succubus Takes Manhattan" by Nina Harper picks up where "Succubus in the City" left off. Although I enjoyed this book more than the first, I suggest you read them both to get a better picture of the world Harper created. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:38:28 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Succubus-Takes-Manhattan-by-Nina-Harper&id=2749546 http://ezinearticles.com/?Succubus-Takes-Manhattan-by-Nina-Harper&id=2749546 Wings is a truly special book. Although targeted mostly at younger teenagers, and a little tamer than Twilight, Wings has the potential to be the next great series of our time. In this review I explain how it was nothing like I expected, how I fell into the Wings trap and why I can't wait to get my hands on the sequel. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:46:36 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Wings-by-Aprilynne-Pike&id=2700469 http://ezinearticles.com/?Wings-by-Aprilynne-Pike&id=2700469 While 1984 and Brave New World often take the spotlight when it comes to brilliant Utopian works, We should definitely not be overlooked. Even if it wasn't the "first," it would still shine as one of the brightest. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:53:37 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?We-Review&id=2728797 http://ezinearticles.com/?We-Review&id=2728797 Robert Jordan certainly should be given credit for the amazing energy he has infused into the fantasy genre. This audio book is not a dry or boorish reading of the material, instead, it is an invigorating read that can completely captivate the listener in the same manner that the novel can captivate a reader. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:19:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Path-of-Daggers-Audio-Book-Fantasy-at-Its-Finest&id=850556 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Path-of-Daggers-Audio-Book-Fantasy-at-Its-Finest&id=850556 I was having a dinner with some literary friends the other night, and after our third drink, two of them began anxiously discussing a new underground "classic" as they called. I find that word terribly overused, and when combined with underground, I usually cringe. I heard words like "vision", "end of the world", "energy wars" etc... Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:49:37 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Latest-Rage&id=2684641 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Latest-Rage&id=2684641 The world has gone Communist and capitalism is a dirty word in "The Gladiator" by Harry Turtledove, another well-researched addition to his stories of alternate worlds. This is the fifth book in the Crosstime Traffic series. It takes place on an Earth that has the technology to access alternate universes. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:19:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Gladiator-Crosstime-Traffic-Series-by-Harry-Turtledove&id=2710181 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Gladiator-Crosstime-Traffic-Series-by-Harry-Turtledove&id=2710181 Finally, a good vampire tale without the gore, fantasy or romance. This is a good coming-of-age story about a down-trodden, 12 year old boy who befriends a strange girl. Even as he comes to realize what she really is, he finds the strength and courage of a true friend. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:36:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Let-the-Right-One-In&id=2665494 http://ezinearticles.com/?Let-the-Right-One-In&id=2665494 "Glamour Job: A Fairy-tale for Grown-ups" is a clever combination of the paranormal, urban fantasy and social commentary. It's a first-rate debut from the fertile imagination of Doug Farrell. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:34:59 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Glamour-Job-A-Fairy-Tale-For-Grown-Ups-by-Doug-Farrell&id=2649265 http://ezinearticles.com/?Glamour-Job-A-Fairy-Tale-For-Grown-Ups-by-Doug-Farrell&id=2649265 This epic fantasy of good and evil is the first in a trilogy. It's Cullen's debut novel and his intricate world is rich with Celtic mythology and vivid description. But the magical adventure is based on a formulaic plot that's been done and done again - a perilous quest to recover an artifact that will bring peace to the world. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:31:36 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Seekers-of-the-Chalice-by-Brian-Cullen&id=2637884 http://ezinearticles.com/?Seekers-of-the-Chalice-by-Brian-Cullen&id=2637884 This book is about wars between two nations. It is really science fiction at its best. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:15:37 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Briggen-By-Ann-Keller&id=2599242 http://ezinearticles.com/?Briggen-By-Ann-Keller&id=2599242 If you like novels about wizards, dragons, and magic, then this novel by William Hill is one you'll want to add to your readings lists. Fourteen-year-old Julieta (Jules) Magnus is impatient to regain her magical abilities to channel fire magic, but will she be able to in time to save her father and fix the Maze, underneath her school where avians are trained to be wizards' familiars, which is the source of much of the wizards' magic? Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:25:03 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Engaging-Flight-of-Fantasy-and-Magic&id=2593565 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Engaging-Flight-of-Fantasy-and-Magic&id=2593565 A quick review of Theodore Sturgeon's Godbody and other authors. This entity, this being, is seen through the eyes of eight people from a small town, all chapters written in first person singular, except for the last, which is written from the omniscient viewpoint. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:54:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Treatise-on-Science-Fiction,-Fantasy-Authors-and-Story&id=672355 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Treatise-on-Science-Fiction,-Fantasy-Authors-and-Story&id=672355 Who in the world doesn't know about Harry Potter? Some may have not seen the blockbuster movies - starring Daniel Radcliffe as Harry and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, among a cast of new young actors and award-winning veterans - but a survey shows that 87 percent of people the world over have certainly heard about Hogwarts' celebrated wizard and his breathtaking adventures. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:52:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Harry-Potter-Audio-Books&id=2607891 http://ezinearticles.com/?Harry-Potter-Audio-Books&id=2607891 These kind of angels are ones that go where most angels fear to tread! If you like excellent novels that have deep insights, writing that approaches art in its ability to touch the soul, and books about zombies - yes, zombies - then you're sure to love this novel by Joseph Devon! Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:53:46 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Probability-Angels-by-Joseph-Devon-Impossible-to-Put-Down!&id=2562207 http://ezinearticles.com/?Probability-Angels-by-Joseph-Devon-Impossible-to-Put-Down!&id=2562207 Imagine being able to explore the outer recess of space and being able to land on the Moon, Mars, Jupiter and even Saturn and being able to communicate with those back home on Earth. Just think about the possibilities of learning about whether there are other types of life forces on these planets and in the solar system. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:37:13 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solar-Sea-by-David-Lee-Summers&id=2546955 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solar-Sea-by-David-Lee-Summers&id=2546955 Have you ever thought of what the best science fiction books of all time are? To be honest everyone's opinion is going to be different as the selection available out there is huge. If you search online you will soon discover this fact. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:35:26 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Best-Science-Fiction-Books-The-Ultimate-Top-3&id=2511196 http://ezinearticles.com/?Best-Science-Fiction-Books-The-Ultimate-Top-3&id=2511196 When it comes to what is the best science fiction books to read there is a wide selection to choose from. In fact a quick search online and you will soon discover that everyone has differing opinions to just which sci-fi books would be considered to be the best. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:34:57 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Best-Science-Fiction-Books-of-All-Time&id=2511179 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Best-Science-Fiction-Books-of-All-Time&id=2511179 Ever wondered what the best science fiction books are? Well the selection out there is massive and people's opinions will differ according to taste. If you do an online search, you will soon see that the best science fiction books can be any of many. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:21:25 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Best-Science-Fiction-Books-3-Books-You-Must-Read&id=2511210 http://ezinearticles.com/?Best-Science-Fiction-Books-3-Books-You-Must-Read&id=2511210 "Total Eclipse" by John Brunner is another golden oldie from my science fiction collection. I reread it recently and was surprised how well this planetary mystery withstood the test of time. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:47:13 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Total-Eclipse-by-John-Brunner&id=2516669 http://ezinearticles.com/?Total-Eclipse-by-John-Brunner&id=2516669 The horror novels and stories in this overview are the scariest ever written. The following books will definitely be something for you if you want to have a haunting experience with a novel or a story: Drowned Sorrow by Vanessa Morgan, The Haunting by James Herbert, One For The Road by Stephen King, Second Child by John Saul and Kittens by Dean Koontz. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:26:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Scariest-Horror-Novels-and-Short-Stories&id=2493463 http://ezinearticles.com/?Scariest-Horror-Novels-and-Short-Stories&id=2493463 "Havemercy" by Jaida Jones & Danielle Bennett is an impressive and original debut from two new authors. It's an epic fantasy that mixes magic and mayhem with steampunk and sharp wit. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:22:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Havemercy-by-Jaida-Jones-and-Danielle-Bennett&id=2469217 http://ezinearticles.com/?Havemercy-by-Jaida-Jones-and-Danielle-Bennett&id=2469217 What makes them different from the gas station literature that you avoid reading? No offense to anyone who reads those books, I just happen to have a different taste in literature. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:29:57 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-So-Fantastic-About-Fantasy-Books?&id=2429892 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-So-Fantastic-About-Fantasy-Books?&id=2429892 Recently I read Philip Pullman's "The Golden Compass" for the second time, and I have to tell you, it was a refreshing surprise. As the last time I read it was 3-4 years ago I was afraid that it would be "too childish" but instead, I found the story to be just as, if not more compelling. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:53:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fantasy-Book-Review-The-Golden-Compass&id=2409131 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fantasy-Book-Review-The-Golden-Compass&id=2409131 "Host: A Rogue Mage Novel" by Faith Hunter is the third installment of her post-apocalyptic thriller. Fans who have eagerly awaited the conclusion to this epic fantasy will not be disappointed. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:54:44 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Host-A-Rogue-Mage-Novel-by-Faith-Hunter&id=2464811 http://ezinearticles.com/?Host-A-Rogue-Mage-Novel-by-Faith-Hunter&id=2464811 "Seraphs: A Rogue Mage Novel" by Faith Hunter is a thrilling post-apocalyptic dark fantasy. It encompasses elements of mystery, politics, adventure and religious fanaticism, with "mage-heat" providing sexual overtones. Readers are thrust into the action on page one, so you will fare better by starting with the first book, "Bloodring." Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:42:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Seraphs-A-Rogue-Mage-Novel-by-Faith-Hunter&id=2463810 http://ezinearticles.com/?Seraphs-A-Rogue-Mage-Novel-by-Faith-Hunter&id=2463810 This is a review of the book: The Five: The Law of Unintended Consequences. It is written by Thomas Roberts. I typically do not enjoy anything related to science fiction, but "The Five" has swayed me. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:12:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?This-Would-Make-a-Great-Movie!&id=2460528 http://ezinearticles.com/?This-Would-Make-a-Great-Movie!&id=2460528 Gillian Key, soldier and psychologist, returns in book three with another wicked blend of supernatural antics, romance and sex. "Key to Redemption" by Talia Gryphon brings back a rich cast of paranormal characters including some new ones that add a fresh perspective to the series. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:17:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Key-to-Redemption-by-Talia-Gryphon&id=2460634 http://ezinearticles.com/?Key-to-Redemption-by-Talia-Gryphon&id=2460634 "Garden of Darkness" by Anne Frasier is a chilling atmospheric follow-up to "Pale Immortal." According to the legend of the Pale Immortal a vampire built the town of Old Tuonela. Is it a hoax or are dark forces really at work? Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:52:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Garden-of-Darkness-by-Anne-Frasier&id=2459950 http://ezinearticles.com/?Garden-of-Darkness-by-Anne-Frasier&id=2459950 "Bloodring: A Rogue Mage Novel" by Faith Hunter is a strong beginning to a dark post-apocalyptic fantasy. The carefully crafted plot and haunting images of a cold desolate Earth immerses readers in a believable, albeit fantastic world. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:09:27 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bloodring-A-Rogue-Mage-Novel-by-Faith-Hunter&id=2456476 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bloodring-A-Rogue-Mage-Novel-by-Faith-Hunter&id=2456476 Here's a series for those who love fantasy with their post-apocalyptic science fiction. "The Scourge of God: A Novel of the Change" by S.M. Stirling is the fifth book in the Change Saga. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:14:14 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Scourge-of-God-A-Novel-of-the-Change-by-SM-Stirling&id=2453979 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Scourge-of-God-A-Novel-of-the-Change-by-SM-Stirling&id=2453979 Gutsy heroine Gillian Key is back in "Key to Conspiracy" by Talia Gryphon. It's the second in the series, a unique supernatural adventure about a Marine Corp Special Forces Captain who is also a psychologist to the paranormal community. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:50:12 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Key-to-Conspiracy-by-Talia-Gryphon&id=2453442 http://ezinearticles.com/?Key-to-Conspiracy-by-Talia-Gryphon&id=2453442 "Borne in Blood" by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro is book twenty of the "Count Saint-Germain" series. The author draws readers into another extraordinary adventure in the life of the 4000 year old vampire. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:07:37 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Borne-in-Blood-by-Chelsea-Quinn-Yarbro&id=2450680 http://ezinearticles.com/?Borne-in-Blood-by-Chelsea-Quinn-Yarbro&id=2450680 "Key to Conflict" by Talia Gryphon is urban fantasy with a gutsy heroine reminiscent of Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake. Gillian Key is a complex mixture of hard-core marine and psychologist to the paranormal community. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:51:38 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Key-to-Conflict-by-Talia-Gryphon&id=2449197 http://ezinearticles.com/?Key-to-Conflict-by-Talia-Gryphon&id=2449197 "The Dreaming Void" by Peter F. Hamilton is the first of a trilogy. This gripping planetary epic is set in the same universe as his "Commonwealth Series." The plot is complex and you may want to read his previous books first to get some background. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:25:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Dreaming-Void-by-Peter-F-Hamilton&id=2448221 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Dreaming-Void-by-Peter-F-Hamilton&id=2448221 Copyright 2009 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.