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Wolfhound Century by Peter Higgins

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Ben W

In the interest of Full Disclosure I was sent a free copy of Wolfhound Century by the publisher to read and, if I really wanted to, review. If you’d like me to read a book [and maybe even review it] … Continue reading →

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Advent 05: Ready Player One Review

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Ben W

I loved Ernest Cline’s “Ready Player One” when I read it this year. It’s a geek book (but remains accessible to non-geeks) and at the risk of incurring the wrath from the thing atop the place it feels somewhat like … Continue reading →

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Advent 4: Book Review- The Rook by Daniel O’Malley

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Ben W

“The body you are wearing used to be mine.” So begins the letter Myfanwy Thomas is holding when she awakes in a London park surrounded by bodies all wearing latex gloves. With no recollection of who she is, Myfanwy must … Continue reading →

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Advent 2: Book review- The Last Policeman by Ben Winters

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Ben W

What’s the point in solving murders if we’re all going to die soon, anyway? Detective Hank Palace has faced this question ever since asteroid 2011GV1 hovered into view. There’s no chance left. No hope. Just six precious months until impact. … Continue reading →

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Advent 1: Book Review: Mr Penumbra’s 24 Hour Bookstore

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Ben W

In mid-November I finished reading Mr Penumbra’s 24 Hour Book Store. It’s a wonderful novel for me. Puzzles, books, technology, glow in the dark dust cover, likeable narrator and a satisfying resolution. (Notice I said satisfying resolution rather than a … Continue reading →

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