Dogs of War is one of those books that turned into a very happy surprise for me. I requested a copy of this because I’ve read this author before and liked his style of writing and so whilst the theme worried me a little, because I imagined it was going to maybe be a bit more military style than I would normally attempt, I had faith that Tchaikovsky would win me over. I wasn’t wrong. Dogs of War is so much more than I expected, in fact after the first few chapters of action and warfare it turns into a different style of drama completely. This is a thought provoking story that really packs a punch. Rex is a bioform. I’m not going to try and describe all the mechanics of this but basically he’s a genetically modified dog, part human and with heavy duty warfare installed for good measure. He’s the controlling unit for a Multi-form Assault Pack, an incredible fighting team that includes the characters Dragon, Honey and Bees. Each of these have their own unique abilities that I won’t dwell on here but take it from me, this is a deadly team of bioforms that you don’t…
Here’s a rundown of the books we think you should look out for in coming in the week. See any that you are really looking forward to? Find any you had not heard of yet? Know of books we missed? We know we don’t have everything and would love to hear what you feel we may have overlooked. FANTASY SCIENCE FICTION FANTASY SCIENCE FICTION FANTASY SCIENCE FICTION
Here’s a rundown of the books we think you should look out for in coming in the week. See any that you are really looking forward to? Find any you had not heard of yet? Know of books we missed? We know we don’t have everything and would love to hear what you feel we may have overlooked. FANTASY URBAN FANTASY SCIENCE FICTION HORROR FANTASY URBAN FANTASY SCIENCE FICTION HORROR FANTASY URBAN FANTASY SCIENCE FICTION HORROR The Swarm Card, Orson Scott 8/2/2016 Tor Books Behind the Throne K.B. Wagers 8/2/2016 Orbit Spiderlight Adrian Tchaikovsky 8/2/2016 Tor.com An Accident of Stars Foz Meadows 8/2/2016 Angry Robot The Hike Drew Magary 8/2/2016 Viking Bone War Steven Harper 8/2/2016 Roc Blood of the Earth : A Soulwood Novel Faith Hunter 8/2/2016 Roc The Twice and Future Caesar R. M. Meluch 8/2/2016 DAW Thunderlord : A Darkover Novel Marion Zimmer Bradley, Deborah J. Ross 8/2/2016 DAW Highway to Hell Max Brallier 8/2/2016 Gallery I…
Having just read Adrian Tchaikovsky’s contribution to the Monstrous Little Voices book (which I loved) I was very keen to pick this book up, plus, who am I kidding, the whole idea of shapeshifting tribes combined with the beautiful cover, I was simply hooked. The story is really a coming of age tale set in the bleak North where life is harsh, temperatures are harsher and war seems to be imminent. The world here is one of clans who can shift into the form of an animal depending on the tribe’s totem and in this respect the book includes many different forms of animal, even fantastical creatures such as dragons. At the start of the story we are introduced to Maniye. Maniye’s father, Akrit, is the chief of the Wolf clan. He’s an ambitious man who keeps a harsh rule over his tribe. Akrit now looks to expand his realm and his eye is fixed on that of the Tiger clan. The two have warred in the past and the peace between them is very fragile. Using his daughter Akrit would seek to make the tiger clan bow to his rule and in doing so hopes to become…
Here’s a rundown of the books we think you should look out for in coming in the week. See any that you are really looking forward to? Find any you had not heard of yet? Know of books we missed? We know we don’t have everything and would love to hear what you feel we may have overlooked. FANTASY SCIENCE FICTION FANTASY SCIENCE FICTION FANTASY SCIENCE FICTION