FICTION

MECHA ROGUE

by Brett Patton

Slam-bang action with never a dull moment: imagine a 21st century Lensman series, if anybody still remembers E.E. “Doc”... Full review >

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SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

THE CASSANDRA PROJECT

by Jack McDevitt ; Mike Resnick

A top-notch, edge-of-the-seat thriller in which there are no villains, only mysteries. Full review >

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FICTION

COLD DAYS

by Jim Butcher

None of that, however, will stop readers from grabbing ringside seats the next time Harry Dresden goes forth to stop the... Full review >

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SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

THE FRACTAL PRINCE

by Hannu Rajaniemi

Something like Ted Chiang meets John C. Wright, moderated by Stephen Hawking. Full review >

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FICTION

TARNISHED KNIGHT

by Jack Campbell

All the more impressive for being a significant departure from previous entries. Full review >

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FICTION

MERGE / DISCIPLE

by Walter Mosley

For thoughtful readers, the questions posed by the book are well worth pondering. Full review >

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SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

DARK CURRENTS

by Jacqueline Carey

Beautifully articulated and intriguingly populated: Altogether, an arresting kickoff. Full review >

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