Category: Science Fiction

Alias Tomorrow by Anthony Caplan (Book Review #2185)

Anthony Caplan’s Alias Tomorrow is a genre-blending novel that challenges narrative conventions, weaving together domestic realism and speculative science fiction to explore the fractured yet hopeful nature of human connection. With its dual structure and philosophical depth, Caplan delivers a profound meditation on the… Continue Reading “Alias Tomorrow by Anthony Caplan (Book Review #2185)”

The Awakening of Joel Singer by Scott McCaffrey (Book Review #2179)

Scott McCaffrey’s The Awakening of Joel Singer: The Evolution Within is a riveting novel that combines thrilling adventure, scientific intrigue, and a deeply human story of transformation. Co-edited by Julia Richardson, this fast-paced narrative introduces readers to Joel Singer, a young man whose life… Continue Reading “The Awakening of Joel Singer by Scott McCaffrey (Book Review #2179)”

Riding the Emptiness by Steve Besik (Book Review #2178)

In Riding the Emptiness, Steve Besik tackles one of the most compelling challenges of our time: how to make space travel—and more specifically, lunar colonization—sustainable and affordable. With a sharp eye for science and a keen sense of storytelling, Besik presents a near-future vision… Continue Reading “Riding the Emptiness by Steve Besik (Book Review #2178)”

Sophia’s Aberrant Legacy by Rick Bohm (Book Review #2167)

In Sophia’s Aberrant Legacy, Rick Bohm presents an intellectually provocative and thematically rich work of speculative fiction that dives deep into the heart of what it means to be human in a future governed by technological evolution and ideological decay.

Prism by Jack Verson (Book Review #2165)

Prism marks the thoughtful debut of Jack Verson, a seasoned author whose background in physics and computer science deeply enriches this imaginative science fiction tale. Written after retirement, Verson’s novel benefits from a lifetime of experience and the joy of crafting a story free… Continue Reading “Prism by Jack Verson (Book Review #2165)”

The After (The After Series Book 1) by J. Taylor (Book Review #2163)

The After (The After Series Book 1) by J. Taylor is a poignant and gripping post-apocalyptic coming-of-age novel set in a world reshaped by a devastating virus. Ten years after the global outbreak led to the collapse of governments and the closing of borders,… Continue Reading “The After (The After Series Book 1) by J. Taylor (Book Review #2163)”

Alias Tomorrow by Anthony Caplan (Book Review #2158)

Anthony Caplan’s Alias Tomorrow is a genre-blending novel that challenges narrative conventions, weaving together domestic realism and speculative science fiction to explore the fractured yet hopeful nature of human connection. With its dual structure and philosophical depth, Caplan delivers a profound meditation on the… Continue Reading “Alias Tomorrow by Anthony Caplan (Book Review #2158)”

Worst Hero Ever by Archer Thorn (Book Review #2137)

In Worst Hero Ever, Archer Thorn launches an irreverent, high-octane, and emotionally rich opening salvo to what promises to be an expansive saga—the Black Cape Saga. With sharp wit, reluctant heroism, and unflinching heart, this first installment manages to both deconstruct the superhero genre… Continue Reading “Worst Hero Ever by Archer Thorn (Book Review #2137)”

The After (The After Series Book 1) by J Taylor (Book Review #2134)

The After plunges readers into a gripping post-apocalyptic world where a deadly virus has shattered society and isolated pockets of humanity strive to survive. Set in rural Nova Scotia, the story follows fourteen-year-old Charlotte, who has grown up in a fragile bubble of relative… Continue Reading “The After (The After Series Book 1) by J Taylor (Book Review #2134)”