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Category: Science Fiction
A.I. Capone: The Digital Don by Paul Ponce (Book Review #2101)
A.I. Capone: The Digital Don is a slick, cinematic tech-thriller that detonates genre boundaries with unapologetic swagger. Paul Ponce’s debut is as bold and unpredictable as the title implies—merging cyberpunk aesthetics, military action, and dark satire into a high-stakes narrative that reads like Blade… Continue Reading “A.I. Capone: The Digital Don by Paul Ponce (Book Review #2101)”
Shadow of the Eternal Watcher by Josh Mendoza (Book Review #2096)
Josh Mendoza’s Shadow of the Eternal Watcher is a genre-blending thrill ride that fuses sci-fi, noir, political intrigue, and metaphysical mystery into one high-octane narrative. With razor-sharp prose, cinematic pacing, and a protagonist who feels like he walked straight out of a Bogart film—and… Continue Reading “Shadow of the Eternal Watcher by Josh Mendoza (Book Review #2096)”
Climbers by Alexander Julian III (Book Review #2095)
In Climbers, Alexander Julian III delivers a gripping, atmospheric plunge into a dystopian world where survival hangs—literally and figuratively—by a thread. Set generations after the collapse of civilization, the novel opens atop a crumbling Eiffel Tower, now home to a rigid tribe whose survival… Continue Reading “Climbers by Alexander Julian III (Book Review #2095)”
The Time Engineers by Charles W. Lampert (Book Review #2089)
The Time Engineers by Charles W. Lampert deftly blends futuristic technology with fast-paced intrigue to create a truly engaging sci-fi thriller. The story centers on Will Schachter, a former Navy SEAL turned covert “time engineer,” whose high-stakes missions involve sabotaging dangerous scientific breakthroughs before… Continue Reading “The Time Engineers by Charles W. Lampert (Book Review #2089)”
Star Brother by Maxine Rose Schur (Book Review #2087)
Star Brother by Maxine Rose Schur is a multi-layered, emotionally poignant story that captivates readers with its combination of science fiction, thriller, and coming-of-age elements. At the heart of the novel is 15-year-old Jason, a scruffy, isolated foster kid who has never truly felt… Continue Reading “Star Brother by Maxine Rose Schur (Book Review #2087)”
Rocky Frontier by Jaden Faraquhar (Book Review #2074)
Set on the remote ESSO-3 Colony, a distant planet that takes ten years to reach, Rocky Frontier is a gripping science fiction debut that blends space thriller, character-driven drama, and first contact mystery into a tightly woven, suspenseful narrative.
Immortality Bytes by Daniel Lawrence Abrams (Book Review #2057)
Daniel Lawrence Abrams’ debut novel, Immortality Bytes, is a ferociously clever, genre-blending cyberpunk satire that hits with the impact of a neural upload and the bite of political comedy at its sharpest. A winner of multiple prestigious awards—including “Best Science Fiction” and “Best Humor/Satire”… Continue Reading “Immortality Bytes by Daniel Lawrence Abrams (Book Review #2057)”
The Goddess of Loneliness by John Straughn (Book Review #2054)
The Goddess of Loneliness by John Straughn is a profoundly creative and emotionally resonant work of speculative fiction that dares to explore the existential themes of introversion, isolation, identity, and the aching need for connection. Through a bold reimagining of the universe’s origins, Straughn delivers… Continue Reading “The Goddess of Loneliness by John Straughn (Book Review #2054)”
Sinister Stories and Twisted Tales: The Ultimate Anthology of Sci-Fi & Cosmic Horror by Anthony L. Abraham (Book Review #2043)
Sinister Stories and Twisted Tales is an immersive anthology that delves into the darkest recesses of speculative fiction, blending sci-fi and cosmic horror into an interactive experience that is as unsettling as it is thought-provoking. Edited by Kaitlyn Flint, this 2024 release offers readers… Continue Reading “Sinister Stories and Twisted Tales: The Ultimate Anthology of Sci-Fi & Cosmic Horror by Anthony L. Abraham (Book Review #2043)”
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