Barry’s Bloody Books
A wander through the world of speculative fiction where I look at all things fun and fantastical…
Rise of Empire by Michael J. Sullivan
Similar to the previous volume, I’ll review each book separate. Nyphron Rising It’s been a year or so since the events at Avempartha. The new Empire has come into being rapidly but there are a few holdouts. Melengar is still holding independent and its Ambassador Arista is seeking allies against the Church. Nationalists under Degan…
Theft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan
So this is really two books in one, I’ll review each separate. Both are great. The Crown Conspiracy Hadrian and Royce are a team of thieves who specialise in unusual and high risk jobs for their clients. Against their usual policy, they take a last minute, high value job which leads them to be framed…
The Wolf’s Call by Anthony Ryan
A good read but the end took away from it. Vaelin has retreated to his fief where he spends his time hunting bandits. However when an old foe taunts him that his old love Sherin is in danger in a far continent, he abandons his duties to go help her. While there, he realises that…
Tower Lord by Anthony Ryan
A much bigger scope than the first book but still a great read. Vaelin returns back to his home country after being held captive abroad for many years. The country is doing well after the failed war they started but unbeknown to anyone, there is a major invasion about to happen and it is going…
Turn Coat by Jim Butcher
Another great, action packed read When Morgan turns up at Harry’s door looking for help, claiming he’s been framed for murder, Harry knows things are going to escalate quickly. Events as expected spiral and soon the whole Council and the White Court are drawn into the elaborate plot that might finally reveal who the real…
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