Book review: Alone by Sean-Paul Thomas
Alone Author: Sean-Paul Thomas Genre: Sci-fi/horror Publisher: Sean-Paul Thomas
Book review: The Walled City by Ryan Graudin
Title: The Walled City Author: Ryan Graudin Publisher: Little, Brown Genre: YA Release Date: November4, 2014 I received this book for free from the publisher via NetGalley. Blurb: There are three rules in the Walled City: Run fast. Trust no one. Always carry your knife. Right now, my life depends completely on the first. Run,… Read More »
Book review: Heaven’s Queen by Rachel Bach
Title: Heaven’s Queen Author: Rachel Bach Publisher: Orbit Genre: SF Available now Blurb: From the moment she took a job on Captain Caldswell’s doomed ship, Devi Morris’ life has been one disaster after another: government conspiracies, two alien races out for her blood, an incurable virus that’s eating her alive. Now, with the captain missing and… Read More »
Book thoughts: The Shadow Master by Craig Cormick
The Shadow Master Author: Craig Cormick Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Angry Robot Available now Note: this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley Blurb: Description In a land riven with plague, inside the infamous Walled City, two families vie for control: the Medicis with their genius inventor Leonardo; the Lorraines with Galileo, the most brilliant… Read More »
Book review: Child of a Hidden Sea by A.M. Dellamonica
Child of a Hidden Sea Author: A.M. Dellamonica Genre: SF/F Publisher: Tor Available now Note: this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley Blurb: One minute, twenty-four-year-old Sophie Hansa is in a San Francisco alley trying to save the life of the aunt she has never known. The next, she finds herself flung into… Read More »
The Worst place for a Post-Apocalyptic Home
Post-apocalypse you’re going to need somewhere to live. You’ll want somewhere fairly secure, with access to land where you can grow food, and a lot of space for your growing community. But what you don’t want is one of these death traps. Here are the worst places to try and build your new post-apocalyptic… Read More »
Knock: A post-apoc indie film
The last man on earth sat alone in a room. There was a knock on the door… There are ten days to go for the Knock kickstarter. And you should probably get over there and pledge a tenner. The video is below the cut.
Why you should be listening to Miracle of Sound
Miracle of Sound is the brainchild of Gavin Dunne. Dunne writes songs about games. It sounds simple, and maybe a bit silly, but Gavin Dunne has the enviable ability to capture the emotional feel of a video game in his music while never outright borrowing the games music. And yes, this counts as apocalyptic, because… Read More »
You CAN survive
You are the descendant of millions of survivors. In your genes, a resistance to plague and disease. You have a great deal of untapped potential. You can learn to set a fire. It’s not that hard. You can learn how to find food in the wild. They sell books.
Review: The Girl with All The Gifts by M.R. Carey
Everyone and their mother is reading The Girl With All The Gifts, and that is how it should be. Every morning, Melanie waits in her cell to be collected for class. When they come for her, Sergeant Parks keeps his gun pointing at her while two of his people strap her into the wheelchair. She… Read More »
Mental Illness in the Post-Apocalypse
Hi there. I am a crazy person. My mental illness impacts every part of my life. Specifically, I am a person with severe depression and a panic disorder. It’s possible (undiagnosed, but confirmed as very likely by a psychiatrist) that I have Borderline Personality Disorder. I am medicated in order to control this, taking a… Read More »
I Survived A Zombie Apocalypse
BBC Three are looking for applicants for a new reality show called I Survived a Zombie Apocalypse. Zombie fanatics and fitness enthusiasts should apply to zombies@tigeraspect.co.uk for an application form. Applicants must be able to attend auditions in the UK. Now, personally, I think zombies are a little old now – overplayed. They’re the least… Read More »
Under the Dome Season 2, Episode 1
The one where I attempt to (unsuccessfully) live-blog the Under the Dome season premiere. (Note: Actual recap to come in the next day or two.)
Interview with Joseph D’Lacey
A little while ago, I reviewed the books Black Feathers and The Book of the Crowman. They were excellent books, and the author, Joseph D’Lacey, was kind enough to take time out of his schedule and answer some questions for us. Yay! 1. The Black Feathers Duology is quite unique in its premise and themes.… Read More »