Fast-paced, compelling adventure!
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Fury From the Tomb is a well-crafted, fun-to-read novel, perfect for summer reading. Sidor demonstrates a real gift for descriptive narrative without weighing down the text. I had a hard time putting down this book - the fast pace kept my attention and left me eager to learn what was next for this band of characters.
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This was a great installment, a fast-paced, smoothly-told adventure. Even with pirates! Yay! I mean, who doesn't like pirates? Tefft has found a way to re-envision and test the love between Aiden and Lindsey in a way that'll satisfy romance fans, while all the action will keep you turning pages to see how they'll get out of each new piece of danger.

The romance and its complications are exciting and intriguing--I definitely understood Lindsey's ambivalence and attraction in the bizarre situation she's thrown into. And there were several surprising twists and developments that made me think "Aha!" (and/or "Uh-oh!").

Plus we get a new twist at the end, setting up for the next book--but we're still left satisfied about this volume. I'm impressed with this series and urge those fond of Highlanders (or Outlanders) to check it out if you haven't yet.
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I love this book! It's gripping and action-packed, with an absolutely fascinating world. The story is heart-pounding from start to finish, with so many great twists and turns. The way the journeys of the protagonists are woven together is stunning. I can't wait for the sequel!
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I received a free copy of this delightfully detailed adventure - inspired by a dream - in exchange for a review. This is a sci-fi adventure/romance, the first in a series. Ethereal and fascinating descriptions, mixed with everyday realism, spring from the 'pen' of this skilled writer. Toemeka's code name is Star Rider and everything changes for her when she meets Michio and discovers that he is an Ahimsa Warrior. They are both on a mission, with narrow escapes from deadly screeching tawkus and unexpected rescues, in a fast-moving narrative with breathtaking action. Will their separate missions drive them apart or bring them together? You won't know till you reach the end of the thrilling story!
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I really liked the first book and was eager to read Ben's continuing adventures. This story is action-packed, and young readers will be on the edge of their seats as they follow Ben's journey with the girl he likes and a new young student. This time they travel to Zargon, one of the Guardian's Six Worlds and home of Ben's dragonborn mother. The setting was fascinating, and the danger spine-tingling. I'm giving this book 4.5 stars rounded up to five, only because there were a few places when I wished the plot wasn't moving quite so fast so the reader could take a breath and have more time to get to know the characters better. Recommended!
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Action-packed!  Kept me turning the pages, and I didn't want to put the book down!
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I normally shy away from fantasy, but I feel compelled to recommend this book to anyone who would enjoy a fast-paced adventure, particularly lovers of fantasy. You won't regret this purchase.
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The Sea of Iden by A. A. Smith is nothing short of fast-paced and gripping read that pulls you in from the very beginning.  Although the third book in the series and not having read the previous novels, I did not feel as though I was missing out in the least.  Smith was able to incorporate pertinent backstory effortlessly and in no way did it detract from the story.  Although the cultures may be imagined  United Earth Alliance and the Jarufani  the conflict between these entities is all too familiar.  How many times have you read about or been involved in a disagreement that was based solely on miscommunication?  Such is the basis for the discord between the U.E.A. and the Jarufani.  Determined to find an ancient artifact of their heritage, the Jarufani are convinced that the U.E.A. is behind its disappearance.  Although there appears to be no truth to this notion, the mindset is solidified.  Smith does an amazing job keeping the story flowing and the scenes action-packed.  Quickly developing both the plot and characters, the novel is an easy read and very difficult to put down once started.  With well-developed scenes and a backdrop grounded in politics, I am more than anxious to read the previous two novels in the series.  If you are looking for a quick, easy read that is full of intrigue and combat, don't pass this one up!
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Cyberstorm delivers on the hype, a real page-turner that delivers on the thrills and scares of a good action-adventure, at the same time delivering a detailed account of a cyber attack scenario.  There are some nice bits throughout the story that delve into the dangers of interconnected infrastructure, internet security, and more, but these are all a part of natural conversations between characters.

At this moment in time when the world is just coming to grips with the threat of cyber, this book gets right into the heart of the issues while keeping the reader entertained throughout.  Definitely recommended!!
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The Last Shadow Gate is a book that you will not want to put down. Imagine epic fantasy, but at a middle grade level! Clean, fun, and fast paced adventure that will keep you reading the entire book in one sitting!
The Last Shadow Gate follows siblings Gavin and Naomi on their summer visit to their Great-Grandmother. While they are there, they learn more about their Great-Grandfather and the reasons he is missing. When they get a taste for the same thing.... The Shadow Gates, they also become inthralled with The Shadow Gates.
Once they find themselves across the threshold, Naomi and Gavin have some hard choices to make. They meet new creatures never thought of and make new friends as well as enemies.
The Last Shadow Gate truly is an epic tale for a young generation. There is never a dull moment, and the world that Garza has created is amazing! The story is easy to follow, and super hard to put down, no matter your age!
I love that we all get to watch Naomi and Gavin grow and learn not only to be better siblings, but they learn more about their Great-Grandfather and his journey as well!
Fast paced, intriguing, impossible to put down! Highly suggest that you and your middle grade and up's read it!
~Dowie
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Action, humour and intrigue abound in this fast-paced totally compelling new chapter of Nate Temple and friends in the chaos that is their lives. So many hilarious one-liners that I lost track. Epic battles, heart-wrenching and heart-warming moments and a downright creepy stroll through Hell.

An unputdownable, edge-of-the seat adventure that's bound to capture the imagination and deprive one of sleep!

I don't know quite how Silvers manages to weave so many intricate plot threads throughout this series without either tripping himself up or strangling himself in the attempt, but he deftly spins his wicked web and one part of the fun reading each book in the series is to try and work out which connects where and just when you (mistakenly) think you have an iota of an idea where everything is heading everything turns ninety degrees into another labyrinthine pathway.
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Set in a future frozen Earth, ex-slave Thirteen is alone, searching for her missing younger sister among the Slavers, and helming an ice ship that skims along the frozen seas.  Known as The Ghost, Thirteen has unique physical features that set her apart from other humans, and also make her highly adapted to life on the ice.  Thirteen must avoid both the Slaver ships trying to kill or capture her, an assassin sent after her, and also the dangerous Skulls, who scent blood on the ice and track those who shed it.  On her quest Thirteen rescues a man left for dead in a shipwreck.  He is looking for his daughter, taken by the Slavers from the convoy of travellers they were part of.  He and Thirteen join forces to rescue his daughter after he tells Thirteen he has seen her sister.

This first book in M. Terry Green's new White World series is really enjoyable.  It has a lot of action, and Green's descriptions pain a vivid picture of an ice world, and the dangers it coantains.  The character Thirteen is mysterious and compelling.  The action is well paced, and interspersed well within the story.  I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.  I loved her Techno-Shaman series, and this one promises to be a favorite also!
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Although not usually a fan of vampires or police procedurals, I found "Tarot of the Archons" satisfying and well worth the read. If you enjoyed the first book, you'll love tagging along once more with Sebastian, Aliena, Hamilton and Marcus for another gripping adventure. And now we get to see new characters I never would have expected to be part of a story like this, but they fit, beautifully. (And let me tell you, they certainly are fit, and beautiful.) Mongrain's characters are diverse and intriguing, and the world-building is delightful. I mean, how cool is that cover?! I loved how he brought in so many mystical and magical elements, combining genres to build a fast-paced, engaging narrative that kept me guessing and turning the pages. If this book had been serialized, I'd have been drumming my fingers waiting impatiently for the next installment. Luckily, I got to read it all at once, and so can you!
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In this second installment, Calcaterra manages to take the young Makarria, now a queen with unfathomable magical powers, and confront her with obstacles that immediately humanize her and leave her vulnerable. These challenges, along with a myriad other plot twists, make for an exciting ride as Makarria and her companions struggle to stabilize the realm.

The reading is fast-paced and full of intrigue, with the same harsh world depicted through vivid and fluid prose as Dreamwielder. A great follow-up for this YA fantasy series!
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Award-Winning author Kaylin McFarren, delivers an extraordinary, sizzling romantic adventure in book two of the 'Thread Series.' The gripping story, packed with suspense, grabs your attention in the first chapter as this golden gem becomes a page-turner. We followed the footsteps of Rachel Lyons in 'Severed Threads' as she dug her way out of a black hole, filled with problems that became dangerous. As we step into the continuing saga of Rachel's challenging life, we witness mysterious twists-and-turns, while riding a thrilling roller-coaster, through shark-infested waters in a life-threatening situation. The contract that Rachel and Chase accepted, to recover a lost priceless treasure in the sea of Japan, becomes a deadly mission, where survival becomes the name of the game. Will Japan face total destruction, what happens with the Yakuza members, and who will survive? Will the ancient, cursed swords be recovered and returned, or will Rachel be confronted with 'Mission Impossible?' The clock ticks fast as millions of lives are at risk, while Rachel and Chase attempt to prevent a national disaster.

Are Japan's people waiting to live, or are they waiting to die? The author pens an exciting, compelling story that has you craving for more at the end. The setting is perfect as the colorful characters entertain throughout. "BURIED THREADS" is as mesmerizing as Disclosure, as scary as The Hand That Rocks The Cradle, and as intense as The Juror. Highly recommended!
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This is an amazing book, filed with an intriguing and complexly interwoven mixture of adventure, science, and romance, set in Africa and Amsterdam, vividly describing the deliberate unleashing of a scourge long-suffered in the tropics, but unknown in the temperate climates.  Mixing in scientific intrigue with the story of a pugnacious hero facing down a relentless and ruthless adversary to save his love, while at the same time telling the interrelated story of her previous life in Africa, the book cannot be put down as it races to its surprising conclusion.  The author does a marvelous job of making the characters and places he describes come to life in a very vivid way, and the story he weaves is truly compelling and convincing. Any reader who likes a good intrigue novel should read this book!
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If you like exciting tales bursting at the seams with death-defying action, crazy technology, memorable characters, and a likeable heroine whose transformation from farm girl to airship captain actually makes sense in the context of the story, this is the book for you! It doesnt take itself too seriously (with character names like "von Monocle" and "von Cravat", how could it?), and yet it's seriously enjoyable. It follows Zaira von Monocle, daughter of a famous war hero, who finds herself thrust into one hair-raising exploit after another. I don't think I'm the only reviewer to have enjoyed how skilfully the author portrays Zaira's growth, and he deftly avoids the trap of making her invincibly great at everything while also making her plausibly useful, even essential, to the crew of the airship Liliana.

Also, she has a pet ferret, which is just cool! :)

I really enjoyed the book, and yes, I am eagerly awaiting the next one in what I hope will be a long series!