Pros: Rollicking good time Cons: … Rating: 4 out of 5 Lorna is a veterinarian and researcher in Louisiana, and she’s called up to assist in the investigation of an unusual exotic animal smuggling case. All of the animals display…
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"Basilisk," Rob Thurman
Pros: Fascinating look at a young killer who never had a childhood trying to learn to be a normal person Cons: A little more awkward and predictable than her Leandros Bros. series (she sets a high bar for herself!) Rating:…
Posted in Reviews Tagged with: biothriller, Chimera, futuristic, genetic engineering, Korsak Brothers, near future, Rob Thurman, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, SF
"Season of the Harvest," Michael R. Hicks
Pros: Fascinating setup; characters become more interesting as the book goes on; tense plot and action Cons: One or two TSTL (too stupid to live) moments; main characters are bland at first; insta-attraction between the main chars is overdone Rating:…
Posted in Reviews Tagged with: adventure, genetic engineering, GMO, Michael R. Hicks, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, SF
"Chimera," Rob Thurman
Pros: Gorgeous, cinematic story with a great deal of personality Cons: Might start a little slow for some; I wanted a little more about Jericho Rating: 4 out of 5 Visit Rob Thurman online. Stefan Korsak is a bodyguard…
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"Frostfire," Lynn Viehl
Pros: For what it is, this is an engaging and absorbing read with fun characters Cons: The genre itself will put some people off at this point; don’t make this the first book in the series that you read Rating:…
Posted in Reviews Tagged with: Darkyn, erotica, genetic engineering, Kyndred, Lynn Viehl, paranormal, romance, science fantasy, Science Fiction, shapeshifters, supernatural, Takyn, vampires
"Terra Insegura," Edward Willett
Pros: Action-packed; stands alone; fascinating world Cons: Lags just a little in the middle; one bad guy/madman a bit stereotypical Rating: 4 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group. Humans and Selkies—genetically modified water-breathers—lived peacefully together on…