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Killer of Men review

January 31, 2026 | Reading time: 2 minutes

Killer of Men is the first novel in Christian Cameron's Long War series, which follows Arimnestos, a Greek warrior (and historical figure) during the 5th century BC. It's centered on the Greco-Persian Wars, and this first novel mainly focuses on the Ionian Revolt and the buildup to more famous...

The Two of Swords, Volume One review

January 14, 2026 | Reading time: 2 minutes

The Two of Swords is a series of connected novellas, this first volume being the first third of them collected together. It features all of KJ Parker's usual wit, cynicism, and intelligent writing.

The White Rose review

December 22, 2025 | Reading time: ~1 minute

The Black Company doesn't have the emotional richness of Robin Hobb's work, the narrative complexity of George RR Martin's, or the sheer scale of Robert Jordan's. It's a precursor to all of them: not so epic in scope but a fantastic, well-written story all the same.

The God King's Legacy review

December 10, 2025 | Reading time: ~1 minute

The God King's Legacy is a collection of two novellas set in the same low-fantasy world. These stories are flintlock fantasy, where gunpowder and muskets feature heavily. It's a subgenre of fantasy I enjoy, with all the trappings of traditional fantasy but with a bit of modern flair.

Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold review

December 6, 2025 | Reading time: ~1 minute

Mythos is a straightforward retelling of most of the most popular Greek myths. It's a brief, easy read with a good bit of humor.

Silk Road review

November 22, 2025 | Reading time: 2 minutes

After finishing ilium I needed a palate cleanser, so I went back to what's probably my favorite genre: historical fiction. Colin Falconer and Silk Road have been on my list for a while.

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