Tag Archives: Speculative fiction
Troll Valley by Lars Walker
Who knows what you call it. But it is engaging, entertaining, often thought provoking and for $3 a real steal. Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Fiction, historical fiction, Lars Walker, magical realism, Minnesota, Norwegians, Speculative fiction
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The Singer by Calvin Miller
For most who live, hell is never knowing who they are. The Singer knew and knowing was his torment. Recalling the popularity of The Singer: A Classic Retelling of Cosmic Conflict by Calvin Miller when I was younger, and having … Continue reading
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Tagged Calvin Miller, Christianity, Fiction, Gospel, Poetry, Religious Fiction, Speculative fiction
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The Tale of the Unknown Island by Jose Saramago
There is an elegance to the simplicity of the story and the determination of the characters to go beyond the small world of their mundane existence; to seek uncharted waters and unknown islands despite everyone’s insistence that they do not exist. Continue reading
Sapphique by Catherine Fisher
Sapphique is the sequel to the bestselling Incarceron and in many ways I found it a better read … A creative and well done conclusion to the series. Continue reading
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Tagged Catherine Fisher, Fiction, Speculative fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, young adult fiction
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The Last Witch of Manhattan by Richard Lewis
It was fascinating, entertaining, enthralling and mystifying all at the same time. If you enjoy YA books not afraid to tackle complex and potentially controversial subjects Lewis is an author to check out. Continue reading
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Tagged Bali, Fiction, Richard Lewis, Speculative fiction, Young Adult Fantasy
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