The Emperor’s Knife by Mazarkis Williams
Overlord
Never judge a book by its cover…that’s the rule, right? I kinda broke it on this occasion. Yes, I know, I am a respected (?) reviewer of fantasy literature and…
Overlord
Fantasy Book Club – December 2011: Among Thieves by Douglas Hulick
Well guys, you are in for a treat this month! Fantasy-Factioners have spoken and we will be reading Among Thieves by Douglas Hulick for December’s Book Club. I’ve actually read…
Virus Day!
As some of you may have noticed over the last few days, we’ve had a major malware infection. This wasn’t actually our fault so much. What happened is a third…
Nights of Villjamur by Mark Charan Newton
If you didn’t live through the Golden Age of Speculative Fiction (I didn’t) and haven’t gone back and read some of the fantastic 1930’s-1950’s novels (I have), you are certainly…
Fantasy Book Club – November 2011: Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch
Hello Fantasy Fans! This month we will be reading Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch (titled Midnight Riot in the US). My name is Peter Grant and until January I…
The First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie
The term ‘gritty’ is quickly becoming overused in fantasy and it’s all thanks to Joe Abercrombie. Certainly, if you look at who earned its first usage and to this day…
Richard K. Morgan Tour Dates PLUS: Competition
The Cold Commands, one of the most anticipated books in 2011, is nearly upon us. For anyone who didn’t read book one, The Steel Remains, you can read our review…
FantasyCon 2011 – Convention Review
By far the most anticipated event on a British fantasy fan’s calendar this year was FantasyCon 2011. Held in the Victorian city of Brighton and within a huge, huge hotel…
Once Walked With Gods by James Barclay
Once Walked With Gods, was perhaps one of the most raved about new series in 2010. Author James Barclay is indeed one of the most accomplished British authors in the…
Peter V. Brett Interview
Peter V. Brett has done something to fantasy that very, very few authors before him have managed. He has burst into the genre and written a book that is damned…
Fantasy Book Club – October 2011: A Shadow in Summer by Daniel Abraham
Hello Fantasy Fans! This month we will be reading A Shadow in Summer by Daniel Abraham. Saraykeht is poised on the knife-edge of disaster. The powerful city-state of Saraykeht is…
Scott Lynch Interview
With the utmost pleasure and excitement, Fantasy-Faction brings to you today an interview with one of the nicest, most genuine people you could ever meet. Not only is he a…