This week, Michael Popple highlights three incredible fantasy and science fiction novels. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog: unseenlibrary.com
Against all Gods by Miles Cameron
Gollancz, $19.99 (Kindle)
In a world ruled by a corrupt and selfish pantheon, the powerful gods constantly play with the lives of their mortal worshipers. However, after pushing too hard, a group of humans will attempt the impossible and try to overthrow them. On their own, the mortals do not stand a chance, but these unlikely heroes will receive aid from a manipulative god looking for revenge. The impressively inventive Miles Cameron strikes again with this brilliant novel. Introducing a dark and complex new fantasy world, Cameron perfectly sets the stage for an epic showdown between gods and mortals. An amazingly compelling read that comes highly recommended.
Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
Michael Joseph, $32.99
Late one night, Jen Brotherhood witnesses her son, Todd, stab a man during a violent confrontation before being arrested, his future forever ruined. After a distraught Jen falls asleep, she awakens to find that is yesterday and her son has yet to commit his crime. Now travelling backwards in time, day by day, Jen must explore the past to discover how to save her son’s future. Wrong Place Wrong Time is a unique and clever thriller that will quickly grab your attention with its captivating mystery and creative time travel concept. A fantastic and powerful novel guaranteed to entertain.
Warhammer 40,000: The Vincula Insurgency by Dan Abnett
Black Library, $19
During the early days of the Sabbat Worlds Crusade, the Tanith First and Only regiment are newly formed, and still coming to grips with their commander, Ibram Gaunt. Working a police action in a newly conquered province, the Tanith troops find themselves under attack from a well-prepared insurgency and must come together to survive. Legendary Warhammer author Dan Abnett returns to his Gaunt’s Ghosts franchise with this fantastic prequel novel. Showcasing an intense and exciting early adventure of his iconic unit, this is an excellent science fiction tie-in novel loaded with thrilling intrigue and awesome battles.
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