Book Preview: Changes

Book: Changes
Author: Jim Butcher
Publisher: Roc

I've onley read the first 6 books of this series, and this one is the 12th. When it comes to this series I am a big fan of the stories, but for whatever reason I'm not really into the humor in these books. I mean there are only so many bugs bunny jokes right when you

are either

about to die and/or save the world from total destruction that i can handle. Over all though it's usually a fun quick read, so I am going to continue with the series a while longer.

One thing that sticks out about the cover of this book is that he is no longer in chicago, wich looks to be like one of the "changes" that the title refers too.  The book comes out in April, but since I like to read books in order I don't know when I will get to it since I havn't even bought book 7 yet. Anyways here is the Product Description of the book:

"Long ago, Susan Rodriguez was Harry Dresden's lover-until she was attacked by his enemies, leaving her torn between her own humanity and the bloodlust of the vampiric Red Court. Susan then disappeared to South America, where she could fight both her savage gift and those who cursed her with it. Now Arianna Ortega, Duchess of the Red Court, has discovered a secret Susan has long kept, and she plans to use it-against Harry. To prevail this time, he may have no choice but to embrace the raging fury of his own untapped dark power. Because Harry's not fighting to save the world... He's fighting to save his child."

Book Preview: King Maker

Book: King Maker
Author: Maurice Broaddus
Publisher: Angry Robot

Here is another book from Angry Robot. This one looks really cool. It comes out in March in the UK and Australia, and it comes out in the US and Canada in September. Here is what it says about the book on the Angry Robot webpage.:

"On the streets of Indianapolis, the ancient Arthurian cycle is replaying in the lives of rival street gangs. Told through the eyes of King, as he gathers like-minded friends and warriors around him to venture into the fastness of Dred, the notorious crime lord, this is a stunning mix of myth and harsh reality. A truly remarkable novel.



[FILE UNDER: Crime gangs • Drug wars • An ancient bloodline • Dragon rising]"

The World House Preview:

Book: The World House
Author: Guy Adams
Publisher: Angry Robot Books

I thought I would post this preview for new book The World House by Guy Adams. It comes out next month in the UK and australia, and it comes out in Nov. in the U.S. and canada. It looks like it should be a good one. this is what the preview says:

"There is a box. Inside that box is a door. And beyond that door is a whole world.In some rooms, forests grow. In others, animals and objects come to life. Elsewhere, secrets and treasures wait for the brave and foolhardy.And at the very top of the house, a prisoner sits behind a locked door waiting for a key to turn. The day that happens, the world will end…File under: Modern Fantasy [Worlds within Worlds Prison Break Exploring the Unknown Dark Powers]"

I think it looks cool, and in the post below you can even watch a trailer for it.

World House trailer:

My Dead Body Review:

Book: My Dead Body
Author: Charlie Huston
Publisher: Del Rey

This is my other favorite series, and it's also the final book in the 5 book series. If you have read any of the other books you know you are in for a crazy ride from the beginning. I highly recommend to start from the beginning if you haven't just so you know what is going on. there is a lot of back story that you should know before you start this one. On the other hand there is so much action it might not bother you too much.

This is the ultimate series for hardcore action packed urban fantasy that I have yet to find in another series. Lots of action, blood, swearing, death so you should probably stay away if you can't handle that kind of thing. me I love it.

Joe Pitt is a Vampyre. At the start of this book he is living underground in the sewers of new york because he has pretty much worn out his welcome from the different clans of vampyres that live throughout New York. He seemed to be fine with being alone down there by himself, but when an old friend comes down and finds him telling him he needs Joe to find his pregnant daughter and that his ex-girl Evie says she would see him if he did.....Joe pretty thought that was a good enough reason as any to come out and see what he can do.....oh and not only is the girl Joe is looking for pregnant, but she is a human girl that got pregnant from a vampyre boy and the couple is in love and on the run because every vampyre clan seems to think the baby could be a symbol that they need to to save them during this war going on between the clans that Joe made worse in the previous book.

I love this series. It has all the action of the previous books. just be prepared for all the gore and people losing body parts on a regular basis. One thing that's great about Hustons writing is the great dialogue. There isn't really another series i have read with the style of talking. every character seems to have there own personality and own way of speaking that really brings them to life. The plot has a lot of twists and turns, switching from one side to the other like the other books in the series. Always waiting to see what happens next. It's a little longer than the other books, but still a pretty short book at 300 pages.

I highly reccomend this series for anyone who likes there books on the extreme side of things. So if you can handle it give it a shot, maybe you will love it as much as I do.