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Sentinel (Spycatcher #2) by Matthew Dunn
Sentinel by Matthew Dunn (William Morrow, August 2012)-When Sentinel opens, a Russian undercover operative for MI6 makes his way through a dense, sleet pounded forest to send a message saying only “He has betrayed us and wants to go to war.” When Will Cochrane infiltrates the remote Rybachy base in order to locate the submarine captain, codenamed “Svelte”, Will finds him in his quarters, mortally injured, and with his dying … Continue reading
The Burn Zone by James K. Decker
The Burn Zone by James K. Decker (Roc, Feb. 2013)-Sam Shao had an unspeakably awful childhood, and when she was rescued by a soldier named Dragan, she thinks that there may be chance for happiness after all. Now 20, she enjoys her arrangement as a surrogate for haan infants. Her DNA has been altered to allow the surrogate bond, and taking care of these little creatures gives her a feeling … Continue reading
The Mad Scientist’s Daughter by Cassandra Rose Clarke
The Mad Scientist’s Daughter by Cassandra Rose Clarke (Angry Robot Books (kind thanks for providing a review copy), Jan. 2013)-When Cat Novak’s father introduces her to their new houseguest, Finn, she at first thinks he’s a ghost that her father has brought home for study. He’s much too pale, and his eyes much too dark, his limbs long. Finn’s not a ghost, though, he’s an automaton, one of a kind, … Continue reading
A Perfect Blood and Ever After by Kim Harrison
If you’re wondering what Rachel and the gang are up to, I reviewed A Perfect Blood and Ever After over at SF Signal, so be sure to go check those out (click each title above to go right to the reviews)! About A Perfect Blood: Ritually murdered corpses are appearing across Cincinnati, terrifying amalgams of human and other. Pulled in by the FIB to help investigate, former witch-turned-day-walking demon Rachel … Continue reading
The Twelve-Fingered Boy by John Hornor Jacobs
The Twelve-Fingered Boy by John Hornor Jacobs (Carolrhoda Books, Feb. 1st, 2013)-15 year old Shreveport (Shreve) Cannon is doing a 2 year stint in the Casimir Pulaski Juvenile Detention Center for Boys for stealing a neighbor’s truck, which ended in a barrage of bullets (from the neighbor’s gun.) The momentary urge to get away from his alcoholic mom and the rundown trailer park that made up his life was just … Continue reading
Shadow Ops: Control Point by Myke Cole
Shadow Ops: Control Point by Myke Cole (Ace, Jan. 2012)-Lieutenant Oscar Britton is part of the SOC (Supernatural Operations Corps). He loves his job, but when his unit corners a couple of teenage Selfers on the rooftop of their school, he’s forced to do the unthinkable. Selfers are magic users who choose to flee the powers that be when their magic manifests and use their abilities at their own whims. … Continue reading
Three Graves Full by Jamie Mason
Three Graves Full by Jamie Mason (Gallery Books, Feb. 12th, 2013)-Jason Getty has a problem. About a year ago he killed a man and buried him in his yard. It’s been eating him up inside ever since, and just when he thinks he can’t possibly stand it anymore, two more bodies are discovered on his property by his lawn service. When they find the first one, of course he assumes … Continue reading
Safe House by Chris Ewan
I reviewed Safe House by Chris Ewan for Library Journal recently and thought I’d share the review with MBW readers! You can also read the review here. Safe House by Chris Ewan (Minotaur, Dec. 2012)-On the secluded Isle of Man, Rob Hale and a beautiful woman he just met, Lena, set out on his motorcycle for a ride. The next thing he knows, he wakes up in the hospital with … Continue reading
The Explorer by James Smythe
The Explorer by James Smythe (Harper Voyager, Jan. 2013)-When the chance of a lifetime to travel to outer space presents itself to journalist Cormac Easton, he jumps at it, even if it’s to the detriment of his marriage. After all, it’s not every day that you get to travel to space, and he figures things will work out once he returns home. There’s only one problem. His entire crew (with … Continue reading
The Wrath of Angels by John Connolly
The Wrath of Angels by John Connolly (Atria, Jan. 1st, 2013) Harlan Vetters is dying, and he has a secret. A plane crashed long ago deep in the Great North Woods and when Harlan and his friend, Paul Scollay, discovered the plane, they also found a bag of money and evidence that the plane may have been carrying a prisoner. There’s no sign of a body or bodies, only the … Continue reading