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Title: Fearsome Journeys

Subtitle: The New Solaris Book Of Fantasy

Author: Jonathan Strahan

Narrator: Lucien Dodge, Susan Hanfield, Jamie Renell, Peter Altschuler, Merritt Hicks, Michael Welch

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-18-18

Publisher: Recorded Books

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

An amazing array of the most popular and exciting names in Fantasy are set to appear in the first in a brand new series of Fantasy anthologies featuring original fiction, from the master editor Jonathan Strahan.

The authors appearing in the launch volume include Trudi Canavan, Elizabeth Bear, Daniel Abraham, Kate Elliott, Saladin Ahmed, Glen Cook, Scott Lynch, Ellen Klages, Ellen Kushner & Ysabeau Wilce, Jeffrey Ford, Robert Redick, and KJ Parker.

Members Reviews:

A lovely well-written collection of stories. Highly recommended.

Most of the stories were 5-star. I don't recall any spelling, grammar or logic errors. There is a similar "feel" to each story, which makes the collection hold together.

Several of them have lovely, evocative writing. I wholeheartedly recommend the collection - assuming, of course, that you like fantasy. All the stories take place in a timeless, medieval-style world: no zombies, shape-shifters, etc.

Five Stars

Enjoyed all stories, looking forward to another compilation book by Jonathan Strahan.

Very good compilation. Most of the stories were fun to ...

Very good compilation. Most of the stories were fun to read, and I did not find myself bored at all while reading them.

Five Stars

Great little collection from a lot of fun authors.

A nice introduction to some great Masters of Fantasy

With this book you'll get a taste of various writing styles with entertaining characters and some funny plot twists. Without having to read through the whole history of yet another world but with enough details to get you hooked, it's an excellent read for those "moments in between". I liked most stories and will definitely check out some of these great masters of Fantasy.

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Title: Tales from Midhgardhur, Book 1

Subtitle: More Midhgardhur Fantasy

Author: Colin Anders Brodd

Narrator: Bridger Conklin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-08-18

Publisher: Colin Brodd

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

This is the first volume in a collection of short stories set in Midhgardhur, the Norse fantasy world of Colin Anders Brodd. Most of these stories were previously published online in the Channillo series Tales from Midhgardhur. Prepare to meet Vikings and shieldmaidens, giants and dragons, wonder and horror, swords and sorcery! This collection includes "The Tale of Halfdanur the Black", a prequel to The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper!

Members Reviews:

It is dark, it is engaging, and it is worth reading.

In this book you can expect to find dragons, sorcery, and so much more in worlds Brodd makes easy for the reader to imagine. Not only is the book written well, the storiesâthough shortâare complex, and could easily be expanded to fill an entire novel each.

Each of the ten stories in this book stands on its own. So, if you havenât read The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper by this author, you can still enjoy this book.

Whether it is Gylla coming back from the dead as the dark Valkyrie, Arngrimur fighting off undead beings with a sword that has a lust more intent on killing the living, or teleportation in the search for Ingjaldurâs crown, this collection of short stories will keep you entertained and mystified by the imagination of their creator.

Every story (within the story) is interesting and engaging. A few of the stories seemed to jump around a little, but overall it is a dark book that is a good, quick read.

The book is a collection of short adventure tales by ...

The book is a collection of short adventure tales by Colin Anders Brodd, the author of the novel âThe Saga of Asa Oathkeeperâ. Of the ten stories presented here five are prequels to Asaâs saga. These provide interesting details on the origins of both the nobility and the malice we have met with in Asaâs world. The story âIngjaldurâs Crownâ carries Asaâs adventures beyond the time frame of the original novel on another quest for power and justice.

The four remaining tales are drawn from a wider range of source material including the Arthurian legends and ballads on the British Isles. All this material is handled with solid writing skills which carry the reader forward with suspense and expectation.

Dark, Gritty, and Dazzling. A must read for all fans of Norse Myth.

Mr. Brodd will dazzle and ensnare you in his vivid and dark Norse tales. The cover of this book does not in any way do his collection of short stories justice. Mr. Brodd takes the world of Norse mythology and catapults you into the deepest and darkest realms of mystery. His depiction of Norse gods is second to none bringing every detail to such vivid life you forget where you are in the moment. I particularly enjoyed that he did not shy away from some of the grotesque and bloody truths of Norse myth that so may seem to wash over. His detailed knowledge of Norse mythology lends a great deal of credibility to his stories and Mr. Brodd adds his own artistic touches to bring you into his world. I am not normally a fan of short stories and I could easily see Mr. Brodd turning each of them into a full fledged book (which I hope he does); however I was captivated by each one and each story stirred my emotions in very different ways.

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Title: Favorite Science Fiction Stories, Volume 10

Author: Philip K. Dick, H. Beam Piper, David C. Knight, Frank Robinson, Frank Long, Roger Dee, Stanley Mullen

Narrator: Jim Roberts, Al Kessel, Justin Lemlin, Cindy Killavey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 17 hrs and 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-05-18

Publisher: Jimcin Recordings

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

The tenth volume of the popular series includes:

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Title: Endless Worlds Volume II

Subtitle: A Collection of Dark Faerie Tales

Author: James Peters, Anita Templer, Francis Burns, N.R. Marxen, Matthew Wright, Peter Koevari, Renee Marski

Narrator: David Swanson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-02-18

Publisher: Peters Professional Services, LLC

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

A dark faerie tale anthology featuring eight short stories by well-received and upcoming authors, delivering new faerie tales and dark twists on inspired tales.

"The Last Citadel Of The Innocent" - Matthew Wright

While trying to rescue his parents from the clutches of city enforcers, the young soldier finds himself trapped in a war of ancient powers - and has to find the strength in himself to make a terrible choice.

"Lorelei" - Ken Mann

Hunting a banished sorceress, a kingdom must find a way to revoke a curse that thrusts neighboring realms on a collision course for war.

"The Liar's Tale" - James Peters

A travelling bard tells the tale of a selfish, petulant prince who is granted his birthday wish, trapping him in the midst of a battle between a tyrannous beast and his new friends.

"Gil And The Mystic Quill" - Peter Koevari

A talented young artist is given a quill with magical properties, and must face an evil tyrant who desperately wants to obtain his powers and use it to further enslave and dominate the lands.

"Ravendark" - N. R. Marxsen

King Edmund is finally gifted with a daughter and condemns his 12 sons to death. The brothers escape and discover their sister, Princess Raven, is their only hope in lifting a treacherous curse.

"The Blacksmith and The Beast" - Anita Templer

A young man in service to his king journeys to slay a dragon threatening a scorching destruction of his country.

"The Witchs Song" - Francis Burns

A young woman must uncover the truth behind her nightmares in order to stop a witch's curse that threatens her village.

"Fairy Tale Hunters" - Renee Marski

A princess joins a team destined to rid the world of its hidden evils while bound by magic that gives them the ability to do so at a price.

Members Reviews:

Great Dark Tale.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review.

I loved the first story in this collection but am a bit saddened about how it ended I mean it leaves too much to the imagination that I feel like there must be another section of it? It can't just end with her being carried away. When I finished Mr. Koevari's section I must say I love this story!!! It was very intriguing about how it had a man speaking in the background. I couldn't put this down!!! The Imagery was amazing as to be expected from Peter. His Characters felt so alive and wondrous. I wish we could have gotten to know his parents a bit more but it was so worth the sacrifice to grow the story more. For such a short story so much action and adventure was created. This would make an amazing movie to watch as well. The Witch's Song was also another favorite of mine. It was well written with varying sentences and believable characters. It follows true to the story it was inspired by and of course was hard to put down!!! All In all I must say that this book was a great collection of writers and was hard to put down. The transitions were a little rough and I feel the order could have been bettered but it was in all a great book and worth the read.

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Title: Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams

Author: Philip K. Dick

Narrator: Tanya Eby, Luke Daniels, Peter Berkrot, Jeff Cummings, Patrick Lawlor

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-02-18

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

The Stories Behind the Series

Though perhaps most famous as a novelist, Philip K. Dick wrote more than one hundred short stories over the course of his career, each as mind-bending and genre-defining as his longer works. Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams collects ten of the best. In "Autofac," Dick shows us one of the earliest examples (and warnings) in science fiction of self-replicating machines. "Exhibit Piece" and "The Commuter" feature Dick exploring one of his favorite themes: the shifting nature of reality and whether it is even possible to perceive the world as it truly exists. And "The Hanging Stranger" provides a thrilling, dark political allegory as relevant today as it was when Dick wrote it at the height of the Cold War.

Strange, funny, and powerful, the stories in this collection highlight a master at work, encapsulating his boundless imagination and deep understanding of the human condition.

Members Reviews:

truely out of this world!

brilliantly adapted, read and more importantly in the true style that and escence that is Philip K Dick.

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Title: Reach for Infinity

Author: Jonathan Strahan

Narrator: Michael Orenstein, Alex Wyndam, Denice Stradling, Courtney Patterson, Vyvy Nguyen, Michael Welch

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-29-17

Publisher: Recorded Books

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Humanity Among the Stars

What happens when we reach out into the vastness of space? What hope for us amongst the stars? Multi-award winning editor Jonathan Strahan brings us 14 new tales of the future, from some of the finest science fiction writers in the field.

The 14 startling stories in this anthology feature the work of Greg Egan, Aliette de Bodard, Ian McDonald, Karl Schroeder, Pat Cadigan, Karen Lord, Ellen Klages, Adam Roberts, Linda Nagata, Hannu Rajaniemi, Kathleen Ann Goonan, Ken MacLeod, Alastair Reynolds, and Peter Watts.

Members Reviews:

New, high quality science fiction to sink your teeth into!

I loved this book. As an amateur sf writer, i'm always looking for new high quality fiction to sink my teeth into and this is certainly it. The characters are well thought out and complex, the settings are expansive and real, and the prose is so easy to read. Each story is an entire world in itself, and I thoroughly enjoyed each one. I particularly enjoyed Aliette de Bodard's 'The Dust Queen', though I won't give anything away.

Thank you very much, I would recommend Jonathan Strahan's editing to anyone.

Five Stars

Great item! Good experience.

Excellent read

Great book

Five Stars

AWESOME

The best of the series

There is some very high quality writing in the book. Some of my favorites were âAmicae Aeternumâ by Ellen Klages; âAttitudeâ by Linda Nagata; âInvisible Planetsâ by Hannu Rajaniemi; âWilder Still, the Starsâ by Kathleen Ann Goonan.

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Title: Shorts Stories of Aurora Rhapsody: The Complete Collection

Author: G. S. Jennsen

Narrator: Pyper Down

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-27-17

Publisher: Hypernova Publishing, LLC

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

The world of Aurora Rhapsody spans five decades, megaparsecs of space, and hundreds of exoplanets. Yet, a million words across nine novels were not enough. There were more stories that needed to be told.

These are those stories.

Featuring "Meridian", a brand new short story available exclusively as part of this collection.

The Earth Alliance rules 82 worlds, controlling an empire that spans a third of the Milky Way. But when its leaders stray too far from the democratic principles on which it was founded, one colony - one group of daring rebels - will risk everything in order to reclaim their freedom.

Before Alex Solovy was a successful interstellar scout, she was building starships and planning for the day when she would fly one she called her own. Before Caleb Marano was wiping out the terrorist group who murdered his mentor, he was...wiping out terrorist groups who murdered shopkeepers and threatened his friends.

In the dark, seedy underbelly of Pandora - a lawless colony on the best of days - a young woman whos lost everything but her soul fights to reclaim her life from a violent, sadistic criminal despot. But when shes given a chance for freedom, she realizes escape is not enough. First, a just punishment must be exacted for crimes committed.

The path to an astonishing future for humanity leads through a wild planet offering tantalizing adventure, but also unchecked dangers, when a weekend escapade becomes a test of strength and will for two war heroes.

When Alex Solovy - space explorer, freelance scout, recalcitrant wanderer - lands the contract of a lifetime, the race is on to claim the prize. Now she must not only outrun but outsmart her rivals to uncover the secrets of an ancient, mysterious pulsar. For deep in the void, far beyond the reach of civilization, wealth and renown matter little absent the ultimate reward: survival.

In a future too distant to measure, a hyper-evolved breed of humans rule multiple galaxies and alien species with an iron fist. But a small group of dissidents are willing to pursue any and all measures, no matter how extreme, to return freedom to the universe.

Strangers thrown together amidst a difficult mission, nobody expects Lieutenants David Solovy and Richard Navick to be heroes. But when the mission to bring the One World Separatists terrorist group to justice goes sideways, they must take matters into their own hands if they want to save the day, get the bad guys and live to tell the tale.

Short Stories of Aurora Rhapsody: The Complete Collection includes the following short stories:

"Restless Vol. I"

"Solatium"

"Apogee"

"Restless Vol. II"

"Venatoris"

"Re/Genesis"

"Meridian"

Members Reviews:

Great collection of short stories

It is good to have all of the short stories together in one direction, for all of the new readers....I already had read all of the short stories except Meridian. Great to get the backstory on David and Richard.

Excellent collection

I've already read and enjoyed each and every one of these short stories, with the exception of Meridian, of course.

Restless: An Aurora Rising Short Story (Aurora Rhapsody Short Stories Book 1)

I've always loved stuff like this. It's always fun to read these short stories after you've gotten introduced to a series and all of the characters because you can read it and they all just feel like old friends.

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Title: Herald of Chernobog: Cthulhu's Yuggoth

Author: D. C. Lozar

Narrator: Alexander Doddy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 58 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-14-17

Publisher: A CQL Production

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Modeled after Robert E. Howard's The Servants of Bit-Yakin and H. P. Lovecraft's At the Mountain of Madness, the short story Herald of Chernobog was first published CyberWeird Stories in June 2017. This is the origin story for a new type of hero: a warrior spaceman imbued with dark powers who searches for his lost masters in hopes of making them stop the needless suffering of mortal souls. It opens the door to a re-imagined world of H. P. Lovecraft's monsters, ethics, and the dark mysteries of the universe.

Members Reviews:

Original Lovecraftian sci-fi horror

A theme of many of Lovecraft's stories is ancient beings from space. Naturally, this story takes place in outer space. Such a blindingly obvious direction to take the mythos, and yet I've never before seen it done. I love it.

It's also original to go to the source of these creatures. Considering how much of a threat one of these beasts is to humans, the idea of finding its home planet is superlatively stomach dropping.

I enjoyed the understated but fun inclusion of classic sci-fi/horror tropes including the underused modern mad scientist.

The narration is mostly good except for the side kick. I can't understand enough through that character through the accent.

This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.

Lovecraft Universe expanded a bit

It is always a treasure when a short story can fit into an old universe without disturbing the known and accepted and yet give you a character that is well fleshed out. This book did all of that.

Interesting take on the Cthulu - Hope for more

Herald of Chernobog is a short story set in the relative future of the world that HP Lovecraft created. Our protagonist is a "disgraced" medical doctor, warrior and treasure hunter from Earth, in search of the Herald. Even though Earth shunned him, he still seeks to better humanity.

Stumbling upon a black hole in an asteroid belt, our hero and his weaponized sidekick set off to a city of the ancients to find what they hope will be the salvation of humanity. Then, of course, things get interesting. I won't ruin it, but if you're a fan of Lovecraft's world and stories set in it (like those of Peter Clines), you'll enjoy this.

When done right, I love modern takes on the world that HP Lovecraft built. Herald of Chernobog is done right, and opens the door for loads of interesting new adventures. I'm excited to see where the author takes it.

The narration was my only sticking point with this listen. Doddy has an absolutely pleasant voice and accent, however he reads with an odd lilt to his voice and sometimes alters his tone several times per sentence. There are also odd pauses midway through sentences that made it hard to take in its meaning. Overall it was very distracting and I found myself rewinding far more than usual to catch what was said.

That said, he does some interesting accents, and as I said, has a fairly pleasant voice.

This audiobook was provided to me for free in exchange for my honest review.

Great short story with rich detail

It's hard to pack a lot of visual clarity within such a short story, but this book pulled it off. If you like sci fi world building this is a good example!

(I was given this book for free in exchange for this unbiased review.)

cool horror story

for an hour of listen it was a great listen to have ..

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Title: Mad Hatters and March Hares

Subtitle: All-New Stories from the World of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland

Author: Ellen Datlow

Narrator: C.S.E. Cooney, Eric Michael Summerer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-12-17

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

From master anthologist Ellen Datlow comes an all-original of weird tales inspired by the strangeness of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There.

Between the hallucinogenic, weird, imaginative wordplay and the brilliant mathematical puzzles and social satire, Alice has been enjoyed and savored by every generation since its publication. Datlow asked 18 of the most brilliant and acclaimed writers working today to dream up stories inspired by all the strange events and surreal characters found in Wonderland.

Mad Hatters and March Hares features stories and poems from Seanan McGuire, Jane Yolen, Catherynne M. Valente, Delia Sherman, Genevieve Valentine, Priya Sharma, Stephen Graham Jones, Richard Bowes, Jeffrey Ford, Angela Slatter, Andy Duncan, C. S. E. Cooney, Matthew Kressel, Kris Dikeman, Jane Yolen, Kaaron Warren, Ysbeau Wilce, and Katherine Vaz.

Members Reviews:

Not just a kid's book, adults who love literature will love it also.

My grandson, age 17 asked me to order this for him so I did. When I received it, I read the first chapter before giving it to him and was hooked. I did give it to him and ordered another copy for myself so I can finish the book. To quote the end of chapter 1, "Me grins like a Cheshire Cat..."

MAD HATTERS AND MARCH HARES makes an excellent addition to an Alice-loverâs shelf

âTwas brillig, and the writers outgrabe.

I am a longtime fan of ALICE IN WONDERLAND. Iâve spent spring evenings reading by her statue in Central Park, Iâve celebrated my birthday at Aliceâs Tea Cup, and Iâve even written my own Alice-inspired stories. This puts me squarely in the target audience for Ellen Datlowâs anthology, MAD HATTERS AND MARCH HARES: All-New Stories from the World of Lewis Carrollâs Alice in Wonderland. Here, 17 authors provide their own takes on Wonderland and its characters.

If you, like me, are an Alice super-fan, youâre in for quite a treat. If youâre a more moderate fan of Carrollâs work and happen to have a taste for the more macabre, historical and bizarre aspects of the tale, youâre likely to enjoy this anthology. If, though, youâre not very well-versed in Alice and you prefer more straightforward writing, this may not be the pick for you.

Datlow selected stories that deeply understand Carrollâs themes and choose to interpret them in new ways. These tales, like the original, often veer towards the strange and unfathomable. Here, theyâre peppered with elements of more modern mischief --- such as drugs and sexuality. If thatâs not your cup of tea, or if you like your Alice unmarred, best stick with the original. If youâre willing to go a bit further down the rabbit hole, these authors have some wondrous lands in store.

In Matthew Kresselâs âIn Memory of a Summerâs Day,â Wonderland is a popular tourist attraction. Visitors of all ages around the world pay to down Drink Mes, watch the White Rabbit and swim through the Pool of Tears, led by beleaguered tour guides --- but of course, once you enter Wonderland, thereâs no real guarantee you come back the same.

A number of these tales envision new stories for iconic characters.

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Title: Awakening

Subtitle: The First Installment of the Serial Epic Post-Apocalyptic Novel "The Forever Winter Chronicles"

Author: KM Fortune

Narrator: Donya Giannotta

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-09-17

Publisher: KM Fortune

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Book I: Awakening is the first installment of the serial novel The Forever Winter Chronicles.

The world is an empty wasteland where only the strongest and most cunning survive.

A woman's body is pulled from the ice, preserved for generations. Believing she may have lived before the great plague, a scientist pleads with the council within his colony for permission to revive her. If the woman can be reanimated, the genetic treasure she carries within her could save humanity. But not everyone believes humans are worth saving.

Book I: Awakening is the beginning an epic post-apocalyptic story written in the serial novel format. If you like a quick listen filled with intrigue and adventure, mixed with conflict and heroism, then you will love KM Fortune's new audiobook.

Explore the world of The Forever Winter Chronicles today and begin an unforgettable journey with Book I: Awakening.

Members Reviews:

GREAT READ

It is certainly a different type of dystopian story. The backstory gives us a good idea of what type of mess Raven finds herself involved in now. Looking forward to more of your work on this series. Thank you for an imaginative story, Danny Scott.

Don't miss the beginning of this Saga

Fluidly written and offering a different idea about the apocalypse, KM Fortune appears to be an author to pay attention to. I know she has gotten my attention. KM I'll follow you into the wilderness. LEAD ON !!!

A got to read.

Okay now, I am on book 8. Addicted. Love the characters. Well almost all of them. Have preordered book 10 and ordered 9. Tells you a lot. Serial books do cost more, but the few I have been involved in are so good, well, I guess the addicted is the right way to express how much I am enjoying KM Fortune's writing.

Excelent

I chose the rating because I Liked the way it is written it just flows like a real to life story.. The topic is what could happen at the end at least one of the ways.. It could have been longer ..I read it too fast ..But I am looking forward to the next book..

Intriguing

A page turned with suspense and honor throughout. Looking forward to the next book and can't wait to see where it takes us.