Category: Books
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The Sunlit Man: Always Running
Can we all just take a moment to appreciate how insane the Secret Projects are? Brandon Sanderson, the mad lad, went and wrote four books for the fun of it. Then he went and put together the most successful Kickstarter ever, gathered a handful of incredible artists to add to his work, then released four…
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Before They Are Hanged: Tightening the Noose
‘The Blade Itself’ really took me by surprise. It hooked me in right away and refused to let go all the way until the end. Said end was my only real complain about it; it felt very underwhelming and was obvious sequel bait. Well, now we’re here. So how is the sequel? Surprise! It’s incredible!…
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H.P. Lovecraft: The Beast in the Cave
Reading early 20th century horror is a fascinating experience. Namely because modern horror has desensitized me so badly that everything here just seems quaint by comparison. It’s like a little time capsule, containing everything that scared your grandparents. This is a simple short. While exploring Mammoth Cave, our narrator is separated from his guide. As…
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Poirot Adventures: The Double Clue
Y’all know the drill by now, let’s just get to it. When a collection of valuable jewels are stolen, it’s up to Hercule Poirot to discover them without causing a major scandal. Only two clues remain at the scene of the crime: a cigarettes’ case and a glove. Both point to one obvious suspect. Or…
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Writer’s Diary: September 2023 Update
Remember when I said August was gonna be my month? Yeah, it wasn’t. But that’s life, isn’t it? I’ll spare you my sob story. Let’s just talk about the blog. My next movie marathon is going to be a somewhat shorter one. Featuring something that has been sorely lacking on this blog since the very…
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