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Alternate History

Book Review: The Signet Ring: A Trouvères Adventure, By Ellis Knox

by Assaph Mehr on November 2, 2022October 14, 2022

I loved Knox’s AltEarth blend of historical-fantasy since I first saw (the excellent Goblins at the Gate), so I was very keen to try this latest installment, especially as it’s promising a mystery. What to Expect Expect a classic tale of mystery, where the protagonists – in this case, a band of actors – are […]

Book Review: Mad House, by Ellis L. Knox

by Assaph Mehr on September 9, 2020October 1, 2022

I love Knox’s mix of history and fantasy, so was happy to find this novelette. What to Expect A quick read about a roguish sprite, a loyal ogre, and a house made of magic.This story is mostly atmospheric, but serves as an excellent intro or sample of Knox’s longer works. What I liked I liked […]

Book Review: Into the Second World, by Ellis L. Knox

by Assaph Mehr on August 5, 2020October 1, 2022

I’ve previously read Goblins at the Gate by Ellis Knox and loved it, and was looking forward to delve again into his brand of alternate-fantasy-history. What to Expect Into the Second world is a novel of nineteenth-century exploration and adventure, in the style of contemporary masters like Jules Verne and HG Wells. In fact, the […]

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Book Review: Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City, by K.J. Parker

by Assaph Mehr on July 15, 2020May 12, 2020

I first saw Sixteen Ways to Defend A Walled City when it came out, and it caught my attention: a potentially humorous, military fantasy exploit by an author known for his historical and humorous works (KJ Parker is a pseudonym for Tom Holt). I’m glad I read it. What to expect The story starts by […]

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Book Review: The Last Gladiator, by Daniel Ottalini

by Assaph Mehr on May 13, 2020May 4, 2020

Daniel Ottalini’s Steam Empire Chronicles have an obvious appeal to me – writing fellow alternate history based on Rome – so I was quite glad to jump on the prequel novella. What to expect A story set in Ottalini’s Steampunk version of the Roman Empire, but a few years before the events of the main […]

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Book Review: Goblins at the Gate, by Ellis Skip Knox

by Assaph Mehr on January 15, 2020October 1, 2022

Guess what? I found an historically-based, military style epic-fantasy on the backdrop of ancient Rome. Can you guess how quickly I jumped to read it? Goblins at the Gate is a masterpiece blending historical and epic fantasy elements. Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys military epic fantasy and ancient Rome. What to expect An epic […]

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The Wendy, by Erin Michelle Sky and Steven Brown

by Assaph Mehr on January 1, 2018January 1, 2018

To open 2018 on a grand note, I’m honoured to be a part of the world-wide cover reveal for The Wendy, by Erin Michelle Sky and Steven Brown! The Wendy is an historical-fantasy novel, set in late 18th century London and mixing up some well-loved children stories for a truly fantastical twist. Before I tell you […]

Book Review: Dying to be Roman, by E.M. Swift-Hook and Jane Jago

by Assaph Mehr on August 30, 2017August 16, 2017

In case you missed it (it’s easy, I know), I’m a bit of a nut when it comes to ancient Rome and alternate histories. Yeah, who would have thunk it. So I was really excited to get my hands on this new addition to the field. I was not disappointed. What to Expect Imagine that […]

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