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Book Review: Hounded (The Iron Druid Chronicles #1), by Kevin Hearne

by Felix the Fox (Assaph Mehr) on January 11, 2023November 26, 2022

I’ve heard good things about the Iron Druid chronicles, and finally found the time to start the series. What to Expect A solid contemporary urban-fantasy, steeped in Irish mythology. Atticus is a 2,000 year old druid, with deep connection to the earth and some old enemies he’d rather not meet again. Naturally they come hounding […]

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Book Review: Crime Wave 2: Women of a Certain Age: A Canada West Anthology

by Felix the Fox (Assaph Mehr) on December 14, 2022November 26, 2022

Sometimes one is in in an uncertain mood, unsure of what to read next and wishing to try several things. Anthologies offer a selection of quick samples, showing windows into what might be worth exploring further. What to Expect Sixteen short stories, written by women and with female protagonist, all involving and revolving around a […]

Book Review: A Nymph Returns to the Sea, by Douglas Lumsden

by Felix the Fox (Assaph Mehr) on November 30, 2022November 12, 2022

The Alex Southerland series is one of the very best urban fantasy detective series out there, and I’m always keen to jump into the latest installment (see my reviews on past novels). What to Expect Alex is in a bad place in his life, sinking into a bottle of rye after a bad breakup. In […]

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

by Felix the Fox (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 […]

Hard-boiled detectives: Then and Now (a philosophical review of The Big Sleep, by Raymond Chandler)

by Felix the Fox (Assaph Mehr) on October 19, 2022September 9, 2022

It’s been a while since I read the classic hard-boiled detectives, and felt like revisiting the pillars of the genre. The Big Sleep is one of those genre-defining works, but a lot has changed in the 80+ years since its publication. Following is a review of the novel, with a summary that is waxing philosophical […]

Review: The Law, by Jim Butcher (plus Little Things: a short story)

by Felix the Fox (Assaph Mehr) on September 21, 2022August 6, 2022

At this point I’m pretty much invested in the Dresden Files series, so there’s a lot of momentum in reading new releases. This review covers the recent Novella plus a short story that appeared in another anthology. What to Expect The Law: Expect a shorter story, about a quarter of the usual novel length. More […]

Book Review: Comeuppance Served Cold, by Marion Deeds

by Felix the Fox (Assaph Mehr) on September 7, 2022August 5, 2022

Historical-fantasy blends are my favourite genre, and the Roaring 1920’s is one of my fav periods, so of course this drew my attention. What to Expect Expect a half-heist half-revenge story, told in a somewhat non-linear way (lots of skipping back and forth). The story mostly follows Dolly White, with occasional other points of view, […]

TV Series Review: Miss (and Ms) Fisher’s Murder Mysteries

by Felix the Fox (Assaph Mehr) on July 27, 2022May 28, 2022

Double whammy (and a half): review of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, the sequel series Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries, and a note about the book series that sparked them. First, let’s acknowledge the elephant in the room. Yes, I’ve watched the TV series before reading the books. However, that is how I found out about […]

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Book Review: L’Esprit de L’Escalier, by Catherynne M. Valente

by Felix the Fox (Assaph Mehr) on July 13, 2022May 21, 2022

A promise of a Hugo-award finalist retelling of one of my favourite greek myth caught my interest for a quick read. What to Expect Expect a Gothic novelette, full of brooding atmosphere. The ancient Greek gods are the rock stars (literally) of the modern world, and we get to explore what might have been were […]

Book Review: Amongst Our Weapons, by Ben Aaronovitch

by Felix the Fox (Assaph Mehr) on June 29, 2022May 7, 2022

The Rivers of London is a good series and I’ve enjoyed the previous volumes, so I was quite excited with new release. What to Expect Expect another typical Peter Grant supernatural crime blend, reading like a modern British police procedural novel except that the crimes (and police people) deal with magic. By now Aaronovitch is […]

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