Steampunk Soldiers – Uniforms & Weapons from the Age of Steam by Philip Smith and Joseph A. McCullough brings much more to the audience than just pictures of Victorian era military garb.
So…I Survived the Zombie Apocalypse and All I Got Was this Podcast is a pleasant little surprise for anyone looking for some Walking Dead filler over the reruns of summer.
Children of Arkadia by M. Darusha Wehm is a character driven political story following man’s pilgrimage to the stars and the vital role artificial intelligence plays in humanity’s survival.
Earthbound by Adam Lewinson is a multifaceted story well suited for fandom. Filled with science fiction, mystery, romance, western and even a hint of space adventure, the possibilities are endless.
The dynamic duo of DC Comics and Dynamite Entertainment brings fans of two iconic super hero teams together in this exciting six issue comic series, Batman 66’ Meets the Green Hornet.
Heightened by the fears of the unknown, stories within the mysterious confines of space made for colorful entertainment and speculation, and Clarke used this tension to his advantage in Who’s There.
The first quarter of 2015 has been a busy time for our Amazing Stories Review Team who has been diligently looking over the latest works from literary talents in SF/F/H.
Day One by Nate Kenyon is a fast paced action thriller that brings the worlds of science fiction fandom and conspiracy theorists all together in one volume.
Swords of Steel is a heavy metal anthology that takes us back to the art of traditional fantasy storytelling by painting heroes and villains as dark as the realms they inhabit.
Loyal fans of Steampunk will embrace the thought-provoking elements of Timothy Black’s Gearteeth while rediscovering new twists on some old features often found in classic horror stories.
Within the thick glossy pages of In Search of Lost Dragons looms the ghastly yet romantic images of beasts one might find in dreams – or nightmares.
Considered by some to be groundbreaking, this creative endeavor is “structured like a symphony, The Eternity Quartet is divided into four movements representing the four seasons, each containing four stories.”
Hunting Monsters Is My Business – The Mordecai Slate Stories is an action packed collection reminiscent to the pulp classic dime store novels with a morbid twist of supernatural mystery and intrigue.
Loyalty and dedication is what makes fandom so strong. So when a story comes along highlighting all of fandom’s clichéd elements, we can’t help but smile, nod, and agree.
Down the Wormhole by Ana Franco is an ambitious first installment to a complex, imaginative and often unpredictable young adult fantasy story.
The short story Mr. Spaceship gives readers plenty to think about with its unique twist on the self-aware machine. How far can and should man go to preserve civilization?
The novel based on the 1950s space classic – the only film that got the right stuff right.
Secret Cargo by Charles Christian – Billed as a long short story, there are a lot of elements packed into this little space opera mixed with the retro simplicity of steampunk.
Arthur C. Clarke’s short story ‘If I Forget Thee Oh Earth…’ isn’t just about doomsday. It is a lesson in the art of writing good science fiction.
It’s almost Christmas, so what better way to enjoy the holidays than sitting by the fire and checking out Adam Roberts book I Am Scrooge: A Zombie Story for Christmas.
What are our kids reading these days? The next generation of fandom may be in for quite a surprise from a literary perspective.
Ray Bradbury’s R is for Rocket is a welcomed perspective of future space travel from years past. Because just like NASA’s Orion test launch, space matters.
Boilerplate – History’s Mechanical Marvel by Paul Guinan and Anina Bennett is a fun, reflective look at of what would’ve, could’ve, and maybe even should’ve been if this robot existed.
Steampunk LEGO by Guy Himber is a visually stimulating look at the creative possibilities within the LEGO world using the innovative theme found in Steampunk.
No Morning After is one of those stories by Arthur C. Clarke that you can read over and over and find something new every time.
A Pride of Lions is an action filled story with unforgiving realism where nobody is safe and the future of mankind rests in the hands of one determined woman with an agenda.
It’s November, so that can mean only one thing. The novel Coming Home from award winning author Jack McDevitt is out today, and it’s sure to be yet another classic.
You don’t have to limit your trick-or-treating haul to morsels of candy. Thanks to Halloween ComicFest, it’s free comic book day and you don’t have to wait until May.
RIGMOVES takes readers into the corporate world of near future asteroid mining. But can the technical viewpoint hold the reader’s attention long enough to find out how it ends.
The ACME Catalog by Charles Carney is presented as a realistic brochure selling fantastic ideas. For those who wanted to see the coyote to win, it is a bible.
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