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Book review: Cataclysm protocol Red

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Tomas

Cataclysm Protocol Red is another book in James Harrington’s Drakin series. This time, he delves into the difficult topic of biological and chemical weapons and how different people in power see their roles.

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Book review: The Butcher’s endsong

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Tomas

When the next book in James Harrington’s Drakin series was announced, I was quite hyped. More so when it was said it’ll follow another plotline concurrent to Empire of Ashes. And while I’m bad at managing my expectations… I wasn’t disappointed.

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Book review: Heart of the Talisaar

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Tomas

My first read this year is a Sci-Fi debut that is a decent story, though plagues with smaller issues.

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Book review: Tale of a frozen heart

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Tomas

My next “fresh” read is a return to James Harrington’s Drakin series, with a book that happens between the previously published books. The book stays true to the series but also reads differently…

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Book review: Defiant ruin

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Tomas

My Sci-Fi detour ends with the third – and final – book of Marie Andreas’ AsarlaĆ­ wars trilogy, Defiant ruin. And, before you ask, yes, it’s names after a spaceship, as the previous books. Now on to the review…

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Book review: Victorious dead

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Tomas

My Sci-fi detour, started with the Warrior Wench, continues with the second book, Victorious dead. Which keeps the pace of the first book, being an action-packed and fast-paced story.

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Book review: Warrior Wench

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Tomas

I’ve made a quick detour from fantasy books, taking up a fast-paced Sci-Fi book that promised lighthearted but serious story. And it worked for me.

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QuaranCon 2021

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Tomas

An out-of-schedule post! A volunteer-made virtual fantasy convention starts today and runs for 5 days – most (if not all) of the stuff will be broadcasted live on YouTube. More details inside.

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Inspiration: from SF and technology to fantasy

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Tomas

In this post, I’ll look into some cases when Sci-Fi inspired my writing, despite the fact I’m writing fantasy.

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Orwellian echoes of a pandemic

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Tomas

Here comes an unusual post from me: a look into how technology once considered out of Sci-Fi could help in the present troubling times, and some other thoughts on the current situation.

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