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[Silvermoon]

The Novice: Summoner: Book One
by Leigh Bardugo

Synopsis:

He can summon demons. But can he win a war?

Fletcher is working as a blacksmith’s apprentice when he discovers he has the rare ability to summon demons from another world. Chased from his village for a crime he did not commit, Fletcher must travel with his demon, Ignatius, to an academy for adepts, where the gifted are taught the art of summoning.

Along with nobles and commoners, Fletcher endures grueling lessons that will prepare him to serve as a Battlemage in the Empire’s war against the savage Orcs. But sinister forces infect new friendships and rivalries grow. With no one but Ignatius by his side, Fletcher must decide where his loyalties lie. The fate of the Empire is in his hands.

An okay book for what's clearly this author's first go. It's fairly trope heavy and predictable in some places. I'll probably go ahead continue to reading the series as the books are released, see if he improves his writing at all as he goes.

 

[Daltonio]

Darkly Dreaming Dexter
by Jeff Lindsay

Dexter Morgan isn't exactly the kind of man you'd bring home to Mom. Though he's playful and has a wonderfully ironic sense of humor, Dexter's one character flaw (his proclivity for murder) can be off-putting. But at heart Dexter is the perfect gentlemen, supportive of his sister, Deb, a Miami cop, and interested only in doing away with people who really deserve his special visit. Dex is quite good-looking but totally indifferent to (and, frankly, a bit puzzled by) the attentions paid to him by women. Despite the fact that he can't stand the sight of blood, he works as a blood-splatter analyst for the Miami police department, a job that allows him to keep tabs on the latest crimes and keep an eye open for his next quarry.

Dexter's well-organized life is suddenly disrupted when a second, much more visible serial killer appears in Miami. Dex is intrigued, even delighted, by the fact that the other killer appears to have a style reminiscent of his own. Yet he can't help but feel that the mysterious new arrival is not merely invading his turf but reaching out to him as well. This new killer seems to be doing more than copying Dexter - he seems to be saying, "Come out and play." Dexter's secret life makes for a lonely existence... even a lovable monster can be intrigued by the prospect of finding a friend.

 

[squeekness]

The Ken and Barbie Killers -- Peter Vronsky

 

[ComicChick]

started Okay For Now by Gary D. Schmidt last night. already halfway through it

 

[hammerhedd11]

Perelandra by C.S. Lewis

 

[squeekness]

Tricks -- Ed McBain

 

[hammerhedd11]

Something Like an Autobiography by Akira Kurosawa

 

[squeekness]

The girl on the train -- Paula Hawkins

 

[STARMAN]

Eye in the Sky---Philip K. Dick.

 

[Scarecrow_King]

War Reporting for Cowards by Chris Ayres.

 

[Lobo]

About to finish Vigil by Robert Masello. Pretty good read.

 

[Silvermoon]

The Ambassador's Mission (Traitor Spy Trilogy: Book 1)
by Trudi Canavan

Synopsis:

Half the Thieves in the city are dead and nothing can account for the randomness and the inventiveness of each death.

Sonea, a Black Magician of Kyralia, knows that she is needed to help hunt down the rogue magician killing the Thieves. But Sonea has problems of her own. Her son is now the assistant to the new Guild Ambassador of Sachaka and will be in deadly danger when he sets foot on their ancient enemy’s soil. As a Black Magician, however, her every action is watched - and monitored. Any attempted to leave the city will result in her exile, and lose her any chance of helping her friends - or her son.

 

[tzarinna]

Dancing with Myself by Billy Idol.

 

[Lobo]

Just ordered this

 

[squeekness]

20th Century Ghosts -- Joe Hill

 

[squeekness]

Who I am -- Pete Townshend (a must read for any Who fan. Such a great read!)

 

[hammerhedd11]

Scorsese on Scorsese

 

[Apollo]

The Truce at Bakura. 1993. It's a fun read.

 

[squeekness]

Injustice for all -- Scott Pratt

 

[squeekness]

Reasonable Fear -- Scott Pratt

 

[squeekness]

Already Gone -- John Rector

 

[Apollo]

Luke Skywalker & the Shadows of Mindor. By Matthew Stover. 2008.
Another fun Star Wars book! t:

 

[Apollo]

The Glove of Darth Vader. 1992.
Book 1 of the Jedi Prince saga.
Wow this book brought back memories..It's a very short book only 82 pages long. I like how they add in an anti-whaling subplot along with a pro-ecological and global climate change message. Apparently the whales are great opera singers too!
Not sure why they have Han and Leia on the cover, they were only in the first couple pages.
#SavetheWaladons

 

[squeekness]

Commentary on Colossians/Philemon -- David Garland

 

[Apollo]

The Lost City of the Jedi. 1992.
Book 2 of the Jedi Prince series. 86 pages.
#SnokeLoroan... lol..