book review

‘Cold Eternity’ (2025) by S. A. Barnes, narrated by Amara Jasper – Gothic Horror in Space

‘Magic & Mystery Collection’ (2026) curated by John Joseph Adams with stories by Travis Baldree, Sarah Beth Durst, Robert Jackson Bennett, Heather Fawcett, Scott Lynch,Tananarive Due and J. M. Miro

‘The Red Mother’ (2021) by Elizabeth Bear – a clever, immersive short story

‘The Third Rule of Time Travel’ (2025) by Philip Fracassi – set aside at 36%

‘Zen and the Art of Murder’ (2004) – The Black Forest Investigations #1 by Oliver Bottini, translated by Jamie Bulloch

‘Dales of the Unexpected’ (2026) D I Adams #6 by Kim M. Watt

‘The Blighted Stars’ (2023) – The Devoured Worlds #1 by Megan E. O’Keefe -Highly Recommended

‘The Final Score’ (2026) by Don Winslow, narrated by Peter Giles – Highly Recommended

‘Joan is Okay’ (2022) by Weike Wang – Highly Recommended