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It’s that time again. The Dark is Rising… time to turn it back

Posted on 14 October 202514 October 2025 By Graham No Comments on It’s that time again. The Dark is Rising… time to turn it back
It’s that time again. The Dark is Rising… time to turn it back

There is a post from a while ago on here about this book, and that I tend to do a yearly reread, well, it’s that time of year. Really, it should be a book I pick up on the lead up to Christmas. But for some reason when it gets to autumn and October, I…

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The Dragonbone Chair, Tad Williams

Posted on 4 November 202420 October 2024 By Graham No Comments on The Dragonbone Chair, Tad Williams
The Dragonbone Chair, Tad Williams

Tad Williams is a renowned American fantasy and science fiction author, best known for his Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn series, which has influenced many modern fantasy writers, including George R.R. Martin. His other major works include Otherland, a science fiction series exploring virtual reality, and Shadowmarch, an epic fantasy. Williams’ is known for intricate world-building,…

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Darkness in the Pines, David Green

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Darkness in the Pines, David Green

David Green is a Fantasy writer known for his character-driven fantasy and urban fantasy noir novels. His works include the Empire of Ruin series, a dark fantasy, and the Hell in Haven series, which follows a noir-style detective in a supernatural setting. Originally from the northwest of England, David now resides in Ireland, His works…

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