The Monster Hunter Files – edited by Larry Correia and Bryan Thomas Schmidt – anthology review
I’ve been a fan of Larry Correia’s Monster Hunter International series for several years now. I’m also a huge fan of anthologies, and…
Tag: supernatural
Potions in the Pizza by Mikey Brooks – book review
Ethan, his twin sister—Emmy—and Ethan’s friend—Jax—discover there are witches running the lunchroom at school. This happens just after they discover Ethan’s parents are…
Talking to Yourself in the Dark by Tom Carr – nonfiction review
I am not an aficionado of paranormal investigations. I have never been on one, I’ve only watched a few minutes of one or…
I Am Not a Serial Killer – film review
Back when the book first came out, I read I Am Not a Serial Killer and enjoyed it. I am not one who…
Doctor Strange – film review
For reasons unfathomable (Disney magic, perhaps?), the Marvel movie machine keeps turning out entertaining films—I can’t think of a single turkey among them.…
Vampire Princess Miyu – OVA series review
The four episodes in the Vampire Princess Miyu OVA series only touch the surface of the manga series, but they do a good…
Halloween Jack and the Devil’s Gate by M. Todd Gallowglas – book review
I met M. Todd Gallowglas at a local convention, and after talking a bit about books and my tastes in them, he suggested…
Ghostbusters – film review
With the reboot of Ghostbusters coming up in a couple weeks, I though it would be good to rewatch and review the original…
From Time to Time – film review
Based on The Chimneys of Green Knowe, the second book in the Green Knowe series, From Time to Time is set during the…
Silver in the Blood by Jessica Day George – book review
I picked up Silver in the Blood on my lunch break because I liked the cover (beautifully illustrated by Craig Phillips). I didn’t…
Pack Dynamics by Julie Frost – book review
Ben Lockwood, former Army Ranger, has become a private investigator after returning from several months as a POW in Afghanistan. Hoping for a…
Noragami – Stray God Volume 2 by Adachitoka – manga review
Noragami – Stray God Volume 2 by Adachitoka continues the adventures of Yato, the Japanese god without a shrine. He is a character…
Blood Alone 1-3 by Masayuki Takano – manga review
I just finished reading the Blood Alone omnibus for volumes 1-3 by Masayuki Takano, and I’m not entirely sure what to make of…
Noragami volume 1 by Adachitoka – manga review
I caught a few episodes of the anime of Noragami on Crunchyroll and enjoyed it so much that I thought I’d read the…
Vampire Academy – film review
I caught Vampire Academy on a whim one day. It’s based on the book by Richelle Mead. The trailer for the movie seemed…
I, Frankenstein – movie review
I, Frankenstein is a movie that looks stupid but is a lot of fun. It’s based on the graphic novel by Kevin Grevioux…
Red Riding Hood – film review
I don’t often say this about a film, but Red Riding Hood was complete dreck. It could have been good. The plot had…
Odd Thomas – film review
Odd Thomas is a movie based on the book by Dean Koontz (actually, a series of books). It stars Anton Yelchin as Odd…
Witch Hunter Robin – anime television series review
Back in 2002 I saw some artwork in Newtype for a new show: Witch Hunter Robin. Sometimes I can see something and know…
Spell Check by Julie Wright – book review
Until her 16th birthday arrives just before Halloween, Allyson Peterson’s life isn’t really that odd. She lives with her divorced mom and video-game-obsessed…
The Savage Grace by Bree Despain – book review
In this final book in the Dark Divine series, Bree Despain’s The Savage Grace ties up all the loose ends, reveals the deepest…