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The FTN Top 10 books of 2013

January 2nd, 2014 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

TOP TEN BOOKS OF 2013: Well, that’s the end of 2013… but never fear, Amy’s here with here complete list of the ten best books of the year. There’s something for everyone here and a top four that is dominated by one father and son team… care to guess who? Read on to find out

FTN CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE: Books

December 17th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

For the second installment of our ultimate Christmas Gift Guide, we bring you the ten best books around for the Nerd in your life… or yourself. Ho ho ho

Icarus Fall: Book 2 of the Project Horizon series

December 16th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

Telekinetic Keith Groenewald returns as he struggles to make sense of his new life and discover if he’s a mutant, and alien, or something far more profound.

Musings of a hideous mind

December 14th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher 1 Comment

Entering a Hideous Mind is free… leaving can be murder…

BOOK REVIEW: FTN reviews The Casebook Of Newbury And Hobbes- Volume One

December 5th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

The return of the steampunk Victorian detectives…

BOOK REVIEW: FTN reviews A Dance in Blood Velvet by Freda Warrington

December 5th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

Back in print for the first time since 1995, this should satisfy the anti-Twilight brigade

Review: Plastic Jesus by Wayne Simmons

December 1st, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

Plastic Jesus is a near-future sci-fi thriller with echoes of Blade Runner and Inception.

BOOK REVIEW: FTN reviews Schooled in Revenge by Jesse Lasky

November 30th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

The new spin-off title from the hit TV series Revenge

BOOK REVIEW: FTN reviews Grimm: Aunt Marie’s Book of Lore

November 30th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

Grimm is one of those shows that is taking the nerdy community by storm… does this ‘in universe’ companion hold up?

Nameless by Mercedes M. Yardley

November 22nd, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher 1 Comment

A new novel from acclaimed writer Mercedes M. Yardley

Novel & Comic series The Strain is Coming to TV

November 20th, 2013 by Andrew Comments

Guillermo Del Toro/Carlton Cuse created vampire series given 13 episodes.

BOOK REVIEW: FTN reviews The Lost Stars: Perilous Shield by Jack Campbell

November 13th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

Jack Campbell’s Lost Fleet Series continues… but is it wearing thin? Amy finds out…

BOOK REVIEW: FTN reviews The Plague Forge by Jason M. Hough

November 12th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

The final chapter of Dire Earth Cycle has a lot to live up to. Amy has been there since the beginning… here are her thoughts

BOOK REVIEW: FTN reviews A Field Guide to Vampires: (And Other Creatures of Satan) by Gianna Sobol and Michael McMillian

November 11th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

Is this True Blood tie-in worthy of the name? Big Phil has a look…

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: FTN reviews James Bond: Thunderball written by Ian Flemming and read by Jason Isaacs

October 16th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

Classic Bond read by the legend that is Jason Isaacs? What’s not to love?

Plastic Jesus by Wayne Simmons

October 15th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

Take your first fearful steps into Lark City with acclaimed horror author Wayne Simmons…

Kickstart this: War Stories Anthology

October 15th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

An anthology of Military SF, exploring how warfare might affect the soldiers and civilians of tomorrow.

The Shadow of Atlantis

October 14th, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

About the Book Title: The Shadow of Atlantis (Shadows From the Past, Book 1) Author: Wendy Leighton-Porter Year Published: 2012 Publisher: Mauve Square Publishing Pages: 196 Recommended Age: 8+ Summary (Amazon): Ten-year-old twins Joe and Jemima Lancelot have no idea why their parents have disappeared, but a mysterious old book which had belonged to their […]

BOOK REVIEW: FTN reviews Sick by Tom Leveen

October 3rd, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

Another teen drama only with zombies… can Sick break the mould and make teen horror fun again? Anne has a look

BOOK REVIEW: FTN reviews The Exodus Towers by Jason M. Hough

October 1st, 2013 by Irwin Fletcher Comments

In the second book in Jason M. Hough’s trilogy more questions are asked.. but do we want answers?