Author: HardcoverLife

Trouble with Twelfth Grave

After a long time away from books – because adulting takes way too much time – it is time to dive back into the world of Charley Davidson, grim reaper …

Murder in Little Shendon

This past weekend, between kid sports and Halloween prep and the rest of life, I finally finished Murder in Little Shendon, a delightful mystery, written by A.H. Richardson, that I’ve …

Fat Jimmy and the Blind Ballerina

Full disclaimer: I have been sitting on a review for “Fat Jimmy and the Blind Ballerina” for a week. I have debated whether or not to actually post this review; …

Books Turned into Movies

Books are awesome. We can all agree about that, I think, or else you probably wouldn’t be hanging around my website! (Of course, that’s my assumption, and you know what …

Butcher Bird

This week I say thank you to Butcher Bird, by Richard Kadrey, for re-releasing this book in 2017, and giving me an excuse to read something new (to me) and …

Wicked Leaks

Released last year in e-book format, Wicked Leaks, a thriller by Matt Bendoris, is getting the star treatment and a hardcover launch on September 5th. In my opinion, this star …

Life Unbothered

A few weeks ago I stepped out of my typical genres to read a nonfiction biography about Freddy Powers; this week I’ve stepped out again and read Life Unbothered, by Charlie …

War for the Oaks

Today I’m talking about War for the Oaks, urban fantasy that mixes Fae and rock-n-roll. Emma Bull originally released this in 1987. No, it isn’t brand new or being re-released …

Pigeon-Blood Red

This week it’s back to a genre I love – the gritty noir – with Pigeon-Blood Red, the first of  planned trilogy by Ed Duncan. And, as a bonus, I …