Apocrypha: The Dying World #1: City of Burning Shadows by Barbara J. Webb

Hiding from the past, from the horror of his life as a priest after the gods disappeared. 

Hiding from his emotions, denying the nightmares that haunt his sleep and the anger that fuels his days.

Most of all, hiding from the truth—that no matter how much he keeps his head down, no matter how he clings to the echoes of everyday life, his city—his world—is dying.

When a new technology offers salvation to his desperate city, Ash must reach out to people he left behind and step back into the world that almost killed him. But coming out of hiding now could be the worst mistake Ash has ever made.

Because there are monsters in the darkness, feeding the chaos, watching the city burn. And once those monsters know his name, Ash will never be able to hide again.

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The Soulseer Chronicles #1: Marked by Sue Tingey (Jo Fletcher Books)

Sue Tingey’s debut novel, Marked, is an urban fantasy published by Jo Fletcher books and is the first book in the Soulseer Chronicles, and currently available to buy in the UK.

The Blackheart Legacy #2: Vowed by Liz De Jager (Tor)

I review Liz De Jager’s Vowed, the second book in the young adult urban fantasy series The Blackheart Legacy, published by Tor Books.

Angelfall by Susan Ee (Hodder/Skyscape)

I share my thoughts on Susan Ee’s young adult post-apocalyptic young adult novel dealing with the aftermath of Angels destroying the world, entitled Angelfall, and published by Hodder in the UK and Skyscape in the USA. It’s the first in the Penryn and the End of Days Trilogy.

Sleepy Hollow Season 2 (FOX)

FOX’s Sleepy Hollow recently wrapped up a disappointing but at times enjoyable second season. Hit the break to find out what I thought of the urban fantasy series starring Nicole Beharie, Tom Mison, Katia Winter, Orlando Jones, John Noble and Lyndie Greenwood.

Gemini Cell by Myke Cole (Ace/Headline)

I cover Gemini Cell, a prequel to the Shadow Ops trilogy by Myke Cole, currently available to buy through Headline Books in the UK and Ace in the US, and can be read whether or not the reader has prior knowledge of Control Point, Fortress Frontier and Breach Zone. 

The Originals 01: The Rise by Julie Plec (Hachette Childrens Books/HQN Books)

I share my thoughts on the first tie-in novel to The Originals CW series, a young adult book entitled The Rise, which serves a period drama focused on the series’ three main characters, Elijah, Rebekah and Klaus Mikaelson. It's written by the executive producer of The Vampire Diaries, Julie Plec. This book is published in the UK by Hachette Children’s Books, and in the USA by HQN Books, and is currently available in both countries.

Supernatural Season 4 (The CW)

I cover Supernatural’s fourth season, starring Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki and created by Eric Kripke. This season cult horror series aired on the CW in 2008/09 and introduced actor Misha Collins into the role as the Angel Castiel.

The Mysteries by Lisa Tuttle (Jo Fletcher Books)

I share my thoughts on The Mysteries, by Lisa Tuttle, an urban fantasy/mystery novel published by Jo Fletcher Books in the UK and released by the publisher in 2014.

Supernatural Season 3 (The CW)

I share my thoughts on the third season of the cult TV show, Supernatural, starring Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki, and created by Eric Kripke.

The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman (Tor)

I offer my thoughts on Genevieve Cogman’s gripping fantasy novel, The Invisible Library. The book hits shelves on January 15, published by Tor in the UK and the USA.

Advent 2014: Favourite Characters – Day #2: The Mikaelson Family (The Originals)

In the second chapter of my Advent 2014 column looking at my favourite characters from 2014, I turn my attention to the Original Vampires, specifically the Mikaelson family, and specifically, within the Mikaelson family, Elijah, Klaus and Rebekah, the New Orleans-based leading stars of the CW’s The Originals, a Vampire Diaries spinoff that’s far superior to its parent show.

Why You Should Be Watching... The Originals

I return with another Why You Should Be Watching... feature, looking this time at the CW’s Vampire Diaries spinoff, The Originals, that is currently in the middle of its second season. No spoilers!

The Skyscraper Throne #3: Our Lady of the Streets by Tom Pollock

I cover the concluding act in the young adult urban fantasy trilogy The Skyscraper Throne, entitled Our Lady of the Streets, published by Jo Fletcher Books. For details about why I've started covering book reviews on this blog, hit the break for more information.

12 Days of Christmas - Best SFF Characters of 2013 - Day #7: John Constantine

Seven days into the 12 Days of Christmas and in the firstst blog post of 2014, I turn my attention to the foul mouthed anti-hero John Constantine, originally of Vertigo Comics - but now a regular feature in DC Comics' New 52. Read More to find out why Constantine makes this list.