Milo, aka “Bane of Kings”, runs down his list of Top 25 novels of the year, featuring novels from science fiction and fantasy genres, as well as young adult books.
Bane of Kings writes a review of the second novel in the Shadow Ops series by Myke Cole, Fortress Frontier, published in the UK by Headline Books and in the USA by Ace.
“An awesome second novel proves that Myke Cole is more than just a one-hit wonder. Expect Fortress Frontier to be one of the best novels of 2013.” ~The Founding Fields
Bane of Kings selects his twenty-five favourite novels of 2012.
“2012 has been a great year for books, with some spectacular picks that will please fantasy, historical fiction and science fiction fans alike.” ~The Founding Fields
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Djinn24 and Shadowhawk both review the second Shadow Ops novel, Fortress Frontier, as Myke Cole jumps right into the action where the original book left off.
“Myke takes his overseas experience playing in the sandbox combines it with his love of all things nerdy to churn out one fast-pace killer story.” ~Djinn24
“A stronger protagonist, and an interesting spin on a culture rarely seen in military fantasy, Fortress Frontier definitely trumps Control Point in a lot of ways.” ~Shadowhawk
Shadowhawk reviews another 2012 debut novel, a contemporary science fantasy that mixes magic with technologyand creates something new.
“Who knew military science fantasy could be so much fun?” ~The Founding Fields
Bane of Kings writes a review of Myke Cole’s wonderful Control Point, the first novel in the military-fantasy series entitled Shadow Ops. The US edition was published by Ace in January 2012, whilst the UK edition (featured) is published in August.
“Wow. A fast-paced, adrenaline-thrilled, page-turning debut. Myke Cole has delivered one of the most interesting first novels of 2012, and I cannot wait for the rest of the series.” ~The Founding Fields
Larry B. Killian otherwise known as djinn24 while lurking on the internet has been envolved in the gaming industry for 18 years and playing miniature war games, most notably Warhammer 40k for 16 years. He is mainly known for miniature painting and is also an avid reader of most things fantasy and sci-fi. Our latest review features djinn24 reviewing Shadow Ops: Control Point by Myke Cole.
“Simply awesome. A mix of military might and old-school wizardry.” ~The Founding Fields
