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Red Rising, by Pierce Brown

An adult version of Hunger Games, with more advanced syfy mixed in. By adult, I mean a lot more brutality, but also more intense drama. By syfy, one example would … Read more

The Martian, by Andy Weir

The movie is getting ready to come out, so be sure you read the book first. It’s not syfy, in the sense of outer space exploration or fighting aliens, but … Read more

Revival, by Stephen King

This is one of King’s more creative works. We’re treated to themes of religion, atheism, horror (of course), tragedy, redemption, quackery, secret electricity, and bugs. A preacher, Charles Jacobs, starts … Read more

Doctor Sleep, by Stephen King

The sequel to The Shining. And yes, you need to read The Shining first to appreciate Danny’s past. Danny was the kid, and in this book, he’s grown up. But … Read more

Nocturnal, by Scott Siglar

This was quite a roller coaster ride. Siglar has really grown as a writer, compared to his earlier stuff, like Infected and Contagious. We start with an unknown man seeking … Read more

Wicked, by Gregory Maguire

Witches and magic–what could go wrong? I read this mostly out of curiosity–who can resist anything connected to the phenomenal story and movie, The Wizard of Oz. It’s the prequel, … Read more

The Remaining, by D.J. Molles

This is the story that would have made the TV series Walking Dead a fantastic show. The book and the show are similar in taking place after a virus turns … Read more