[Booktalk] The Ship of Ishtar (Centennial Edition)

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[Booktalk] The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor Vol. I, II & III

Of the myriad anthologies, collections and tales published by DMR Books one are the noteworthy Chronicles of Caylen-Tor. Written by Baal-Saagoth lyricist Byron A. Robberts, the chronicles detail the adventures of Caylen-Tor, a barbarian hero and mercenary in a world of distant antiquity who gains and loses kingship of the Tribes of the Northern Kingdoms, … More [Booktalk] The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor Vol. I, II & III

[Booktalk] War on Rome I – Arminius, Bane of Eagles by Adrian Cole

Sword & Sorcery and historical fiction have an interesting relation in that the origins of the one are partially rooted in the other. R.E. Howard was at least partially inspired by the historical adventure stories of Harold Lamb. The early weird tales were very often set in the real world, albeit in ages of forgotten … More [Booktalk] War on Rome I – Arminius, Bane of Eagles by Adrian Cole

[Booktalk] Thieves World – First Blood Pt. II; Tales of the Vulgar Unicorn

The second volume in the Thieves World: First Blood omnibus is in every way an expansion on the previous volume. The city and its major players have been introduced, now it is time to broaden its horizons. The resulting tales take place in locations both within and beyond Sanctuary, expand on elements briefly hinted at … More [Booktalk] Thieves World – First Blood Pt. II; Tales of the Vulgar Unicorn

[Booktalk] Necromancy in Nilztiria by D.M.Ritzlin

Its about time for another one of these. The Godsblade was not the only DMR title I purchased. The other one was Necromancy in Nilztiria, by none other then this year’s NAP finalist D.M.Ritzlin! With the mainstream publishing industry suffering a slow, drawn-out collapse as a result of archaic business models, political co-option and assorted … More [Booktalk] Necromancy in Nilztiria by D.M.Ritzlin