The Unseen Library

Book Haul – 17 November 2025 I’ve had an excellent couple of weeks for books, as I was lucky enough to receive some incredible and amazing new novels from publishers and Netgalley.  These novels include some truly awesome new …

I recently received several awesome books to review, including amazing novels from @simon-scarrow.bsky.social @emmastyles.bsky.social, @adamchristopher.me and more.
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Star Trek: Lower Decks, Vol. 1: Second Contact Publisher: IDW Publishing (Paperback – 16 September 2026) Series: Lower Decks (2024) – Volume One Writer: Ryan North Artists: Derek Charm and Jack Lawrence Length: 144 pages My Rating: 4.5 out of 5…

I also just reviewed the excellent #LowerDecks comic, Second Contact. A very fun and entertaining comic that is a must for all Lower Decks fans, this is a great read. #StarTrek #StarTrekLowerDecks @ryannorth.ca @jlawrenceart.bsky.social #DerekCharm.
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The Pilgrim’s Revenge by Scott Mariani Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton (Trade Paperback – 26 August 2025) Series: Will Bowman – Book One Length: 323 pages My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Amazon Prepare for war in Scott Mariani’s c…

I also just reviewed the excellent historical fiction novel, The Pilgrim's Revenge by #ScottMariani. An excellent read loaded with action and adventure, this was a great novel and an fun start to a new series.
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The Widow by John Grisham Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton (Trade Paperback – 21 October 2025) Series: Standalone Length: 404 pages My Rating: 4.75 out of 5 stars Amazon Iconic author John Grisham continues to shine as one…

I just published a review of the excellent new #JohnGrisham novel, The Widow. A clever and powerful legal thriller with some intriguing twists, The Widow was an outstanding read that comes highly recommended.
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WWW Wednesday – 12 November 2025 WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning …

I had another awesome week of reading, so make sure to check out my latest #WWWWednesday post, which includes outstanding books by @ryanprose.bsky.social, @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social, @michaelconnelly.bsky.social, #JackHeath and @simon-scarrow.bsky.social.
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Waiting on Wednesday – Sister Svangerd and the Not Quite Dead by K. J. Parker Welcome to my weekly segment, Waiting on Wednesday, where I look at upcoming books that I am planning to order and review in the next few months and which I think I will really enjoy.  Stay tuned t…

For this week's Waiting on Wednesday, I highlight the upcoming fantasy novel Sister Svangerd and the Not Quite Dead by #KJParker. Sure to be one of the funniest books of 2026, I cannot wait to read this exceptional novel and laugh myself silly. #TomHolt
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Waiting on Wednesday – The Shark by Emma Styles Welcome to my weekly segment, Waiting on Wednesday, where I look at upcoming books that I am planning to order and review in the next few months and which I think I will really enjoy.  Stay tuned t…

For this week's Waiting on Wednesday I highlight the awesome upcoming Australian thriller The Shark by @emmastyles.bsky.social. An intriguing 2026 release, The Shark sounds like an intense and compelling read that I cannot wait to check out.
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WWW Wednesday – 5 November 2025 WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning …

I had another awesome week of reading, so make sure to check out my latest #WWWWednesday post, which includes outstanding books by @michaelconnelly.bsky.social, @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social, @anthonyryan.bsky.social, @joe-hill.bsky.social and more.
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Everyone in this Bank is a Thief by Benjamin Stevenson Publisher: Penguin (Trade Paperback – 30 September 2025) Series: Erenest Cunningham – Book Four Length: 355 pages My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Amazon The over-the-top investigations of Ernest …

I also reviewed the hilarious Australian crime fiction novel, Everyone in this Bank is a Thief by #BenjaminStevenson. An impressive entry in the author's #ErnestCunningham series, Everyone in this Bank is a Thief was so damn fun and is highly recommended.
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Star Wars: Sanctuary by Lamar Giles Publisher: Random House Audio (Audiobook – 6 August 2025) Series: Star Wars – The Bad Batch Length: 11 hours and 46 minutes My Rating: 4.75 out of 5 stars Amazon New Star Wars author Lamar Gi…

I just published a review of the awesome #StarWars novel, Sanctuary by @lamargiles.bsky.social. Featuring the cast of #TheBadBatch, Sanctuary was an outstanding novel that I couldn't get enough of. Highly recommended, especially on audiobook.
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My sincere thanks to @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social for a very kind review of DOMINION GENESIS. I live on praise, and this review was particularly nourishing 😁

Warhammer 40,000: Final Deployment by R. S. Wilt Publisher: Black Library (Audiobook – 30 August 2025) Series: Warhammer 40,000 Length: 11 hours and 23 minutes My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Amazon Prepare for battle as R. S. Wilt presents his deb…

I also reviewed the awesome new #warhammer40k novel Final Deployment by #RSWilt009. An impressive debut from a great new author, Final Deployment was an intense and action-packed novel that I really enjoyed. #warhammer40000 #WarhammerCommunity #warhammer
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Warhammer 40,000: Dominion Genesis by Jonathan D. Beer Publisher: Black Library (Audiobook – 21 September 2024) Series: Warhammer 40,000 Length: 10 hours and 47 minutes My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Amazon Destitute tech-priests of the Adeptus Mechanic…

I just published a review for the excellent 2024 #warhammer40k novel, Dominion Genesis by @jonathandbeer.bsky.social. An awesome and exciting book, this novel comes highly recommended and is really worth the read. #warhammer40000 #warhammer #WarhammerCommunity
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Waiting on Wednesday – Mortedant’s Peril by R. J. Barker Welcome to my weekly segment, Waiting on Wednesday, where I look at upcoming books that I am planning to order and review in the next few months and which I think I will really enjoy.  Stay tuned t…

For this week's Waiting on Wednesday, I highlight a particularly awesome upcoming fantasy novel with Mortedant’s Peril @rjbarker.bsky.social. An intriguing read that will a dark magic city setting with conspiracy and murder, this is going to be an epic book.
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WWW Wednesday – 29 October 2025 WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning …

I've had another awesome week of reading, so make sure to check out my latest #WWWWednesday post, which includes outstanding books by @anthonyryan.bsky.social, @michaelconnelly.bsky.social and more.
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Waiting on Wednesday – Dark Desert Road by Tim Ayliffe In addition to the Waiting on Wednesday post I did for 30Seven by Jeremy Robinson, I’m also going to do an additional post this week for an awesome upcoming Australian crime fiction read.  This is …

This week I'm also highlighting the excellent upcoming Australian novel, Dark Desert Road by @timayliffe.bsky.social. An intriguing crime fiction read from a brilliant author, this upcoming book sounds extremely impressive, and I look forward to checking it out.
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Waiting on Wednesday – 30Seven by Jeremy Robinson Welcome to my weekly segment, Waiting on Wednesday, where I look at upcoming books that I am planning to order and review in the next few months and which I think I will really enjoy.  Stay tuned t…

For this week's Waiting on Wednesday, I highlight the epic upcoming science fiction novel, 30Seven by @jrobinsonauthor.bsky.social. Sure to be an awesome new take on the alien abduction story, this is going to be an amazing novel that I cannot wait to read.
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Retreat by Krysten Ritter (with Lindsay Jamieson) Publisher: Sphere (Trade Paperback – 25 March 2025) Series: Standalone Length: 265 pages My Rating: 4.25 out of 5 stars Amazon In the mood for a highly entertaining thriller from a famous face ente…

I also just reviewed the very exciting and entertaining thriller, Retreat by @knitindustrie.bsky.social. An excellent standalone novel with some fantastic twists, Retreat was a great read and one I had an amazing time with.
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Born of an Iron Storm by Anthony Ryan Publisher: Orbit/Little Brown Audio (Audiobook – 26 August 2025) Series: Age of Wrath – Book Two Length: 19 hours and 33 minutes My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Amazon Acclaimed fantasy author Anthony …

I also reviewed the impressive fantasy novel, Born of an Iron Storm by @anthonyryan.bsky.social. The second book in Ryan's Age of Wrath series, this was an incredible read full of classic fantasy goodness. A highly recommended book I couldn't get enough of.
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The Bone Raiders by Jackson Ford Publisher: Orbit (Trade Paperback – 12 August 2025) Series: The Rakada – Book One Length: 470 pages My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Amazon Prepare for one of the most entertaining, thrilling and over…

I just reviewed the highly entertaining fantasy novel, The Bone Raiders by @realjacksonford.bsky.social. An epic and fun novel that sees a group of bone covered raiders attempt to ride dragons, this is a great read that I had an awesome time with.
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WWW Wednesday – 8 October 2025 WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning …

I had another awesome week of reading, so make sure to check out my latest #WWWWednesday post, which includes outstanding books by #JohnGrisham, #RSWilt, #ScottMariani @richardosman1.bsky.social and more.
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Waiting on Wednesday – City of Others by Jared Poon Welcome to my weekly segment, Waiting on Wednesday, where I look at upcoming books that I am planning to order and review in the next few months and which I think I will really enjoy.  Stay tuned t…

For this week's Waiting on Wednesday I highlight the outstanding 2026 debut novel, City of Others by #JaredPoon. An intriguing urban fantasy set in #Singapore, City of Others sounds amazing and I cannot wait to read it. @orbitbooks.bsky.social
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Artifact by Jeremy Robinson Publisher: Podium Audio (Audiobook – 2 July 2023) Series: Standalone Length: 9 hours and 56 minutes My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Amazon One of my very favourite authors of outrageous fiction, Jeremy…

I just published a review of the awesome and highly addictive dark science fiction thriller, Artifact by @jrobinsonauthor.bsky.social. An epic and intense read that I couldn't get enough of, this novel comes highly recommended, especially on audiobook.
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Book Haul – Canberra Bookfair – September 2025 During the last weekend I was able to attend the Canberra Lifeline Bookfair, an event that occurs several times a year and gives great opportunities to pick up secondhand books donated for charity.…

I recently managed to find several awesome secondhand books in my local book fair, including awesome reads by @buehlmeister.bsky.social @decastell.bsky.social, @bencounter.bsky.social and more. These books all look incredible, and I cannot wait to read them.
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