Book Review : The Osiris Ritual by George Mann
Which is the second in the Newbury and Hobbes series (I reviewed the first "The Affinity Bridge" here - http://redfiona10.livejournal.com/211740.html). This was the book whose cover drew me in, because I am an absolute sucker for Egyptology and a gilded death mask (even if it is King Tut's) is always a sure way to my heart and wallet.
After my somewhat mixed feelings about the first book, I am pleased to say this is much better. Mann's writing of character and dialogue have improved immeasurably and the worst of the anachronisms have gone. Once again there are suitably sinister goings-on (although oddly enough chapter one is again the best chapter of the book) and some nice touches. There is a plot hole but it's a forgivable one. My favourite thing (my Egyptology kink notwithstanding) is how it builds on the setting and circumstances of the first book in a believable and interesting way. The situation of the characters at the end makes me want the next book in the series and I plan on buying it as soon as I am able.
The Affinity Bridge by George Mann
The Immorality Engine by George Mann
The Curious Case of the Clockwork Man by Mark Hodder
Ghosts of Manhattan by George Mann
Ganymede by Cherie Priest
The Kingdom Beyond the Waves by Stephen Hunt
The Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack by Mark Hodder
Camera Obscura by Lavie Tidhar
Infernal Devices by K. W. Jeter
The Horns of Ruin by Tim Akers
Nothing in the Unsuggestions
After my somewhat mixed feelings about the first book, I am pleased to say this is much better. Mann's writing of character and dialogue have improved immeasurably and the worst of the anachronisms have gone. Once again there are suitably sinister goings-on (although oddly enough chapter one is again the best chapter of the book) and some nice touches. There is a plot hole but it's a forgivable one. My favourite thing (my Egyptology kink notwithstanding) is how it builds on the setting and circumstances of the first book in a believable and interesting way. The situation of the characters at the end makes me want the next book in the series and I plan on buying it as soon as I am able.
The Affinity Bridge by George Mann
The Immorality Engine by George Mann
The Curious Case of the Clockwork Man by Mark Hodder
Ghosts of Manhattan by George Mann
Ganymede by Cherie Priest
The Kingdom Beyond the Waves by Stephen Hunt
The Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack by Mark Hodder
Camera Obscura by Lavie Tidhar
Infernal Devices by K. W. Jeter
The Horns of Ruin by Tim Akers
Nothing in the Unsuggestions