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Anomaly - Graphic Novel

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Unfortunately I don't read as many comic books as I used to. So it's not surprising that I miss some great ones. Recently I came across Anomaly , which is a very interesting production, to say the least. It is the longest original full-color graphic novel ever published, and it is enhanced by an augmented reality mobile application. Here's how its official site describes Anomaly: "Anomaly is an epic tale of deception, redemption, and unity set on a strange alien world and the longest original full-color graphic novel ever published. With lush illustrations, action-packed storytelling, and awe-inspiring interactive features, Anomaly is a must-have multimedia experience for science-fiction, fantasy, and comic book fans alike. Immerse yourself in this groundbreaking space opera via a 370-page hardcover book and companion augmented reality app or through a standalone tablet app complete with cinematic voice acting and sound." Folks! Here, we're talking about a b...

Kindle Deals

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If you are a Kindle owner, here is a list of some interesting deals that you can check (they all go for $1.99 ): Constitution  (Book 1 of The Legacy Fleet Trilogy) by Nick Webb The year is 2650 75 years ago, an alien fleet attacked Earth. Without warning. Without mercy. We were not prepared. Hundreds of millions perished. Dozens of cities burned. We nearly lost everything. Then, the aliens abruptly left. We rebuilt. We armed ourselves. We swore: never again. But the aliens never came back. Until now. With overwhelming force the aliens have returned, striking deep into our territory, sending Earth into a panic. Our new technology is useless. Our new ships burn like straw. All our careful preparations are wasted. Now, only one man, one crew, and the oldest starship in the fleet stand between the Earth and certain destruction: ISS CONSTITUTION Killing Pretty  (A Sandman Slim Novel) by Richard Kadrey Sandman Slim investigates Death’s death in this hip, propulsive urban fantasy th...

REVIEW: Dark Orbit by Carolyn Ives Gilman

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Dark Orbit by Carolyn Ives Gilman Publishing information: Hardback; 304pgs Publisher: Tor; 14 July 2015 ISBN: 978-0765336293 Stanalone Copy: Provided by publisher Reviewer: Tyson Amazon Synopsis: "From Nebula and Hugo Award-nominated Carolyn Ives Gilman comes Dark Orbit, a compelling novel featuring alien contact, mystery, and murder. Reports of a strange, new habitable planet have reached the Twenty Planets of human civilization. When a team of scientists is assembled to investigate this world, exoethnologist Sara Callicot is recruited to keep an eye on an unstable crewmate. Thora was once a member of the interplanetary elite, but since her prophetic delusions helped mobilize a revolt on Orem, she's been banished to the farthest reaches of space, because of the risk that her very presence could revive unrest. Upon arrival, the team finds an extraordinary crystalline planet, laden with dark matter. Then a crew member is murdered and Thora mysteriously disappears. Thought to be...