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Institutionalized by Tim Marquitz Publishing information: Kindle Publisher: Amazon; 28 Oct 2016 ASIN: B01MF4QQ1C Series: Demon Squad 10 Copy: From Author Reviewer: Tyson Amazon Synopsis: "Blood on his hands, bridges burnt, ancient entities unleashed, the world falling into chaos, and it’s all Frank “Triggaltheron” Trigg’s fault. So what does he do? He joins the enemy, of course. Out of options, Frank surrenders to the DSI in hopes of working out a deal that will save DRAC and end the supernatural rebellion he instigated. As it turns out, the punishment for his crimes is the absolute worst thing he could imagine. They offer him a job. Now tasked to hunt down the former head of the DSI, Frank is caught up in a chess match that just might determine the fate of the universe. Who really needs a happy ending, anyway?" *In full disclosure, Tim Marquitz and I are good friends. Back in 2010 before SBR was just got started I read a fantastic book called Armageddon Bound and was blown a...

War God Rising by Tim Marquitz Publishing information: Kindle Publisher: Amazon Digital Services; 24 Jan 2016 ASIN: B01B1SL422 Standalone Copy: Provided by author Reviewer: Tyson Amazon Synopsis: "Monty Python meets Gladiator! Sand is destined for greatness. Or so a pair of two-bit criminals would have him believe. After rescuing him from certain doom, Bess and Kaede embark on a scheme to game the War God Tournament. It’d be easier if Sand wasn’t an alcohol-soaked twit with a disturbing interest in mutton. Pitted against monsters, magic swords, and murderers galore, they soon realize winning the tourney is the least of their worries." It is no secret that I enjoy a good Marquitz book and I am happy to report that War God Rising is another home run. This time Tim focus his attention on gladiator combat when a old gladiator and a witch join forces to find a young malleable man and hope to ride him to great fortune in the gladiator games that could crown a mortal the God of War,...

Speculative Book Review is a huge fan of Tim Marquitz's work and when he offered to do an interview and catch up we jumped at the chance.  Speculative Book Review: It has been a while since you last stopped by, care to reintroduce yourself to the Speculative Book Review readers? Tim Marquitz : Howdy, everyone. I’m Tim Marquitz, author, editor, publisher, and cook and personal manservant—according to my wife. My primary series is the Demon Squad, and urban fantasy romp with tons of action and juvenile humor, but I have a ton of stuff out there, to include a number of anthology appearances through several presses such as Night Shade and Grim Oak Press. SBR: Why should Influx, Clandestine Daze be the next book everyone reads? TM: Because it rocks, of course. That aside I’ve seen a trend in urban fantasy where all the main characters are touted as these badass malcontents and yet most of them never live up to it. They stick their toe into the gray and claim badness but that’s not the...

Influx by Tim Marquitz Publishing information: Kindle Publisher: Ragnarok Publications; 30 July 2015 ASIN: B010PMEHJC Series: Clandestine Daze #1 Copy: Provided by author Reviewer: Tyson Amazon Synopsis: "A doppelganger, Theo is trapped in the role of the man he murdered. Tasked with safeguarding the secrets of his homeland his loyalty is torn between his new life and his mission when an influx of militants stream to Earth. A pawn of both sides, he's given just days to bring the terrorists to heel. Failure means war, but success comes with its own consequences." Last year I reviewed the novella, Eyes Deep ( review here ) featuring a new anti-hero who is a doppelgänger, someone who can assume the identity of others, named Theodor Crane. Marquitz has decided to turn his new character into a series and it all begins here with Influx. I still don't know what to make of our hero, he is definitely doing his best to do good with his "adopted" family and keep them s...