Secret Histories The Man with the Golden Torc, Book 1, (Paperback)

from CSDaley

This was a four just barely. I was not thrilled with the ending. I felt like their was too much explaining in an attempt to set up the world and the next book. The book was pretty action packed and that slowed it down a little. I think Green fans will like it. Clearly a James Bond Nightside and f...

from ErasmusRob

An outstanding contemporary fantasy thriller, complete with clever twists and literary in-jokes, from the protagonist's name onward. The jokes are not so common as to be annoying or jarring, but enjoyable when they show up. The title, of course, is a takeoff on the Bond novel, as is the title of ...

from wvlibrarydude

This book really started out great. The premise of a family using science and magic to defend the world from the horrors that lurk all around us, was a great beginning. The Bond theme was also quite engaging. The thing that really brought this book down in my eyes, was the length and number of si...

from HomeLoveBooks

So as discussed in previous posts I am all about exploring this genre and trying new things. I've noticed lately that I read mostly books written by women authors, and it's not that I don't like male authors it's just how things happened to be. So I figured I would try out a book written by a man...

from BookAddictDiary

Paranormal save the world novel? Tongue-and-cheek James Bond references? Quirky dialog with just as quirky characters? What's not to like about the first installment in this new series from Nightside author Simon R. Green? That's what I thought when I picked up The Man with the Golden Torc, and t...