Triumff: Her Majesty’s Hero by Dan Abnett

The Blurb On The Back:

Vivat Regina!

It is the year 2010, Her Divine Majesty, Queen Elizabeth XXX sits upon the throne.

Great Britain’s vast Empire is run by ALCHEMY and SUPERSTITION. Now Sir Rupert Triumff, dashing swordsman, has uncovered a vile plot to dethrone her glorious majesty.

For the honour of the nation: to arms!

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The Verdict:

This novel is perhaps a little too short to give it full justice and at times, it’s uncomfortably close to Terry Pratchett’s work to be original. However, it’s written with humour and pace and there’s enough sheer likeability to keep the reader engaged. Worth checking out.

Sixty-One Nails by Mike Shevdon

The Blurb On The Back:

There is a secret war raging beneath the streets of London.

A dark magic will be unleashed by the Untainted.

Unless a new hero can be found.

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The Verdict:

A well researched urban fantasy, this makes excellent use of faerie folk lore and London’s geography, it’s let down by over-writing and poor copyediting. Nevertheless, it’s well worth a look as Shevdon promises a sequel that further explores the seven courts of the Feyre.