Category Archives: Tome of Geek

Spider Notes: Cover Release – Part 1

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Larry Gent

With the release of To Money and a TV only 15 days away (December 1st, 2015), I’ve decided to build up some hype by doing a cover release. So what happens is for the next five day I release a … Continue reading →

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Tome of Geek: Old Man’s War

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Larry Gent

Old Man’s War. What can be said about this book that hasn’t already been said? What could I add to a review that would make mine stand out? What could I add to a review that would lend an iota … Continue reading →

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Tome of Geek: The Frontier by Kenneth Tam

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Larry Gent

A while back I got my hands a wonderful alternate history book called The Grassland.  Today I look at the books sequel – and the latest book in the His Majesty’s New World series – The Frontier by Kenneth Tam. … Continue reading →

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Tome of Geek: I’m an Author

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Larry Gent

Well I guess there’s no avoiding it now. I’ve grown up with the lesson that if it’s too good to be true, it probably is. It was one of those lessons my Dad taught me, repeating it over and over … Continue reading →

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Tome of Geek: Godborn by Paul S. Kemp

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Larry Gent

I love the writings of Paul S. Kemp.  It started with Erevis Cale, it was renewed with Jaden Korr, reinvigorated with Egil and Nix and but most recently it’s been the tales of Vasen and Orsin in Kemp latest book, … Continue reading →

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Tome of Geek: Kitty and the MIdnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Larry Gent

I’ve always enjoyed Urban Fantasy ever since I read a certain book.  I don’t want to name names or pass blame – but it’s Jim Butcher’s fault.  My only problem with urban fantasy is that the line between it and … Continue reading →

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Tome of Geek: The Companions by RA Salvatore

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Larry Gent

I HATED The Last Threshold. I love Drizzt books but I HATED The Last Threshold. It wasn’t that it was a bad book, far from it, but it was a book that nothing happened.  Drizzt tried to take his new … Continue reading →

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Tome of Geek: A Discourse in Steel by Paul S Kemp

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Larry Gent

Ever since I hooked up with the people at Angry Robot Books I have been living the golden life.  For those you don’t know the golden life for me is getting eARC of books.  My golden life is not very … Continue reading →

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Panic View: Madeline Ashby

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Larry Gent

In the years since I’ve started 42webs the blog has changed beyond what I could have expected.  I have done things with it that I would have never thought possible.  One of the best developments was the ability to get … Continue reading →

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Tome of Geek: Trickster by Jeff Somers

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Larry Gent

Today I am talking about Trickster by Jeff Somers. Trickster is an Urban Fantasy novel about magic in today’s society but unlike the rose coloured world of Harry Potter or Harry Dresden or Harry Houdini (wow – what is it … Continue reading →

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