Dark Thirst9 reviews Donna Hill, Monica Jackson, ... Simon & Schuster, 2006 Im Impressed! + Interesting Perspectives on Vampirism! + A Nice Dark Collection I don't usually enjoy short stories in any form, however this collection was the exception to the rule. There was only one story in this book that I just didn't enjoy, and I wasnt surprised because I've never like his writing style. The other stories were great, I found myself enjoying the ...             Edinburgh: A Novel22 reviews Alexander Chee Picador, 2002 layered, lyrical--a must read + I want to be friends with these people. + Enthralling, mysterious, unforgetable + Interesting novel -- Not always happy but well done. + Don't let the simplicity of this book fool you!             My Soul to Keep139 reviews Tananarive Due Eos, 1998 You Won't Be Able To Put This Book Down!! + Great Concept. Great Story. + Amazing Work + The Horror + An all-time favorite             Kindred (Bluestreak Black Women Writers)173 reviews Octavia E. Butler Beacon Press, 2004 An Excellent Introduction to this Writer + Not Science Fiction Unfortunately, this inspired writer recently died. I encourage ALL to review her works. This novel was my introduction to Octavia E. Butler, and I would advise any enthusiasts of speculative and science fiction to investigate it, and her multiple works!             Wind Follower13 reviews Carole McDonnell Juno Books, 2007 Happy to recommend for those who enjoy a novel that brings about some thinking as well as reading + Excellent read + From J. Kaye's Book Blog + A Fantasy that Explores Our Reality             Badlands: An Underground Science Fiction Novel2 reviews Cecil Washington Authorhouse, 2001 Best of Both Worlds + Not bad In Cecil Washington's debut novel, Badlands: An Underground Science Fiction Novel, Paris is a yogin who is on the journey to restore control of Earth to its original inhabitants. In order to do that he much fight the Grells, who are ruled by the First One. Paris also has to choose between his love ...             Black Sheep2 reviews Ben Peek Prime Books, 2007 Dystopian Sydney This is not a happy book, but I think it is realistic - not because of the events it portrays but the way it portrays them. For most of the part we see only what Isaao Dazai sees and he creeps to understanding very slowly; the ending is largely unresolved. But - Yo! Dystopian! When was it ever ...             The Coyote Kings of the Space-Age Bachelor Pad30 reviews Minister Faust Del Rey, 2004 Bad Title, Wonderful Book + All hail the Coyote Kings! + Holy Moly! + Smooth style, sharp wit, and food for thought.             Monkey Beach: A Novel15 reviews Eden Robinson Mariner Books, 2002 A must read..... + Powerful, Dark and Edgy + A stellar novel. + Captivating and evocative + Engrossing Literary Tale of the Northwest             When Fox is a Thousand4 reviews Larissa Lai Arsenal Pulp Press, 2004 A well-written journey into other dimensions and Vancouver + ' When fox is a thousand, it can speak to Heaven and will never die' + Fascinating style, perfectly written! + beautiful, engrossing, got to love the fox.             Phoenix Tales: Stories of Death & Life8 reviews Gregory Bernard Banks Lulu Press, 2005 Death From Every Angle + Thought-Provoking Tales + This author destined for Greatness! + Phoenix Tales-Stories of Death & Life + Macabre Tales             Lion's Blood57 reviews Steven Barnes Aspect, 2003 Steven Barnes establishes himself..... + If CHarles Murrary wrote these books If there was any question of Steven Barnes ability to write a great novel on his own, those questions are answered by LION'S BLOOD. In this powerful work of speculative fiction, Steven Barnes creates an alternate history where Carthage destroyed Rome, and the New World has been settled by Islam. ...             Havoc After Dark: Tales of Terror: Tales of Terror6 reviews Robert Fleming Kensington, 2005 Exquisite, dark horror + Well, into a new world i am ushered. Robert Fleming's collection of short horror stories is a true revelation. Sensual and horrific at the same time, these stories grab your legs and pull them out from under you. As the owner of more than 500 fantasy and horror anthologies, it takes a lot to impress me, but Robert Fleming did just ...             Brown Girl in the Ring28 reviews Nalo Hopkinson Aspect, 1998 Nalo's First Book + perfect + Brown Girl + A truely original book!             Dark Matter: A Century of Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora14 reviews Aspect, 2001 The Darkness Matters + A look into the history of Black writers in Spec Fic. + Excellent Sci Fi + Worthy of a Hugo. + Get this book!             Dark Dreams: A Collection of Horror and Suspense by Black Writers21 reviews Brandon Massey, Zane, ... Kensington, 2004 Great Collection I loved all the stories in this book. Personal recommendations are Bras Coupe and Plaything because they deal with race relations and a societal issue that isn't discussed too much. Looking forward to reading the other installments.             Through the Necromanteum: Project Far-Reach Laurance, Pearsongreer Hard Shell Word Factory, 2003 NECROMANTEUM: a method to commune with the UNLIVING and the dead past. Project FAR-REACH: is a TOP SECRET alliance between pragmatic engineers, paranoid military officers, and a physician of the New Age. They dared explore the limits of space/time. They used DEATH as a gateway.             Imaro10 reviews Charles Saunders Night Shade Books, 2006 Grand Entertainment + Super Reader + Great Read - Imaro - A Bad Mutha Sucker! Yeah! + Imaro... Imaro... Imaor... Imaro...             Matters Of The Blood10 reviews Maria Lima Juno Books, 2007 Rio Seco's a great place to change + If you are tired of all the "CLONED" vampire books out then be assured this one is WORTH THE READ!! + Reviewed by Karen Morse Or it seemed to be to Keira Kelly. She's 37 and going through the Change. That I seems early until you consider that the metamorphosis I am referring to as more like adolescence and coming into her own supernatural powers. You see, Keira Kelly comes from a long line of near-immortals. Her ...             Cimmerian City7 reviews Rae Lindley Lavender Isis Press, 2007 Reviewed for Between Your Sheets .com + A new take on vamps + Cimmerian City by Rae Lindley + Watch out world! + Home Grown Species