Book Review: In the Wet

Book Review: In the Wet by Nevil Shute This is rather an odd book by the author of On the Beach and A Town Like Alice.  It starts as the story of Roger Hargreaves, an aging Anglican priest in Northern Australia in the 1950s.  In the course of his parish duties,  Father Hargreaves meets a colorful local… Continue reading Book Review: In the Wet

Comic Book Review: The Thrilling Adventure Hour

Comic Book Review: The Thrilling Adventure Hour by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker The Thrilling Adventure Hour, it turns out, is a continuing theatrical performance and podcast in the style of old-time radio.  As such, it’s full of action, comedy and thrilling adventure.  This is their first illustrated tie-in graphic novel. The contents range from straight-up science… Continue reading Comic Book Review: The Thrilling Adventure Hour

Book Review: The Sky Devil

Book Review: The Sky Devil by L. Ron Hubbard Disclaimer:  I received this book through a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it.  Also, because of severe shipping delays, Galaxy Press also sent the audio version. This is another in the series of L. Ron Hubbard pulp stories reprints from Galaxy Press,… Continue reading Book Review: The Sky Devil

Book Review: Fortress Rabaul: The Battle for the Southwest Pacific January 1942-April 1943

Book Review: Fortress Rabaul: The Battle for the Southwest Pacific January 1942-April 1943 by Bruce Gamble Disclaimer:  I received this book through a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. This is the second of three books about the Southwest Pacific campaign during World War Two.  The first book covered the fate… Continue reading Book Review: Fortress Rabaul: The Battle for the Southwest Pacific January 1942-April 1943