- John Hansen
- June 25, 2019
‘Buffy’ flashback: ‘Bad Bargain’ (2006) (Book review)
Diana G. Gallagher’s works rank in the middle of the pack among “Buffy” authors, but they are often interesting for how she puts new spins
‘Buffy’ flashback: ‘Bad Bargain’ (2006) (Book review)
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- John Hansen
- June 18, 2019
‘Buffy’ flashback: ‘Portal Through Time’ (2006) (Book review)
With all the possibilities for Buffy to meet past Slayers introduced in “Tales of the Slayer” and the TV series itself, the time-travel adventure “Portal
- John Hansen
- June 11, 2019
‘Buffy’ flashback: ‘Blackout’ (2006) (Book review)
Keith R.A. DeCandido, who wrote the solid “Serenity” novelization, checks into the Buffyverse with the series’ most heavily researched novel in terms of real-world details.
- John Hansen
- June 4, 2019
‘Buffy’ flashback: ‘Go Ask Malice: A Slayer’s Diary’ (2006) (Book review)
It’s probably too strong of a statement to say Robert Joseph Levy’s “Go Ask Malice: A Slayer’s Diary” (June 2006) is the best Faith story.
- John Hansen
- May 28, 2019
‘Buffy’ flashback: ‘Carnival of Souls’ (2006) (Book review)
Nancy Holder’s status as an elite Buffyverse author was already secured, but disappointingly – especially considering she’s coming off the outstanding “Queen of the Slayers”
- John Hansen
- May 27, 2019
Mamet makes a reader work in crime novel ‘Chicago’ (2018)
David Mamet’s screenplays are among the most accessible in cinema because he writes – and his actors speak – in a heightened, rhythmic way that’s
- John Hansen
- May 21, 2019
‘Buffy’ flashback: ‘Afterimage’ (2006) (Book review)
In the early days of the “Buffy” books, the series released just a handful of Season 1-2 novels before staking out Season 3 as its
- John Hansen
- May 14, 2019
‘Buffy’ flashback: ‘Spark and Burn’ (2005) (Book review)
In the early days of the “Buffy” novels, we got the points of view of supporting characters – as well as a chance to revisit
- John Hansen
- May 8, 2019
Preston & Child’s ‘Verses for the Dead’ explores southern Florida and a puzzling string of deaths (Book review)
Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child give Agent Pendergast a fresh start of sorts in his 18th novel, “Verses for the Dead” (December, hardcover). Series like
- John Hansen
- May 7, 2019
‘Buffy’ flashback: ‘Queen of the Slayers’ (2005) (Book review)
Nancy Holder gives extra care and attention to “Queen of the Slayers” (May 2005), writing it as if it’s the canonical followup to “Buffy” Season