Would Jaws be the same without the music? Star Wars without the sound effects? Of course. It’s almost impossible to imagine some favourite movies without their soundtracks and musical effects. There are, no doubt, some YouTube clipshows that do their best to compile the best of these iconic movie sound movements but they run the […]
Book news and discoveries
Welcome to Geek Native's Books section, your portal to the multiverse of the written and illustrated word. From epic fantasy novels to the frontiers of science fiction, we keep you updated with timely book news and insightful reviews to help you discover your next great read.
Our definition of 'books' proudly includes the vibrant world of comic books. This is your essential hub for the latest comic news, in-depth graphic novel reviews, and our curated selection of reshared comic strips that catch our eye. Whether you prefer sprawling literary sagas or the dynamic panels of sequential art, this is a comprehensive celebration of storytelling for the modern geek. Dive in and find your next adventure.
Batman: Arkham Knight competiton
Batman fan? The Batman: Arkham Knight computer game certainly is. In the prequel novel The Riddler’s Gambit you get to explore Gotham City and see what happened after the dramatic ending of the game Batman: Arkham City. The Riddler has stepped into fill the power void in the shady underworld and successfully enlists many of […]
Mysteriously action-packed: A review of Wild Cards Lowball
Lowball is the latest in the Wild Cards series. I’ve not read any of the Wild Cards books before and it turns out I didn’t need to. I was quickly able to pick up on the world – like ours but after a virus has turned some of the population into super-powered mutants – and […]
Competition: The Splintered Gods
The Splintered Gods is the latest book from Stephen Deas in the Memory of Flames series. The Dragon Queen is being forced to wage war on her new master’s rivals and the magic necklace that traps her ensures she cannot escape. Trapped in another body, Berren – the Bloody Judge – is on the hunt […]
Against all odds: A review of 13 Coins
I’m disappointed that 13 Coins wasn’t better. I’m frustrated that 13 Coins wasn’t good. All the good ingredients are present. I liked the art. The genre is a favourite of mine – “high religion occult” – where angels and demons are real, battling each other in a contemporary setting, TMNT’s Keven Eastman give it a thumbs […]
Competition: Win The Seventh Miss Hatfield
One way to describe The Seventh Miss Hatfield is as a cross between Pride and Prejudice with Doctor Who. We’re dealing with a young girl who grows up very quickly in strange circumstances and then becomes something of a time traveler. The “Seventh” in the title relates not to timelord regenerating but because our hero […]
The evolution of Harley Quinn [infographic]
Harley Quinn is a remarkable super villain in many ways; for a start her first appearance was as a TV toon character rather than in the comic books. Over the following 23 years she’s grown her profile and become a fan favourite. Batman and Joker fans are now looking forward the DC’s Suicide Squad movie […]
Competition: The Knight
Geek Native gave Pierre Pevel’s The Knight a strong review back in March and asked the question “Should you embrace the Darkness?” In the fantasy novel the Knight has become corrupted by evil after serving time in a haunted jail. He know he intends to do good and he can use the power of the […]
Competition: Jag in Space – A Just Determination
We’re a fan of Jack Campbell here at Geek Native whether it’s for the Lost Stars series or whether he’s using the pen-name John G. Hemry. It’s the Hemry name that Jag in Space appeared under. Have you watched any of the TV show JAG? You’ll kinda know what to expect. JAG stands for “Judge […]
Stories from ghosts: A review of The House of War and Witness
The House of War and Witness from Gollancz is written by a trilogy; Linda Carey, Louise Carey and M.R. Carey. It’s a historic ghost story of sorts. There are two types of ghost stories; horrors and those with a twist. The House of War and Witness is in the latter camp. That’s not to say […]
