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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Michael R. Fletcher lives in the endless suburban sprawl north of Toronto. He dreams of trees and seeing the stars at night and being a ninja. He is an unrepentant whiskey-swilling reprobate of the tallest order and thinks grilled cheese sandwiches are a food group.
Publisher: Michael R. Fletcher (April 13, 2026) Page count: 353 pages Formats: ebook, paperback
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Michael R. Fletcher is a science fiction and fantasy author, a grilled cheese aficionado, and a whiskey-swilling reprobate. He spends his days choreographing his forklift musical (titled "Get Forked"), and using caffeine as a substitute for sanity. Any suggestions that he is actually Dyrk Ashton in disguise are all lies.
Publisher: Michael R. Fletcher (December 15, 2025) Page count: 295 pages Formats: ebook, paperback
Last year I wasn’t able to post my top
reads but I was reminded that there are a few readers who are keeping their eye
out for it (thanks Pradeep). So this year I wanted to be sure to not be lazy. 2024
was a varied reading year with a wide variety of epic fantasy. Infact my top 7
are indicative of how rich the stories were
and it wasn’t easy ranking them.
1) The Storm beneath The World by Michael R. Fletcher – This was an incredibly unique story about an anthromorphic insect civilization & easily the best story that has sprouted form the mad Canadian’s mind. Can’t wait to read the sequel and see how Fletcher ends it all.
2) The Doors Of Midnight by RR Virdi – The sequel to The First Binding was in everyway a sequel that outshone its predecessor. The brilliance of the author’s prose & plotting skills were already visible in the preceding title but in this one, he took things to a new level. The 3rd volume in the Tales Of Tremaine is easily one of my most anticipated reads whenever it releases.
3) Herald by Rob J. Hayes – The beginning of a new epic fantasy from one of my favourites is always a cause to celebrate. With the Godeater saga, Rob plans to go the GRRM route and has written a story that is simultaneously unfolding across three millennia.
4) The Last Shield by Cameron Johnston – Cameron Johnston is a huge fan of David Gemmell and in this book, he was able to give us a heroic fantasy story & a stoic female MC who absolutely would have done the big man proud.
5) Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang – This book was a fantasy title that originally was released in 2023 but I got to it in 2024. M.L. Wang’s BOBH was a fascinating tapestry about academia, racism and xenophobia while giving us a fascinating world. An incredibly different follow up to Kaigen but retaining all of the author’s signature style.
6) The Book That Wouldn't Burn by Mark Lawrence – This was another 2023 title which I was only able to read a year later after its release. The Library trilogy book 1 is possibly the most meta story that Mark Lawrence has written & another feather in his already shining cap.
7) Fool’s Promise by Angela Boord – Angela Boord’s 2nd volume of the Eterean saga showcased exactly why we loved Fortune’s Fool. With more worldbuilding & complex characters, accompanied by stellar prose, this sequel proved why AB needs to be celebrated by more readers.
8) How To Become The Dark Lord And Die Trying by Django Wexler – This was a funny story that exceeded my wildest expectations as the author really went all in with its zany premise. Filled with snark, humour & a lot of fun, this is one series that I couldn’t get more of.
9) Mushroom Blues by Adrian M. Gibson – Adrian M. Gibson’s debut was a sleek hybrid mixing fantasy, SF, & Noir with a complex world scenario. It was also very polished & hence was the FBC finalist for SPFBOX. If you haven’t read this one yet, you need to jump on it.
10) The Hunter’s Gambit by Ciel Pierlot – I was made aware of this book thanks to my blogmate Caitlin, and her review precisely encapsulates what this book is about. Evil vampires, bloody action, a morally grey protagonist made this standalone a quick and fast read. Ciel Pierlot absolutely nailed this dark fantasy tale & I hope we get more stories within this milieu.
THE STORM BENEATH THE WORLD
COVER RE-REVEAL!
Book links: Amazon, Goodreads, FBC's REVIEW
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Michael R. Fletcher lives in the endless suburban sprawl north of Toronto. He dreams of trees and seeing the stars at night and being a ninja. He is an unrepentant whiskey-swilling reprobate of the tallest order and thinks grilled cheese sandwiches are a food group.
Publisher: Michael R. Fletcher (April 4, 2024) Length: 366 Formats: ebook, hardcover, paperback
It’s time to start wrapping up the year, and since I can’t resist a good Top X list, here’s mine:) Books, comics, TV series - you name it, I’ve got some gems to share.
I'll focus on broadly defined speculative fiction, but if thrillers are your thing, let me know - I’ve got a few killer suggestions.
I hope at least some of these picks will grab your attention, especially since some of them are criminally underread and deserve way more love.
Book links: Amazon, Goodreads
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Michael R. Fletcher lives in the endless suburban sprawl north of Toronto. He dreams of trees and seeing the stars at night and being a ninja. He is an unrepentant whiskey-swilling reprobate of the tallest order and thinks grilled cheese sandwiches are a food group.
Publisher: Michael R. Fletcher (April 4, 2024) Length: 366 Formats: ebook, hardcover, paperback
The Storm Beneath The World by Michael R. Fletcher review
Book links: Amazon, Goodreads
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Michael R. Fletcher lives in the endless suburban sprawl north of Toronto. He dreams of trees and seeing the stars at night and being a ninja. He is an unrepentant whiskey-swilling reprobate of the tallest order and thinks grilled cheese sandwiches are a food group.
Publisher: Michael R. Fletcher (April 4, 2024) Length: 366 Formats: ebook, hardcover, paperback
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Book review: In The Shadow of Their Dying by Michael R. Fletcher & Anna Smith Spark
Michael R. Fletcher: Michael R. Fletcher lives in the endless suburban sprawl north of Toronto. He dreams of trees and seeing the stars at night and being a ninja. He is an unrepentant whiskey-swilling reprobate of the tallest order and thinks grilled cheese sandwiches are a food group.
Anna Smith Spark: Anna Smith Spark lives in London, UK. She loves grimdark and epic fantasy and historical military fiction. Anna has a BA in Classics, an MA in history and a PhD in English Literature. She has previously been published in the Fortean Times and the poetry website www.greatworks.org.uk. Previous jobs include petty bureaucrat, English teacher and fetish model.
Anna's favourite authors and key influences are R. Scott Bakker, Steve Erikson, M. John Harrison, Ursula Le Guin, Mary Stewart and Mary Renault. She spent several years as an obsessive D&D player. She can often be spotted at sff conventions wearing very unusual shoes.
Publisher: Grimdark Magazine (March 19, 2024) Length: 143 pages Formats: ebook, paperback
Monday, February 12, 2024
Author Interview: Anna Smith-Spark & Michael R. Fletcher, the author duo behind In The Shadow of Their Dying
We’re thrilled to share the interview with Anna Smith Spark and Michael R. Fletcher, co-authors of In the Shadow of Their Dying. The novella will be available from Grimdark Magazine on March 19, 2024. It's 144 pages long.
Thursday, December 7, 2023
EXCLUSIVE COVER REVEAL Q&A: The Storm Beneath The World (Children Of Corruption #1) by Michael R. Fletcher
Q] Welcome back to Fantasy Book Critic Michael. How are you doing since the release of A WAR TO END ALL, the end of your Manifest Delusions saga?
I love Top Ten lists! Not that there's anything wrong with Top Five or Top Twenty lists. It's just that I can highlight many books with ten places without feeling that I omit anything noteworthy.
Friday, October 21, 2022
FBC Videocast: Trigger Warning & Grimdark Fantasy Discussion with H. L. Tinsley, Clayton Snyder, Michael R. Fletcher & Krystle Matar (by Mihir Wanchoo)
Please enjoy this wonderfully stimulating discussion that Clayton, Holly, Krystle and Michael had with regards to trigger warnings in Grimdark & dark fantasy.
Therefore, it is my sincere hope that you enjoy this conversation and please feel free to let us know what you think either in the comments below or comments on the Youtube video.
Saturday, May 14, 2022
Book review: An End to Sorrow by Michael R. Fletcher (reviewed by Lukasz Przywoski & Mihir Wanchoo)
ABOUT AUTHOR: Michael R. Fletcher is a science fiction and fantasy author, a grilled cheese aficionado, and a whiskey-swilling reprobate. He spends his days choreographing his forklift musical (titled "Get Forked"), and using caffeine as a substitute for sanity. Any suggestions that he is actually Dyrk Ashton in disguise are all lies.
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
FBC: Authors & Their Favourite Books, Michael R. Fletcher chats about Wizard War by Hugh Cook (Interviewed by Mihir Wanchoo)
Hello everyone, this is the ATFB series, Authors & Their
Favourite Books. This series is inspired by hearing about authors talk
about what books inspired them to become wordsmiths in their own right.
Today we have with us Michael R.
Fletcher, indie grimdark darling, grilled cheese sandwich aficionado &
whiskey reprobate (in his own words). We chat with Michael about why he loves
this book. How he came across it and why more readers should perhaps give it a
try. Michael talks about its different approach in the 80s and much more. Plus a sneak peek at what he plans to release next.
Therefore, it is my sincere hope that you enjoy this
conversation and please feel free to let us know what you think either in the
comments below or comments on the Youtube video.
As avid fantasy readers, we love discovering new voices and hidden gems. SPFBO contest gives us such a possibility and we’re thrilled
TODAY IS THE DAY!
Saturday, August 7, 2021
SPFBO Semifinalist Review: Gunmetal Gods & Norylska Groans (reviewed by Mihir Wanchoo)
Monday, July 5, 2021
Interview with Michael R. Fletcher & Clayton Snyder (interviewed by Mihir Wanchoo)
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Michael R. Fletcher Website
Official
Clayton Snyder Website
Order Norylska Groans over HERE
Today
we have the dual pleasure of welcoming Clayton
Snyder and Michael R. Fletcher as
part of the Norylska Groans blog tour
organized by Storytellers On Tour. Be sure to checkout all the other spots
highlighted below and grab a copy of this standalone story. I’ll be reviewing Norylska as part of my SPFBO lot in a
few weeks. So be sure to check that out as the book is an excellent combination
of low fantasy, crime & ultra-violent action.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Interview with Michael J. Fletcher & Clayton Snyder, the authors of Norylska Groans
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