Thursday, June 18, 2015

Cover Reveal: Presenting 'Magnus Chase And The Gods Of Asgard: The Sword Of Summer' By Rick Riordan

I've been looking around for months now for any Rick Riordan scraps that I might be able to find something just to satiate my hunger for his stories. For a time Percy Jackson's Greek Gods and the satisfying crossover stories offered some alternatives. I need something substantial... and I think the wait might not be that long anymore.

On Rick Riordan's next foray to mythology her will be focusing more on Odin and his lot: the Norse Mythology. He will be introducing Magnus Chase, the new hero in Riordan's Magnus Chase And The Gods Of Asgard trilogy, which will commence with The Sword of Summer.

After a few months of relative silence from the author, he gave us the first look on the cover of Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Sword of Summer, which you can see below.

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Sword of Summer

And here is for the UK edition.

The Sword of Summer (UK Edition)

Synopsis

Magnus Chase has seen his share of trouble. Ever since that terrible night two years ago when his mother told him to run, he has lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, staying one step ahead of the police and truant officers.

One day, Magnus learns that someone else is trying to track him down—his uncle Randolph, a man his mother had always warned him about. When Magnus tries to outmaneuver his uncle, he falls right into his clutches. Randolph starts rambling about Norse history and Magnus’s birthright: a weapon that has been lost for thousands years.

The more Randolph talks, the more puzzle pieces fall into place. Stories about the gods of Asgard, wolves, and Doomsday bubble up from Magnus’s memory. But he doesn’t have time to consider it all before a fire giant attacks the city, forcing him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents. . . .

Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die.

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan will hit book stores on October 6, 2015.

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

First Look: Official Cover & Synopsis Of Rogue Lawyer By John Grisham Revealed

I was almost worried that John Grisham will not be releasing a legal genre book for adults since he just recently released Theodore Boone: The Fugitive. How relieved I was when a newsletter arrived confirming that he indeed will release a new book and it coming out this year.

Come October he will be releasing Rogue Lawyer. If I am not mistaken this is the 24th book in his legal genre line (for adults). The official cover has been release, including the official synopsis as well.

Check out the cover of Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham.

Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham


No offense to the official cover, I have created an altered version. This is simply to satisfy my OCD!


Synopsis

Sebastian Rudd is not your typical street lawyer. He works out of a customized bulletproof van, complete with Wi-Fi, a bar, a small fridge, fine leather chairs, a hidden gun compartment, and a heavily armed driver. He has no firm, no partners, no associates, and only one employee, his driver, who’s also his bodyguard, law clerk, confidant, and golf caddy. He lives alone in a small but extremely safe penthouse apartment, and his primary piece of furniture is a vintage pool table. He drinks small-batch bourbon and carries a gun.

Sebastian defends people other lawyers won’t go near: a drug-addled, tattooed kid rumored to be in a satanic cult, who is accused of molesting and murdering two little girls; a vicious crime lord on death row; a homeowner arrested for shooting at a SWAT team that mistakenly invaded his house. Why these clients? Because he believes everyone is entitled to a fair trial, even if he, Sebastian, has to cheat to secure one. He hates injustice, doesn’t like insurance companies, banks, or big corporations; he distrusts all levels of government and laughs at the justice system’s notions of ethical behavior.

Sebastian Rudd is one of John Grisham’s most colorful, outrageous, and vividly drawn characters yet. Gritty, witty, and impossible to put down, Rogue Lawyer showcases the master of the legal thriller at his very best.

Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham will be released on October 20, 2015..

Thursday, June 11, 2015

(Updated) Sneak Peek: Kung Fu Panda 3 Unleashes New Teaser Trailer, Poster & Three Official Stills

Kung Fu Panda, and the series as a whole, was one of my most favorite animated movie from Dreamworks Animation. I can't explain why, but there is something special about it that awakens the sense of awe and wonder in me. And now its third serving is almost upon us!

Kung Fu Panda 3 is directed by duo Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alessandro Carloni. Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, James Hong and Randall Duk Kim return to lend their voices to the furry characters, and they will be joined by Bryan Cranston and Rebel Wilson as Po's family members.

Updated: Check out the teaser trailer of Kung Fu Panda 3.


Updated: And here is a newly released poster.

Kung Fu Panda 3

Check out these official stills from Kung Fu Panda 3.

Panda Village

Kung Fu Panda 3

Mei-Mei (Rebel Wilson)


Po (Jack Black) with his Father, Li (Bryan Cranston)


Synopsis

In 2016, one of the most successful animated franchises in the world returns with its biggest comedy adventure yet, KUNG FU PANDA 3. When Po’s long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep across China defeating all the kung fu masters, Po must do the impossible—learn to train a village full of his fun-loving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas!

Kung Fu Panda 3 hits cinemas on January 29, 2016.