Friday, 5 December 2025

The Groundskeeper: Have A Dead Night - Cedar Sanderson - The Groundskeeper Book 5

Have A Dead Night
The Groundskeeper Book 5
Sanderley Studios.
ISBN 9798272314611
ASIN B0FYMMS81R
ASIN B0FYJBYRLK

The Groundskeeper: Have A Dead Night - Cedar Sanderson - The Groundskeeper Book 5

With the reading of this story it marks 29 times I have read a book or published short story by Sanderson, not counting her contributions to anthologies. I first encountered the works of Cedar in Cracked: An Anthology of Eggsellent Chicken Stories, and after reading her piece there knew I had to track down and read something else from her pen. The first story in this series was that next piece I read and since then I have been slowly working through all of Sanderson’s published works. In that first book Sanderson states:

“This book is dedicated to the Junior Mad Scientist, my pastel goth. May you find your happy place, dear heart.”

Written and dedicated to her own daughter the story is spun off from a chance real life event. The dedication in this volume states:

“To my baby bat, as always, and may you find your own path in life.”

The story is very well written. It was a humorous read with a dark twists. The book and whole series really grabs your attention and keeps you hooked. I picked up the book as soon as it released and read it in a couple of sittings over a day and a half. The description of this offering is:

“As the cold rain falls on Belleview cemetery, Apprentice mediator Chloe Brandt is shifting from raking fallen leaves to solving mysteries for the living and the dead. If it's not one thing, it's another as a fallen tree, a new case, and an unexpected result all collide with a summons from a colleague. Now Chloe and her boss Mr. Cruor are headed for the deep hollers of Appalachia, to attempt the unraveling of a fifty-year-old tragedy, and they are walking right into an ambush. One wrong step, and the dead stay restless forever.”

The chapters in this offering are:

1. Nightlife
2. Morning Meeting
3. Derp Kitty Dear
4. Side Quest
5. Root and Branch
6. The Little Old Lady
7. Curiosity and the Cat
8. Sky and Trees
9. Road Trip
10. Weeping Bride Creek
11. An Expedition
12. Old Ghosts
13. Cave of the Dead
14. Missing Ghosts
15. Bigfoot
16. Unravelling
17. Remembrance
18. Postscript

The story follows Chloe as she continues to transition into a new role at Belleview Cemetery, a role that is much more series and has further reaching consequences. She has known for a while that life at Belleview was different, and she took it all in stride. Now she has accepted a vocation, a vocation of the work of mercy of burying the dead, and in this case helping them to transition if needed. 

This story moves at a quick pace and a lot of events transpire. We are also given a lot of information about Mr. Cruor, the gnomes, and the organization Chloe is now a part of. They assist on a few cases; one local and one at a remote end of the state. We have encounters with a few of those we met in previous installments. We get to see Chloe settling into her new role, and finding her place in that role. 

In this volume Mr. Cruor reveals some more information about his past. Chloe’s relationships with Della and Trunk are blooming. Though in this one lessons with Trunk keep getting g put off. A lot happens in this small volume. Chloe is building a team to take over some of the caretaking work so she can take on other duties. And needs to reach out for extra assistance after a story first damages a tree, and then it is completely uprooted. 

Throughout the volume are some absolutely stunning illustrations from Sanderson. 

This is another masterfully written story. Great characters both alive and dead. And in this one a real true villain. An excellent read a very serious edge. I love this book and series, I want to know what else happens to Chloe and the residents we have encountered and those we have yet to meet at Belleview Cemetery and further beyond. This series is really shaping up. Each time a new story comes out I end up going back and rereading them all. I can easily recommend this book and series. A most excellent read!

Books by Cedar Sanderson:
Warp Resonance
One-Eyed Dragon
Snow Angel
Inktail & Friends: A Coloring Book
Voyageur's Cap
Fairy Little Sister
Milkweed
Mindflow
Crow Moon
Zombie Maggots
Poor Gregory
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The Groundskeeper Series:

Pixie for Hire Series:
Dragon Noir
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Pixie for Hire: Omnibus Edition

Children of Myth Series:
Vulcan's Kittens 
The God’s Wolfling
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The Tanager Series:
Jade Star
Tanager's Fledglings 
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Witchward Series:
Possum Creek Massacre
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Illustrated by Cedar:
Something Wicked #15
Jormungandr's Venom (Fenris Unchained Book 3)
Hunted Behavior
A Time To Die
Legion
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Contributed to:
The Hearts' Enchantment
Calexit- The Anthology
Supernatural Streets
Something Wicked Anthology, Vol One
Something Wicked #15
Mythic Delirium Magazine Issue 0.4
The Haunted Library Anthology: Volume 1 
But Not Broken - Hope and Healing Book 2
Postcards From Mars - Postcard Stories Book 1
Space Cowboys - Raconteur Press Anthologies Book 4
Space Cowboys 2: Electric Rodeo - Raconteur Press Anthologies Book 5
Twisted Tropes
Steam-Powered Postcards - Postcard Stories Book 2
Space Marines - Raconteur Press Anthologies Book 6
Fanta-Fly Postcards: A Micro-Fiction Collection
Postcards from Foolz: A Micro-Fiction Collection
Falcons of Malta
Space Marines 2 - Raconteur Press Anthologies Book 9
Single Servings of Liberty - Postcard Stories Book 5
Tales From The Occupation: A Fae Wars Book 4
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Books as Lilania Begley:
Slice of Pie
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Sumire Series:

Bluehills Series:

Contributed to as Lilania Begley:
He Was Dead When I got There
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Raking Up the Dead - Cedar Sanderson - The Groundskeeper Book 1

The Hoodoo That You Do - Cedar Sanderson - The Groundskeeper Book 2

My Ghoul - Cedar Sanderson - The Groundskeeper Book 3

Deadhead - Cedar Sanderson - The Groundskeeper Book 4

The Groundskeeper: Have A Dead Night - Cedar Sanderson - The Groundskeeper Book 5


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Thursday, 4 December 2025

A Very Jurassic Hallowtide - Corinna Turner - An unSPARKed Story

A Very Jurassic Hallowtide
An unSPARKed Story
Unseen Books
eISBN 9781917628044
ASIN B0FY3TYHBC

A Very Jurassic Hallowtide - Corinna Turner - An unSPARKed Story

I read this story in the anthology Shadows Visible & Invisible from the Catholic Teen Books Anthology. When writing a review of that anthology I wrote a paragraph for each story. For this story I wrote:

“Anytime there is a new story in the unSPARKed world my son and I get terribly excited. I have read unSPARKed stories 39 times not counting a number of times for each anthology they appear in. This was a deeply moving story about friends, a tragedy from long ago, and maybe surprising repentance. Harry has a surprising dream and a vision. This Hallowtide will not soon be forgot.”

The description of this volume states:

“Trapped in the mountains by a blizzard and a pack of T. rex, Darryl, Joshua, and Harry's All Hallows' Eve is looking dangerous enough, even before things take an eerie turn.

An unSPARKed short story about a future halloween that does not go according to plan!”

And hear more than a year later and rereading the story as a standalone short I still completely agree. And the author chose to use that blurb when marketing the volume which is a great honour. This is really a very moving story. Over the last several years Hallowtide and purgatory have both been themes in my reading and my personal devotional practices. And even though this is a fictional story, it really had a lasting impact upon me. I have never had an encounter with a soul visiting from purgatory, and to be honest hope I never do. But this story written based on a true event is moving and challenging. 

It is a story that will move you to have a deeper appreciation for how God can work in mysterious ways, and it will challenge you to pray more for holy souls in purgatory. Turner states in the author’s note:

“Aspects of this story are based on real events. A lady from my church lives in a manor house that has a priest hole dating back to the Elizabethan penal times, when Catholics were persecuted in Britain. One day, two guests staying in the room with the priest hole woke up in the night to find a figure standing at the end of the bed, staring silently at them. They said that there was nothing at all frightening about the experience, despite the figure’s sunken, red-rimmed eyes and general emaciation. When they told the lady who owned the house, she was shocked, because she knew what the couple did not: that during the penal times, a priest had starved to death in the priest hole after the lord of the manor was arrested. The figure described had all the physical symptoms of someone who had died of starvation, and a modern-day priest explained to her that the dead priest’s soul was probably seeking prayers from purgatory.

The interesting things about this are:
  · The couple both saw the figure, so they weren’t asleep.
  · Neither of them knew the history of the house or the priest.
  · Neither of them found the apparition frightening.

All these things are included in this story.”

It is a great little story. If you are fans of the unSPARKed stories it is a must read. And if you want a great story to read over Hallowtide or to be honest at any point in the year, it is worth picking up.  I first read a story by Turner in 2015, and read the first in this series in 2017. Since then, I have read books by her a total of 77 times, and unSPARKed stories 42 of them. I have also read a number of the unSPARKed stores in Anthologies. This story is available in the Anthology, Shadows Visible & Invisible, or as a standalone eBook. This story and series are excellent for teens, young adults and adults. The series keeps getting better and better! It has real staying power. My son and I have read most volumes at least three times each.

When I am recommending this series, which happens often, I frequently describe it as a mashup of Mad Max, Lost World, and Jurassic Park, and I have recommended it to many, all who have enjoyed them. In many ways it is like 50 years after Jurassic World Dominion. We have even bought a full set for my son’s school library and know from the Librarian that they are very popular.

unSPARKed is a series set in a not-too-distant future. Dinosaurs once again roam the earth. Just because a scientist could do something, did not mean they should have done it. Most people live SPARKed, in cities with walls and electrified fences. There are two groups of people who live unSPARKed, farmers who have electric fences around their farms and live in community with their close neighbours. The other are Hunters who live most of the time out on the road or off road in HabVI’s Habitat Vehicles. 

If you want an excellent short story I can easily recommend this story! And to be honest anything from Turner’s masterful pen.  

Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2025 Catholic Reading Plan!

Books by Corinna Turner:
I Am Margaret Series:
0.0 The Underappreciated Virtues of Rusty Old Bicycles (A prequel)
0.5 Brothers (Prequel)
1.0 I Am Margaret
1.5 How Snakey Got His Name (Short Story)
2.0 The Three Most Wanted
3.0 Liberation
4.0 Bane's Eyes
5.0 Margo's (Attempted) Diary & Notebook
5.5 An Unexpected Guest
6.0 The Siege of Reginald Hill
6.5 Buttons (Short Story)
7.0 A Saint in the Family
I Am Margaret The Play - Fiorella de Maria
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Yesterday and Tomorrow Series:
Someday
Tomorrow's Dead
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unSPARKed Series:

Mandy Lamb Series:
Mandy Lamb and the Full Moon
Contributed to:
Secrets: Visible & Invisible 7 Amazing Stories - Catholic Teen Books
Gifts Visible & Invisible 8 Christmas Stories for Teens
Treasures: Visible & Invisible 8 Stories for Teens


Related Posts about Purgatory:
Prayers:
Sermon Sunday November 2nd 2025 All Souls Day Father Jeff Bergsma
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Books:
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Fiction:
The Wait - F.C. Ribeiro 
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Picture Books:
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A Very Jurassic Lent - Corinna Turner - An unSPARKed Story


Three Clawful Tales - Corinna Turner - An unSPARKed Anthology










What's Done is Done - Corinna Turner - unSPARKed Book 10

Weigh the Odds - Corinna Turner - unSPARKed Book 11

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Wednesday, 3 December 2025

30 Days with the Irish Mystics - Thomas J. Craughwell

30 Days with the Irish Mystics 
ISBN 9781935302667
eISBN 9781618900739
ASIN B009ZNHLMI

30 Days with the Irish Mystics - Thomas J. Craughwell

I stumbled across another volume in this series, 30 Days with Saint Paul, while doing research for a volume from the Great Spiritual Teachers series from Ave Maria Press. I enjoyed that volume on Saint Paul so much that I picked up both other volumes from Craughwell. I really enjoyed this volume and am looking forward to exploring other Catholic works from the pen of Thomas. Back to the volume at hand:

The description of this volume states:

“As pagans, the Irish people were passionate about song and poetry. As Christians, they passion, combined with a fiery love for Christ, produced some of the finest and touching spiritual poetry of the Church. In "30 Days with the Irish Mystics", join Thomas J. Craughwell as he meditates on the works of the great Irish saints.

From the well-known (Saint Patrick and Saint Brigid) to the obscure (Saint Molaise an Saint Ita), the prayerful poetry of the Irish Mystics is uplifting, beautiful, and devotional. Supplemented with prayers and meditations for each day, "30 Days with the Irish Mystics", is not only a deeper look at the majesty and holiness of the great Irish saints, it is a fine devotional, walking you through 30 days of prayerful song.”

The chapters in this volume are:

Introduction
Day 1: The First Step
Day 2: Pleasing God
Day 3: The Happy Family
Day 4: The Mystery of the Mass
Day 5: Guard My Tongue
Day 6: The Light of the World
Day 7: Shielded by the Saints
Day 8: Shielded by the Saints
Day 9: Christ’s Death and Resurrection Brings Eternal Life
Day 10: God’s Protection
Day 11: Ambassadors for Christ
Day 12: Hail Mary!
Day 13: Make Haste to Help Me
Day 14: Christ’s Yoke
Day 15: The Liturgy in Heaven
Day 16: The Pure in Heart
Day 17: The Spirit of the Lord Is Upon Me
Day 18: Dwelling in Safety
Day 19: St. Michael the Archangel
Day 20: The Sun of Righteousness
Day 21: The Good Shepherd
Day 22: Love Your Brother
Day 23: The Bread of Heaven
Day 24: A Foretaste of Heaven
Day 25: The Joy of Christ
Day 26: Pray for Priests
Day 27: The Beautiful Mystery of the Holy Trinity
Day 28: Mary’s Never Dying Fame
Day 29: Come, Holy Spirit
Day 30: The Ultimate Mystery
The Saints
About the Author

The section titled The Saints has brief biographies of:

St. Aengus the Culdee (died c. 830)
St. Brigid (c. 450–525)
St. Colman of Cloyne (c. 522–600)
St. Columba (c. 521–597)
St. Columbanus (c. 543–615)
St. Cuchumneus (died c. 745)
Abbot Donogh Mór O’Daly (died 1244)
St. Ita (c. 475–570)
St. Maelmuire O’Gorman (died c. 1167)
St. Molaise (died c. 639)
St. Patrick (c. 387–c. 464)
St. Sechnall (c. 372–457)

A sample day is:

“Day 13: Make Haste to Help Me

My God, help me. Give me love of thee, O Son of my God. Glorious King, swiftly bring love of thee into my heart that it may be whole. Lord, give what I ask of thee—give, give speedily, O bright and gleaming sun.
St. Maelmuire (Died C. 1167), “Deus Meus Adiuva Me” (“My God Help Me”)

Be pleased, O God, to deliver me! O Lord, make haste to help me! . . . May all who seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee! May those who love thy salvation say evermore, “God is great!” 
PSALM 70:1, 4

TODAY’S MEDITATION
There is no darkness that the light of the Lord cannot dispel. There is no danger that the power of God cannot drive away.

PRAYER
My God, I ask you for so many things—help with my family and my work, good health, relief from financial anxieties. Today I ask you to fill my heart with love for you.St. Maelmuire, and all you mystic saints of Ireland, pray for me!”

Another sample day is:

“Day 14: Christ’s Yoke

O helper of workers . . .
I beg that I, a little man
trembling and most wretched,
rowing through the infinite storm of this age,
may be drawn by Christ to the lofty,
most beautiful haven of life.
St. Columba (C. 521–597)

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. 
MATTHEW 11: 28-30

TODAY’S MEDITATION
In a busy week, religious obligations can sometimes seem to be just one more onerous, time-consuming duty. But perform them anyway. Mass on Sundays and holy days (and maybe a bit more frequently, when possible), daily prayer, fasting and abstinence, acts of charity; all combine to change you for the better. The change may be imperceptible day to day, but over time the difference will be dramatic.

PRAYER
Renew my fervor and devotion, O Lord, so that I let nothing distract me from loving and serving you. St. Columba, and all you mystic saints of Ireland, pray for me!”

I shared that second one because I highlighted the whole day and it was so appropriate and needed the day I read it. I highlighted a few passages while reading this volume. Some of them are:

“The pagan Irish were fond of poetry and music, and after their conversion to Christianity, many Irish poets and musicians used their gifts to praise God, the Blessed Mother, and the saints. You’ll discover that the Irish style of addressing God and the saints is very personal, as if they were speaking to an Irish king or warrior. And the poetic element is striking. For example, St. Maelmuire calls God “O bright and gleaming sun,” and St. Columba speaks of heaven as “the lofty, most beautiful haven of life.”

“This 30 Days booklet introduces you to the poetic, intensely personal prayers, hymns, and meditations of the Irish mystics. Since most of these saints will be unfamiliar to most readers, we have included an appendix with capsule biographies of the saints quoted here.”

“A Christian is expected to submit his or her will—meaning wants and desires—to the will of God. It isn’t easy. One of the consequences of original sin is our stubborn, demanding willfulness. But those who strive to submit to the will of God find that their faith in Him is greatly strengthened. And they acquire another virtue, too: humility.”

“In times of trouble it was the custom among the Irish to call upon the help of as many saints as they could think of. They looked upon the kingdom of heaven as the home of a vast and powerful army, ready to protect Christians from all harm, especially from the wiles of the Evil One. Follow the example of the Irish and call upon the saints to help you in all your trials.”

“Come to my aid, all you saints of heaven! Stand between me and all evil. Shield my family and friends and benefactors from all harm. And inspire us to follow your example so that we may all be united together with you in heaven. St. Colman of Cloyne, and all you mystic saints of Ireland, pray for me!”

“O helper of workers . . . I beg that I, a little man trembling and most wretched, rowing through the infinite storm of this age, may be drawn by Christ to the lofty, most beautiful haven of life. ST. COLUMBA (C. 521–597)”

“In a busy week, religious obligations can sometimes seem to be just one more onerous, time-consuming duty. But perform them anyway. Mass on Sundays and holy days (and maybe a bit more frequently, when possible), daily prayer, fasting and abstinence, acts of charity; all combine to change you for the better. The change may be imperceptible day to day, but over time the difference will be dramatic.”

“Of all the gifts Christ gave us, the Blessed Sacrament is especially precious. He dwells—Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity—in every tabernacle of every Catholic church around the globe. We can go and speak with him every day. If we are in a state of grace, we can receive him every day. Have you truly considered how awe-inspiring is this gift?”

“When was the last time you prayed for your parish priests? They have consecrated their entire lives to God to show us the way to Heaven. In spite of the scorn, ridicule, and suspicion they suffer from elements of secular society, these good men persevere in preaching the message of Jesus Christ and attempting to live it in their day-to-day lives. Years ago it was a common custom in Catholic parishes for a penitent to say a prayer for the priest who had just heard his or her Confession. That is a tradition that deserves a revival.”

“Almighty Father, grant holiness, fervor, courage, wisdom, and charity to the men you called to serve you as priests and to the seminarians who are preparing for the priesthood. Send to your Church many more men who love you and long to save souls.”

I hope that sample day and the few quotes give you a feel for this excellent work. I was really blessed to have worked through this book. From the about the author section:

“For the last 30 years, Thomas Craughwell has been an independent scholar of the saints, digging through the autobiographies and letters of the saints, as well the writings of their contemporaries, to get past the sentimentality that tends to surround saints and find the living, breathing, struggling, real-life men and women.”

This was another excellent volume. Being first generation Canadian and with a mix of Irish and Scottish heritage I have always had an attraction to the Irish saints. I have read many volumes by and about them. And this 30 day journey was an excellent experience. This was a great volume to read, and I could see myself returning to it and doing it again in the future. 

I really enjoyed this volume. And to be honest am disappointed there are only three in the series from the pen of Thomas J. Craughwell. It was wonderful to work through on my own, but could also be used for a small group of the family. I enjoyed it so much I have already picked up the other 2 in this series and three other titles from Craughwell’s pen. I can easily recommend this volume! It is certain to challenge and inspire. A great read for any Catholic.

Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2025 Catholic Reading Plan!

Books by Thomas J. Craughwell:
30 days with St. Thérèse
50 States 
5,000 Years of Royalty: Kings, Queens, Princes, Emperors & Tsars
101 Places to Pray Before You Die: A Roamin' Catholic's Guide
30,000 Years of Inventions
Alligators In the Sewer and 222 Other Urban Legends 
America's Great (and Not So Great) Catholic Moments 
Baby On the Car Roof and 222 Other Urban Legends 
Bad Kids of the Bible: And What They Can Teach Us
Busted: Mugshots and Arrest Records of the Famous and Infamous
Catholic Cardlinks
Cowparade Kansas City
CowParade New York 
CowParade Stamford
Do Blue Bedsheets Bring Babies?: The Truth Behind Old Wives' Tales
Failures of the Presidents: from the Whiskey Rebellion and War of 1812 to the Bay of Pigs and war in Iraq
Great Books for Every Book Lover: 2002 Great Reading Suggestions for the Discriminating Bibliophile
Great rescues of World War II : stories of adventure, daring and sacrifice 
Heaven Help Us: Saints That Will Change Your Life
Heaven Help Us: 300 Patron Saints to Call Upon for Every Occasion
How Smart Are You Testing Your IQ
How the Barbarian Invasions Shaped the Modern World 
How the Irish Brigade Cleared the Way to Victory in the Greatest Brigade American Civil War 
Lent and Easter With Mary
Patron Saints: Saints for Every Member of Your Family, Every Profession, Every Ailment, Every Emergency, and Even Every Amusement
Pope Francis
Popes Who Resigned: Benedict Xvi and 13 Other Popes Who Retired
Presidential Payola: The True Stories of Monetary Scandals in the Oval Office that Robbed Taxpayers to Grease Palms, Stuff Pockets, and Pay for Undue Influence from Teapot Dome to Halliburton 
Saints Behaving Badly
Saints for Every Occasion: 101 of Heaven's Most Powerful Patrons
Saints Preserved: An Encyclopaedia of Relics
Shakespeare
Stealing Lincoln's Body
St. Peter's Bones: How the Relics of the First Pope Were Lost and Found. . . and Then Lost and Found Again
The Buck Stops Here: The 28 Toughest Presidential Decisions and How They Changed History
The Cat in the Dryer: And 222 Other Urban Legends
The Odds – What Are the Chances
The Rise and Fall of the Second Largest Empire in History 
The War Scientists
The Wisdom Of the Popes
This Saint Will Change Your Life
This Saint's for You! 300 Heavenly Allies Who Will Change Your Life
Thomas Jefferson's Creme Brulee
Who are you? Test Your Emotional Intelligence 
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30 Days with Saint Paul - Thomas J. Craughwell

30 Days with Saint Thérèse - Thomas J. Craughwell

30 Days with the Irish Mystics - Thomas J. Craughwell
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Tuesday, 2 December 2025

Home Habitat, Range, Niche, Territory - Martha Wells - Murderbot Diaries Book 4.5

Home: Habitat, Range, Niche, Territory 
Murderbot Diaries Book 0.5
eISBN 9781250838865
ASIN B091NSFH5H



I have read the first seven novels and novellas in this series. As I await the release of the eight I am going back and reading the 4 short stories. Two are prequels and two falls between other works. This one calls between books 4 and 5. I am thankful I gave this series a try, it was highly recommended from Arthur Slade. I read this volume and the other 4 shorter works on the same day. 

The earlier stories in this series were novellas then a full length novel and now back in the novel range for book 7. All of the stories in this series are excellent reads. And I was excited find out after reading book 7 that an eighth volume has been announced for release early in 2026.

The description of this instalment is:

“"Home: Habitat, Range, Niche, Territory" is a short story set in the world of Martha Well's bestselling and Hugo award-winning series, The Murderbot Diaries.

Told from the perspective of Dr. Mensah, the events of "Home: Habitat, Range, Niche, Territory" occurs just after the fourth novella, Exit Strategy.”

In this one we are informed about the author that:

“Martha Wells has written many fantasy novels, including The Wizard Hunters, Wheel of the Infinite, the Books of the Raksura series (beginning with The Cloud Roads and ending with The Harbors of the Sun), and the Nebula-nominated The Death of the Necromancer, as well as YA fantasy novels, short stories, and non-fiction.”

This story was originally in a short story available from Tor.com. This particular story is available online as an eBook I do not believe there is currently an audio book edition. Short fiction is a different art form that writing novels and very short fiction like this is also a different skill. Wells is a master of all three, and has all three in the Murderbot Universe.

This is an interesting read set in this universe. This one is told from the perspective of Dr. Mensah. It is about her and her interactions with her people, Murderbot and her own unresolved trauma from her kidnapping. I really enjoyed all the things Murderbot tried to requisition, and then how Mensah interacted with him about it finally. It is interesting seeing events from her side. And it gives us a different picture of Murderbot.

This is an excellent short story and the longest of the 4 short pieces I read back to back. If you are a fan of the series this is a must read. If you are not and start here it might just hook you.

A great story I can easily recommend. 

Books by Martha Wells:
The Murderbot Diaries:

All Systems Red - Martha Wells - Murderbot Diaries Book 1.0

Artificial Condition - Martha Wells - Murderbot Diaries Book 2.0

Rapport Friendship, Solidarity, Communion, Empathy - Martha Wells - Murderbot Diaries Book 2.5
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