Nathan Burrage ๐
@nburrage.bsky.social
Australian author of the mystic thriller FIVEFOLD, short story collection Almost Human, and The Salt Lines duology, The Hidden Keystone & The Final Shroud. nathanburrage.com
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Finished reading The Hidden Keystone by @nburrage.bsky.social. An immersive historical fantasy set during the bloody campaigns of the Crusades. Burrage creates a vivid, complex world filled with secret societies, ruthless politics, and fractured characters entangled in a mythic quest.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Thanks for the lovely review @dkmok.bsky.social ๐
5 stars for The Devils by @joeabercrombie.com. Brief review (with no spoilers) here: www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Nathan's review of The Devils (The Devils, #1)
5/5: Lots of fun with an interesting cast. Enjoyed the mild alternate history elements as well.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:27 AM
5 stars for The Devils by @joeabercrombie.com. Brief review (with no spoilers) here: www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
4* for The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie. I remain deeply impressed at how deftly he can outline a character in a few short sentences.
October 26, 2025 at 9:13 PM
4* for The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie. I remain deeply impressed at how deftly he can outline a character in a few short sentences.
Happy book birthday to The Hidden Keystone. ๐๐ youtu.be/v2H_2hUqFBw?...
The Salt Lines
YouTube video by Nathan Burrage
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October 3, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Happy book birthday to The Hidden Keystone. ๐๐ youtu.be/v2H_2hUqFBw?...
Review of The Atlas Six: the premise is intriguing, the characters well-drawn & the meshing of magic with mundane well done. On the other hand, not a lot happens & the ending resolves little. To borrow a phrase from the author, it felt like a gigantic thought experiment rather than a plot.
August 27, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Review of The Atlas Six: the premise is intriguing, the characters well-drawn & the meshing of magic with mundane well done. On the other hand, not a lot happens & the ending resolves little. To borrow a phrase from the author, it felt like a gigantic thought experiment rather than a plot.
5* for the final instalment of the Ferren Trilogy by Richard Harland. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Nathan's review of Ferren and the Invaders of Heaven
5/5: REVIEW OF FERREN AND THE INVADERS OF HEAVEN What do you look for in the final book of a trilogy? An exciting and satisfying conclusion to the series? Characters who finally fulfill their potenti...
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January 29, 2025 at 12:39 AM
5* for the final instalment of the Ferren Trilogy by Richard Harland. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
3 โญ๏ธs for The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. Prose was lovely, characters well drawn, and I particularly liked the NYC setting. However, certain techniques became repetitive and the narrative lacked dramatic tension.
January 12, 2025 at 7:19 AM
3 โญ๏ธs for The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. Prose was lovely, characters well drawn, and I particularly liked the NYC setting. However, certain techniques became repetitive and the narrative lacked dramatic tension.
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Did I include your book? ๐ My longest shortlist so far, September is full of exciting releases!
What about an upcoming book in a series you are reading?
Tell me what's an exciting book release for you this month. ๐๐
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What about an upcoming book in a series you are reading?
Tell me what's an exciting book release for you this month. ๐๐
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New Book Releases - September 2024 Edition - Armed with A Book
Here is a shortlist of new book releases for September 2024 across multiple genres that I piqued my interest.
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September 3, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Did I include your book? ๐ My longest shortlist so far, September is full of exciting releases!
What about an upcoming book in a series you are reading?
Tell me what's an exciting book release for you this month. ๐๐
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What about an upcoming book in a series you are reading?
Tell me what's an exciting book release for you this month. ๐๐
armedwithabook.com/new-book-rel...
4โญ๏ธs for Nettle and Bone by T Kingfisher. More here: www.goodreads.com/book/show/56...
Nettle & Bone
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September 4, 2024 at 8:11 AM
4โญ๏ธs for Nettle and Bone by T Kingfisher. More here: www.goodreads.com/book/show/56...
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With the ongoing enshittification of social media, the increased algorithmic nature of everything, and the rise of plagiarism software (so-called โAIโ and LLMs) itโs becoming ever harder to make an impact as a creative person. So if you are a fan of the arts, hereโs a bunch of ways you can help:
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August 16, 2024 at 7:03 AM
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Aurealis has been publishing quality speculative fiction short stories and genre related non-fiction since 1990, and issue 173 has just been released. Get it or subscribe at aurealis.com.au
August 15, 2024 at 2:18 AM
Aurealis has been publishing quality speculative fiction short stories and genre related non-fiction since 1990, and issue 173 has just been released. Get it or subscribe at aurealis.com.au
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I'm proud and excited to be part of this important sub-genre along with James S.A. Corey! #ScienceFiction #Lobsters
August 13, 2024 at 3:17 AM
I'm proud and excited to be part of this important sub-genre along with James S.A. Corey! #ScienceFiction #Lobsters
Great review of The Salt Lines duology over at The Independent Book Review. independentbookreview.com/2024/08/12/s...
Series Review: The Salt Lines by Nathan Burrage
THE SALT LINES series by Nathan Burrage is an epic tale of a secret societyโs struggles to guard the ultimate artifact of power. Reviewed by Kathy L. Brown.
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August 13, 2024 at 7:50 AM
Great review of The Salt Lines duology over at The Independent Book Review. independentbookreview.com/2024/08/12/s...
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An amazing themed anthology! Nosferatu Unbound edited by Steven Paulsen and Christopher Sequiera.
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Cover Reveal: Nosferatu Unbound edited by Steven Paulsen & Christopher Sequeira
IFWG is very pleased to reveal the cover of Nosferatu Unbound, edited by Steven Paulsen and Christopher Sequeira, and consisting of a stellar array of writers. The superb cover art is by Chantal Handl...
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March 9, 2024 at 4:24 AM
An amazing themed anthology! Nosferatu Unbound edited by Steven Paulsen and Christopher Sequiera.
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Cruel Nights by Jason Nahrung is unlike any vampire story Iโve read before, and his handling of the story is both beautiful and brutal. Highly recommended. www.goodreads.com/book/show/20...
June 30, 2024 at 6:43 AM
Cruel Nights by Jason Nahrung is unlike any vampire story Iโve read before, and his handling of the story is both beautiful and brutal. Highly recommended. www.goodreads.com/book/show/20...
Great to chat with Kriti over at Armed with A Book about writing Historical Fantasy. (I blame @guygavrielkay.bsky.social for introducing me to the genre.)
Chatting with @nburrage.bsky.social today about his historical fantasy duology. Join the conversation and check out an excerpt from the book. Also linked his Aussie indie recommendations! ๐๐
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The Hidden Keystone - Book Excerpt & Interview with Nathan Burrage - Armed with A Book
Join the chat with Nathan Burrage about his historical fantasy duology that begins with The Hidden Keystone. Read an excerpt while you are here.
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June 13, 2024 at 10:58 PM
Great to chat with Kriti over at Armed with A Book about writing Historical Fantasy. (I blame @guygavrielkay.bsky.social for introducing me to the genre.)
Reviews have started coming in for The Final Shroud, Book 2 of The Salt Lines saga. You can check out a few here, in this short trailer: youtu.be/uSAiNKiIg2g?...
The Final Shroud
The Official Trailer for The Final Shroud, Book 2 of The Salt Lines Saga.The Holy Land, 1099: Jerusalem has fallen. As the Christian factions vie for power, ...
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May 13, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Reviews have started coming in for The Final Shroud, Book 2 of The Salt Lines saga. You can check out a few here, in this short trailer: youtu.be/uSAiNKiIg2g?...
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Happy Book Birthday to Australian author @nburrage.bsky.social! The Final Shroud is out today! Here's my review - www.keithstevenson.com/the-final-sh...
Purchase links at - mybook.to/Final_Shroud
Purchase links at - mybook.to/Final_Shroud
April 29, 2024 at 12:41 AM
Happy Book Birthday to Australian author @nburrage.bsky.social! The Final Shroud is out today! Here's my review - www.keithstevenson.com/the-final-sh...
Purchase links at - mybook.to/Final_Shroud
Purchase links at - mybook.to/Final_Shroud
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May 1, 2024 at 11:25 AM
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April 29, 2024 at 8:50 AM
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Happy Book Birthday to The Final Shroud. May it travel far & wide. ๐
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The Final Shroud (The Salt Lines, #2)
The Holy Land, 1099: Jerusalem has fallen. As the Chrisโฆ
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April 28, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Happy Book Birthday to The Final Shroud. May it travel far & wide. ๐
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Finished reading The Hidden Keystone by @nburrage.bsky.social. An immersive historical fantasy set during the bloody campaigns of the Crusades. Burrage creates a vivid, complex world filled with secret societies, ruthless politics, and fractured characters entangled in a mythic quest.
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April 23, 2024 at 11:03 AM
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Only 2 weeks until the release of The Final Shroud. After years of effort, it'll be amazing to see the entire story in print. You can nab a copy here: mybook.to/Salt_Lines If the budget is tight, both ebooks cost less than 4 coffees, and they'll keep you stimulated for way longer. Promise.๐
April 15, 2024 at 11:50 AM
Only 2 weeks until the release of The Final Shroud. After years of effort, it'll be amazing to see the entire story in print. You can nab a copy here: mybook.to/Salt_Lines If the budget is tight, both ebooks cost less than 4 coffees, and they'll keep you stimulated for way longer. Promise.๐
Looking for some gems of Aussie speculative fiction? This list contains something for everyone...
Celebrate Australian indie books with @nburrage.bsky.social today. Check out why works of Richard Harland, @keithstevenson.bsky.social @dkmok.bsky.social @alanbaxter.bsky.social @fearofemeralds.bsky.social are loved! ๐๐
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Indie Recommends Indie: Nathan Burrage - Armed with A Book
On Indie Recommends Indie, Nathan Burrage, author of a historical fiction duology shares his favorite Australian books.
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April 13, 2024 at 6:28 AM
Looking for some gems of Aussie speculative fiction? This list contains something for everyone...