News and book reviews from award-winning British author K.J. Simmill
NED is a horror/thriller written by author David Sgalambro centring around the story's main focus, NED. Homeless NED has kept to himself, posture slumped, head down, protecting his scare few belongings, memories of a better time, and perhaps catalysts to his madness. But not everyone is accepting of those down on their fortune, one particular… Continue reading Book review: NED by David Sgalambro
Every day on the run up to Christmas I am going to recommend a book that I truly enjoyed reading. On the 2nd day of Christmas K.J's advent recommends; Displaced by Stephen Drake (Twitter @sldrakemt ) Humanity at its best and worst laid bare for all to see in this brilliant fantasy sci-fi . Buy… Continue reading On the 2nd day of advent K.J. recommends to me….
Every day on the run up to Christmas I am going to recommend a book that I truly enjoyed reading. On the 1st day of Christmas K.J's advent recommends; Angel's Blood by Sallyann Phillips (Twitter @_SallyannP) For a fast past engaging read. Amazing characters and a fascinating werewolf creation myth. Buy it here. Support my… Continue reading On the 1st day of advent K.J. recommends to me….
SNI: Thorndale: Part One (SuperNatural Investigations Book 1) is a paranormal urban fantasy written by Fox R. R. Haddock. Joanne and Janet are watching the recording of the now seemingly disbanded supernatural investigation team's latest mission and something doesn't add up. Since the events recorded that day returning to work has been difficult for them. … Continue reading Book review: SNI: Thorndale: Part One (SuperNatural Investigations Book 1) by Fox R. R. Haddock.
Spellweaver: Olive Kennedy, is the second book in the Fairy World MD series by author Tamara Grantham We join our heroine as she battles through the treacherous badlands of pixie swamps. Tension is high, especially when the arrival of some former allies heralds some disturbing news. The Everblossom is transferring its magic into Uli, its… Continue reading Book review: Spellweaver: Olive Kennedy by Tamara Grantham
The Du Lac Chronicles is a historical fiction adventure romance by Mary Yarde Freeing the man of her dreams from her father's cruel and torturous hand Annis turns against everything her father would have wanted. But why should she care? He never wanted a daughter, and the former king Alden had long been in her… Continue reading The Du Lac Chronicles by Mary Yarde
The Rebirth: Future of Destruction by Adam Watt is a short dystopian tale focusing around Azral and her visions coming to pass Azral is a psychic investigator for the LAPD. In fact, she is not just any psychic investigator, she is the psychic investigator, their first and most accurate. When she is called in to… Continue reading Book review: The Rebirth: Future of Destruction by Adam Watt
Raven. A Dark Fantasy Short Story by Angel Leya. Tiva is a woman of beauty, and during her coming of age she was approached by many suitors. Misha has loved this woman for time unspoken, and believes this feeling is mutual. Proud of his respected heritage Misha is almost assured of his victory. Certain that… Continue reading Book review: Raven. A Dark Fantasy Short Story by Angel Leya.
David Litwack's The Light of Reason is the third and final instalment in The Seeker's series. Orah and Nathaniel reach the shores of home, completing a long and eventful journey. But the land they left behind is not the one they return to find. Whispers and lies cloud the minds of people as vicars as… Continue reading Book review: The Light of Reason by David Litwack
Sisters and Rivals by Margaret Lynette Sharp is a short romance story revolving around two sisters and their partners. Linda is a simple woman with simple needs. She wants to be loved and respected. She wants to find that special someone to build a life with but one thing stands in her way, her flirtatious… Continue reading Book review: Sisters and Rivals by Margaret Lynette Sharp
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