News and book reviews from award-winning British author K.J. Simmill
This is the first book I've read by R.A. Salvatore, I was looking for an epic fantasy read and a good friend pointed me here as they read it a long time back. Now I wish I started with book one and may find myself backtracking. This book was initially published in 1988 stemming three… Continue reading Book review: The Crystal Shard (The legend of Ditzz book IV)
I came across this author a little while ago via an indies for charity group and asked if she would be willing to do an interview (here). I instantly brought her first book as it piqued my interests. Whilst UFO and abduction stories rarely make my reading list, I am so glad I picked up this book.… Continue reading Book review: The Experiencers (The Valiant Chronicles #1) by Val Tobin
I am going to start off by saying I absolutely loved this book, and for me that is not a phrase I utter lightly, in fact over the course of all my reviews I have maybe uttered this phrase two or three times. The plot focuses mainly on the plights of Drake as he is… Continue reading Book review: A Soul Divided (The Blood Fire Trilogy Book 1) by Daniel M Quilter
Good morning and welcome to another Symposium Saturday. This week I am joined by the creator of the Jake Roberts Novels, Crime Fiction author Cary Allen Stone. Without further ado, for your reading pleasure, let's meet the author. About the author. Tell us a little bit about yourself. (Author Bio) Recently, I was asked to… Continue reading Author interview: Cary Allen Stone
I first came across this author with her book Witches Moonstone Locket, and I promised myself there and then I would read more work from this talented author. Seeking a Scribe (Book one in the Enchanted Bookstore Legend) is a true fantasy tale, dragons, familiars, wizards, guardians, and magic. It has everything needed to sate those… Continue reading Book review: Seeking a Scribe: Enchanted Bookstore Legend by Marsha A Moore
Forever Sunshine by Cary Allen Stone is a short story featured in the collection Mother's Day Magic: ...with Love. The anthology was written by a collection of number one, and best selling authors focusing on romance or loving memories. Mr Stone approached me and asked if I would be willing to do a quick review… Continue reading Book review: Forever Sunshine by Cary Allen Stone
Scroll of Time is the third book in The White Wolf Prophecy Series, having read the other two I was looking forward to seeing where the author would take the protagonists and how the series would be concluded. The book itself continues to focus around the four female protagonists, their mates, and the antagonist Zanack.This… Continue reading Book review: The White Wolf Prophecy – Scroll of Time – Book 3 by LK Kelley
Pledged by Louise G White is the third and final instalment in the Gateway Series. Having read the first two instalments in this series I couldn't wait to see where Carolyn's fate led her next. Of course with so much happening between books one and two, and such a fantastic array of unique characters with… Continue reading Book review: Pledged by Louise G White Book 3 in the Gateway Series
The Demon's Beast (Knights of Elyssa Book 2) by D.S. Smith is a dark fantasy and the sequel to The Demon of Petra’s Meadow. Without spoiling the story for any who haven’t read it yet the plot focus on the events of a small village which is being attacked by creatures mutated by demon essence,… Continue reading Book review: The Demon’s Beast (Knights of Elyssa Book 2) by D.S. Smith
Demorn: Blade of Exile is a fast paced action/sci-fi which follows the gripping adventure of Demorn, a mercenary for hire within the ranks of the Innocents. Her blade and gun will serve any who are willing to pay, but her journey, the secrets she uncovers come with a price. This is not the kind of… Continue reading Book review: Demorn: Blade of Exile (The Asanti Series Book 1) by David Finn
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