News and book reviews from award-winning British author K.J. Simmill
Imprisoned, observed, goaded. This was the life the Demigod had endured for over a decade. The people who held him sent a new observer, the others had met their end, more often by his hand, or more precisely, his thumb. This one he named Bookworm, and to him he finally begins to divulge his secrets.… Continue reading Book review: Dr Shawn Phillips’ Darkened Demigod
Chip was dealing with the aftermath of a crazed psychopath laying waste to his home six months ago the only way he knew how. He was keeping busy, restoring his home and working hard. But just because he was away from the crime scenes, didn't mean the horrors of murder simply stopped. A string of… Continue reading Book review: Jennifer Chase, Scene of the Crime (@JChaseNovelist )
JonSun knew from the moment he caught a fleeting glimpse of her that his heart bellowed to the mysterious woman in the library. Vigilantly he returned, hoping to catch sight of her again, and when he did, the unimaginable happened. Despite being far beyond his reach, she agreed to go on a date. Her parents… Continue reading Book review: Eichin Chang-Lim, Flipping (@EichinChangLim )
Childhood devastation had brought together the two hearts of Violet and Dylan, reuniting them when the time was correct. They were the perfect match for each other, and a token of love, a lovelock, was shared between them. This token offers a memory of good times as fate once more separates the two lovers and… Continue reading Book review: Eichin Chang-Lim, The Lovelock (@EichinChangLim )
Selia had made her decision. She had stayed with her berserker husband despite being offered an escape. But having children altered things. Then came the day she feared Alrik, already despairing due to a devastating loss listened to a rumour, and turned his hand not only against her but against the children. Selia knew she… Continue reading Book review Erin S. Riley, A Flame Put Out (@erinsriley1 )
Hank's plan had been simple, take his girlfriend to Dungeon Con, celebrate their one year anniversary, and enjoy the festivities. It was barely lunchtime not only had his relationship come to an abrupt end, but he had been tricked into signing a contract by a being from another realm seeking someone to build their master's… Continue reading Book link: Marty Myers, The Dungeon Con (@Grimshawl1972 )
Desert Rain could have been adored and showered with gifts like any other Hijn. Instead, she sought isolation, visiting the town on rare occasion. Keeping to herself led the people there to believe her to be a charmer. Until her secret was revealed. The truth of her identity was the beginning of the end. She… Continue reading Book review: A.R. Cook, The Secrets of the Moonstone Heir (@ARCook_writes )
Bad things happen when the devil is bored, fortunately, Kanika seems to have captured his attention. His unwanted help in rescuing a cat from a tree had been a catalyst, leaving her with a debt and giving him a personal invitation for him to come and manipulate her. He had great plans for her. But… Continue reading Book review R.J. Blain, Whatever for Hire (@rj_blain )
The aftermath of Monsterland was global devastation. Wyatt is haunted by events, and images of the violence he both witnessed and executed to survive plagued him as much as the revelation that his own father had been a zombie in the exhibition. Whilst the events are fresh and all-consuming, there are other concerns. The world… Continue reading Book review: Michael Okon, Monsterland Reanimated (@IAmMichaelOkon )
Selia had been enchanted by the tales of the wild Finngalls. The tales told by the maid were intended to be cautionary, a warning to her not to stray from home or tempt danger. Yet they only furthered her curiosity. A chance encounter sealed her fate, igniting a desire in the Finngall who had seen… Continue reading Book review: Erin S. Riley, Odin’s Shadow (@erinsriley1 )
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