News and book reviews from award-winning British author K.J. Simmill
Abby has had to leave her home in Nebraska and return to her homeland of Scotland. She misses her friends, and the weather was far from that she was accustomed to. Little did she know she wouldn't have too much time to fixate on such things. A strange creature linked with her, he needed the… Continue reading Book review: The Phantom of Faerie Mountain by E M McIntyre
Janalya was a wonderful child, born to a line which once belonged to elementals. Her parents had their suspicions, she would find happiness standing outside in the roaring winds, hearing its silent whisper calling to her. Then came the day she was identified as being a child of the moon. She left her home to… Continue reading Book review: Janalya by Marie Godley
Socrates Blackwing was a war hero, he had felled dragons, and helped to bring a time of peace for his people. But they were vain, and his injuries served only as a reminder of the ugly truth. He continued his tasks, ever vigilant, hunting down criminals and upholding the honour of the seven planes. But then… Continue reading Book review: Blackwing by Stephen Drake
Michael met his wife, started a family, he never wanted for anything, he was happy, they were happy. Or so he had thought. But the scene he returns home to paints a different picture, and he is left to question why, agonising that the souls of his wife and child are burning in hell. Lost… Continue reading Book review: The Devil’s Lieutenant by Shervin Jamali
Jamie had been raised virtuous, she planned to do great things, to make a difference. She excelled in every aspect of her chosen career path. She had great plans, and a fantastic mentor. One who offered her the opportunity of her dreams. She thought her dream would come true, but her prayers were not answered. Quite the opposite in fact. Jamie was only the beginning, the Dark… Continue reading Book review: Agents of Shadow by Richard Crofton
Blinded by grief and rage over the brutal murder of her sister Kate vows revenge. She swears a solemn oath to not only bring down those responsible but see that the orchestrator suffers as much as her sister did. She has meticulously plotted her revenge, and nothing will stand in her way. Drake has been… Continue reading Book review: Save Her Soul by Amanda J Evans
Matt and Destiny are preppers. They have been watching alerts, gathering supplies, and honing their skills for many years. Meeting with like minded people, sharing thoughts, ideas, values. And then it happened. It came in the form of Ebola and terrorist attacks, but the real news was the small scrolling notification at the bottom of… Continue reading Book review: Dystopia: The Beginning of the End by DJ Cooper
Travis is a gamer, he and his friends are battling the evil forces plaguing Orian. But their healer abandons them, leaving them a man down. Desperate for the rare drop Travis turns to his sister, Bekka for aid. Unaware her participation will forever change her life. Bekka rarely leaves her room, suffering form the all-consuming… Continue reading Book review: Embellished by Karen Glista
Liz, had her fair share of problems growing up, events that gnawed at her confidence, left her questioning her own value. So when she met, and married, Charles, a man intent on loving her, helping her grow, she couldn't have been happier. But the happily ever after was cut short before it even begins. Washed… Continue reading Book review: Finding Forever by Amanda J Evans
Forced to flee their kingdom kingdoms after Amar the Storm commits regicide, Faulkner, Sar, and Eloy are afforded little peace. Sar and Eloy are the nephews of the King, the last living people to bear the Hamen name. Guided by Faulkner, a fire mage, they are convinced the only course of action is to spur… Continue reading Book review: Crown of Delusion by Tanor Costa
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