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Ansgar: The Struggle of a people The Triumph of the Heart is part one of Aleksandra Layland's the Windflower Saga. When Ansgar survives an unseasonable and terrifying storm he finds himself anew, learning the true meaning of faith. At his journey's start he was committed to finding the Kimbrii people, but when they are the ones who find… Continue reading Book review: Ansgar: The Struggle of a people by Aleksandra Layland (@kbenart1 )
When your favourite secret playground has been vandalised with a sign that reads "Archeological Site #238, do not disturb, official archeological research" what's a boy to do? He goes in, of course. After all Jim had already survived a strange encounter with a being not in his own reality (i.e a stunningly attractive girl, after… Continue reading Book review: Jimmy Prophet’s Library by John W. Milor
Carolyn Reilly presents an amazing read in her Adrenaline Secrets: A Deadly DNA Novel There are naturals and there are Genetic InVitros or GVs. But lately, in Reardon, there are other concerns, people are turning into rabid killers, and whilst there were many theories, disease, drugs, etc, the truth remained there was no evidence of… Continue reading Book review: Adrenaline Secrets: A Deadly DNA Novel by Carolyn Reilly (@CReillyBooks )
Taeowolf is the first book in the Zentrin series by author Kris Moger. The caste system had been abolished, but in reality very little had changed Hunaen clan still did the grunt work, Elvean tended the fields, Wolvean handled business, and the Feleal owned pretty much everything else. The only chance to break away was through hard… Continue reading Book review: Taeowolf by Kris Moger
Sehren had not been plagued by nightmares for some time, perhaps he should have taken their return as a prediction of ill-tidings. But instead he thought it to be nerves. That day he was to bring the crown prince into the Knights, but more importantly the price would become his squire. It was not a… Continue reading Book review: Tenebrous by G.A. Renteria
Purple Mike: A Trip, is a children's/ young teen tale written by Sin Mils. It is best described as an educational/ urban fiction. The humans in Anyplace once lived a peaceful existence, never wanting, never fearing. Vicodin however lived elsewhere, and he watched the beings of Anyplace with malice and hatred. He despised them, hated… Continue reading Book review: Purple Mike: A Trip by Sin Mils (@SinMils )
The Ancestral Odyssey: The Utopian Dream is an epic fantasy by D.W. Gill. Lethaniel had been thought dead, yet this lone figure was found plodding through a field of death, a field of the countless lives lost to the horror of war and death he could have prevented, at least that seemed to be the… Continue reading Book review: The Ancestral Odyssey: The Utopian Dream by D.W. Gill (@MegasTeque )
After a whirlwind romance from love at first sip to a wedding on the beach, life had seemed smooth sailing. But Lisa wanted children, but Jeff was not quite ready and, given how much he missed his own childhood pet, suggested a trial run with a cat. It turns out this had been one of… Continue reading Book review: Conversations with Tom by Angela Lockwood (@LitBCameronB)
It was as dreary day in London, and Lancelot wanted nothing more than to sit inside his favourite tavern, watching the world go by as he sipped his favourite drink. But alas that was not to be. The assembly had sent an inquisitor, Fiona Whitehall, seeking aid where once they would have refused to turn.… Continue reading Book review: Snowfall by Mark H Scanlon (@sentafliks )
Since the first day of the new term Tara has eagerly awaited the end of year summer holidays. Six weeks of bliss, minimal study, and free time. She can barely wait for that final bell to ring, her mind was filled with visions of duvet mornings and joy. But her father had other plans. He… Continue reading Book review: Dying thoughts – Third Wish by Joey Paul (@msjoeybug)
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