News and book reviews from award-winning British author K.J. Simmill
Fate's Cry is an urban fantasy by Jalpa Williby Kelsey has lived a tough life, haunted by loss and regret. She has lost everyone she was ever close to. These fears prey on her mind each time she chooses to open herself up to someone. Then came the night she met Damien, he stirred in… Continue reading Book review: Fate’s Cry by Jalpa Williby
Displaced is a dystopian, fantasy sci-fi written by Stephen Drake and is the first book in the Displaced series. Murdock's upbringing was considered anything but normal to the masses, raised by his father and uncle he was taught to hunt, to be a survivor. When he awakes on a distant planet he knows these skills… Continue reading Book review: Displaced by Stephen Drake
The Reviled (Dark Fey Book 1) by Cynthia A. Morgan is a beautifully written fantasy novel. Ayla knows all the stories of The Reviled, the Dark Ones. She was raised in the temples due to her own unique capabilities and spent years learning all there was to know about these Dark Fey. They are terrifying creatures,… Continue reading Book review: The Reviled by Cynthia A. Morgan
A Song of Blood is a low fantasy / historical fiction written by A. J. Chaudhury Children are being stolen from their village, spirits or demons are whisking them away. The men of the town seem powerless to act, but then one night the village chief's Nanda's son is stolen and inaction is no longer… Continue reading Book review: A Song of Blood by A. J. Chaudhury
Labor Day Hunt by Calvin Demmer is a short horror story. It's Labor day, the official holiday marking the end of summer. While most people are enjoying a restful day Jared answered an advertisement for a job. He was orphaned at a young age and raised by his aunt and uncle. After his uncle passed away… Continue reading Book review: Labor Day Hunt by Calvin Demmer
The Game of Sexes by Opal K. Dante is a thrilling combination of the action adventure genre and erotic romance. Evie is a twenty year old virgin, almost freshly released from the all-girl boarding school her mother banished her to at the earliest possibility. But now she is home once more, and her obsession with… Continue reading Book review: The Game of Sexes by Opal K. Dante
What's it Gonna Be is a romantic comedy written by Cassandra Piat Lucy loves Matt, they have been together for over four years, they've had their ups and downs but always end up back together. But recently Lucy has become discontent, her job is going no where and Matt's fear of commitment means the much… Continue reading Book review: What’s it gonna be? by Cassandra Piat
Tokyo Tales: A Collection of Japanese Short Stories by Renae Lucas-Hall is a collection of 15 short stories centring around an array of unique and interesting characters. This compilation tells stories and events from everyday life to the life changing and magical. Each one possesses its own moral and message. With a wide range of… Continue reading Book review: Tokyo Tales: A Collection of Japanese Short Stories by Renae Lucas-Hall
Recusant (The Brin Archives Book 2) by Jim Cronin is a sci-fi fantasy and sequel to Hegira. Maliche is a Rocker, as such there are certain things expected from him. He however wants more from life than his name would dictate. He chose archaeology over genetics, bringing shame to his family, and now seeks a… Continue reading Book review: Recusant (The Brin Archives Book 2) by Jim Cronin
The Witch's kiss by Tricia Schneider is the forth book the Merriweather Witches series and is the first one I have picked up. This particular book follows the plight of Sage, a witch harbouring a dark and deadly secret, and Marianne, a ghost for all intents and purposes but for one small detail, her body… Continue reading Book review: The Witch’s Kiss by Tricia Schneider
K.J's Athenaeum 