News and book reviews from award-winning British author K.J. Simmill
Billie Nickerson hadn't been ready to die, but what parent is? This was different though, it hadn't been her time, she hadn't yet fulfilled the duty to her son and passed on all he would need to know, all that would make him the hero the future yearned for. A simple mistake ensured the karmic… Continue reading Book review: B. Roman’s Before the Boy (@BMoonSinger1)
In Crysta Levere's Vitality, at nineteen Ava was starting over, again. Lured to Aberdeen by a voice heard as whispers in the throes of madness. She is determined to put her unstable past behind her. Here no one knows her past, her hardships, her secrets. She was doing fine too until her housemate took her… Continue reading Book review: Crysta Levere – Vitaltiy (@LevereCrysta)
In Melissa H Coleman's, Hidden City of Alchemy, Albert has been watching Lizzy for two years, protecting her from the shadows, but when she fled wearing the blue ring he knew he had failed. With her mother missing, and a family secret that could spell the end of all, Lizzie must quickly discover her heritage,… Continue reading Book review: Melissa H Coleman – Hidden City of Alchemy (@melhnorthauthor)
In D.W. Saur's, The Last Christmas, three suitcases were all Sara's life had amounted to, and these had been waiting for her on the porch when she got home, along with a note from her husband terminating their marriage. Without a plan, she got in her car and drove. She had no idea where she… Continue reading Book review: D.W. Saur – The Last Christmas (@DW_Saur)
In Amethyst Creek's, The Return of the Scoundrel, Libby would never have found out about the teaching post if not for her brother in Leadville. Eager to begin a new life and role, she moves to the expanding city, stopping by to thank her brother on the way through. But it seems her life is… Continue reading Book review: Amethyst Creek – The Return of the Scoundrel
In S. Lynn Helton's Duplicity of Power, Namid had spent a long time hiding who she was. She had left that life behind and embraced her place in the Shadowers. But when her path crossed with the son of a renowned lord her life would be forever altered. He had something unusual in his possession,… Continue reading Book Review: S. Lynn Helton – Duplicity of Power
Lucy thought it might be nice to have a drink with the handsome stranger who had rescued her from the young hooligans. He had seemed nice enough, refined and gentlemanly, with his tailored suit and disarming smile. She would soon discover looks could be deceiving. Imprisoned and tormented Lucy tries to put her father's lessons… Continue reading Book review: Casey Bartsch – Behind the Red Curtian
The war was over, with Maada's death Jim's notoriety and word of his heroism raced across the universe faster than a Space-folding device equipped vessel. They called him kingslayer, because he had done the impossible. But with Maada's resurrection, it seemed he would be called upon once more. Kanoor fell quickly, placing devastatingly powerful advanced… Continue reading Book review: Sean Robins – The Golden Viper (@seanrobins300)
Stuart Duffelmeyer wasn't dissatisfied with his life. He had found his calling and was about to graduate NYU with his veterinary medicine diploma. It was an event he had eagerly awaited, until a cruel and hurtful prank ensure he wouldn't be able to show his face at his own graduation. He swore vengeance, and his… Continue reading Book review: Dewey B Reynold – Stuart Duffelmeyer and the Masters of Plagues
Marine biologist, Natascha, was missing the thrill of the dive since starting work at the aquarium, so when an opportunity arose to explore a flooded mine it was an adventure she couldn't resist. Little did she know what her exploration would uncover. Already suspicious about the underhanded deeds of a nearby abbey. Her shocking discovery… Continue reading Book review: Michael Gerhartz – Dark Times (@MichaelGerhart5)
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