News and book reviews from award-winning British author K.J. Simmill
It had been an accident, how could a youngster of four be expected to control her powers? But her father had not seen it that way. In his eyes, like any parent of a nymph, she was but a product to be sold when she came of age, but this object had almost killed his heirs.… Continue reading Book review: A Thread in the Tangle by Sabrina Flynn
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
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 )
Key to the Journey is the second book in The Chronicles of Hawthorne, and like the first book is a fantastic read. It picks up from where book one finishes. Flynn is dragged before the coven, and the latest discovery ensures she is removed from all her initiate training. Hazel speeds to Dreamwood Forest hoping… Continue reading Book review: Key to the Journey by Rue (@WriterRue )
It started with a prophecy. The ninth daughter of Temarama would repair the book of Shadow and Light, bring back spirit magic, and be the saviour of Aotearoa. That is a lot of pressure for a child, especially when they fail to live up to expectations at every turn. Flynn Hawthorne was expected to be… Continue reading Book review: An Average Curse by Rue (@WriterRue )
Philly the photon will challenge you, educate you, and inspire you, these are just some of the claims made by Mark A Montgomery in his book The Quantum Realm: Philly the Photon, these are promises on which he delivers, along with so much more. Sebastian finds himself trapped within a lucid dream, after going to… Continue reading Book review: The Quantum Realm: Philly the Photon by Mark A Montgomery
Willow and her friends have a lot to learn. Forced to flee their home world they ended up on Earth, a place with unfamiliar customs and technology. But none of that is really a concern, not when they consider the danger faced by the people here as King Cornelius advances his plan to dominate every… Continue reading Book review: A Halloween’s Curse by C.A. King (@PortalProphecy)
E Pepvo Eco Glay Callum, The council above all others. This was what the people were told the letters meant above the large iron gate. And the council ensured this was held true. They were the strongest, they were the best, such was enforced. And who would question it, people were told they no longer… Continue reading Book review: A Keeper’s Destiny by C.A. King
Harley had just discovered her girlfriend had been cheating on her. She needed space, time to collect her thoughts, time away without distractions. But with nothing to busy the mind her thoughts turned dark. She had a gun, for protection, but other considerations began to surface, unwanted thoughts. She knew how to do it, even… Continue reading Book review: The Gate by Isabella
September 1st is quickly approaching and that can only mean one thing, the next book in The Forgotten Legacies series will soon be out. Instead of bombarding you with several posts containing cover work and promotional images, I thought I would condense it all into one. Although I do have some more amazing pictures on… Continue reading Remedy, insight and information.
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