News and book reviews from award-winning British author K.J. Simmill
Jack Thorn, from the moment he entered the game was a thorn in the side of some of the most powerful characters in Valia. He broke the game, sending the preordained plot off course with his problem-solving skills, quick reactions, and the lessons taught to him by his parents. He entered the game to run… Continue reading Book review: Edward Castle – Unbound Deathlord: Challange (@ECastleWriter )
John had taken a brisk walk to get away and clear his mind. Life had been unkind, he had left everything to move to be with his girlfriend, his flat burnt down, and their separation was just another bead in a endless chain of misfortune. Of course, waking one morning to find out that the… Continue reading Book review: Tao Wong – Life in the North
Ryan led a double life. In reality he was a 17 year old boy, relying on crutches to get through the day while he cared for his dying mother while his jerk of an older brother did seemingly nothing. But when he was in his rig he was Ryan, the miner, who saved endlessly to… Continue reading Book review: Rick Scott, Dodge Tank
Hank's plan had been simple, take his girlfriend to Dungeon Con, celebrate their one year anniversary, and enjoy the festivities. It was barely lunchtime not only had his relationship come to an abrupt end, but he had been tricked into signing a contract by a being from another realm seeking someone to build their master's… Continue reading Book link: Marty Myers, The Dungeon Con (@Grimshawl1972 )
Noah was in dire straights. A horrific accident had left him paralysed and his girlfriend Sue fighting for her life. Fortunately he had enough DSD in his system that he could be connected to the Dream Engine, and log into their game. This game, one he had vowed never to try, became his lifeline, the… Continue reading Book review: Christopher Keene, Stuck in the Game
Marcus loved games, and hated his job. He worked twice as hard as everyone else, helped them out without pause, and his boss constantly dangled the promise of promotion just out of reach. He was better where he was, doing all the work, and meeting what should have been impossible deadlines, after all, why should… Continue reading Book review: Craig Anderson’s Level Up
Coral was desperate. It had finally happened, she was now redundant in the only job she had known, replaced by a bot, leaving her to fear where her next meal was coming from. With bot automation jobs were scarce, even her own parents had sought work elsewhere. With nowhere else to turn, she did what… Continue reading Book review: Brian Simons’ Travail Online: Soulkeeper (@thebriansimons )
Boh loved her father, he did so much for her, but if there was one thing he stirred in her more than anything else it was a love for dragons. So when she got an unusual invitation to become a dragonrider, it was something she could not refuse. But dragons seldom took women, and thought those with low strength… Continue reading Book review: James Patton’s Dragonrider’s Fury (@jamesgpatton )
Ryan had beat the game. He had sealed himself within a guild vault, and now just needed to wait until he respawned on Monday, or so he thought. But things do not always go to plan. It turns out Sundays weren't the down time the developers had insinuated. It was a time for Survivors to… Continue reading Book review: Matthew Siege’s Headshot: Two in the Head
Everybody knew you didn't cross the desert plains when it was Tromoal breeding season, to do so was a death sentence. That didn't stop Maddie though, her old injury was causing her distress, her health slowly decreased, and she needed more potions. If she took this job, a mission to make an important delivery, she… Continue reading Book review: Dawn Chapman’s Desert Runner (@kanundra )
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