News and book reviews from award-winning British author K.J. Simmill
Jean Louis' life had been governed by outside forces, first his Master, then the moon, and now the woman who had caught his eye. He was a Black Magic Man, or had been until his powers had been stripped ten years ago. Something about this woman, Solange, called to him, so much so he swore he could… Continue reading Book review: Ju Ephraime -Black Magic Man @JuEphraime
Joshua felt like he owed Hobo, and he needed the money, so how could he refuse to help him retrieve something? He was only twelve, but his potential had not gone unnoticed, perhaps had he known the true cost of helping him that day his life would have taken a different path. But, again, he… Continue reading Book review : D G Lamb – Forging the Blade (@AuthorDGLamb )
Antaska had longed to travel into outer space, but her only chance to do so was to be chosen by one of the Verdante. It was easier said than done since it seemed as if Potat, her cat, wanted to sabotage her at every turn. Despite this she was selected. But little did she know… Continue reading Book review: Trisha McNary – Alien Pets(@Trisha_McNary )
The timeline is off, events have been accelerated for one simple reason. Black Widow. A cold, callus, creature with her sights set of Earth. Her intelligence is well established, and the glass web, know everything. Well, almost everything, they are not at full capacity but that will change. Countries are dropping like flies to her… Continue reading Book review: Alon Lavie – The Rise of Europa Prince (@VENOMSECTOR42AL )
Fifty thousand pounds a year to every psychiatris--with the option to nominate a beneficiary to receive it in their stead on death--was enough to ensure most detrimental secrets remained undisclosed to the masses. It was better they were kept where they belonged. When the house was built it was created with its own unique scruples and guidelines,… Continue reading Book review: Anthony Carinhas – Clever Ruse (@anthonycarinhas )
Pepper Anne Wright knew all too well the importance of being a doggy mummy, especially after last time, so when Rufus didn't come when she called she left in search of him. She didn't think of the danger, just preventing her father's tears. Little did she know her actions that day would cause him more… Continue reading Book review: Sam Knupp – Smoke on the Mountains
Conrad Ellis the Third, or Eli as he was known, was a spook. Spooks assisted the Royal Guard by turning the creepers loose in the Neverway and keeping them outside the city. But Eli had an uncanny sense when it came to them, he could smell the, sense them coming long before anyone else could.… Continue reading Book review: Savannah Jezowski – After (@SavannahJez )
Major Areg Sebi dared to dream of a better life. Where people had access to level-two technology to make their quality of life and chance if equality better. He dared to voice this, his punishment was swift, swifter than any war criminal. First he was publically lashed, then forced to confess to a crime he… Continue reading Book review: Alix Nichols – The Traitor’s Bride (@aalix_nichols )
Rachel was part of a successful small band, Trinity Beat, until one night a cancelled gig left them at a loose end and they wound up exploring a haunted ghost ship. Rachel had always been drawn to the paranormal, but this place felt different. No sooner had they stepped foot aboard she wanted to leave.… Continue reading Book review: Athena Daniels – When Darkness Follows (@AthenaDaniels11 )
Lexi just wanted to learn, she wanted to know how to defend herself. What she couldn't understand was why Christian refused to be her mentor. Their last fight was a big one, he handed her off to Phillipe and made himself scarce. He loves her, so she keeps being told, he wants nothing more than… Continue reading Book review: Sue Wilder The Fire in Vengeance(@SueWilderWrites )
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