News and book reviews from award-winning British author K.J. Simmill
The Devils Den by Leonard D Hilley II is the first book I have read by this talented author and it won't be the last. The story starts with a young boy, Justin McKnight, about to spend his summer vacation at his grandparents. Bored on the long journey there he begins to draw, but this… Continue reading Book review: Devils Den (Justin McKnight Adventures Book 1) by Leonard D Hilley II
Hidden Carmina is the first book in the Second Breath Chronicles by Adri Sinclair The story follows the plight of Carmina, a human who suddenly learns not only the truth about a world she didn't know existed, but finds herself at its core. The only human amidst clans of supernatural beings and her scent alone… Continue reading Book review: Hidden Carmina by Adri Sinclair
The Threat below is the first book in the Brathius History series by author Jason Latshaw, and a series I will be following very closely. I am not normally a reader of works written in the first person as I find most fail to have the same pull as those written in a different perspective,… Continue reading Book review: The Threat Below (Brathius History Book 1) by Jason Latshaw
These days I am not normally one for heavily religious based books, despite the fact that in the past I have dedicated much time into studying various religions and myths, but the idea of a book told from Lucifer's perspective piqued my interest and I am so glad I picked it up. Within is creation… Continue reading Book review: Lamb of God by Shane KP O’Neill
An Unwilling Recruit is the first book in The Armageddon Wars series and follow's the protagonist John Hunt through the dramatic changes forced upon him following his return from war. John was not a soldier but a journalist, intent on getting the story at all costs. But his last story had a high price indeed. The… Continue reading Book review: An Unwilling Recruit by John Evans
Forever Sunshine by Cary Allen Stone is a short story featured in the collection Mother's Day Magic: ...with Love. The anthology was written by a collection of number one, and best selling authors focusing on romance or loving memories. Mr Stone approached me and asked if I would be willing to do a quick review… Continue reading Book review: Forever Sunshine by Cary Allen Stone
Scroll of Time is the third book in The White Wolf Prophecy Series, having read the other two I was looking forward to seeing where the author would take the protagonists and how the series would be concluded. The book itself continues to focus around the four female protagonists, their mates, and the antagonist Zanack.This… Continue reading Book review: The White Wolf Prophecy – Scroll of Time – Book 3 by LK Kelley
Pledged by Louise G White is the third and final instalment in the Gateway Series. Having read the first two instalments in this series I couldn't wait to see where Carolyn's fate led her next. Of course with so much happening between books one and two, and such a fantastic array of unique characters with… Continue reading Book review: Pledged by Louise G White Book 3 in the Gateway Series
Today I am welcoming author Val Tobin, author of The Valiant Chronicles (book one and two), Injury, and Storm Lake. Not to mention her other works featured in anthologies. About the author Tell us a little bit about yourself. (Author Bio) Formerly a software/web developer, Val Tobin now spends her time writing and working on… Continue reading Author interview: Val Tobin
Last night I completed the first book in The Last Sword Mage Trilogy by Martin F. Hengst. I have to say, this was another book that I really enjoyed. The book follows the tale of Tiadaria, a young woman who starts off belonging to a small tribe before being sold to a slave trader. Eventually… Continue reading The Last Swordmage by Martin F. Hengst
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