A unique collection of death, voodoo-magic and strange things. 'Joseph Goldberg is the wrinkled old man you see wrapped up in a fraying scarf and dusty trilby hat, hobbling along the seafront promenade in the dead of winter. He’s grizzled, cynical, bitter, and swears like a trooper. In his defence, he didn’t lead the life... Continue Reading →
I'm a big fan of book covers done right - there are so many hit and misses that a good cover really places one book apart from the others. This cover jumped out at me soon as I unwrapped the packaging - it is absolutely stunning. The book itself is an intricately woven narrative dipping... Continue Reading →
This narrative seems like a tale well known but with a fresh breath of air. Promise of excitement and adventure mixed with sterling reviews places this book to a positive start. 'Nista is nine months pregnant, starving, and living in a cave. Her husband, Dane, thinks she’s gone crazy. And the first time she heard... Continue Reading →
I don't think I've come across one author that doesn't sometimes struggle with the process of breathing life into their book. It's no lie that writing is actually really hard - you are literally using what is inside your soul to makes something (hopefully) new and filled with complex concepts. Sometimes there is a deep... Continue Reading →
Taking a bit of a jump in another genre, I am glad to share this book as I am very much into fitness and health almost as much as the world of books and imagination. Keen to share with you - 'Power Grub' by Adam Fedorciow "Nutrition for weight-category based athletes (WCBA), has traditionally been pretty simple... Continue Reading →
With the flavours of Shadow-hunter books, this tale immediately set me down on the same wavelength. The narration is full of portals and magic, symbols and mystery - I feel a young adult who loves paranormal romance would lap it up. Ellie Larson comes across a strange symbol, which in turn leads her to find... Continue Reading →
What better time to share this seasonal tale for children than Easter Holidays? King Stern rules over a dark empire of hares. His brother Atta leaves. Before his love Hulde gives birth to their first child, he wants to find a field of his own, bathing in light. Every day Hulde runs to the frontier,... Continue Reading →
Dark Alignment by David Haskell 'A deadly anomaly is wreaking havoc all over the world. One scientific researcher, Dean Eckert, has the power to stop it, but he has to get his 'solution' into the right hands. Governments and terrorists want to exploit the gravimetric force destroying homes, communities, and whole continents, and turn it... Continue Reading →
This historical romance opens with an air of worry and uncertainty, Katherine Forrester waiting to be seen by a doctor - a forced requirement by her pushy mother in law. An impatient husband is behind the visit as well - adding betrayal to embarrassment as she is forced to share the intimate details of her... Continue Reading →
From the first page with its crisp, colourful descriptions I was immediately drawn into this tale. The visual setup was immediate and without any effort I wanted to know more, the pages almost turned themselves. Coming of age book for young adults and fantasy lovers alike. Niena, a sixteen year old girl yearns to follow... Continue Reading →
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