Weird: A Henry Ian Darling Oddity This is the first in a series of stories concerning the title character – Henry Ian Darling – and his adventures. The words ‘quirky’ and imaginative’ sprang to mind as I devoured this witty and distinctive tale. Having said that, when I reached the end, I wasn’t entirely sure…
Category: Fantasy
‘Primogenito’ by Greta Cribbs
Primogenito When Ashley’s husband develops a mysterious and frightening illness, she seeks out the one person who can help. However, Damian Fuentes has problems of his own to contend with, and dredging up deeply disturbing memories is the last thing he wants to do. Nevertheless, if he is to keep his family safe he must…
‘Ambrosius: Last of the Romans’ by Tim Walker
Ambrosius: Last of the Romans In a time of myths and legends, Roman tribune Ambrosius Aurelianus returns to Britannia on a secret mission. With the Roman influence on the island quickly fading, the people have fallen back on their tribal roots. Along with his adoptive brother, Uther Pendragon, Ambrosius sets out to lead the Britons…
‘The Magician’s Dream’ by LeAnn Mathis
The Magician’s Dream When Franklin goes to sleep each night, he dreams of a different world – a world where people are equal and where everyone respects each other. Unfortunately, living in the Sixties, life isn’t like that for a young black guy and all he can do is hope things will get better. However,…
‘The Severaine: Volume 2’ by KJ Simmill
The Severaine: Volume 2 (The Forgotten Legacies Series) The follow up to ‘Darrienia’ continues the struggle to bring the mighty Severaine to heel. Gripped by guilt and grief, Daniel takes on the fight for justice and revenge, fielding those who might befriend or betray him. But the prophesies tell of only one conclusion – and…
‘The Abattoir of Dreams’ by Mark Tilbury
The Abattoir of Dreams Waking up in hospital, Michael Tate learns he has been in a coma. Worse – he’s paralysed from the waist down and has little memory of a past life. When surly Detective Carver turns up making accusations of murder, a nightmare scenario thrusts Michael into a world where it’s impossible to…
‘Chopin’s Ghost’ by Cary Marc Grossman
Chopin’s Ghost Legendary pianist Fryderyk Chopin haunts would-be rock star Robin Hanley, painting the boy’s dreams with confusing thoughts and images. As Robin grows, his musical talent grows with him, but as he becomes a successful musician, he finds the continuing visions increasingly troublesome. Faced with an unusual talent for changing the weather and the…
‘In The Land of Broken Time: The Incredible Journey’ by Maria and Max Evan
In The Land of Broken Time: The Incredible Journey When the circus comes to town, young Christopher sneaks off to the big top where he makes two new friends – a girl, Sophie and Duke, a talking dog. The three of them steal away in a hot air balloon to a magical land peopled by…
Author Interview – Jacky Dahlhaus
Australian-born writer Jacky Dahlhaus is the author of the ‘Suckers’ series, starting with her first book, ‘Living Like a Vampire’. When did you first become interested in writing and publishing your own work? I only began writing one-and-a-half years ago and never thought about publishing until I finished my first novel. It was completely new…
‘Lost Lands (Changing Times Book 2)’ by Shaun L. Griffiths
Lost Lands (Changing Times Book 2) Haunted by an evil, unseen enemy, Carter and the snow bears set out to find Holly who’s been left for dead in a mountain pass. However, time is against them and with the apes in hot pursuit, the friends may already be too late to save her. Battling storms,…
Colin Garrow 