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Hedgeland (Hedgecraft #1)
by
Ann Nyland (Goodreads Author)
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Paperback, 200 pages
Published
March 18th 2011
by Createspace
(first published March 16th 2011)
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The Dashwood Haunting, a Paranormal Romance / Urban Fantasy (Amy Stuart Paranormal Blogger, Book 1)
by Ann Nyland (Goodreads Author)
Synopsis from Goodreads:
"Amy Stuart is a journalist and blogger for a paranormal magazine.
She doesn't wear black leather; she can't kick butt; she doesn't have supernatural powers.
But she does have one skill: while wearing shapewear and with her reading glasses perched on her nose, she can out-research the best of them, especially when her caffeine levels are high...more
by Ann Nyland (Goodreads Author)
Synopsis from Goodreads:
"Amy Stuart is a journalist and blogger for a paranormal magazine.
She doesn't wear black leather; she can't kick butt; she doesn't have supernatural powers.
But she does have one skill: while wearing shapewear and with her reading glasses perched on her nose, she can out-research the best of them, especially when her caffeine levels are high...more
The richness of the writing is only equalled by the quality of the research. I do not particularly like ghost stories, but I read this book because it was set in an area where I spent some of my early life. I am so glad that I did! Ann Nyland has taken a controversial historical character (Francis Dashwood) and woven a story from the many tales told about him. Her central character, Amy, is a real person with real fears and desires and a caffeine junkie to boot.
Nyland’s ability to add richness t...more
Nyland’s ability to add richness t...more
I've read this book and the next book in the series, The Ghosts of Morpeth, and I LOVED them both and I HOPE the third one comes out SOON!!!! What a refreshing change from the badly written and poorly edited books I've read lately!! I agree with the reviewer who said that it is "a light but intelligent read." Recommended!!!!
I can't say too much without giving away the plot, but the main character, Amy, is very likeable and I was able to relate her to her personality and work circumstances. She...more
I can't say too much without giving away the plot, but the main character, Amy, is very likeable and I was able to relate her to her personality and work circumstances. She...more
The Dashwood Haunting is a fast-paced, enjoyable read. For history enthusiasts there are tons of interesting facts and anecdotes of the past and intriguing tales of secret societies and alchemists. Amy is a down-to-earth young woman that female readers will easily identify with. Smart, witty and single but very much up for some harmless fun, she is a joy to read as she comes to grips with English culture and their love of drinking tea. Nyland throws in lots of pop culture references (Buffy, X-Fi...more
This is a really good mystery novel and I liked it so much I bought the next one in the series. I liked that the main character is a strong woman and realistic in today's society. This is an excellent ghost story. I also like that it is set in a real setting of real places. I saw a film about Aleister Crowley and so it was interesting for me that he was mentioned in this book plus I also saw the Hellfire caves in an episode of Most Haunted so it was interesting for me that this was a main settin...more
This is a real page turner that kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time; I couldn't put it down. It's also a fun read. I was pleased to see that this is a fully self contained book with no cliff-hangers as are often found in a series. The same day that I finished reading it I bought the next one in the series. There's a murder to solve right from the start and a whole host of highly interesting characters. One of the best books I have read in a long time, intelligent, witty and well writte...more
"Hedgeland, an urban fantasy of time travel. Dr April Neuland, a Professor of Ancient Languages turned non-fiction writer, has been plagued by dreams all her life, dreams of her past life in the Otherworld" A brief intro into a magnifencent adventure- a novel so original in content and plot, that it is difficult categorize it- which is a major compliment to the wonderful writer Ann Nyland. Perhaps "Speculative-techno-fantasy thiller"?? Regardless- there are some books, so well writen, so unique,...more
I was a lucky winner of this book from The Bookish Snob's blog tour for Hedgeland and what a treat.
The Goodreads synopsis states:
"Hedgeland, an urban fantasy of time travel. Dr April Neuland, a Professor of Ancient Languages turned non-fiction writer, has been plagued by dreams all her life, dreams of her past life in the Otherworld. Meanwhile, in a parallel dimension of April's past and Caridwen's future, Worthing, a Future History Professor, has allied with the Military to access Future Intern...more
The Goodreads synopsis states:
"Hedgeland, an urban fantasy of time travel. Dr April Neuland, a Professor of Ancient Languages turned non-fiction writer, has been plagued by dreams all her life, dreams of her past life in the Otherworld. Meanwhile, in a parallel dimension of April's past and Caridwen's future, Worthing, a Future History Professor, has allied with the Military to access Future Intern...more
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Not only do I love the main character but I totally enjoyed all the interesting tidbits of occult knowledge that peppers throughout the story. I found this a very fun, interesting read and will be reading the entire series.
Thanks to Goodreads First-Reads program, without which I would not have had the opportunity to read this book, and to Ann Nyland for sharing her book!
Hedgeland is a novel of time travel, loss, and self-discovery. It follows the characters of Caridwen, Worthing, and April. The three story lines document the pivotal events in the life of Caridwen, their impact on her society, and their further impact on her reincarnated self, April.
Caridwen is torn from her people and her place in the Celtic Other...more
Hedgeland is a novel of time travel, loss, and self-discovery. It follows the characters of Caridwen, Worthing, and April. The three story lines document the pivotal events in the life of Caridwen, their impact on her society, and their further impact on her reincarnated self, April.
Caridwen is torn from her people and her place in the Celtic Other...more
It took me a little while to get into this book. The book shifts dimensions with every chaper...from present day to her past life and then to a parrellel dimension. It is hard to keep track of where things are going on, but the book was an extremely entertaining read.
I loved a lot of the Doctor Who references in the parts with the parellel dimension...As a Who fangirl, it was fun to see David Tennant, Matt Smith and the Daleks mentioned as well as many of the companions from over the years. And...more
I loved a lot of the Doctor Who references in the parts with the parellel dimension...As a Who fangirl, it was fun to see David Tennant, Matt Smith and the Daleks mentioned as well as many of the companions from over the years. And...more
This is an interesting little book. If you like reading things that tend to read like historical teachings, you may like this. I quite liked it myself. This book doesn't have a ton of action but it has a lot of storyline and history running through it. You have the story taking place which has to do with Amy Smart, the journalist sent to England to write some articles, but within this another story grows which has a very rich history and takes you on its own journey through the past.
There were a...more
There were a...more
it was so light and easy to read.
very fun, not quite fluff, but not hard core anything. sorta heavy on history, which i quite enjoyed.
will def try the 2nd book and hope it's as pleasant a read.
would be a great date / romantic comedy movie - w/the likes of Reese Witherspoon or Ann Hathaway as the lead. Ann looks more like the cover drawing.
very fun, not quite fluff, but not hard core anything. sorta heavy on history, which i quite enjoyed.
will def try the 2nd book and hope it's as pleasant a read.
would be a great date / romantic comedy movie - w/the likes of Reese Witherspoon or Ann Hathaway as the lead. Ann looks more like the cover drawing.
Description from amazon.com
Hedgeland, a dark fantasy /science fiction of time travel. Dr April Neuland, a Professor of Ancient Languages turned non-fiction writer, has been plagued by dreams all her life, dreams of her past life in the Otherworld as one of what people came to call "Fae." Meanwhile, in a parallel dimension of April's past and Caridwen's future, Worthing, a Future History Professor, has allied with the Military to access Future Internet communications and use new technology to inf...more
Hedgeland, a dark fantasy /science fiction of time travel. Dr April Neuland, a Professor of Ancient Languages turned non-fiction writer, has been plagued by dreams all her life, dreams of her past life in the Otherworld as one of what people came to call "Fae." Meanwhile, in a parallel dimension of April's past and Caridwen's future, Worthing, a Future History Professor, has allied with the Military to access Future Internet communications and use new technology to inf...more
I love this new series and I can't wait to read other books in this series. I loved the twist. Best book I've read in a while.
Hedgeland is an interesting, original science fiction story. There are 3 main characters: Caridwen, Worthing, and April. This is a complex and thought provoking book that deals with time travel, parallel dimensions, and reincarnation. With each chapter, the story shifts from person to person. I have to admit that I thought the book was a bit confusing. I think I could benefit by reading it again.
It's a very well written story and the characters are likeable. If you're looking for a fairly short...more
It's a very well written story and the characters are likeable. If you're looking for a fairly short...more
Good story with a nice romance thrown in.
I was SO excited to read this book! It seemed as though it would have everything I love: a distant relative in a faraway country, hauntings, a family mystery, what's not to love?
This story is about Amy Stuart, an Australian who works as a blogger for a paranormal magazine. She receives a letter from her aunt in England telling her to come visit as she has some family documents for her. Amy convinces her boss that this is a great opportunity to do some articles for the magazine, so away she goes....more
This story is about Amy Stuart, an Australian who works as a blogger for a paranormal magazine. She receives a letter from her aunt in England telling her to come visit as she has some family documents for her. Amy convinces her boss that this is a great opportunity to do some articles for the magazine, so away she goes....more
I enjoyed this quite short novel, I didn't want it end! In places it did get quite heavy on the details of the historical places but that shows that Ann certainly does her homework! There are lots of interesting historical facts packed into the book. I liked the character of Amy. I enjoyed the banter between Amy and her friend in the newspaper office Annette, especially when they are bitching about Monique! Come on every work place has a Monique! lol.
There were surprises about who was the good...more
There were surprises about who was the good...more
Wanted to like this story, but there are too many holes in the chronology of the story. Ms Stuart writes well but needed a serious content edit before this book hit the shelves.
Amy Stuart is a blogger and paranormal investigator for an Australian magazine who travels to England to visit a great aunt. Unfortunately, her aunt dies and she ends up involved with two men who not only lie to her, but she decides to love one of them without really falling in love.
The story sounded more like a travel g...more
Amy Stuart is a blogger and paranormal investigator for an Australian magazine who travels to England to visit a great aunt. Unfortunately, her aunt dies and she ends up involved with two men who not only lie to her, but she decides to love one of them without really falling in love.
The story sounded more like a travel g...more
My thoughts:
This is unlike anything I have read lately. I was drawn into Caridwen's life rather quickly, but I had a hard time always making the transition between the others lives and hers. It took me a bit to get into, but once I got the hang of the interchanges I enjoyed it. I was shocked by the complexity of the story, it was unexpected. I enjoyed the characters. I can't wait for the next book!
This is unlike anything I have read lately. I was drawn into Caridwen's life rather quickly, but I had a hard time always making the transition between the others lives and hers. It took me a bit to get into, but once I got the hang of the interchanges I enjoyed it. I was shocked by the complexity of the story, it was unexpected. I enjoyed the characters. I can't wait for the next book!
At first it was a bit confusing, but things cleared up as the plot progressed. A great sci-fi read for anyone who enjoys time travel. The diction was easy to follow and it wont really hinder the pace of your reading. Overall an interesting romance story (for some reason time travel and romance make a compelling combination) with no real cliffhanger. There were some adventure elements to the story; it become like the movie Jump, except they did not know where they were going.
Interesting story, but clumsily written. Way way waaaaaaay too much exposition. The lead character is fairly interesting but her decisions are abrupt and not adequately explained. Scenes that should be brief are lingered over unnecessarily, and scenes that needed deeper exploration were glossed over.
With those complaints out of the way, I thought the premise was clever enough. Like I said, I liked the lead pretty well, and was willing to follow her to the end, see how it all turned out.
I'm hopi...more
With those complaints out of the way, I thought the premise was clever enough. Like I said, I liked the lead pretty well, and was willing to follow her to the end, see how it all turned out.
I'm hopi...more
A brilliant paranormal story and one that I recommend.
Apr 15, 2011
Glenda Alexander
marked it as to-read
My kind of book!
Discovering her great aunt dead in her living room in England, and that she is a member of a secret society that has discovered the secret to long life is just the beginning of a confusing and frightening trip to England for Amy. She is there to do a story on the Hell Fire Club, and the haunted Dashwood estates. To complicate matters are two very hadsome and totally opposite men Declan and Nick who seem to be vying for her attentions.
An interesting story and well written.
An interesting story and well written.
I liked this book and could identify with the heroine Amy. The author gave good background info to the story and it kept me glued to the page but I was a little disappointed in the ending as it finished too abruptly in my opinion.
I read this book on my kindle and it didn't have a Table of Contents which probably doesn't need but would have been easily for me to navigate through.
Overall I would recommend this book for anyone who is looking for books to read while traveling.
I read this book on my kindle and it didn't have a Table of Contents which probably doesn't need but would have been easily for me to navigate through.
Overall I would recommend this book for anyone who is looking for books to read while traveling.
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This book left me slightly confused, but I did like it.
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This book is at it's best when in following the two timelines that aren't the present.
When in the present timeline, in my opinion, it really feels like non-fiction writing which is where Ann Nyland's writing roots seem to begin and shows clearly through
It's also hard for me to see clearly why we need all three of these stories in this one book as, at points, they don't clearly interlock.
When in the present timeline, in my opinion, it really feels like non-fiction writing which is where Ann Nyland's writing roots seem to begin and shows clearly through
It's also hard for me to see clearly why we need all three of these stories in this one book as, at points, they don't clearly interlock.
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Dr Ann Nyland was on Faculty at the University of New England, Australia. She is a horse rescuer,grammar pedant, and ancient languages translator, her bestelling translation being The Complete Books of Enoch.
She is the author of the Amy Stuart Paranormal Mystery series: Book 1; Ceremonial Magick; Book Two: Black Magick.
Nyland is also the author of several Horse Care books.
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She is the author of the Amy Stuart Paranormal Mystery series: Book 1; Ceremonial Magick; Book Two: Black Magick.
Nyland is also the author of several Horse Care books.
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