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I've discovered some talented authors this year and also read some new books by some of my favourite authors.

In no particular order, here are some of my favourite books from this year:
(they may not all have been published in 2015 but are books that I read this year)




Eli's Coming, by Darcia Helle

From one of my favourite authors, the first in a series. I'm looking forward to the next book.

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Elis-Coming-C...

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Elis-Coming-Cha...



The Smell Of Paprika, by James Everington

I enjoyed the first four books in this series. It's a weird fantasy tale. There are strange characters and even stranger goings-on. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series, and would definitely recommend the stories.

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Quarantined-C...

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Quarantined-Cit...



Weird: A Henry Ian Darling Oddity Missive One, by Julie Elizabeth Powell

Another series I have enjoyed this year. I'm looking forward to more "weird" stories about Henry Ian Darling :)

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Weird-Henry-D...

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Weird-Henry-Dar...



The Cestus Concern, by Mat Nastos

Again, this is the first book in a series. I am looking forward to finding time to reading more by this author.

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cestus-Concer...

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Cestus-Concern-...



Living the Dream, by Tim Baker

I read the first two books from this series this year and enjoyed them. I have some other books by this author on my Kindle and am looking forward to reading more of his work.

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Living-Dream-...

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Living-Dream-Ti...



Dreams of a Calico Mouse: The Poems of Dorien Grey

If you like poetry, I'd highly recommend this collection.

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dreams-Calico...

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Calico-M...



Those Pesky Rabbits, by Ciara Flood

If you're looking for a good book to read to children, this one's great. My nieces and nephew (age range 4 years - 8 years) absolutely love the book.

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Those-Pesky-R...

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Those-Pesky-Rab...



Odin's Eye, by Maria Haskins

This is one of the new authors I discovered this year. She also writes poetry and has a new collection which I'm reading at the moment. She's joining us for book 5 of the Mind's Eye series.

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Odins-Eye-Mar...

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Odins-Eye-Maria...



Daddy's Glove, by Thomma Lyn Grindstaff

I've read quite a few of Thomma Lyn Grindstaff short stories this year and enjoyed them all. This is another author that I've invited to join us for book 5 of the Mind's Eye series.

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Daddys-Glove-...

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Daddys-Glove-Th...



Easy Target, by Jenny Hilborne

An engaging, suspenseful thriller. Although the second book in the series, I enjoyed reading it even though I haven't yet read the first one.

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Easy-Target-J...

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Easy-Target-Jen...

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Those are my top picks of 2015.

I must also mention the two Mind's Eye series books that were released this year.
Triptychs and Tales From The Cacao Tree.








I contributed short stories to those anthologies. There are stories from many talented writers, including Darcia Helle , Julie Elizabeth Powell,Lisette Brodey, Eden Baylee, Jason McIntyre, and J. Michael Radcliffe. There are also poems from Ben Ditmars and Helle Gade. Well worth reading.

Triptychs:
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Triptychs-Min...
Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Triptychs-Minds...

Tales From The Cacao Tree
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tales-From-Ca...
Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Tales-From-Caca...

Weird: A Henry Ian Darling Oddity: Missive Three by Julie Elizabeth Powell

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Having read the first two "oddities" in this series, I was keen to read Missive Three. Henry Ian Darling is an interesting character. The stories in this series are very fast-paced and written as if the character is narrating his adventures. In Missive Three we find out more about Henry's ghost friend Brett.

Henry has a dream that leads him to Shadowlands. It's a treacherous journey that he must take.

The books in this series are a fun read, and always full of surprises. I think "Weird" is a good way to describe the adventures. I'll be looking forward to Missive Four.





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