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December 18, 2016
Book review: Seventh Level by Charity Parkerson and Regina Puckett
Seventh Level is an Urban, paranormal fiction written by Charity Parkerson and Regina Puckett. It consists of two books, Pure Hell and Hell Bound
[image error]Pure Hell – Kylie had always seen the world differently, she saw the spirits of people no longer in the realm of the living. Her gift alienated her family, if they couldn’t see it, it wasn’t there. But she saw it, she knew this world to be part of the world’s design. But she didn’t just see the that world, it saw her too, and her presence, her unique attunement to this world had her something to watch. Amidst those she sees there was Septem, a demon seeming to seek nothing more than to terrorise her to the edge of desperation, where giving her life seems to offer the only reprieve. But even then they are not done with her. Caught between worlds Kylie follows Liam as he tries to solve her murder, her only comfort in being close to him. But the other world isn’t done with her yet. There is a role only she can fulfil.
In Hell Bound Wade Collins had his music, and whatever was in his wallet. Music was his [image error]life, his love. Until he met Morgan. He was instantly drawn to her, her presence staring images of marriage and commitment, she was not a person to be cast aside, but for the sake of his career he had intended to do so. He had failed. But the road, and his career had beckoned and he had answered the call, choosing to continue using his travels with his band, but there was not a day that passed he didn’t think about her. Not a day where he was unfaithful. Until Pamela came a long with an offer he couldn’t refuse. And he had tried. But even he had not understood the price. Pamela was not all she seemed, and in exchange for the fame and fortune he aspired to earn he had unknowingly entered a horrific deal with the devil himself.
I have to say, as a two book bundle it was a great read, although my favourite of the two has to be the second one. It had a very similar feeling the the old TV series ‘The Collector’ where the protagonist is forced to work for the devil and attempts to find a person redemption, or a loophole to free them, from the soul condemning deal before time runs out. It was a great series, and I see much of what I liked in this book. The plot was well-constructed, imaginative, and entertaining, and the characters were individual and interesting. The only thing that would have made this a little better would have been if some of the erotic scenes weren’t as crudely worded, but that’s just down to personal taste. It was a great story and an entertaining read.
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For King and Country by Karen Gray (Twitter @KarenGr4y )
The plot is exciting and well-conceived, not to mention fun.
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December 17, 2016
On the 17th day of advent K.J. recommends to me….
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The Threat Below (Brathius History Book 1) by Jason Latshaw (Twitter @VisualMechanic)
There was so much to enjoy within this book, from the deeply engrossing narrative and enjoyable dialogue, to the plot itself and each unexpected revelation
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December 16, 2016
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The Passion Season by Libby Doyle (Twitter @LibbyDoyle9)
A vivid descriptive voice allowing the crafting of beautifully scripted romance, epic conflicts, and heart pounding action
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The Passion Season by @LibbyDoyle9
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December 15, 2016
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Venators: Through the Arch by Devri Walls (Twitter @DevriWalls)
Everything from the magisterially pure to the hauntingly dark. This book gets my highest possible praises, it is a masterpiece
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Venators: Through the Arch by @DevriWalls
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December 14, 2016
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Morium by S.J. Hermann (Twitter @Writing_Novel)
Emotionally charged, and intensely gripping
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Morium by @Writing_Novel
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December 13, 2016
On the 13th day of advent K.J. recommends to me….
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Breeder by K.B. Hoyle (Twitter @kbhoyle_author)
The perfect balance between vivid imagery and great interaction
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Breeder is one of the best examples of first person narrative I have ever read. It is engaging, descriptive and immersive.
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Breeder by @kbhoyle_author
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December 12, 2016
Book review: Dark Associations by Marie Sutro
Dark Associations is a crime fiction thriller written by Marie Sutro
Kate Barnes, a detective in the SFPD with a haunted past paved in guilt, tries to keep 
people at a distance, but in every day life even the simplest of exchanges can develop into something more. Kate was selected to be mentor, to watch over and guide the impressionable mind of a brilliant student whose idolisation of her role-model led to tragedy. When Kate looks upon the brutal scene of her prodigy’s murder she swears to bring her killer to justice, but soon discovers there is more to this case than an isolated event. A serial killer, known as the Tower Torturer, has reared his head, his focus on Kate and the women she holds dear. This brutal killer has already once slipped through the hands of the FBI. Can she bring him to justice before he once again fades into the background, or worse, kills everyone close to her while forcing her add to the burden of guilt she already bears?
There is nothing I love more on a dark night than sitting with a book and trying to work out ‘who-done-it’ before the truth is revealed. I love watching and reading murder mysteries, be it the more widely enjoyed CSI or the old classics first penned by Agatha Christie or Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. When I read a book of this genre it has a lot of expectations to meet in order to receive a five star and Dark Associations ticked all the boxes for me. It is dark, gripping, tense, and filled with deep and interesting characters. From the onset I knew this book had promise, but I did not expect to be so blown away by the author’s skill at creating tension and a complex plot to keep the reader guessing right until the end. If time had allowed there would have been no prying this book from my hand, and I always wanted to read just a little longer. I will certainly be on the look out for more books from Marie Sutro, and would not find myself surprised, in the future, to find myself watching it on TV. A great book, deserving of five stars and my highest praise.
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Zenzoris Returns by Jenny Burnley (Twitter @JennyBurnley1)
an exciting plot and twists this is one science fiction easy to lose yourself in
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December 11, 2016
On the 11th day of advent K.J. recommends to me….
Every day on the run up to Christmas I am going to recommend a book that I truly enjoyed reading.
On the 11th day of Christmas K.J’s advent recommends;
Lost: The Field Researchers Book 2 by A.E. Hellstorm (Twitter @AE_Hellstorm)
Whether you like crime, thrillers, or horror, Lost: The Field Researchers Book 2 is for you, it expertly combines several genres in an involved, intricate plot.
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Lost The Field Researchers Book 2 @AE_Hellstorm
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