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What a Great Read!!
"First of all, historical fiction isn't my first choice of genres to read, that said though, I count myself fortunate to have had the opportunity of reading The Archer's Diary. I prefer stories with believable characters, a great plot—especially if it grabs my attention with twists and turns. This book has all that and far more. Normally I can pretty much judge what is going to happen, and to whom—not so with this story. I was caught off guard many a time by a plot twist, and could hardly put the book down. And I simply loved how the ending sets you up for the sequel. I cannot wait for Book Two to come out."
Patricia Treloar
Patricia Treloar
Very Unique and Fascinating
5.0 out of 5 stars — David Bates (Amazon Kindle)
A very unique and fascinating take on Robin Hood.
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2020
As historical fiction goes, one of my favorite genres, The Archer's Diary is one of the more unique additions to the genre. What if Robin Hood was a real person? What if there is evidence that this is true? All the characters need to do is find the rest of the evidence. Easy peasy right? Not so fast.
Logan Daggett inherits an unusual collection of artifacts from his mother after her untimely, and questionable, death in an auto accident in Wales. The artifacts point to a shocking fact - that logan and his previously unknown sister are the direct descendants of a Welsh lord who may be the actual Robin Hood. Along with following the clues left behind by his mother, Logan and his friends try to make sense out of the death of his mother and father as well as being chased by some very determined people who really want to possess the artifacts. It's all jolly good fun. There is a lot of historical information scattered throughout the book that adds plenty of interest to the story.
There are plenty of twists and turns and "didn't see that comings" in the book. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
A very unique and fascinating take on Robin Hood.
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2020
As historical fiction goes, one of my favorite genres, The Archer's Diary is one of the more unique additions to the genre. What if Robin Hood was a real person? What if there is evidence that this is true? All the characters need to do is find the rest of the evidence. Easy peasy right? Not so fast.
Logan Daggett inherits an unusual collection of artifacts from his mother after her untimely, and questionable, death in an auto accident in Wales. The artifacts point to a shocking fact - that logan and his previously unknown sister are the direct descendants of a Welsh lord who may be the actual Robin Hood. Along with following the clues left behind by his mother, Logan and his friends try to make sense out of the death of his mother and father as well as being chased by some very determined people who really want to possess the artifacts. It's all jolly good fun. There is a lot of historical information scattered throughout the book that adds plenty of interest to the story.
There are plenty of twists and turns and "didn't see that comings" in the book. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
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5 STARS - The Archer’s DiaryI can’t imagine anyone resisting the spell of this writer’s vivid tale.
One of the strongest storylines read in a long time and finished it on the third day after reluctantly closing down the night before; (really wanted to sit into the night and read straight through).
Two Aussies, Logan and Gavin, (the latter an aboriginal considered a brother and Logan’s closest friend), receive news from the U.K. that Logan’s parents died in a fatal car accident. Papers and other items left to Logan divulge secret, historical documents passed down via his mother’s ancestral line. He and Gavin travel to Wales to investigate details of the accident and follow her posthumous instructions for authentication of the papers.
An ever-widening plot to discredit and steal Logan’s possessions takes the reader deeper down the path. An ancient legend comes to the forefront as attempts upon their lives begin, and Logan and Gavin learn hitherto unknown facts about his mother. Just when you think you have all the pieces, the author adds more as if pouring hundred- year- old scotch over the whole pie. Historical details and intricate landmark descriptions in Wales enable the reader’s imagination to believe, despite the historical fiction genre.
I received this manuscript in return for an objective review.
Linda J Pifer 4/24/2020
