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August 19, 2019
ANOTHER REVIEW FOR BOUNTY
Another great, 5 star review for "Bounty", this time from U.S. author, Keith Steinbaum.
August 6, 2019
NEW PAPERBACK EDITION OF "CALVUS"
Although the eBook edition of "Calvus" has been available since original publication in 2012, the paperback edition went out of print with the demise of its publisher, Morris Publishing Australia. I'm pleased to advise now that I have produced a new edition, including a new cover and re-published the paperback version. It is currently available from amazon.com and hopefully, in about six weeks it will be available on Amazon's global network and available in Australia and elsewhere.
July 22, 2019
ANOTHER REVIEW FOR BOUNTY
There is another reader review on Amazon from Anna Louise Rayner. It reads:
"Darryl Greer takes us for an exciting journey from the Middle East to the Land Down Under and back again. Across time, the book explores cultural clashes, family loyalties, human emotions and terrorism. The pace keeps the pages turning having ourselves ask the question: what happens next?"
"Darryl Greer takes us for an exciting journey from the Middle East to the Land Down Under and back again. Across time, the book explores cultural clashes, family loyalties, human emotions and terrorism. The pace keeps the pages turning having ourselves ask the question: what happens next?"
July 16, 2019
Free e-Book
My latest novel, BOUNTY will be available as a free download from Amazon between 18th and 20th July (midnight to midnight Pacific Time in the U.S.; 5:00 pm to 5:00 pm same day on the east coast of Australia).
October 9, 2016
SCREENPLAY SUCCESS
Having published numerous paid articles in various international magazines and five novels it was time to try something different so I thought I'd try screenwriting. The pilot episode of my first attempt at a television drama series, "Sharpe Practice" made it to the top 15% out of 9,000 entries in the Austin Film Festival and more recently I was a finalist in the Television Drama category of the Hollywood Screenplay Contest. All very encouraging.
It does not, of course, mean that the series will be taken up by a producer and end up on television somewhere but it's fun working on something about which I am so passionate.
It does not, of course, mean that the series will be taken up by a producer and end up on television somewhere but it's fun working on something about which I am so passionate.
February 24, 2016
New Review for "Calvus"
Following my taking over "Calvus" as self-publisher from original publisher Morris Publishing Australia I have had a new review as follows:
Reviewed By Melinda Hills for Readers’ Favorite
Calvus by Darryl Greer is an amazing story spanning two thousand years and many miles. As a young legionary, Calvus experiences the crucifixion of Jesus in Jerusalem and is profoundly moved by the feelings of love and brotherhood he perceives as they join glances. Later in his own life as a centurion of Rome posted in the British outpost town of Verulamium, that same profound sense of calm pervades Calvus’ spirit as he is about to be crucified for treason against Rome, a charge brought against him by the camp commander jealous of his loving relationship with his wife. In modern day, Chris O’Rourke is a detective charged with solving the crucifixion murder of an unknown victim on the same hillside. With no way to identify the body and no evidence linking anyone to the crime, the case is scaled down and Chris is reassigned. In the meantime, an ancient coffin that can be dated back to the first century is uncovered in an excavation nearby, opening the door to many new questions. Can there be a relationship that joins the past and present?
A wonderful look into the life of Roman soldiers and citizens at the beginning of the Christian era, Calvus by Darryl Greer offers much, much more. The plot is intricately interwoven, combining past and present, with characters that truly come alive. This book offers a tremendous message about the corruption of power through greed and lust, and provides a reminder that love and brotherhood should be honored above all else. This story is amazing! The descriptions are vivid. The message is certainly timely as well.
Reviewed By Melinda Hills for Readers’ Favorite
Calvus by Darryl Greer is an amazing story spanning two thousand years and many miles. As a young legionary, Calvus experiences the crucifixion of Jesus in Jerusalem and is profoundly moved by the feelings of love and brotherhood he perceives as they join glances. Later in his own life as a centurion of Rome posted in the British outpost town of Verulamium, that same profound sense of calm pervades Calvus’ spirit as he is about to be crucified for treason against Rome, a charge brought against him by the camp commander jealous of his loving relationship with his wife. In modern day, Chris O’Rourke is a detective charged with solving the crucifixion murder of an unknown victim on the same hillside. With no way to identify the body and no evidence linking anyone to the crime, the case is scaled down and Chris is reassigned. In the meantime, an ancient coffin that can be dated back to the first century is uncovered in an excavation nearby, opening the door to many new questions. Can there be a relationship that joins the past and present?
A wonderful look into the life of Roman soldiers and citizens at the beginning of the Christian era, Calvus by Darryl Greer offers much, much more. The plot is intricately interwoven, combining past and present, with characters that truly come alive. This book offers a tremendous message about the corruption of power through greed and lust, and provides a reminder that love and brotherhood should be honored above all else. This story is amazing! The descriptions are vivid. The message is certainly timely as well.
October 9, 2015
Reader's comment on "Sleeping With Angels"
A story showing the dark, seamy side of life in a brothel for male prostitutes and the acts they must perform; the abuse they receive just to make a living. On the other hand, life in a big law firm in the city. Some scandalous behaviour (while appearing to be within the law) in that area too.
And the people who have the moral fibre to stand up to the bullies, have the nerve to see it through till the criminals are put under lock and key.
A riveting read – a real page turner – interesting sentence structures and well composed paragraphs. The tension level was up till the very end.
I’ll never look at that pink legal tape in the same way again!
LB, Broadbeach
And the people who have the moral fibre to stand up to the bullies, have the nerve to see it through till the criminals are put under lock and key.
A riveting read – a real page turner – interesting sentence structures and well composed paragraphs. The tension level was up till the very end.
I’ll never look at that pink legal tape in the same way again!
LB, Broadbeach
June 13, 2015
"CALVUS" -- NEW REVIEW
I've received another positive review of my second published novel, "Calvus". It can be found at amazon.com. Text is as follows:
"Wow, well when I decided to take a chance on Calvus I had no idea what a thrill ride I was about to let myself in for. It is a fascinating crime/thriller. British police procedural with a plot line that has implications that date back thousands of years. I guess if I had to make a comparison with a more widely known writer I would say Dan Brown, but to be honest I enjoyed this way more than The DaVinci Code. The writing is tight but pacey and despite the complex subject matter you're never confused as to what is going on as the exposition is dealt out in manageable bite sized chunks. I loved it, and look forward to reading more by Darryl Greer.
Emily".
"Wow, well when I decided to take a chance on Calvus I had no idea what a thrill ride I was about to let myself in for. It is a fascinating crime/thriller. British police procedural with a plot line that has implications that date back thousands of years. I guess if I had to make a comparison with a more widely known writer I would say Dan Brown, but to be honest I enjoyed this way more than The DaVinci Code. The writing is tight but pacey and despite the complex subject matter you're never confused as to what is going on as the exposition is dealt out in manageable bite sized chunks. I loved it, and look forward to reading more by Darryl Greer.
Emily".
March 10, 2015
NEW THRILLER
My next novel "A Dragon In The Snow" will be published soon by Custom Book Publications, Hong Kong. Check out a preview at:
http://www.darrylgreer.com/preview
http://www.darrylgreer.com/preview
GET NOTICED, GET PUBLISHED AUTHOR TALK
My next author talk is entitled "Get Noticed, Get Published" and will be at 10am on Wednesday 25 March at Broadbeach Library, 61 Sunshine Boulevard, Mermaid Waters. I will also be talking about one of my published novels "Calvus".
