M.K. Alexander's Blog, page 18
September 24, 2013
Banned Book Week
I can only think of one book that should actually be banned, and that's the Necronomicon, and only if it is read aloud by Bruce Campbell.
September 23, 2013
Jekyll's Daughter Review
I am utterly blown away by this review!
Jekyll’s Daughter. A gem.
From the cover:
William Blake’s, The Night of Enitharmon's Joy: ‘...the female aspect “should never exist in separation”—this splitting is negative and will bring about unfortunate results.’ But, The Night of Enitharmon's Joy was originally entitled Hecate: ‘…associated with crossroads, the knowledge of herbs and potions...’
Then, look more closely and it's not a reproduction of Blake’s painting. It's a reproduction of a copy, or a tracing. Not Blake’s drawing at all, unless there are two!?
To the story:
In Jekyll’s Daughter we meet Henri -Henrietta and Jekyll’s daughter; studious and plain, she gains access to Jekyll’s old notebooks and develops a potion according to his specification but excluding, hopefully, the contaminant. This brew brings forth, not a monster but an opposite. Not better, not worse, but a contrary force. And here the fun begins.
Henri is fond of a tipple, or two. The Widow Hyde is largely teetotal, it is unfortunate therefore, a large pitcher of water stands on the table where Henri is to deliver her dissertation…
The transformation scenes are such wicked good fun. Henri changes to the Widow Hyde, calmly dining, engaging in witty conversation, while the seams on her dress burst, slowly...open...
I thoroughly recommend Jekyll’s daughter; it's clever and witty, but subtle and unpretentious; allowing the reader the pleasure of deduction...
And/or
Jekyll’s daughter is a charming book, a great yarn, cleverly told; with a lovely cover.
And the author affords the reader the respect to enjoy the book on either of those accounts.
Jekyll’s Daughter. A gem.
From the cover:
William Blake’s, The Night of Enitharmon's Joy: ‘...the female aspect “should never exist in separation”—this splitting is negative and will bring about unfortunate results.’ But, The Night of Enitharmon's Joy was originally entitled Hecate: ‘…associated with crossroads, the knowledge of herbs and potions...’
Then, look more closely and it's not a reproduction of Blake’s painting. It's a reproduction of a copy, or a tracing. Not Blake’s drawing at all, unless there are two!?
To the story:
In Jekyll’s Daughter we meet Henri -Henrietta and Jekyll’s daughter; studious and plain, she gains access to Jekyll’s old notebooks and develops a potion according to his specification but excluding, hopefully, the contaminant. This brew brings forth, not a monster but an opposite. Not better, not worse, but a contrary force. And here the fun begins.
Henri is fond of a tipple, or two. The Widow Hyde is largely teetotal, it is unfortunate therefore, a large pitcher of water stands on the table where Henri is to deliver her dissertation…
The transformation scenes are such wicked good fun. Henri changes to the Widow Hyde, calmly dining, engaging in witty conversation, while the seams on her dress burst, slowly...open...
I thoroughly recommend Jekyll’s daughter; it's clever and witty, but subtle and unpretentious; allowing the reader the pleasure of deduction...
And/or
Jekyll’s daughter is a charming book, a great yarn, cleverly told; with a lovely cover.
And the author affords the reader the respect to enjoy the book on either of those accounts.
September 18, 2013
2nd Sand City Review
Wow, another 5 Star review for Sand City on Amazon...
I'm thrilled and humbled!
“Great Book”
It's fast-paced, had me hooked from the beginning and I could hardly put it down. The characters, locations, and atmosphere are well written; I could picture everything very clearly. M.K. Alexander has definitely made it onto my "Watch" list, and I can't wait to see what comes next.
The story line had me guessing until the very end. Action, action, action. Around every corner, or should I say page. The plot has some surprising twists in it. I was caught up in the story from the beginning and looked forward to each night when I could pick up it up and once again escape.
I'm thrilled and humbled!
“Great Book”
It's fast-paced, had me hooked from the beginning and I could hardly put it down. The characters, locations, and atmosphere are well written; I could picture everything very clearly. M.K. Alexander has definitely made it onto my "Watch" list, and I can't wait to see what comes next.
The story line had me guessing until the very end. Action, action, action. Around every corner, or should I say page. The plot has some surprising twists in it. I was caught up in the story from the beginning and looked forward to each night when I could pick up it up and once again escape.
September 17, 2013
Totally Freaked Out!
OK, this is slightly amazing... or I am losing my marbles...
I published a novella .farsi on March 2012
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007KU56HK
And it came true today according to the NY Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/18/wor...
My latest book, Sand City is about a time traveling detective!
I published a novella .farsi on March 2012
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007KU56HK
And it came true today according to the NY Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/18/wor...
My latest book, Sand City is about a time traveling detective!
September 16, 2013
First Review from Amazon!
Sand City Murders by M.K. Alexander brilliantly combines Mystery and Science Fiction. In the off-season seaside town of Sand City, Patrick Jardel, a local journalist becomes embroiled in a string of murders. The plot takes a fascinating twist from the usual murder mystery with the arrival of Tractus Flynn, a time-traveling detective.
Alexander has invented a unique and plausible form of time-travel which adds a powerful complexity to the story. Sand City Murders does equal justice to both the mystery and SF components of the story. The writing is both taut and humorous; while the setting is so real you can smell the fish-stick factory! Alexander does justice to the myriad of residents of Sand City providing a rich background and texture to the story.
Highly recommend this story to fans of both genres. This book deserves a wide audience and there is the hint of more to come. I can't wait to see where this goes in the future (or is it the past? Time-travel can be a bit confusing...)
Alexander has invented a unique and plausible form of time-travel which adds a powerful complexity to the story. Sand City Murders does equal justice to both the mystery and SF components of the story. The writing is both taut and humorous; while the setting is so real you can smell the fish-stick factory! Alexander does justice to the myriad of residents of Sand City providing a rich background and texture to the story.
Highly recommend this story to fans of both genres. This book deserves a wide audience and there is the hint of more to come. I can't wait to see where this goes in the future (or is it the past? Time-travel can be a bit confusing...)
September 12, 2013
Sand City Murders
Unless you are a very clever person who pays attention and has a good sense of humor, I cannot recommend that you read this book.
Sand City Murders
Sand City Murders
