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book review Coridors of teh Night by Anne Perry

Corridors of the Night by Anne Perry

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I am always delighted to find a new Anne Perry, whether it is a Monk or a Pitt novel. This is a Monk novel and a little different from the usual plot line. Anne Perry always leaves a reader with something to think about and 'Corridors of the Night' touches closely on a topic which is just as relevant today.

That is one of the joys of a well written historical. It can tackle topics which are sensitive today and because the setting is th...

Advanced warning, sale of Writer's Choice books.Amazon Ki...

Advanced warning, sale of Writer's Choice books.

Amazon Kindle Countdown Sale
‘Tizzie’ by p.d.r. lindsay

'The Effects of Henry's Cage: Elean's Story' by Bernadette Joyce

May 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th.
Price reduction from $3.99 to 99 cents or 99pence.
Kindle versions only.

A Review

Hot Money by Dick Francis

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This is one of my favourite Dick Francis novels. It has all his trademark touches, the tight writing, excellent characters and dialogue, and a great plot.

Someone is trying to kill Malcolm Pembroke, has already murdered his wife. But Malcolm, the man with the golden touch and millions, five ex-wives, nine children has a stubborn wish to live. The problem is that the police are getting nowhere and Malcolm is scared, so he approaches his estranged...

Advanced warning, sale of Writer's Choice books.Amazon Ki...

Advanced warning, sale of Writer's Choice books.

Amazon Kindle Countdown Sale
‘Tizzie’ by p.d.r. lindsay
May 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th.
Price reduction from $3.99 to 99 cents or 99pence.
Kindle versions only.

The Soldier's Curse by Meg KeneallyMy rating: 5 of 5 star...

The Soldier's Curse by Meg Keneally

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


A delightful surprise this novel. Set in Australia, in 1825, in a penal colony and told from a convict's view, these facts did not give me much hope for a dryly humorous tale so well written I was there in the colony as I read.

Full marks to the Keneallys for their excellent and detailed research and for their ability to create a character who was appealing. Hugh Llewellyn Monsarrat was a clever clerk, son of a clerk and with the brain...

The Wolf Border by Sarah HallSarah Hall has an impressive...

The Wolf Border by Sarah Hall




Sarah Hall has an impressive set of credentials. Critical acclaim, big name authors writing book cover praise, writing prizes, and some rave reviews in 'the Guardian'.

Quote: Her first collection, (short stories) The Beautiful Indifference, came out in 2011 to rapturous reviews; the form proved the perfect vehicle for Hall’s particular brand of brawny artistry. Val McDermid said of the taut, brutal opening story, “Butcher’s Perfume”, that it exemplified “the power...

More triumphs for Writer's Choice Novels.

Cheers and celebrations for another Writer's Choice novel. G. J. Berger's new release 'Four Nails' has received a delightful review and boost in the online version of the Huffington Post

Read it at:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kim-mic...

Goodreads Review

Tracker by C.J. Cherryh

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I don't know how C.J. Cherryh does it. How does a writer keep a series running for so long without getting stale, losing the plot, and muddling up little details? Her planning and organising skills must be superb. I picture her writer's room with the walls covered in detailed timelines, character charts, notable incidents and an Atevi dictionary!

The novels follow on closely from each other yet could be read as a stand alone. In 'Tracker' we have t...

The Kindle CountDown Sale.

It seems to me that this PR business is nearly as bad as chasing a literary agent! It took a full week to get the Kindle Countdown Sale set up. By the time I had struggled through the first day of setting up adverts I had a headache. Still I did get all the information need for each book advertising site. At least I have it all in a file ready to go. But every site had something unique to fill in as well. AskDavid.com refused to take the blurb as the main selling point, authors had to provide...

Watch out for the book sale

We are holding a Writer's Choice author celebration. Look out for it next month, May 11,12,13,14,and 15th. There will be one of those Kindle Countdown price promotions on our Kindle books. That means a reduction in price of selected novels to 99cents, then $1.99. This includes, 'Tizzie', 'The Effects of Henry's Cage: Elean's Story', and South of Burnt Rocks West of the Sun'

More news later, nearer the time.