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July 25, 2019
Fallout by @harmony_kent #postapocalyptic #dystopian #preorder
Another post for FALLOUT and an awesome review from Mae Clair! …I’m grinning from ear to ear …
Today, it’s my pleasure to welcome Harmony Kent. Aside from being a skilled and diverse writer, Harmony is also an editor and one of my co-authors at Story Empire. If you’re not already following h…
Source: Fallout by @harmony_kent #postapocalyptic #dystopian #preorder
July 24, 2019
#BookReview: The Scout
by D L Cross (a.k.a. Staci Troilo)
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Book Blurb:
The aliens have landed. The humans are panicking. The scouts have been sent.
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J’s mission is clear — find an alien outpost, observe, report back. Simple enough. It’s what he’s trained to do. But he’s always worked with his team, never as a party of one. Now he’s been sent out alone to blindly navigate a dense, dark forest until he finds his target. The dynamics are foreign to him, the stakes never higher. Resources are scarce. Comms are down.
And he’s found the enemy.
J is shocked when everyone’s true allegiances are revealed. And the consequences of betrayal will be deadly.
A short story set in the bestselling Invasion Universe, “The Scout” by D.L. Cross will have you hungering for more. Pick up your copy today!
My Review:
Having just finished The Gate (Astral Series book one), written by DL Cross, I bought this book yesterday as soon as I saw the author’s announcement that it was on sale. Being just 32 pages, it proved a quick and enjoyable read and just what I needed while feeling under the weather. The Scout ties in nicely with the rest of the Invasion Universe from Sterling and Stone while also working as a standalone short story.
I saw who the alien invaders were early on, but this just added to the anticipation and enjoyment of the read.
I cannot recommend the author highly enough and am eagerly awaiting her next book in the Astral Conspiracy series. This little gem gets a solid 5 stars from me.
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NOTE ON RATINGS: I consider a 3-star rating a positive review. Picky about which books I give 5 stars to, I reserve this highest rating for the stories I find stunning and which moved me.
5 STARS: IT WAS AMAZING! I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN! — Highly Recommended.
4 STARS: I WOULD PULL AN ALL-NIGHTER — Go read this book.
3 STARS: IT WAS GOOD! — An okay read. Didn’t love it. Didn’t hate it.
2 STARS: I MAY HAVE LIKED A FEW THINGS —Lacking in some areas: writing, characterisation, and/or problematic plot lines.
1 STAR: NOT MY CUP OF TEA —Lots of issues with this book.
Amazon Purchase Links:
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07VKD39RT/
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VKD39RT/
My 5-Star Review of S. Burke’s Paranormal Anthology Mind-Shaft
Check out this great review for Mind-Shaft over at Stephen Geez’s blog …
Mind-Shaft is a collection of five paranormal short stories along with one that is more of a novella. I thoroughly enjoyed every tale, all of which reminded me of my old favorite of the TV antholog…
Source: My 5-Star Review of S. Burke’s Paranormal Anthology Mind-Shaft
A Word About Research
Check out this post by Staci Troilo on research for writing over at Story Empire today …
Ciao, amici! I should be writing, but I took a break after I got sucked down the world’s largest rabbit hole. Research. I don’t mind doing it. In fact, it’s probably kind of a si…
Source: A Word About Research
Harmony Kent’s latest masterpiece
Me and my books are getting some love over on Gwen Plano’s blog today …
Author Harmony Kent has written another masterpiece, and I’m pleased to showcase it today. Her new book, FALLOUT, takes the reader to year 3040. The location is Exxon 1, part of a s…
#ShareAReviewDay Tuesday – “Simple” by Anita Dawes
Another great book review over at Marcia Meara’s place ….
This afternoon, I’d like to welcome Anita Dawes to The Write Stuff. Anita is sharing a review of her novel, Simple, and I know you’ll enjoy reading this one. Don’t forget to share…
July 23, 2019
#BookReview: Voyage of the Lanternfish
by Craig Boyack
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Book Blurb:
An honorable man is mistaken for his disreputable father. Now he’s pushed into a political scheme to start a war that will spread across multiple kingdoms. James Cuttler’s fiancé is being held captive to ensure he goes through with the plan.
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He soon decides his skills are at sea and procures a ship to wage war upon those who disrupted his simple life. He can’t do it alone, so he recruits a band of cutthroats to help him. But first, they need guns and munitions to outfit the ship properly. Deception and trickery will only get them so far. Eventually, they’re going to have to engage the enemy.
James’ goals aren’t necessarily the same as his crew. It’s a delicate balancing act to collect enough loot to keep his crew happy, while guiding them back to rescue the girl.
Voyage of the Lanternfish is filled with adventure, magic, and monsters. Lots of monsters. Hoist the colors and come along for the ride.
My Review:
I bought and read this book back in January and somehow managed to forget to review it until now, six months later, lol. So, here my review is, at last. It says a lot that even after all this time, I still remember this book and its characters clearly, which is one reason I mention my little episode of forgetfulness now.
I’ve read other books by this author and love his easy style, sense of humour, and vivid imagination. He has a way with words. And Voyage of the Lanternfish certainly didn’t disappoint. We have kidnapping, piracy on the high seas, swashbuckling adventure and mayhem, and unforgettable characters and creatures. By far my favourite from this book are the root monsters with their incredibly expressive ‘I,I,I,I’s’. (Trust me, once you read it, you’ll know what I mean.)
If you’re a fan of magical realism and/or fantasy fiction, you’re sure to love this book. According to my GoodReads record, I read this in 24 hours. It would have been in one sitting if not for life intruding. This book gives you excellent world building and characterisation, along with fast-paced action and a rip-roaring plot line. The story will stay with me for a long time, and this is one of those books I’ll find myself re-reading (and not just because of my poor memory, lol). I cannot recommend Voyage of the Lanternfish highly enough. It gets a solid five stars from me.
NOTE ON RATINGS: I consider a 3-star rating a positive review. Picky about which books I give 5 stars to, I reserve this highest rating for the stories I find stunning and which moved me.
5 STARS: IT WAS AMAZING! I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN! — Highly Recommended.
4 STARS: I WOULD PULL AN ALL-NIGHTER — Go read this book.
3 STARS: IT WAS GOOD! — An okay read. Didn’t love it. Didn’t hate it.
2 STARS: I MAY HAVE LIKED A FEW THINGS —Lacking in some areas: writing, characterisation, and/or problematic plot lines.
1 STAR: NOT MY CUP OF TEA —Lots of issues with this book.
Sales Links:
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Voyage-Lanternfish-C-S-Boyack-ebook/dp/B07MP8V633/
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Voyage-Lanternfish-C-S-Boyack-ebook/dp/B07MP8V633/
#ShareAReviewDay Tuesday – CrossFire by Jaye Marie
It’s Share a Review Day over on Marcia Meara’s blog …
This morning, please help me welcome Jaye Marie to The Write Stuff. Jaye is sharing a review of her book CrossFire, and I know you’ll enjoy reading this one. Please don’t forget to shar…
A Surprise Release #TuesdayBookBlog
Ooh, an extra Invasion Universe treat! Just bought my copy! … head over to Staci Troilo’s place for a giggle and more details
July Book Reviews, Part One @rijanjks @Wendy_Walker @riley_sager @bakeandwrite
Book reviews gallore over at Mae Clair’s blog today …
It’s been hot. Extremely hot. We’ve had heat indexes topping 110. A few days ago the standard temperature was 99. My pool (at night) was 91.5. How warped is that? As a result, I didn…
Source: July Book Reviews, Part One @rijanjks @Wendy_Walker @riley_sager @bakeandwrite
