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Fog
You know how it is. We’ve all experienced it while driving. You suddenly realise that you have no idea where you are, or what your destination is. After a few seconds light dawns and you remember where you are going.
But what if light didn’t dawn? What if you continued to know nothing before that moment? You have no idea where you are, who you are, or why a bunch of nutters is trying to kill you. The only thing you know is that you have to run for your life...
Sexy, funny, violent and thrilling, Fog is not so much a Whodunnit as a Whatthehellsgoingon.
You can read Chapter One here http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/3...
But what if light didn’t dawn? What if you continued to know nothing before that moment? You have no idea where you are, who you are, or why a bunch of nutters is trying to kill you. The only thing you know is that you have to run for your life...
Sexy, funny, violent and thrilling, Fog is not so much a Whodunnit as a Whatthehellsgoingon.
You can read Chapter One here http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/3...
260 pages, Paperback
First published February 9, 2013
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About the author
Michael Wombat
42 books74 followersA Yorkshireman living in the rural green hills of Lancashire, Michael Wombat is a man of huge beard. He has a penchant for good single-malts, inept football teams, big daft dogs and the diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys. Abducted by pirates at the age of twelve he quickly rose to captain the feared privateer ‘The Mrs. Nesbitt’ and terrorised the Skull Coast throughout his early twenties. Narrowly escaping the Revenue men by dressing as a burlesque dancer, he went on to work successively and successfully as a burlesque dancer, a forester, a busker, and a magic carpet salesman. The fact that he was once one of that forgotten company, the bus conductors, will immediately tell you that he is as old as the hills in which he lives. Nowadays he spends his time writing and pretending to take good photographs. You can have a good laugh at his pathetic blog or his photographs, but most of all please go and mock him mercilessly on Twitter or Facebook. Michael Wombat has published over one book. Other authors are available.
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April 16, 2013
I'm not generally one for this kind of book. But that's just it: Fog isn't "this kind of book". No matter what you have in mind about this book, it's probably nothing like that. No stupid detective, like there are soooo many. Fog is an awesome book about normal people who end up deep in shit but they don't even know what shit or how to get out.
The most amazing thing about Fog is that it is as exciting as the last 20 pages of most books, where the story finally unfolds, after being dragged on for 200 pages of boredom. Fog is that exciting basically from page 1. You get thrown into it together with the main-character and you try to figure things out together with him. You get every clue he has, not like in those annoying detectives where afterwards it turns out there was something they saw in the beginning but never mentioned and therefore your guess at who did it, was all wrong.
Don't want to say too much about the story, all I'll still say is: buy a copy and read it and love it!
The most amazing thing about Fog is that it is as exciting as the last 20 pages of most books, where the story finally unfolds, after being dragged on for 200 pages of boredom. Fog is that exciting basically from page 1. You get thrown into it together with the main-character and you try to figure things out together with him. You get every clue he has, not like in those annoying detectives where afterwards it turns out there was something they saw in the beginning but never mentioned and therefore your guess at who did it, was all wrong.
Don't want to say too much about the story, all I'll still say is: buy a copy and read it and love it!
March 4, 2013
A cracking combination of tense adventure, violence, mystery, and intriguing characters, with a healthy dollop of humour and chatty asides. I'm not usually a reader of thrillers, which is (I guess?) the genre this mostly falls into -- but I thoroughly enjoyed it, as the changes in tone and compelling characters got me through the bits that were upsetting to my delicate sensibilities. "Fog" also includes an intriguing bit of supernatural, without being in the least "about" the supernatural, which I thought was a nicely managed bit of story-telling. Much recommended for a fun read!
February 27, 2013
What an adventure!
If feels like you are enjoying a cold beer with the protagonist as he tells his tale. Fast-paced, full of humour, and containing loads of brilliant popular culture references, the story unfolds as our hero seeks to resolve who he is, what he is doing, and how to save his beloved. However, I’m not a fan of the ‘dream sequences’ – they were, for me, a distraction from the action :-)
Reminiscent, to me, of a Robert Goddard mystery, the author’s storytelling is excellent – keeping the mystery and adventure alive from beginning to end. Great characters abound – The Vixens are particularly sexy. Oh how I want to be Motoko.
If you like a bit of action, and a relatively quick read, this is the book for you.
It is also fun to spot the Twitter folk!
If feels like you are enjoying a cold beer with the protagonist as he tells his tale. Fast-paced, full of humour, and containing loads of brilliant popular culture references, the story unfolds as our hero seeks to resolve who he is, what he is doing, and how to save his beloved. However, I’m not a fan of the ‘dream sequences’ – they were, for me, a distraction from the action :-)
Reminiscent, to me, of a Robert Goddard mystery, the author’s storytelling is excellent – keeping the mystery and adventure alive from beginning to end. Great characters abound – The Vixens are particularly sexy. Oh how I want to be Motoko.
If you like a bit of action, and a relatively quick read, this is the book for you.
It is also fun to spot the Twitter folk!
April 4, 2013
I'm not brilliant at writing reviews, but here goes. I found Fog very easy to read. The characters were all named after twitter friends of the writer which was a great idea (I was a pub)!
The storyline was exciting and engaging with brilliant twists here and there, but it wasn't overly complicated (which is always good).
It's not the kind of book I'd normally read, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and I look forward to the next one! Five stars! :)
The storyline was exciting and engaging with brilliant twists here and there, but it wasn't overly complicated (which is always good).
It's not the kind of book I'd normally read, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and I look forward to the next one! Five stars! :)
April 13, 2019
This is the first book I've read by Michael Wombat and I will be reading more, I loved his writing style and really enjoyed the fantastic adventure within the pages of this book.
The mystery and excitement begin on page one when we meet the main character driving alone in the fog. He has amnesia and a boot (trunk) full of body parts. The book is written from this character's point of view and it feels like you are sitting next to him while he regales you with tales of his adventure.
I won't say anything more about the story... no spoilers... but if you enjoy a rip-roaring thriller with great twists and turns, brilliant characters and some humour thrown into the mix... then read this one.
The mystery and excitement begin on page one when we meet the main character driving alone in the fog. He has amnesia and a boot (trunk) full of body parts. The book is written from this character's point of view and it feels like you are sitting next to him while he regales you with tales of his adventure.
I won't say anything more about the story... no spoilers... but if you enjoy a rip-roaring thriller with great twists and turns, brilliant characters and some humour thrown into the mix... then read this one.
August 3, 2021
What a read! A fast-paced, fabulously gripping story. Excitement, mystery and humour kept me reading throughout. Brilliant!
October 29, 2024
Great story
Loved the book & the characters, especially Sid & Dawber. Kept me interested, engaged, wanting to read more. I'm not so happy with the ending lol
Loved the book & the characters, especially Sid & Dawber. Kept me interested, engaged, wanting to read more. I'm not so happy with the ending lol
March 30, 2015
Hey. Look at me, writing a grown-up review about a grown-up book. That was a terrible opening sentence, I concur. I apologise. You can tell this is my first review, can't you.
Anyhow, the book. Yes, 'Fog'; written by that bearded wordsmith Wombat. In short, it's very good. VERY. However, I would say that, I got a copy for free, nothing, nada.
Yet, even if I would have paid thousands for the book, I'd still be saying the same. It's a 'can't put down' sort-a-book. Y'know, that book you can't stop reading. No matter what time it is, no matter if you've got much more important stuff to be doing. URGH, stuff.
I should actually begin to review the book, rather than ramble.
Imagine you've eaten a whole block of Wensleydale before bed. You go to bed, and fall asleep. You dream, and dream and dream. Your imaginative juices flow, like a river; maybe the Severn. This book is that dream. A dream which is too vivid and out-of-touch for your normal, mundane life to seem real, yet written by such a skilled hand that it must be real, as it is so believable. I've met characters like Sid, and Dawbes, in the real world (oddly enough, Sid is my favourite character in this book. Yes, odd choice Toby). I haven't met characters like White in the real world, thank God, yet I believe them. I utterly believe that somewhere in the county of Lancashire, cults of seemingly respectable people meet and discuss how to take over the world, one killing at a time.
I believe.
This book really does have anything. The bestest (I know that's not a word. No, you shut up (as Wombat would say)) swear words in the world can be found in this book, making the text truly a masterclass in how to swear artfully and colourfully. The character's names are artistic and unique; quite like the book. Furthermore, a winning formula of violence and sex feature regularly, often to great effect too.
So, Thank You Wombat, for a great literary experience.
Anyhow, the book. Yes, 'Fog'; written by that bearded wordsmith Wombat. In short, it's very good. VERY. However, I would say that, I got a copy for free, nothing, nada.
Yet, even if I would have paid thousands for the book, I'd still be saying the same. It's a 'can't put down' sort-a-book. Y'know, that book you can't stop reading. No matter what time it is, no matter if you've got much more important stuff to be doing. URGH, stuff.
I should actually begin to review the book, rather than ramble.
Imagine you've eaten a whole block of Wensleydale before bed. You go to bed, and fall asleep. You dream, and dream and dream. Your imaginative juices flow, like a river; maybe the Severn. This book is that dream. A dream which is too vivid and out-of-touch for your normal, mundane life to seem real, yet written by such a skilled hand that it must be real, as it is so believable. I've met characters like Sid, and Dawbes, in the real world (oddly enough, Sid is my favourite character in this book. Yes, odd choice Toby). I haven't met characters like White in the real world, thank God, yet I believe them. I utterly believe that somewhere in the county of Lancashire, cults of seemingly respectable people meet and discuss how to take over the world, one killing at a time.
I believe.
This book really does have anything. The bestest (I know that's not a word. No, you shut up (as Wombat would say)) swear words in the world can be found in this book, making the text truly a masterclass in how to swear artfully and colourfully. The character's names are artistic and unique; quite like the book. Furthermore, a winning formula of violence and sex feature regularly, often to great effect too.
So, Thank You Wombat, for a great literary experience.
May 23, 2015
Twists and Turns that will hook you
This is a story which demands you keep up, and keep reading…a real page turner.
I was hooked from the first paragraph…If you want a mystery thriller that twists and turns from the outset, and you don’t mind adult language and themes, then this is for you!
Written in first person, you are soon as lost as the protagonist is as soon as you start reading, and you’ll want to discover more just as he is desperate to do so too.
The characters are very real, flawed and funny. The protagonist draws you into his story with side comments made just for you, the reader, and you’ll want to join him. I loved the eclectic mix of characters from beginning to end, and the adventure had no dull spots. The ending was masterful and led to my yelling at my Kindle!
I love this author’s writing, his sense of humour shines and this story will definitely leave you wanting more!
This is a story which demands you keep up, and keep reading…a real page turner.
I was hooked from the first paragraph…If you want a mystery thriller that twists and turns from the outset, and you don’t mind adult language and themes, then this is for you!
Written in first person, you are soon as lost as the protagonist is as soon as you start reading, and you’ll want to discover more just as he is desperate to do so too.
The characters are very real, flawed and funny. The protagonist draws you into his story with side comments made just for you, the reader, and you’ll want to join him. I loved the eclectic mix of characters from beginning to end, and the adventure had no dull spots. The ending was masterful and led to my yelling at my Kindle!
I love this author’s writing, his sense of humour shines and this story will definitely leave you wanting more!
September 12, 2019
Fog pulls you in just like the real stuff does, into a world of the unknown and spooky, with spots of familiarity. With it written in first person the reader experiences it all first hand and feels like they discover everything along with the main character - I particularly liked the side comments for the reader, which made it that little bit more personal. It's full of humour, funny observations, hilarious dialogue, and scattered with lots of movie references, enabling the reader to feel more at home. The story itself was intriguing and keeps you turning the page until the end, which will either leave you laughing or furious - or flicking between the two as I was. Worth every moment. Buy it and read it!
December 18, 2014
I love a book that expects me to keep up. I love a book that is playful without distracting from the story. I love a book that I can’t necessarily put into a box, a book that slides me deliciously, delicately, into an acceptance of things as they are not.
Have I mentioned that I love this book?
Michael Wombat has given us a narrator who is human, engaging and flawed, with a story to tell (over a pint, perhaps) of events that he barely understands and erratically remembers, but a story that took hold of me and held me to the end.
Have I mentioned that I love this book?
Michael Wombat has given us a narrator who is human, engaging and flawed, with a story to tell (over a pint, perhaps) of events that he barely understands and erratically remembers, but a story that took hold of me and held me to the end.
March 9, 2016
I decided to go out of my comfort zone and try another genre. It seemed be based on what appeared to be a video game. Kind of different for me to follow. It seemed to be well written but not my cup of tea.
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