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Windwalker
From the award-winning author of SEASON OF THE WITCH, comes a highly original story of murder, redemption, eternal love and destiny.
When photographer, Justine Callaway, walks into the deserted English mansion, Paradine Park, she doesn't suspect that she is opening the door to the greatest mystery-and magic-of her life. Justine becomes obsessed by the family who used to live in the house, especially the oldest son, Adam Buchanan. But why is she so drawn to a man who had killed his brother nine years before? And why, as she photographs the house, does she discover ghostly images she knows she did not record?
Even more unsettling, it seems as if someone is stalking her, watching her...
WINDWALKER will keep you on the edge of your seat. And break your heart.
When photographer, Justine Callaway, walks into the deserted English mansion, Paradine Park, she doesn't suspect that she is opening the door to the greatest mystery-and magic-of her life. Justine becomes obsessed by the family who used to live in the house, especially the oldest son, Adam Buchanan. But why is she so drawn to a man who had killed his brother nine years before? And why, as she photographs the house, does she discover ghostly images she knows she did not record?
Even more unsettling, it seems as if someone is stalking her, watching her...
WINDWALKER will keep you on the edge of your seat. And break your heart.
384 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published April 1, 2005
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About the author
Natasha Mostert
9 books154 followers(from website)When my publisher asked me to submit a 200 word biography for their authors' website, I thought about dropping the usual bio platitudes and submitting the following: "Natasha Mostert is a spectacularly brilliant, raven-haired psychic who saw her first ghost at the age of four. She likes to take midnight rides on horseback and practises levitation twice a day. However, upon reflection I didn't think my editor would be too amused by this flight of fancy. So here it is, the official (and much less exciting) Natasha Mostert biography:
Natasha Mostert is South African. She grew up in Pretoria and Johannesburg but currently lives in London with her husband, Frederick. She still keeps an apartment in the university town of Stellenbosch in the Cape province.
She is the author of five novels. Her fourth novel, SEASON OF THE WITCH, is a modern gothic thriller about techgnosis and the Art of Memory and won the Book to Talk About: World Book Day 2009 Award. Film rights were sold to Allotria Productions with Emmy-award winning screenwriter, Andrew Davies, commissioned to write the script. Her fifth novel, THE KEEPER, is a thriller about martial arts, chi and quantum physics. Mostert returned to the subject of memory in her latest novel, DARK PRAYER, which is described by Kirkus Reviews a "brainy, fast-moving thriller" in which "Mostert brings together fascinating strands of biology, psychology and mysticism."
Mostert is a keen kickboxer. Visit her website at www.natashamostert.com to find out more about her involvement with the CPAU Fighting for Peace project, which teaches Afghan women how to box and feel empowered in their lives.
Educated in South Africa and at Columbia University, New York, Mostert majored in modern languages and also holds graduate degrees in Lexicography and Applied Linguistics. She has worked as a teacher in the Department of Afrikaans and Dutch at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg and as project coordinator in the publishing department of public television station WNET/Thirteen in New York City. Her political opinion pieces have appeared on the op-ed page of The New York Times, in Newsweek, The Independent and The Times (London).
Future goals include writing poetry, executing a perfect spinning backkick and coming face to face with the ghost of Edgar Allen Poe.
Natasha Mostert is South African. She grew up in Pretoria and Johannesburg but currently lives in London with her husband, Frederick. She still keeps an apartment in the university town of Stellenbosch in the Cape province.
She is the author of five novels. Her fourth novel, SEASON OF THE WITCH, is a modern gothic thriller about techgnosis and the Art of Memory and won the Book to Talk About: World Book Day 2009 Award. Film rights were sold to Allotria Productions with Emmy-award winning screenwriter, Andrew Davies, commissioned to write the script. Her fifth novel, THE KEEPER, is a thriller about martial arts, chi and quantum physics. Mostert returned to the subject of memory in her latest novel, DARK PRAYER, which is described by Kirkus Reviews a "brainy, fast-moving thriller" in which "Mostert brings together fascinating strands of biology, psychology and mysticism."
Mostert is a keen kickboxer. Visit her website at www.natashamostert.com to find out more about her involvement with the CPAU Fighting for Peace project, which teaches Afghan women how to box and feel empowered in their lives.
Educated in South Africa and at Columbia University, New York, Mostert majored in modern languages and also holds graduate degrees in Lexicography and Applied Linguistics. She has worked as a teacher in the Department of Afrikaans and Dutch at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg and as project coordinator in the publishing department of public television station WNET/Thirteen in New York City. Her political opinion pieces have appeared on the op-ed page of The New York Times, in Newsweek, The Independent and The Times (London).
Future goals include writing poetry, executing a perfect spinning backkick and coming face to face with the ghost of Edgar Allen Poe.
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March 21, 2025
Review: Windwalker by Natasha Mostert Through me you pass into the city of woe: Through me you pass into eternal pain: Through me among the people lost for aye. Justice the founder of my fabric moved: To rear me was the task of power divine, Supremest wisdom, and primeval love. Before me things create were none, save things Eternal, and eternal I shall endure. All hope abandon, ye who enter here. -Dante Alighieri, The Divine Comedy
This life’s dim windows of the soul Distorts the heavens from pole to pole And leads you to believe a lie When you see with, not through, the eye. William Blake – The Everlasting Gospel
Haunting and elegant. I have head Ms. Mostert’s works described this way before, by other reviewers. This, and so very much more, is the work of Natasha Mostert. For she has a voice that is deeply evocative, an exceptional, mystical writing style. Natasha’s turn of prose is both otherworldly and sensual, a voice that sends chills down my spine and reaches into my soul, making a home for itself in the sweet, dark recesses of my existence. Her writing comes to mind over and over, in the dark of night or the bright light of day, a paean to her brilliant style, as her ability to paint rich, intriguing portraits with words which steal into my awareness in the most common of moments. Words which bring me to my knees, to weep and sigh, to long deeply and without respite.
Kepler’s Bay. A remote and forbidding town in a remote and forbidding land, bitter and forlorn. Perched on the razor edge between the Namib and the sea, Kepler’s Bay clings to the edge of the world with barely restrained ferocity, much as do the creatures of the great desert upon which it backs. Kepler’s Bay. The melancholy call of the soo-oop-wa, the never-ending wind, maddens, takes piecemeal grains of the soul, eventually leaving behind naught but a dry, desiccated husk – a body walking with no spark within.
The Namib, oldest desert in the world, ‘The land God made in anger,’ say the San people. But he had always thought that only a god in pain could have imagined a place like this. And from this land of soaring dunes and brutal winds one day appears a wild man, filled with pain, with fever and madness. Madness and passion. Violence and death. Samuel Becket said: “All men are born mad. Some remain so.” And is madness not pain, turned in upon oneself?
Across the desert, in the lush green of the English countryside, a woman arrives. Lost and maddened in her own right, she arrive upon the doorstep of a sad and haunted estate. As she sinks into the stories of this place of madness, fratricide and pain, broken shadows and haunted rooms, one soon cannot truly discern where the house leaves off and the woman begins. Quiet desperation. Ghosts and haunting images through a camera’s lens.
They are so close, and yet so far apart. So very, very far apart. Has it been this way, lives upon lives, sinking into the past? And what of unintended consequences, the vagaries of fate and karma?
Yet ah! why should they know their fate? Since sorrow never comes too late, And happiness too swiftly flies. Thought would destroy their paradise. No more; where ignorance is bliss, ‘Tis folly to be wise. Thomas Gray - Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College
Through our lives, do our souls search? Do they seek desperately, yearning for that which was, which could have been, or which shall never be? And is evil merely the absence of good, demons playing bones with our lives?
Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars. – Khalil Gibran
How many paths must we walk, how many lives to be lived? How long must we suffer before paths may cross, before we might know peace? Do our souls wander alone, searching beyond ourselves for knowledge, deep in the rending silence of the night? A photography of insanity may be a shard of light. Questions and blood and dreams of deaths long past, pain and ancient desire. All are spread before us between these pages. Allow her words to reel you in, to touch and tease, sooth and savage by turns. To think. To dream. To sorrow.
To hope.
This book was provided to me by the author in return for a realistic review. It touched me more deeply than any of her works yet have – and those have been absolutely brilliant. I hate reviews that begin with “If you like the works of” to be honest, but if the interspersed quotes touch your soul, I strongly, very strongly, encourage you to read Windwalker. And then her other works as well. I don’t believe, once you have read this one, that you will be able to resist.
This life’s dim windows of the soul Distorts the heavens from pole to pole And leads you to believe a lie When you see with, not through, the eye. William Blake – The Everlasting Gospel
Haunting and elegant. I have head Ms. Mostert’s works described this way before, by other reviewers. This, and so very much more, is the work of Natasha Mostert. For she has a voice that is deeply evocative, an exceptional, mystical writing style. Natasha’s turn of prose is both otherworldly and sensual, a voice that sends chills down my spine and reaches into my soul, making a home for itself in the sweet, dark recesses of my existence. Her writing comes to mind over and over, in the dark of night or the bright light of day, a paean to her brilliant style, as her ability to paint rich, intriguing portraits with words which steal into my awareness in the most common of moments. Words which bring me to my knees, to weep and sigh, to long deeply and without respite.
Kepler’s Bay. A remote and forbidding town in a remote and forbidding land, bitter and forlorn. Perched on the razor edge between the Namib and the sea, Kepler’s Bay clings to the edge of the world with barely restrained ferocity, much as do the creatures of the great desert upon which it backs. Kepler’s Bay. The melancholy call of the soo-oop-wa, the never-ending wind, maddens, takes piecemeal grains of the soul, eventually leaving behind naught but a dry, desiccated husk – a body walking with no spark within.
The Namib, oldest desert in the world, ‘The land God made in anger,’ say the San people. But he had always thought that only a god in pain could have imagined a place like this. And from this land of soaring dunes and brutal winds one day appears a wild man, filled with pain, with fever and madness. Madness and passion. Violence and death. Samuel Becket said: “All men are born mad. Some remain so.” And is madness not pain, turned in upon oneself?
Across the desert, in the lush green of the English countryside, a woman arrives. Lost and maddened in her own right, she arrive upon the doorstep of a sad and haunted estate. As she sinks into the stories of this place of madness, fratricide and pain, broken shadows and haunted rooms, one soon cannot truly discern where the house leaves off and the woman begins. Quiet desperation. Ghosts and haunting images through a camera’s lens.
They are so close, and yet so far apart. So very, very far apart. Has it been this way, lives upon lives, sinking into the past? And what of unintended consequences, the vagaries of fate and karma?
Yet ah! why should they know their fate? Since sorrow never comes too late, And happiness too swiftly flies. Thought would destroy their paradise. No more; where ignorance is bliss, ‘Tis folly to be wise. Thomas Gray - Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College
Through our lives, do our souls search? Do they seek desperately, yearning for that which was, which could have been, or which shall never be? And is evil merely the absence of good, demons playing bones with our lives?
Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars. – Khalil Gibran
How many paths must we walk, how many lives to be lived? How long must we suffer before paths may cross, before we might know peace? Do our souls wander alone, searching beyond ourselves for knowledge, deep in the rending silence of the night? A photography of insanity may be a shard of light. Questions and blood and dreams of deaths long past, pain and ancient desire. All are spread before us between these pages. Allow her words to reel you in, to touch and tease, sooth and savage by turns. To think. To dream. To sorrow.
To hope.
This book was provided to me by the author in return for a realistic review. It touched me more deeply than any of her works yet have – and those have been absolutely brilliant. I hate reviews that begin with “If you like the works of” to be honest, but if the interspersed quotes touch your soul, I strongly, very strongly, encourage you to read Windwalker. And then her other works as well. I don’t believe, once you have read this one, that you will be able to resist.
July 7, 2014
Are you ready to FEEL the dark and raw emotional power of a book? Windwalker By Natasha Mostert is a dark romance filled with intrigue and mystery as two people pass through each day shrouded in the dark shadows of their past. Half a world apart, a murderer and a suicidal danger magnet feel the essence of each other, but only one understands what this means. Soulmates, passing through time and reincarnation never quite connecting, until now, but will fate allow them to finally be together and feel whole? Is there another hiding in the dark recesses and corners who is watching, planning and waiting to make their move?
Natasha Mostert does more than paint a scene, she creates an atmosphere of darkness, desolation and need that is raw and heartbreaking. Her style is richly elegant and smooth as dark silk as the story slowly unfolds toward the ending that allows the reader to continue in the moment and beyond. Not a quick and easy read, there are moments to ponder, worlds to picture and the gravity of the plot to contemplate. First ask yourself, do you believe in reincarnation and soulmates? Read this and ask yourself again.
I received a review copy from Portable Magic Ltd. in exchange for my honest review.
Publication Date: December 15, 2013
Publisher: Portable Magic Ltd
ISBN: 9781909965058
Genre: Adult Mystery|Thriller
Print Length: 342 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Natasha Mostert does more than paint a scene, she creates an atmosphere of darkness, desolation and need that is raw and heartbreaking. Her style is richly elegant and smooth as dark silk as the story slowly unfolds toward the ending that allows the reader to continue in the moment and beyond. Not a quick and easy read, there are moments to ponder, worlds to picture and the gravity of the plot to contemplate. First ask yourself, do you believe in reincarnation and soulmates? Read this and ask yourself again.
I received a review copy from Portable Magic Ltd. in exchange for my honest review.
Publication Date: December 15, 2013
Publisher: Portable Magic Ltd
ISBN: 9781909965058
Genre: Adult Mystery|Thriller
Print Length: 342 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
pass-not-for-me
April 13, 2016Per the Super Librarian: "No dialogue, a plot that packs no suspenseful punch, a completely unsatisfactory romance, and an ending that has no business being in a novel marketed as romance – Windwalker more than earned this one-heart review." Thank you Wendy, for taking one for the team and saving us!
July 13, 2014
Through me you pass into the city of woe:
Through me you pass into eternal pain:
Through me among the people lost for aye.
Justice the founder of my fabric moved:
To rear me was the task of power divine,
Supremest wisdom, and primeval love.
Before me things create were none, save things
Eternal, and eternal I shall endure.
All hope abandon, ye who enter here.
-Dante Alighieri, The Divine Comedy
This life’s dim windows of the soul
Distorts the heavens from pole to pole
And leads you to believe a lie
When you see with, not through, the eye.
William Blake – The Everlasting Gospel
Haunting and elegant. I have head Ms. Mostert’s works described this way before, by other reviewers. This, and so very much more, is the work of Natasha Mostert. For she has a voice that is deeply evocative, an exceptional, mystical writing style. Natasha’s turn of prose is both otherworldly and sensual, a voice that sends chills down my spine and reaches into my soul, making a home for itself in the sweet, dark recesses of my existence. Her writing comes to mind over and over, in the dark of night or the bright light of day, a paean to her brilliant style, as her ability to paint rich, intriguing portraits with words which steal into my awareness in the most common of moments. Words which bring me to my knees, to weep and sigh, to long deeply and without respite.
Kepler’s Bay. A remote and forbidding town in a remote and forbidding land, bitter and forlorn. Perched on the razor edge between the Namib and the sea, Kepler’s Bay clings to the edge of the world with barely restrained ferocity, much as do the creatures of the great desert upon which it backs. Kepler’s Bay. The melancholy call of the soo-oop-wa, the never-ending wind, maddens, takes piecemeal grains of the soul, eventually leaving behind naught but a dry, desiccated husk – a body walking with no spark within.
The Namib, oldest desert in the world, ‘The land God made in anger,’ say the San people. But he had always thought that only a god in pain could have imagined a place like this. And from this land of soaring dunes and brutal winds one day appears a wild man, filled with pain, with fever and madness. Madness and passion. Violence and death. Samuel Becket said: “All men are born mad. Some remain so.” And is madness not pain, turned in upon oneself?
Across the desert, in the lush green of the English countryside, a woman arrives. Lost and maddened in her own right, she arrive upon the doorstep of a sad and haunted estate. As she sinks into the stories of this place of madness, fratricide and pain, broken shadows and haunted rooms, one soon cannot truly discern where the house leaves off and the woman begins. Quiet desperation. Ghosts and haunting images through a camera’s lens.
They are so close, and yet so far apart. So very, very far apart. Has it been this way, lives upon lives, sinking into the past? And what of unintended consequences, the vagaries of fate and karma?
Yet ah! why should they know their fate?
Since sorrow never comes too late,
And happiness too swiftly flies.
Thought would destroy their paradise.
No more; where ignorance is bliss,
‘Tis folly to be wise.
Thomas Gray - Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College
Through our lives, do our souls search? Do they seek desperately, yearning for that which was, which could have been, or which shall never be? And is evil merely the absence of good, demons playing bones with our lives?
Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars. – Khalil Gibran
How many paths must we walk, how many lives to be lived? How long must we suffer before paths may cross, before we might know peace? Do our souls wander alone, searching beyond ourselves for knowledge, deep in the rending silence of the night? A photography of insanity may be a shard of light. Questions and blood and dreams of deaths long past, pain and ancient desire. All are spread before us between these pages. Allow her words to reel you in, to touch and tease, sooth and savage by turns. To think. To dream. To sorrow.
To hope.
This book was provided to me by the author in return for a realistic review. It touched me more deeply than any of her works yet have – and those have been absolutely brilliant. I hate reviews that begin with “If you like the works of” to be honest, but if the interspersed quotes touch your soul, I strongly, very strongly, encourage you to read Windwalker. And then her other works as well. I don’t believe, once you have read this one, that you will be able to resist.
Through me you pass into eternal pain:
Through me among the people lost for aye.
Justice the founder of my fabric moved:
To rear me was the task of power divine,
Supremest wisdom, and primeval love.
Before me things create were none, save things
Eternal, and eternal I shall endure.
All hope abandon, ye who enter here.
-Dante Alighieri, The Divine Comedy
This life’s dim windows of the soul
Distorts the heavens from pole to pole
And leads you to believe a lie
When you see with, not through, the eye.
William Blake – The Everlasting Gospel
Haunting and elegant. I have head Ms. Mostert’s works described this way before, by other reviewers. This, and so very much more, is the work of Natasha Mostert. For she has a voice that is deeply evocative, an exceptional, mystical writing style. Natasha’s turn of prose is both otherworldly and sensual, a voice that sends chills down my spine and reaches into my soul, making a home for itself in the sweet, dark recesses of my existence. Her writing comes to mind over and over, in the dark of night or the bright light of day, a paean to her brilliant style, as her ability to paint rich, intriguing portraits with words which steal into my awareness in the most common of moments. Words which bring me to my knees, to weep and sigh, to long deeply and without respite.
Kepler’s Bay. A remote and forbidding town in a remote and forbidding land, bitter and forlorn. Perched on the razor edge between the Namib and the sea, Kepler’s Bay clings to the edge of the world with barely restrained ferocity, much as do the creatures of the great desert upon which it backs. Kepler’s Bay. The melancholy call of the soo-oop-wa, the never-ending wind, maddens, takes piecemeal grains of the soul, eventually leaving behind naught but a dry, desiccated husk – a body walking with no spark within.
The Namib, oldest desert in the world, ‘The land God made in anger,’ say the San people. But he had always thought that only a god in pain could have imagined a place like this. And from this land of soaring dunes and brutal winds one day appears a wild man, filled with pain, with fever and madness. Madness and passion. Violence and death. Samuel Becket said: “All men are born mad. Some remain so.” And is madness not pain, turned in upon oneself?
Across the desert, in the lush green of the English countryside, a woman arrives. Lost and maddened in her own right, she arrive upon the doorstep of a sad and haunted estate. As she sinks into the stories of this place of madness, fratricide and pain, broken shadows and haunted rooms, one soon cannot truly discern where the house leaves off and the woman begins. Quiet desperation. Ghosts and haunting images through a camera’s lens.
They are so close, and yet so far apart. So very, very far apart. Has it been this way, lives upon lives, sinking into the past? And what of unintended consequences, the vagaries of fate and karma?
Yet ah! why should they know their fate?
Since sorrow never comes too late,
And happiness too swiftly flies.
Thought would destroy their paradise.
No more; where ignorance is bliss,
‘Tis folly to be wise.
Thomas Gray - Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College
Through our lives, do our souls search? Do they seek desperately, yearning for that which was, which could have been, or which shall never be? And is evil merely the absence of good, demons playing bones with our lives?
Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars. – Khalil Gibran
How many paths must we walk, how many lives to be lived? How long must we suffer before paths may cross, before we might know peace? Do our souls wander alone, searching beyond ourselves for knowledge, deep in the rending silence of the night? A photography of insanity may be a shard of light. Questions and blood and dreams of deaths long past, pain and ancient desire. All are spread before us between these pages. Allow her words to reel you in, to touch and tease, sooth and savage by turns. To think. To dream. To sorrow.
To hope.
This book was provided to me by the author in return for a realistic review. It touched me more deeply than any of her works yet have – and those have been absolutely brilliant. I hate reviews that begin with “If you like the works of” to be honest, but if the interspersed quotes touch your soul, I strongly, very strongly, encourage you to read Windwalker. And then her other works as well. I don’t believe, once you have read this one, that you will be able to resist.
March 27, 2016
This is a beautifully written love story! There's a little dark and some illusions to otherworldly and a bunch of mystery. And alas, a sadly beautiful ending.
This book stands out to me as different from Mostert's other works because of it's poetic style. The words. The words paint pictures. So well done. A favorite among favorites
This book stands out to me as different from Mostert's other works because of it's poetic style. The words. The words paint pictures. So well done. A favorite among favorites
November 20, 2023
In Natasha Mostert's "Windwalker," two souls entwined across time find solace and redemption in the presence of one another. Photographer Justine Callaway's journey to uncover the secrets of Paradine Park intertwines with Adam Buchanan's quest for inner peace. Together, they unravel a karmic connection that spans lifetimes, a tapestry woven with love, loss, and the power of the mystical.
Mostert's masterful storytelling seamlessly blends mystery, romance, and the supernatural, creating a captivating narrative that delves into the profound depths of human connection. Justine's inquisitive spirit and unwavering compassion draw readers into her world, while Adam's burdened past and his struggle for atonement evoke empathy and a desire for his well-being.
Paradine Park, with its gothic charm and hidden enigmas, becomes a tangible embodiment of the story's mystical themes. The mansion's allure and the secrets it holds enhance the suspense and intrigue that permeate the narrative.
Mostert's evocative prose paints vivid scenes that transport readers into the heart of the story, allowing them to experience the characters' emotions and the profound beauty of their connection. Her language is both descriptive and emotionally resonant, leaving a lasting impression long after the final page is turned.
"Windwalker" is a captivating tale that will resonate with readers seeking a story that transcends time and space, exploring the enduring power of love, redemption, and the mystical forces that shape our lives.
Mostert's masterful storytelling seamlessly blends mystery, romance, and the supernatural, creating a captivating narrative that delves into the profound depths of human connection. Justine's inquisitive spirit and unwavering compassion draw readers into her world, while Adam's burdened past and his struggle for atonement evoke empathy and a desire for his well-being.
Paradine Park, with its gothic charm and hidden enigmas, becomes a tangible embodiment of the story's mystical themes. The mansion's allure and the secrets it holds enhance the suspense and intrigue that permeate the narrative.
Mostert's evocative prose paints vivid scenes that transport readers into the heart of the story, allowing them to experience the characters' emotions and the profound beauty of their connection. Her language is both descriptive and emotionally resonant, leaving a lasting impression long after the final page is turned.
"Windwalker" is a captivating tale that will resonate with readers seeking a story that transcends time and space, exploring the enduring power of love, redemption, and the mystical forces that shape our lives.
February 18, 2020
Yet another intriguing read from Natasha Mostert. This time she raises the subject of “finding a soul mate” to a whole new level. This author has a wildly creative imagination and the ability to hold her reader in suspense until the conclusion of the story.
Adam is thought to be mad, bad and wild by most of those who know him, after the murder of his brother, Richard, during a fight. However, Justine, a photo journalist, whose past is almost equally as wild, forms a mysterious attraction to this man when she comes to his former country home as caretaker, after Adam’s family has vacated the premises. Although Justine has never met the man, his ghost in the form of a windwalker appears to be haunting her dreams and even her working life. Who is the creepy Watcher? Will Adam and Justine ever meet? Why does Adam believe that they are destined to search for each other over many lifetimes? Read the book to find out.
I appreciate this author’s original themes and unpredictable endings. I have become so weary of stories manipulated to ensure a totally unbelievable happy-ever-after Hollywood ending. Life is rarely so neat.
This is a haunting, atmospheric read for those who believe in Destiny and reincarnation. I loved it. 5 stars for originality and excellent, elegant prose.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Adam is thought to be mad, bad and wild by most of those who know him, after the murder of his brother, Richard, during a fight. However, Justine, a photo journalist, whose past is almost equally as wild, forms a mysterious attraction to this man when she comes to his former country home as caretaker, after Adam’s family has vacated the premises. Although Justine has never met the man, his ghost in the form of a windwalker appears to be haunting her dreams and even her working life. Who is the creepy Watcher? Will Adam and Justine ever meet? Why does Adam believe that they are destined to search for each other over many lifetimes? Read the book to find out.
I appreciate this author’s original themes and unpredictable endings. I have become so weary of stories manipulated to ensure a totally unbelievable happy-ever-after Hollywood ending. Life is rarely so neat.
This is a haunting, atmospheric read for those who believe in Destiny and reincarnation. I loved it. 5 stars for originality and excellent, elegant prose.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
May 4, 2020
A haunting thriller. Very well written with characters who are likable even though they have done things that are horrendous. A suspenseful plot line that made it very hard to put the book down. The only part I had a hard time believing was the love story part of the book.
December 28, 2017
Incredible novel, previously titled, "Windwalker".
June 30, 2019
Loved every second!
She’s one of my favorite authors & it’s a heart breaker!
She’s one of my favorite authors & it’s a heart breaker!
June 11, 2024
Awful story. So sad and disappointing in many ways
October 31, 2014
NOTE: I received this title via Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
I started reading Windwalker after finishing with Midnight Tide. I was already aware of Mostert’s writing style, and knew (mostly) what to expect of her in plot complicity. I knew that there won’t be much of a murder mystery, because even though the killer isn’t revealed until way later, it’s quite obvious who it was – and I was right. I think this can be classified as a stalker mystery, where the creepy factor is upped by the killer-stalker’s twisted mind.
Writing style:
Enticing, makes the reader turn the pages until the very end. At times however, things are so still and so slow to develop it becomes a bit annoying to just wait for something to happen.
Story line:
A murder, quite like the very first one – a fratricide of Cain and Abel proportions. A photographer with an empty heart. A murderer with a hope for redemption and love. When the two worlds collide, the keeper of past and future lives strides along and guides them through.
Themes:
-Reincarnation, redemption, forgiveness
-True love never dies
-Guilt, self-knowledge
-Fratricide and what leads to it
-Revenge
-The weird mind of a psychologically unstable man
Characters:
Justine was a woman with an unclean past. Not that she feels any guilt about it. She is a strong, willful character. At first she had no faith in love or happiness. Sometimes she thought she didn’t deserve either.
Justine loved a good mystery, especially when she could be right in the middle of the action. A photograph by profession, she thrived on the thrill of taking a shot in the right moment, so important events are properly documented. Yet, when her life was threatened, being right smack in the action didn’t do her much good.
Adam, a man with sin equal to Cain’s, carried remorse and guilt for years. He regretted his blind rage towards his careless brother, and had to spend his life far away from the world that condemned him. What he did in his spare time? He searched for the woman he believed would make him feel whole. Now that felt a bit cheesy to me, to be honest. I mean, living with guilt, toiling away in a country far from your own, and what occupies your mind and dreams? A woman you have never met? In fiction, perhaps, but not in real life. Not unless the person is susceptible to melodrama.
So of course Adam found the love of his life, not that I doubted he would. But how events unfurled afterwards surprised me. The ending was surely unexpected for Adam, and all I can say is that he grew in my eyes in that very last moment.
The Watcher, in my opinion, was a total phycho. I’ve no idea how he could go about his daily duties when he had a murder and numerous stalking experiences on his hands. It was incredibly awkward to read the thoughts and justifications he came up with time and again.
In conclusion
Windwalker is a well crafted novel that holds the reader’s attention.
I started reading Windwalker after finishing with Midnight Tide. I was already aware of Mostert’s writing style, and knew (mostly) what to expect of her in plot complicity. I knew that there won’t be much of a murder mystery, because even though the killer isn’t revealed until way later, it’s quite obvious who it was – and I was right. I think this can be classified as a stalker mystery, where the creepy factor is upped by the killer-stalker’s twisted mind.
Writing style:
Enticing, makes the reader turn the pages until the very end. At times however, things are so still and so slow to develop it becomes a bit annoying to just wait for something to happen.
Story line:
A murder, quite like the very first one – a fratricide of Cain and Abel proportions. A photographer with an empty heart. A murderer with a hope for redemption and love. When the two worlds collide, the keeper of past and future lives strides along and guides them through.
Themes:
-Reincarnation, redemption, forgiveness
-True love never dies
-Guilt, self-knowledge
-Fratricide and what leads to it
-Revenge
-The weird mind of a psychologically unstable man
Characters:
Justine was a woman with an unclean past. Not that she feels any guilt about it. She is a strong, willful character. At first she had no faith in love or happiness. Sometimes she thought she didn’t deserve either.
Justine loved a good mystery, especially when she could be right in the middle of the action. A photograph by profession, she thrived on the thrill of taking a shot in the right moment, so important events are properly documented. Yet, when her life was threatened, being right smack in the action didn’t do her much good.
Adam, a man with sin equal to Cain’s, carried remorse and guilt for years. He regretted his blind rage towards his careless brother, and had to spend his life far away from the world that condemned him. What he did in his spare time? He searched for the woman he believed would make him feel whole. Now that felt a bit cheesy to me, to be honest. I mean, living with guilt, toiling away in a country far from your own, and what occupies your mind and dreams? A woman you have never met? In fiction, perhaps, but not in real life. Not unless the person is susceptible to melodrama.
So of course Adam found the love of his life, not that I doubted he would. But how events unfurled afterwards surprised me. The ending was surely unexpected for Adam, and all I can say is that he grew in my eyes in that very last moment.
The Watcher, in my opinion, was a total phycho. I’ve no idea how he could go about his daily duties when he had a murder and numerous stalking experiences on his hands. It was incredibly awkward to read the thoughts and justifications he came up with time and again.
In conclusion
Windwalker is a well crafted novel that holds the reader’s attention.
January 31, 2014
I normally don't like books that break my heart, which this book did, but their is something about this book that just makes you like it. It's a mystery, a romance and suspense with a touch of paranormal rolled into one beautifully written story about two lonely people destined to be together. Soul mates living different lives over and over until they meet in this life. Are they meant to be together in this life or is it just the beginning of the end. A star-crossed lovers tale way better then any before it.
Adam Buchannan is a wanted man, he murdered his brother nine years ago and has been in hiding since. In the southwest desert region of Africa the Namib Desert. Adam has lived as Adam Williams diver and part time diamond miner, trying to forgive himself for his horrendous act of fratricide writing letters to a woman he has never meet but knows that she is out there and his soul mate. He dreams of her every night and hopes that this will be the life time that he is destined to find her When not diving he tracks the strandwolves (brown hyenas) who live in the windswept dunes of the desert he follows them, become attached to them like an extended family. His only friend, Mark Botha, the local doctor takes up against a Russian developer, Yuri Grachikov, who want to build a hotel on a small island off the coast which is home to an endangered penguin species. This man, this villain (one of them anyways) you take an instant hatred to him when first introduced to him he is seen clubbing baby seals and he doesn't get any better. Adam is weary and knows that Grachikov is bad news, and wants Mark to tread lightly but Mark is determined to shut the Russian down before he kills off the penguins.
Meanwhile back in England at Adam's familial homestead, Justine Callaway, has taken a position as the caretaker of Paradine Park. A beautiful house that has piqued her interest. She discovers it's horrible past and the dark fiery eyes of the young man, the former owner of the house she becomes obsessed with the man who murdered his own brother. Little does she know that with her obsession with Adam someone else has become obsessed with her. As she photographs the house strange images of a wolf like figure running around the house different pictures developed different times all with the ghost image of a wolf roaming the house. As she delves deeper into the history of Adam the more she wants to know.
A beautifully descriptive story with imagery that put me right in the middle of the sand dunes of Namib, deep under the water deep inside the caves in the Atlantic of the coast of Namibia, and the flowery country side of England. I can't say much more for fear of spoiling the book but they eventually find each other and the bad guys are caught, needless to say I didn't call them star-crossed lovers for nothing. It's a lovely story and I highly recommend it but beware it broke my heart.
Adam Buchannan is a wanted man, he murdered his brother nine years ago and has been in hiding since. In the southwest desert region of Africa the Namib Desert. Adam has lived as Adam Williams diver and part time diamond miner, trying to forgive himself for his horrendous act of fratricide writing letters to a woman he has never meet but knows that she is out there and his soul mate. He dreams of her every night and hopes that this will be the life time that he is destined to find her When not diving he tracks the strandwolves (brown hyenas) who live in the windswept dunes of the desert he follows them, become attached to them like an extended family. His only friend, Mark Botha, the local doctor takes up against a Russian developer, Yuri Grachikov, who want to build a hotel on a small island off the coast which is home to an endangered penguin species. This man, this villain (one of them anyways) you take an instant hatred to him when first introduced to him he is seen clubbing baby seals and he doesn't get any better. Adam is weary and knows that Grachikov is bad news, and wants Mark to tread lightly but Mark is determined to shut the Russian down before he kills off the penguins.
Meanwhile back in England at Adam's familial homestead, Justine Callaway, has taken a position as the caretaker of Paradine Park. A beautiful house that has piqued her interest. She discovers it's horrible past and the dark fiery eyes of the young man, the former owner of the house she becomes obsessed with the man who murdered his own brother. Little does she know that with her obsession with Adam someone else has become obsessed with her. As she photographs the house strange images of a wolf like figure running around the house different pictures developed different times all with the ghost image of a wolf roaming the house. As she delves deeper into the history of Adam the more she wants to know.
A beautifully descriptive story with imagery that put me right in the middle of the sand dunes of Namib, deep under the water deep inside the caves in the Atlantic of the coast of Namibia, and the flowery country side of England. I can't say much more for fear of spoiling the book but they eventually find each other and the bad guys are caught, needless to say I didn't call them star-crossed lovers for nothing. It's a lovely story and I highly recommend it but beware it broke my heart.
March 2, 2014
WINDWALKER
Natasha Mostert
Can Love Find its Way Through Tragedy and Murder, Across Time and Past Lives?
Author Natasha Mostert had created yet again, an imaginative story so captivating, enthralling and brilliant; the reader can’t help but feel haunted by it after reading.
The story details two lives, both tragic. Privileged Adam Buchanan kills his brother Robert after a lifelong rivalry finally comes to a head. Photojournalist Justine Calloway runs from the recent death of her brother, caused by her carelessness with her cigarette burning their vacation home. Yet, the tragic circumstances are only one thread tying these two together.
He is a fugitive living on the lam in Namibia. She takes a position as caretaker for the English estate house that his family owned recently sold to an American with plans for an inn/spa. They have never met, not in this lifetime, not in past lifetimes and yet something draws them together across oceans and land like a moth to a flame. A magnetism that defies reason and common sense bringing two souls meant to find one another across the cosmos.
The settings are perfect metaphors for their individual torments. Hers is a rainy English countryside within an eerie, haunted-type mansion, his is an actual ghost town left over from a diamond mining rush amid the sand dunes of an African desert. The reader is kept guessing if there are actual ghosts or just the eluding of them. Supernatural or mystical forces often come into play but are so subtle and so mixed in with human interaction, it makes the reader wonder what is real. Add in the thriller of a deranged madman’s obsession and it keeps the reader alert to all that is happening turning page after page.
There is a theme of what makes a person otherwise civil suddenly turn evil with one life altering action. What is the cause of that evil, is it anger? Can it be controlled? Can it be forgiven? Does one action define us? What causes the person to snap into sudden violence? Is it the animalistic nature hidden in each of us?
Natasha Mostert has proven time and time again she can write, and write well. Her stories are woven with so much detail and written so intelligently it is a wonderful glimpse inside her mind. Her story is dark but ends with a hint of hope. Her story is thought provoking and intense. If Hollywood can find their way to her door, this would be one helluva movie!
To see other titles by Natasha Mostert visit her website at: http://www.natashamostert.com/
FTC Disclaimer: I was loaned an ARC of this title by Net Galley for review purposes only. No other compensation was awarded.
Natasha Mostert
Can Love Find its Way Through Tragedy and Murder, Across Time and Past Lives?
Author Natasha Mostert had created yet again, an imaginative story so captivating, enthralling and brilliant; the reader can’t help but feel haunted by it after reading.
The story details two lives, both tragic. Privileged Adam Buchanan kills his brother Robert after a lifelong rivalry finally comes to a head. Photojournalist Justine Calloway runs from the recent death of her brother, caused by her carelessness with her cigarette burning their vacation home. Yet, the tragic circumstances are only one thread tying these two together.
He is a fugitive living on the lam in Namibia. She takes a position as caretaker for the English estate house that his family owned recently sold to an American with plans for an inn/spa. They have never met, not in this lifetime, not in past lifetimes and yet something draws them together across oceans and land like a moth to a flame. A magnetism that defies reason and common sense bringing two souls meant to find one another across the cosmos.
The settings are perfect metaphors for their individual torments. Hers is a rainy English countryside within an eerie, haunted-type mansion, his is an actual ghost town left over from a diamond mining rush amid the sand dunes of an African desert. The reader is kept guessing if there are actual ghosts or just the eluding of them. Supernatural or mystical forces often come into play but are so subtle and so mixed in with human interaction, it makes the reader wonder what is real. Add in the thriller of a deranged madman’s obsession and it keeps the reader alert to all that is happening turning page after page.
There is a theme of what makes a person otherwise civil suddenly turn evil with one life altering action. What is the cause of that evil, is it anger? Can it be controlled? Can it be forgiven? Does one action define us? What causes the person to snap into sudden violence? Is it the animalistic nature hidden in each of us?
Natasha Mostert has proven time and time again she can write, and write well. Her stories are woven with so much detail and written so intelligently it is a wonderful glimpse inside her mind. Her story is dark but ends with a hint of hope. Her story is thought provoking and intense. If Hollywood can find their way to her door, this would be one helluva movie!
To see other titles by Natasha Mostert visit her website at: http://www.natashamostert.com/
FTC Disclaimer: I was loaned an ARC of this title by Net Galley for review purposes only. No other compensation was awarded.
September 21, 2014
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I picked up this book after reading Season of the Witch by the same author, a book I thought was both well written and interesting. I think one of the things that is particularly interesting about this author is that she tends to blend genres, you end up with an urban fantasy book with romance, mystery, and suspense, and as a reader I have always been a big fan of authors would mix genres, I think it allows them more freedom to work with in terms of story lines.
So to begin I want to say that I really do enjoy the writing style that Natasha has, she is a good writer to be sure. But that being said this book just didn't work for me. I'm not really a fan of books that are more ghostly/spirits than other types of urban fantasy. I think its because I am really not a fan of books that are more haunting/horror in nature, they just do nothing for me. And to me it felt like this is what this novel was leaning towards, so I really just never bonded to the book the way I would have liked to. Another problem I had with the book was that there were a lot of really interesting story lines and plot points within it, but by the end of the book I felt like they were kind of unfinished. For me with books, if an author is going to introduce a plot point it has to be followed through on completely unless it's a series or the epilogue takes care of it, neither of which apply to this book, so I had a real problem with the fact that some plot points weren't followed through on completely.
I thought the characters in the books were interesting, Justine and Adam, but I didn't make the kind of connection with the two of them that I wanted they. They were both pretty complex characters, and I liked that they had some really intriguing pasts that played a big part within the story.
I think the thing that stood out the most to me in the book was the writing style. Even though I wasn't completely sold on the plot and I didn't fall in love with the characters, the writing style made it to where the pacing of the book stayed really consistent. More than that though Natasha showed that she is one of those writers who can paint a scene with her words, it was really easy to see exactly what she was talking about, and she did a great job conveying mood as well. So if you like a more haunting urban fantasy book with quality writing this may be your book.
I picked up this book after reading Season of the Witch by the same author, a book I thought was both well written and interesting. I think one of the things that is particularly interesting about this author is that she tends to blend genres, you end up with an urban fantasy book with romance, mystery, and suspense, and as a reader I have always been a big fan of authors would mix genres, I think it allows them more freedom to work with in terms of story lines.
So to begin I want to say that I really do enjoy the writing style that Natasha has, she is a good writer to be sure. But that being said this book just didn't work for me. I'm not really a fan of books that are more ghostly/spirits than other types of urban fantasy. I think its because I am really not a fan of books that are more haunting/horror in nature, they just do nothing for me. And to me it felt like this is what this novel was leaning towards, so I really just never bonded to the book the way I would have liked to. Another problem I had with the book was that there were a lot of really interesting story lines and plot points within it, but by the end of the book I felt like they were kind of unfinished. For me with books, if an author is going to introduce a plot point it has to be followed through on completely unless it's a series or the epilogue takes care of it, neither of which apply to this book, so I had a real problem with the fact that some plot points weren't followed through on completely.
I thought the characters in the books were interesting, Justine and Adam, but I didn't make the kind of connection with the two of them that I wanted they. They were both pretty complex characters, and I liked that they had some really intriguing pasts that played a big part within the story.
I think the thing that stood out the most to me in the book was the writing style. Even though I wasn't completely sold on the plot and I didn't fall in love with the characters, the writing style made it to where the pacing of the book stayed really consistent. More than that though Natasha showed that she is one of those writers who can paint a scene with her words, it was really easy to see exactly what she was talking about, and she did a great job conveying mood as well. So if you like a more haunting urban fantasy book with quality writing this may be your book.
July 7, 2014
Windwalker contains some incredibly beautiful imagery, painting vivid pictures of the harsh deserts and a haunting English countryside. You're thrust into this lusciously crafted world from the very first page and Mostert maintains this practice whenever a new environment is introduced.
It is undeniably evident that the author has put a lot of effort into her research. The locales, creatures and characters' hobbies are described to a depth that truly helps you immerse into Windwalker's world.
And what a world it is! Abundant with mythology, subtle supernatural phenomenon and romance, Windwalker is quite a different style of read for me. The romance aspect grows in intensity as the story progresses. I did find some aspects of this a little disconcerting: The relationship between Justice and Adam moved surprisingly quick and darker elements of Adam's persona glossed over.
In contrast, I enjoyed Mark and Adam's relationship a lot. It was different from most bromances or even long friendships you read in many other books. In numerous ways they were different; one reticent and the other far more forthcoming, Adam with an undercurrent of menace and passion, Mark more compassionate and even-keeled. These differences seemed to cement rather than break their friendship. In fact, I felt that their partnership was one of Adam's largest redeeming factors. (Especially as it grated me that although Adam went upon a self imposed exile, there was not enough mention of his regret or need for forgiveness from his brother/family.)
Apart from their friendship, another highlight of the book was reading events from The Watcher's point of view. Now that was truly spine chilling! After the first sinister insight, you understood more and more about how he became the way he was, ending in a devastating climax that affected me more deeply than even the ending.
I'll end the review with this quote:
"And so he stood there in the darkness without moving, his completely rigid. He stared at the yellow window half-face from behind the pillar, one eye wide open."
Sweet dreams!
Disclaimer: I received this book for free from netgalley.
It is undeniably evident that the author has put a lot of effort into her research. The locales, creatures and characters' hobbies are described to a depth that truly helps you immerse into Windwalker's world.
And what a world it is! Abundant with mythology, subtle supernatural phenomenon and romance, Windwalker is quite a different style of read for me. The romance aspect grows in intensity as the story progresses. I did find some aspects of this a little disconcerting: The relationship between Justice and Adam moved surprisingly quick and darker elements of Adam's persona glossed over.
In contrast, I enjoyed Mark and Adam's relationship a lot. It was different from most bromances or even long friendships you read in many other books. In numerous ways they were different; one reticent and the other far more forthcoming, Adam with an undercurrent of menace and passion, Mark more compassionate and even-keeled. These differences seemed to cement rather than break their friendship. In fact, I felt that their partnership was one of Adam's largest redeeming factors. (Especially as it grated me that although Adam went upon a self imposed exile, there was not enough mention of his regret or need for forgiveness from his brother/family.)
Apart from their friendship, another highlight of the book was reading events from The Watcher's point of view. Now that was truly spine chilling! After the first sinister insight, you understood more and more about how he became the way he was, ending in a devastating climax that affected me more deeply than even the ending.
I'll end the review with this quote:
"And so he stood there in the darkness without moving, his completely rigid. He stared at the yellow window half-face from behind the pillar, one eye wide open."
Sweet dreams!
Disclaimer: I received this book for free from netgalley.
February 5, 2014
In an attempt to escape from the memory of her brother’s recent death, photographer Justine Callaway takes a job as the caretaker of an English manor called Paradine Park. She knows nothing of the house’s dark history but is immediately drawn to the neglected estate and soon finds herself becoming obsessed with events that took place there nearly a decade ago.
Paradine Park was once the not so happy home of the Buchanan family. One evening, eldest son Adam snapped and murdered his own brother. Adam was never seen again. Unable to deal with the loss of her favorite son, their mother committed suicide and Adam’s sister abandoned the home shortly thereafter. Justine is haunted by this tale and tries to learn as much as she can about Adam Buchanan and the event that tore his family apart.
Thousands of miles away, in a town called Kepler’s Bay, Adam Buchanan has made a new life for himself. He lives in almost complete solitude and never forgets the crime that caused this punishment. He does dream, however. Adam has long believed that his soul mate awaits him somewhere, in this life or the next. By strange coincidence, he happens across a magazine carrying and article about Justine. From that moment forward, he knows that she is the one. Will these two fated lovers meet or will their own tragic pasts keep them forever apart?
I love Mostert's books. Love them, love them, love them! They kind of transcend general genre labels: each of her books delves into philosophy, mythology, science, romance, fantasy, and even some mystery. WINDWALKER falls into what I consider to be a modern gothic category. It's a very traditionally gothic tale in that it follows the style outlined in those classic Victorian-era stories, but of course it's a modern book -- modern gothic. It's a style that I am completely enamored with but I find many authors can't pull it off. Mostert does.
Mostert is one of those authors that I really, really want people to seek out and try. She's seriously deserving of much more attention than I think she gets. This is why I blog! Each book I feature here is a new gem that I want to share with fellow readers.
Paradine Park was once the not so happy home of the Buchanan family. One evening, eldest son Adam snapped and murdered his own brother. Adam was never seen again. Unable to deal with the loss of her favorite son, their mother committed suicide and Adam’s sister abandoned the home shortly thereafter. Justine is haunted by this tale and tries to learn as much as she can about Adam Buchanan and the event that tore his family apart.
Thousands of miles away, in a town called Kepler’s Bay, Adam Buchanan has made a new life for himself. He lives in almost complete solitude and never forgets the crime that caused this punishment. He does dream, however. Adam has long believed that his soul mate awaits him somewhere, in this life or the next. By strange coincidence, he happens across a magazine carrying and article about Justine. From that moment forward, he knows that she is the one. Will these two fated lovers meet or will their own tragic pasts keep them forever apart?
I love Mostert's books. Love them, love them, love them! They kind of transcend general genre labels: each of her books delves into philosophy, mythology, science, romance, fantasy, and even some mystery. WINDWALKER falls into what I consider to be a modern gothic category. It's a very traditionally gothic tale in that it follows the style outlined in those classic Victorian-era stories, but of course it's a modern book -- modern gothic. It's a style that I am completely enamored with but I find many authors can't pull it off. Mostert does.
Mostert is one of those authors that I really, really want people to seek out and try. She's seriously deserving of much more attention than I think she gets. This is why I blog! Each book I feature here is a new gem that I want to share with fellow readers.
February 7, 2014
I LOVE IT. I immensely enjoyed reading the book. Granted that, similar to the comments of other readers, the ending was a little blah, the novel was still worth it.
Windwalker is about Justine and Adam, who are "soulmates". The book follows their story as they search for each other through the unfamiliar longing within them, how they found each other, got separated, and how they will meet again [eventually]... in another time.
Seems simple? Not really. There were several scenes and mini-stories that did not just focus on the two lovers. And although it may seem like random bits of tales, I was entertained. And of course, the new knowledge was a huge factor, as well.
Cave diving. Probably one of my favorite scenes in the book. (Diving moments in books make me wish I was watching a movie version instead. Thank you, Sanctum, for broadening my imagination.)
I got a little bored with the technicalities of diving (I probably skimmed through it.), because I'm familiar with it already. But I realize it's necessary (and effectively done!) for non-divers.
The last dive scene was a little painful in the heart, but it was still beautiful. And I like it, and how NM chose to solve that conflict.
Other things I like about the book: awareness of seal-hunting (This was really heartbreaking!), knowledge of the country Namibia, "new notion" of soulmates, and the concept of murder & killing. (I know. It may seem a little gruesome, but it's true. And thought-provoking...) I can even relate it to one of my takeaways during the Mass I attended earlier. I know I said that the world will be a much better and peaceful place if we can eat all the food we want, and NOT get fat. But if we have real love and honest forgiveness , there would be less crimes and sufferings. Seriously, think about it. :p
Just a thought: Seventeen days was all they needed. WOW. As in. Wow for the characters. Good job, NM!
Windwalker is about Justine and Adam, who are "soulmates". The book follows their story as they search for each other through the unfamiliar longing within them, how they found each other, got separated, and how they will meet again [eventually]... in another time.
Seems simple? Not really. There were several scenes and mini-stories that did not just focus on the two lovers. And although it may seem like random bits of tales, I was entertained. And of course, the new knowledge was a huge factor, as well.
Cave diving. Probably one of my favorite scenes in the book. (Diving moments in books make me wish I was watching a movie version instead. Thank you, Sanctum, for broadening my imagination.)
I got a little bored with the technicalities of diving (I probably skimmed through it.), because I'm familiar with it already. But I realize it's necessary (and effectively done!) for non-divers.
The last dive scene was a little painful in the heart, but it was still beautiful. And I like it, and how NM chose to solve that conflict.
Other things I like about the book: awareness of seal-hunting (This was really heartbreaking!), knowledge of the country Namibia, "new notion" of soulmates, and the concept of murder & killing. (I know. It may seem a little gruesome, but it's true. And thought-provoking...) I can even relate it to one of my takeaways during the Mass I attended earlier. I know I said that the world will be a much better and peaceful place if we can eat all the food we want, and NOT get fat. But if we have real love and honest forgiveness , there would be less crimes and sufferings. Seriously, think about it. :p
Just a thought: Seventeen days was all they needed. WOW. As in. Wow for the characters. Good job, NM!
May 2, 2014
(I received a free copy of this book, through NetGalley, in exchange for a review).
(This review may contain spoilers).
I didn't realise until I started reading this book that I'd read it before. I know the author, but only remembered two of her books that I'd read. This wasn't either of them.
Although not a concept heavily explored in this book, I found the idea of different paths - always searching for one's soulmate throughout consecutive lives - quite an intriguing one. It's something I would have liked to see further explored, but I felt that there was a good build-up to the two characters meeting for the first time.
Adam's past was something that particularly resonated with me. There was little sense that he regretted what he'd done, even though he was on a journey of redemption. I feel it would have been better if there'd been a good relationship before what had happened. The redemption plot would have come across better then.
The sections written from the POV of the Watcher were suitably creepy. One thing in particular makes me cringe and shudder when I think back on it. The first time I read the book, I had no idea of the identity of the Watcher and it came across as a complete surprise.
When Adam and Justine were together, I felt that there was a little too much summarising going on. When it comes to soulmate-based romances, I think the author needs to work twice as hard to make said romance believable.
There was clearly a lot of research that went into this book. The diving scenes in particular were really well-written and I could picture it all happening inside my mind.
The ending of the book was kind of sad, but sweet at the same time. There was the sense of both the characters reaching the end of their particular journey in this life.
I enjoyed reading this book and the author is definitely one who I would read again - not just because I have one of her other books on my Kindle. I would personally recommend reading at least one of her books.
(This review may contain spoilers).
I didn't realise until I started reading this book that I'd read it before. I know the author, but only remembered two of her books that I'd read. This wasn't either of them.
Although not a concept heavily explored in this book, I found the idea of different paths - always searching for one's soulmate throughout consecutive lives - quite an intriguing one. It's something I would have liked to see further explored, but I felt that there was a good build-up to the two characters meeting for the first time.
Adam's past was something that particularly resonated with me. There was little sense that he regretted what he'd done, even though he was on a journey of redemption. I feel it would have been better if there'd been a good relationship before what had happened. The redemption plot would have come across better then.
The sections written from the POV of the Watcher were suitably creepy. One thing in particular makes me cringe and shudder when I think back on it. The first time I read the book, I had no idea of the identity of the Watcher and it came across as a complete surprise.
When Adam and Justine were together, I felt that there was a little too much summarising going on. When it comes to soulmate-based romances, I think the author needs to work twice as hard to make said romance believable.
There was clearly a lot of research that went into this book. The diving scenes in particular were really well-written and I could picture it all happening inside my mind.
The ending of the book was kind of sad, but sweet at the same time. There was the sense of both the characters reaching the end of their particular journey in this life.
I enjoyed reading this book and the author is definitely one who I would read again - not just because I have one of her other books on my Kindle. I would personally recommend reading at least one of her books.
January 21, 2014
Soulmates and Doomed Love: Windwalker by Natasha Mostert
Justine Callaway, a freelance photographer, takes a job as caretaker of a once beautiful house now sinking into ruin. She took the job trying to escape from the terrible sadness of her brother's death. While exploring the house, she finds a locked armoire, opens it and finds a man's clothing. Fingering the corduroy jacket, she feels a connection to the person who wore it.
Adam Buchanan, the owner of the jacket, killed his brother thereby destroying the Buchanan family. Although someone sees him commit the murder, he is able to escape and is now living in Southeast Africa. Adam sees a photo of Justine in a magazine, is convinced they're soulmates and becomes determined to find her.
This book is filled with beautiful descriptions of the Buchanann house and the South African desert. For me, these were the best features of the novel. The characters start out interesting and the plot is well designed for suspense. However, moving between the two very different environments and lifestyles, the story loses focus. There are too many plot lines that peter out. An example is the Watcher from the prologue. He seems like a character that could have an impact on the story, but he drifts out of the action after a brief appearance halfway through the novel.
This is not a typical romance novel, nor a ghost story. Justine and Adam believe they are soulmates. They yearn for each other, but their meeting ends in tragedy.
My disappointment with the book was the ending. I felt the author tried to tie up loose ends and make the ending happy, but after all the angst and mystery it felt false. If you enjoy a tale of star crossed lovers, I think you'll like this book, but if you're looking for a traditional romance, it's not for you.
I reviewed this book for Net Galley.
Justine Callaway, a freelance photographer, takes a job as caretaker of a once beautiful house now sinking into ruin. She took the job trying to escape from the terrible sadness of her brother's death. While exploring the house, she finds a locked armoire, opens it and finds a man's clothing. Fingering the corduroy jacket, she feels a connection to the person who wore it.
Adam Buchanan, the owner of the jacket, killed his brother thereby destroying the Buchanan family. Although someone sees him commit the murder, he is able to escape and is now living in Southeast Africa. Adam sees a photo of Justine in a magazine, is convinced they're soulmates and becomes determined to find her.
This book is filled with beautiful descriptions of the Buchanann house and the South African desert. For me, these were the best features of the novel. The characters start out interesting and the plot is well designed for suspense. However, moving between the two very different environments and lifestyles, the story loses focus. There are too many plot lines that peter out. An example is the Watcher from the prologue. He seems like a character that could have an impact on the story, but he drifts out of the action after a brief appearance halfway through the novel.
This is not a typical romance novel, nor a ghost story. Justine and Adam believe they are soulmates. They yearn for each other, but their meeting ends in tragedy.
My disappointment with the book was the ending. I felt the author tried to tie up loose ends and make the ending happy, but after all the angst and mystery it felt false. If you enjoy a tale of star crossed lovers, I think you'll like this book, but if you're looking for a traditional romance, it's not for you.
I reviewed this book for Net Galley.
September 14, 2015
Review originally featured on Bookluvrs Haven.
Whoaah!!!
Where has this author been all my life???
This novel was exactly what I hoped it would be from the very first glance at this beautiful cover. Yes... Shallow, I admit. But the cover is undoubtedly attractive and caught my eye while browsing selections on Netgalley.com.
This was a delicious story, filled with the mystery and intrigue promised in the synopsis of this book, with a delightful gothic feel. But what I did not anticipate was the riveting love story between the two main characters and how deep their bond was, defying death and the restrictions of time.
The writing style was magical, and Natasha Mostert very quickly took a place on my favorite 'Just Discovered' authors list. The backstory was well developed, and her characters so well fleshed out that I feel like I know them.
Now don't get me wrong. This is not just a 'angsty' love story. There is a pretty well fleshed out baddie here, that will give you a bad case of the willies too. When I say that this story is full bodied, I mean it! There is a little bit of everything here, even the hint of a ghost or two.
This story truly was raw and compelling, filled with intrigue and so much passion that it makes your own heart clench. I am still surprised by the emotion I feel thinking of this story, even months after I have read it.
Give this a author a go, and you may just get hooked!
"Windwalker" earned a big 4 stars.
Thank yous to Netgalley and publisher/author for a complimentary copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
April 19, 2015
3.5 stars
This was a tale of two people destined to be with each other. Both had past lives that haunted them continuously. They ran from their homes, both desperately trying to escape the guilt and shame that burdened them. If you love books about destiny and soul mates, this is the book for you. However, I found Adam’s and Justine’s obsession over the other, especially when they never met, irritatingly fanatical. The pace of the book seemed too slow for my taste and there were too many story lines going on at one time that at 75% of the book it was becoming difficult to finish. The ending itself was a bit of a disappointment. After great difficulty and time invested in finally trying to find each other, their time together was minimal.
Justine was not a character I cared for. Both were flawed in their own way, but Justine was a selfish character, only caring for herself, until she finally believed in her destined soul mate, Adam.
Adam was a likable fellow. He was repentant of his crimes, and I seemed to empathize more with his past hardships. He was a hard worker which was admirable, seeing as he originally came from a well off family. He sincerely cared for his friends and did seem to care about the people where he lived.
Their is no doubting the author’s talent. The emotional and descriptive style of writing is moving and you see the beauty of the surroundings in her voice. But the pace was too slow for me, too detailed in some areas that I found myself skipping words, and the ending was inadequate based on the overwhelming odds they went through to be together. I would still recommend this book. Her writing is pristine and seductively dark, and it’s for those reasons I still found it to be worthy read.
This was a tale of two people destined to be with each other. Both had past lives that haunted them continuously. They ran from their homes, both desperately trying to escape the guilt and shame that burdened them. If you love books about destiny and soul mates, this is the book for you. However, I found Adam’s and Justine’s obsession over the other, especially when they never met, irritatingly fanatical. The pace of the book seemed too slow for my taste and there were too many story lines going on at one time that at 75% of the book it was becoming difficult to finish. The ending itself was a bit of a disappointment. After great difficulty and time invested in finally trying to find each other, their time together was minimal.
Justine was not a character I cared for. Both were flawed in their own way, but Justine was a selfish character, only caring for herself, until she finally believed in her destined soul mate, Adam.
Adam was a likable fellow. He was repentant of his crimes, and I seemed to empathize more with his past hardships. He was a hard worker which was admirable, seeing as he originally came from a well off family. He sincerely cared for his friends and did seem to care about the people where he lived.
Their is no doubting the author’s talent. The emotional and descriptive style of writing is moving and you see the beauty of the surroundings in her voice. But the pace was too slow for me, too detailed in some areas that I found myself skipping words, and the ending was inadequate based on the overwhelming odds they went through to be together. I would still recommend this book. Her writing is pristine and seductively dark, and it’s for those reasons I still found it to be worthy read.
January 27, 2014
Windwalker by Natasha Mostert is a good read, although I felt it could have been a GREAT READ.
When I requested to read Windwalker and 2 other books by Natasha Mostert on Netgalley I had not heard of her before. What struck me was the genre she wrote in - it appeared to be slightly varied and could not be put into one category. Being someone who isn't always easily pleased with 1 genre I felt her writing style could be for me - I was right (To a degree).
Windwalker is an interesting concept for a book. You have a variety; supernatural, romance, mystery and suspense. It will appeal to many with its different elements.
What I didn't like about the story was there was too many different plot lines and those I thought were important or thought would be great followed through, just fizzled out. This saddened me a little as something that is good, well, it could have been great.
I did like Justine as a character, there's more to her than meets the eye and a depth that you really got in the story - she was far from 1 dimensional and I felt like I knew her. In fact I felt she really helped to keep the story going (And I don't mean just because she was the main character).
I just felt a little let down by Windwalker, I expected great things, they were almost there in the writing, but the ending just felt rushed and it fell flat a little for me. This was nearly a 3.5 rating, it couldn't have been a 5 if some of the elements were mapped out better.
Review also featured on my blog - http://www.bewitchedbooks.co.uk/
When I requested to read Windwalker and 2 other books by Natasha Mostert on Netgalley I had not heard of her before. What struck me was the genre she wrote in - it appeared to be slightly varied and could not be put into one category. Being someone who isn't always easily pleased with 1 genre I felt her writing style could be for me - I was right (To a degree).
Windwalker is an interesting concept for a book. You have a variety; supernatural, romance, mystery and suspense. It will appeal to many with its different elements.
What I didn't like about the story was there was too many different plot lines and those I thought were important or thought would be great followed through, just fizzled out. This saddened me a little as something that is good, well, it could have been great.
I did like Justine as a character, there's more to her than meets the eye and a depth that you really got in the story - she was far from 1 dimensional and I felt like I knew her. In fact I felt she really helped to keep the story going (And I don't mean just because she was the main character).
I just felt a little let down by Windwalker, I expected great things, they were almost there in the writing, but the ending just felt rushed and it fell flat a little for me. This was nearly a 3.5 rating, it couldn't have been a 5 if some of the elements were mapped out better.
Review also featured on my blog - http://www.bewitchedbooks.co.uk/
March 14, 2014
From Rebel Angel.
I wanted something easy to read after trawling through the Poisonwood Bible, and this seemed right up my street with mentions of mystery, magic and soul mates. One reviewer on Goodreads gave it 1 star and said: "If you believe in soul mates and lovers who are reincarnated and fated to search for the partner with whom they have had disastrous relationships in the past, Windwalker will please you." And that ridiculous description made me decide to read it - oops! The story itself follows Justine who has recently lost her brother and has taken a job to caretake a deserted mansion to escape the pain of it all and Adam Buchanan, who is from the family that previously owned the house, and who murdered his brother there. Justine, a photographer, takes pictures around the house that develop very strangely with hidden images, while Adam is living a fugitive's life in Namibia in amongst the dunes and doing underwater cave diving. Of course, I'm sure you know the story now! A nice easy read that kept me interested throughout, and some scenes in particular had me enthralled, including the cave diving, as every reviewer says! One scene in particular literally had me holding my breath until Ben warned me what I was doing!! There was another story running through it of Justine feeling and being stalked which I felt was a bit disjointed from the rest but was still good. Got to say, not too sure of the ending though!
I wanted something easy to read after trawling through the Poisonwood Bible, and this seemed right up my street with mentions of mystery, magic and soul mates. One reviewer on Goodreads gave it 1 star and said: "If you believe in soul mates and lovers who are reincarnated and fated to search for the partner with whom they have had disastrous relationships in the past, Windwalker will please you." And that ridiculous description made me decide to read it - oops! The story itself follows Justine who has recently lost her brother and has taken a job to caretake a deserted mansion to escape the pain of it all and Adam Buchanan, who is from the family that previously owned the house, and who murdered his brother there. Justine, a photographer, takes pictures around the house that develop very strangely with hidden images, while Adam is living a fugitive's life in Namibia in amongst the dunes and doing underwater cave diving. Of course, I'm sure you know the story now! A nice easy read that kept me interested throughout, and some scenes in particular had me enthralled, including the cave diving, as every reviewer says! One scene in particular literally had me holding my breath until Ben warned me what I was doing!! There was another story running through it of Justine feeling and being stalked which I felt was a bit disjointed from the rest but was still good. Got to say, not too sure of the ending though!
September 7, 2016
After reading Natasha Mostert's Season of the Witch, I decided to read Windwalker, another of Mostert's novels. Windwalker is a novel of magic and romance that explores the stories of two soul mates that feel destined to find each other. The story features a murderer who seeks to forgive himself of a crime he committed long ago, but who may not be able to find happiness. With this description, I could not avoid reading it, and it did not disappoint me.
The book took a couple of pages longer to grab my attention than Season of the Witch, but the pace picked up and became just as entertaining as soon as Justine began talking and interacting with another character. Just like other Mostert books, this book has brush strokes of fantasy and magic, of reincarnation and fate, of romance and philosophy. When reading this book, it is not only the love story that pushes you to keep reading, but every small detail that composes the picture. It is similar to analysing a painting: you do not have to look at the independent brushstrokes, but at the painting as a whole. This rich variety of tones and colours make Mostert's books defy all genre classifications, and they make a great read.
Overall, Windwalker was a very entertaining read, and I will soon move on to read Mostert's other books.
Read the full review at Jetpack Dragons: http://www.jetpackdragons.com/2014/03...
The book took a couple of pages longer to grab my attention than Season of the Witch, but the pace picked up and became just as entertaining as soon as Justine began talking and interacting with another character. Just like other Mostert books, this book has brush strokes of fantasy and magic, of reincarnation and fate, of romance and philosophy. When reading this book, it is not only the love story that pushes you to keep reading, but every small detail that composes the picture. It is similar to analysing a painting: you do not have to look at the independent brushstrokes, but at the painting as a whole. This rich variety of tones and colours make Mostert's books defy all genre classifications, and they make a great read.
Overall, Windwalker was a very entertaining read, and I will soon move on to read Mostert's other books.
Read the full review at Jetpack Dragons: http://www.jetpackdragons.com/2014/03...
January 28, 2014
If you believe in soul mates and lovers who are reincarnated and fated to search for the partner with whom they have had disastrous relationships in the past, Windwalker will please you.
Photographer Justine Calloway's guilt over the death of her brother results in a withdrawal from her career. She takes a job as a caretaker of an old mansion with a bleak past and feels sorry for herself, not just because of her guilt, but because she is missing something in her life...a soul mate, a predestined partner to complete her.
Adam Buchanan left Paradine Park after killing his brother and has spent the past nine years in a secluded South African town writing letters to his soul mate. He knows she exists and is determined to find her. How this is supposed to happen is unclear since Adam doesn't really plan to leave.
Wonder of wonders, however, Justine and Adam are searching for each other. She ends up at Paradine Park with a strange attraction to the missing man; Adam sees her photographs and "recognizes" Justine as his soul mate.
Both Justine and Adam are responsible for the deaths of their brothers. Maybe they were meant for each other.
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Guess I'm just not a soul mate kind of gal.
NetGalley/Portable Magic, LTD
Romance? Paranormal? 2013. Print version: 366 pages.
Photographer Justine Calloway's guilt over the death of her brother results in a withdrawal from her career. She takes a job as a caretaker of an old mansion with a bleak past and feels sorry for herself, not just because of her guilt, but because she is missing something in her life...a soul mate, a predestined partner to complete her.
Adam Buchanan left Paradine Park after killing his brother and has spent the past nine years in a secluded South African town writing letters to his soul mate. He knows she exists and is determined to find her. How this is supposed to happen is unclear since Adam doesn't really plan to leave.
Wonder of wonders, however, Justine and Adam are searching for each other. She ends up at Paradine Park with a strange attraction to the missing man; Adam sees her photographs and "recognizes" Justine as his soul mate.
Both Justine and Adam are responsible for the deaths of their brothers. Maybe they were meant for each other.
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Guess I'm just not a soul mate kind of gal.
NetGalley/Portable Magic, LTD
Romance? Paranormal? 2013. Print version: 366 pages.
July 25, 2014
It has been a while since I have written up a review and I am sorry. My reading seems to have slowed down lately due to headaches and other health issues. That and the fact that when I am laying down it is so much easier to listen to a book then read it. And then I stumble upon a book like WINDWALKER.
This is a book that I am both glad that I took the time to sit down and read, and one that I am very sorry that it is over. It's not often that I book will bring me to tears but this one succeeded. So be warned, have those tissues at ready when you are getting near the end.
Like all of the books I have read by Ms. Mostert, WINDWALKER has a very eerie overtone to it. It delves into the world of the supernatural with soul mates and spirit or ghost photography. It also bring up reincarnation with one lover searching for the other throughout all of their lives.
The characterization was first class. I felt that I really grew to know Justine who was wounded and not able to recognize her own strengths. The Watcher was enough to send chills down my spine. And Adam, another wounded warrior and a fit mate for Justine.
This is a book that I recommend to any of my readers who enjoy that touch of the 'other'. To any who are looking for a love story that spans time and space. I am just sorry that it took so long for me to dive into.
This is a book that I am both glad that I took the time to sit down and read, and one that I am very sorry that it is over. It's not often that I book will bring me to tears but this one succeeded. So be warned, have those tissues at ready when you are getting near the end.
Like all of the books I have read by Ms. Mostert, WINDWALKER has a very eerie overtone to it. It delves into the world of the supernatural with soul mates and spirit or ghost photography. It also bring up reincarnation with one lover searching for the other throughout all of their lives.
The characterization was first class. I felt that I really grew to know Justine who was wounded and not able to recognize her own strengths. The Watcher was enough to send chills down my spine. And Adam, another wounded warrior and a fit mate for Justine.
This is a book that I recommend to any of my readers who enjoy that touch of the 'other'. To any who are looking for a love story that spans time and space. I am just sorry that it took so long for me to dive into.
August 10, 2015
I received a free ebook copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Justine Calloway, a photographer, has just moved into a new house, Paradine Park, as a caretaker. There she finds out that Paradine Park has many memories with the murder of Richard Buchanan by his brother Adam Buchanan and their mothers suicide following it. Despite Justine knowing that Adam murdered his brother, she seems to feel a connection with him...
Adam Buchanan escaped to South Africa after murdering his brother, Richard, where he satisfies himself by cave diving with his best friend, Mark Botha, who is the local doctor. And he also enjoys following strandwolves in the South African desert. However, he is always thinking about his soulmate that he knows is somewhere on the world. Then, he finds an article on Justine, with her picture, which shows tattoos that he has as well, and he knows that she is the one that he has been thinking of for all these years...
This is the third book by Natasha Mostert and I've found that bit by bit I am starting to like her style of writing. I enjoyed this book the most out of the three that I have read. I really enjoyed the mystery and a bit of paranormal.
Justine Calloway, a photographer, has just moved into a new house, Paradine Park, as a caretaker. There she finds out that Paradine Park has many memories with the murder of Richard Buchanan by his brother Adam Buchanan and their mothers suicide following it. Despite Justine knowing that Adam murdered his brother, she seems to feel a connection with him...
Adam Buchanan escaped to South Africa after murdering his brother, Richard, where he satisfies himself by cave diving with his best friend, Mark Botha, who is the local doctor. And he also enjoys following strandwolves in the South African desert. However, he is always thinking about his soulmate that he knows is somewhere on the world. Then, he finds an article on Justine, with her picture, which shows tattoos that he has as well, and he knows that she is the one that he has been thinking of for all these years...
This is the third book by Natasha Mostert and I've found that bit by bit I am starting to like her style of writing. I enjoyed this book the most out of the three that I have read. I really enjoyed the mystery and a bit of paranormal.
April 2, 2010
While I enjoyed the story I’m finding that writing the review is difficult as the story does not fall neatly into a genre. Mostly it’s a “fantasizing romance” where the characters dream about a future relationship mixed with a mystery novel, mixed with a low key horror/thriller mixed with a couple of supernatural elements. Lovers of a particular genre will likely be unsatisfied. Another problem is far too many improbable elements. It’s like the author took a bunch of good ideas and tossed them into a blender.
While that sounds complicated the book is easy reading. I liked how the story was not too predictable. Often times a reader can guess what will happen well in advance – that’s not the case in this story.
The author clearly put a lot of effort into learning about underwater cave diving and had realistic detail on what the dives are like. The photography darkroom sequences are also realistic though the name dropping of camera brands got old fast. She missed a chance to add another supernatural element as Adam would have been mentioned in the Watcher’s folders and yet the police never noticed.
While that sounds complicated the book is easy reading. I liked how the story was not too predictable. Often times a reader can guess what will happen well in advance – that’s not the case in this story.
The author clearly put a lot of effort into learning about underwater cave diving and had realistic detail on what the dives are like. The photography darkroom sequences are also realistic though the name dropping of camera brands got old fast. She missed a chance to add another supernatural element as Adam would have been mentioned in the Watcher’s folders and yet the police never noticed.
October 6, 2014
*I received a copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review:*
And yet again, Natasha Mostert manages to thrill, shock and inspire the writer in me to, well, aspire to be like her! - Windwalker is, plainly put, BRILLIANT!
I downloaded this title onto my kindle when I was a newbie Net-Galley reviewer, and, of course, I pretty much downloaded everything I could find/ was approved for. Which left me with about thirty books, and not a lot of time. Hence, it is only now, that I got to both books by the author- Season of the Witch and Windwalker.
I was hoping that this book would be as good as Season of the Witch- and I can say that it most certainly was!!
The writing was, once again, like an enchanter had started putting words to paper- without actually trying to hypnotise- and true to the blurb, it was a tale filled to the brim with"murder, redemption, eternal love and destiny.
I would probably be able to write a better review once I have more time- but it's high time that I do, so.
My Verdict:
Honestly, I'm now going on a Natasha Mostert shopping spree!
And yet again, Natasha Mostert manages to thrill, shock and inspire the writer in me to, well, aspire to be like her! - Windwalker is, plainly put, BRILLIANT!
I downloaded this title onto my kindle when I was a newbie Net-Galley reviewer, and, of course, I pretty much downloaded everything I could find/ was approved for. Which left me with about thirty books, and not a lot of time. Hence, it is only now, that I got to both books by the author- Season of the Witch and Windwalker.
I was hoping that this book would be as good as Season of the Witch- and I can say that it most certainly was!!
The writing was, once again, like an enchanter had started putting words to paper- without actually trying to hypnotise- and true to the blurb, it was a tale filled to the brim with"murder, redemption, eternal love and destiny.
I would probably be able to write a better review once I have more time- but it's high time that I do, so.
My Verdict:
Honestly, I'm now going on a Natasha Mostert shopping spree!
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