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Chris Hall

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This author also writes under the pen name Holly Atkins.

Chris describes herself as a compulsive story-teller, cat slave and hen keeper. Originally from the UK, she now resides in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Her latest novel, Spirit of the Shell Man, is the sequel to Song of the Sea Goddess.
Both are available in paperback, on Kindle and as Audiobooks. Also on Kindle Unlimited.

You can listen to a sample of Song of the Sea Goddess on audiobook.


Other novels:
- Following the Green Rabbit: a fantastical adventure. Try a podcast taster.

- You'll Never Walk Alone: Thrills and Spills in 1980s Liverpool

- The Silver Locket (published under pen name, Holly Atkins).

She has also released a tiny taster of her work in a short story collection, A
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Paris Photographer – Louis Paulin

The two gargoyles, who were still on that belfry, while on they smartphones, they relayed a message from Reena, to the red-headed woman and Monsieur Bourbon; it was all about the diamonds – so many useful facts continued to flow – as the red-headed woman and Monsieur looked rather amazed, as they read what Reena said.

The two gargoyles shut their phones then

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Published on April 08, 2026 07:56
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Song of the Sea Goddess

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Chris Hall Adrian wrote: "Friend request happily accepted, and I shall keep an eye on your books and reviews. Cheers"
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Adrian Friend request happily accepted, and I shall keep an eye on your books and reviews. Cheers


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