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James’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at James’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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James Hockley
Goodreads Author
Born
in Chelmesford, The United Kingdom
Website
Genre
Influences
Member Since
April 2016
URL
https://www.goodreads.com/hockleyjames
The Shadows Beneath the Revel
In the bustling city of Maegwyn, the annual Luminary Revel was approaching. The streets were adorned with colourful lanterns and lively banners, creating an atmosphere of joy and anticipation. However, hidden in the shadows was Alidinia, a young assassin who was now the focal point for every official in the city – and none of those officials cared for Ali’s wellbeing. His days in the light were nu
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'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE THE ELECTION (Coconut Classic Chronicle)
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Clever re-imagination in a new context I really like this. Living in Britain, the US election is not quite such a big issue, but it is an event that is relevant the world over, and as such it is still news here. And contrary to most election material, ...more |
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Descending Into Darkness (The Adventures of Izzy Adams, #1)
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A tale of two halves This really is a tale of two halves. Grounded in modern day Canada, this fantasy story also explores the spirit world in all its colours and variations. The tale centres around Izzy Adams, and she’s a pleasing lead character - def ...more |
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Fun and quirky post apocalyptic salvation An interesting read! The description on Amazon fits the bill pretty well - I.e. teen and young adult post apocalyptic fiction - so if that’s your genre, then this is most likely worth a read. This is also a si ...more |
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Absurd fantasy yarn from the early 1900s I’d not read any Franz Kafka before and I’m glad I found it. This is a very strange little story, but brilliant at the same time. The characters are delightful, and their reactions to events in this absurdist f ...more |
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A fun twist on apocalyptic Earth This is an interesting twist on the apocalyptic Earth concept. It is very much the first part of a series and follows the travails of humanity’s survivors following an apocalyptic event on Earth. There are a few issues ...more |
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Great intro to ChatGPT This is a great intro to ChatGPT. It is structured into easy to understand chapters, and covers the basics with just the right level of complexity. You are encouraged to practice (the best way to learn) and there are also lots o ...more |
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A cracking sequel This book follows straight on from book #1, and if that first instalment was left a little unresolved, this sequel ends in a much tidier place while also hinting at future sequels - which is great! It presents a world which has been ...more |
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Short sharp horror This is a very rapid little horror story. In fact, it’s so rapid that I’m not entirely sure that the story is longer than the foreword! It does pack a punch, but it was perhaps a little too rapid and open-ended for my tastes. At this ...more |
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Short sharp dystopian sci-fi fantasy This is a nice little fantasy / sci-fi / dystopian story. It focusses on creatures called Airbornes (humans spliced with manta rays who live in the clouds), and there are also lots of mech modified people and monst ...more |
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“At the edge of his consciousness, just outside the comprehensible grasp, he could sense the maelstrom of his repressed emotions; the humanity that was forced from him long ago. What was left was pure emotionless logic. Gone was the pre-tense of bumbling simpleton; gone was the outward show of social mediocrity; there was no reason to play human now. This was where Kato thrived, what he was crafted for, and as panic settled on the mortals below, Kato slowly unfurled the phenomenon that lay within.”
― Fear's Union
― Fear's Union
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“At the edge of his consciousness, just outside the comprehensible grasp, he could sense the maelstrom of his repressed emotions; the humanity that was forced from him long ago. What was left was pure emotionless logic. Gone was the pre-tense of bumbling simpleton; gone was the outward show of social mediocrity; there was no reason to play human now. This was where Kato thrived, what he was crafted for, and as panic settled on the mortals below, Kato slowly unfurled the phenomenon that lay within.”
― Fear's Union
― Fear's Union
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