The Disaster Tourist by Yun Ko-eun is slim but impactful Korean literature... gristly food for thought for those planning post-pandemic travel itineraries. The Disaster Tourist Synopsis Yona has been stuck behind a desk for years working as a programming coordinator for Jungle, a travel company … [Read more...]
Mammoth by Chris Flynn: Fresh perspective on age old lessons
In Mammoth, Chris Flynn's cutting humour and evocative characterization offers fresh perspective on age-old lessons, and most importantly hope. Mammoth Synopsis Narrated by a 13,000-year-old extinct mammoth, this is the (mostly) true story of how a collection of prehistoric creatures came to … [Read more...]
To The Lions: Holly Watt takes no prisoners in Dagger winner
Former journalist Holly Watt's hard-hitting thriller To The Lions, is the first in her Casey Benedict series and winner of the 2019 CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger. Read on for our full review. To The Lions Synopsis Time, Sunday Times, Telegraph & Guardian Book of the Year Shortlisted for the … [Read more...]
PREY author L.A. Larkin on a pandemic book launch
Today we welcome author L.A. Larkin to discuss her new novel PREY and how the global pandemic has affected this book launch and her writing. Plus, thanks to Clan Destine Press and Bloodhound Books we have 2 ebook copies to giveaway worldwide. L.A. Larkin launches new thriller PREY Smile! … [Read more...]
All The Dead Stars by AK Alliss (The Pattern Codex #1), Review
All The Dead Stars (The Pattern Codex #1) is an engaging character-driven fantasy adventure novel from Australian author AK Alliss. All The Dead Stars Synopsis In the occupied province of De'Zhun, Ae-Tor, once a member of the sorcerous Tapestry, has betrayed his brethren to save his own life. … [Read more...]
Unconditional by Robert Glancy, Review: Deeply moving sequel
Robert Glancy's Unconditional is a funny yet also deeply moving sequel to his bestselling debut novel Terms & Conditions, about the power of love in all its forms. Unconditional Synopsis In Terms & Conditions, an amnesiac lawyer rebuilds his memory by drafting the Contract of his Life. But … [Read more...]
An Elephant in My Kitchen by Françoise Malby-Anthony, Review
Francoise Malby-Anthony's An Elephant in My Kitchen is a very worthwhile read about the power of individuals to make a positive and lasting impact. An Elephant in My Kitchen Synopsis What the Herd Taught Me About Love, Courage and Survival Françoise Malby-Anthony never expected to find herself … [Read more...]
The Twentieth Man by Tony Jones, Review: Taut political thriller
In The Twentieth Man Tony Jones' narrative setup, thrilling historical plot, depth of characterisation and literary prose had me enthralled. The Twentieth Man Synopsis Terrorism, politics and betrayals collide in this unputdownable, fast-paced thriller. In September 1972, journalist Anna Rosen … [Read more...]