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March 2021 book blog

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Rel

Ah yes, Rotherweird. I spent half of March reading Lost Acre. I admit it, I struggled. I’ve been wondering what went wrong, for me, with the Rotherweird trilogy, because it all started off so promisingly. Don’t get me wrong, it’s … Continue reading →

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Strife’s Bane by Evie Manieri – a review by Jeanette Greaves

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Rel

OK, so there’s this jaded ex mercenary with a terrifying reputation, her drug addicted sister, her beloved who reluctantly finds himself half-way to godhood, an ancient priestess with nefarious plans for a land that is desperate for peace, and an … Continue reading →

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Corpselight by Angela Slatter – a review by Jeanette Greaves

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Rel

Corpselight – Verity Fassbinder book 2 ‘Corpselight’ is the second book in the Verity Fassbinder trilogy, and the sequel to ‘Vigil.’ The first thing I want to know about sequels is ‘Should I read the first book before I start … Continue reading →

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The Adversaries by David Hair – A review by Jeanette Greaves

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Rel

The Return of Ravana by David Hair Book 2 – The Adversaries Disclaimer – this book was sent as a review copy by the publishers. Followers of fantasy writer David Hair will already be aware of his ‘Return of Ravana’ … Continue reading →

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Vigil by Angela Slatter, a review by Jeanette Greaves

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Rel

The Vigil blog tour continues:- First impressions – this book was great fun to read. It starts with the fallout from a fight between a trans-dimensional monster and a half-supernatural / half-human woman, and it ends with favours being called … Continue reading →

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The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief by Lisa Tuttle – a review by Jeanette Greaves

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Rel

I’ll put my cards on the table right away. I’m a big fan of Lisa Tuttle, I got hooked on her short stories when I was a young woman in my twenties. I’d happily spend a month’s disposable income on … Continue reading →

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The Child Eater by Rachel Pollack A review by Jeanette Greaves

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Rel

In The Child Eater, we have a novel that follows two separate strands of a story, two different sets of characters, in two worlds separated by time and magic. The stories are linked by The Tarot of Eternity (much, much … Continue reading →

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‘The Unquiet House’ by Alison Littlewood – a review by Jeanette Greaves

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Rel

Alison Littlewood is a modern writer of classic horror, and in ‘The Unquiet House’ she portrays a growing menace, a lurking evil that has poisoned lives through several generations. Mire House was built to be a place of love, a … Continue reading →

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Litmus – a review

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Rel

My review of Litmus. Short Stories from Modern Science. The scientific process is based on the sharing of ideas and information. Behind all discoveries lie a multitude of stories. The human need for a narrative, for a hero, encourages us … Continue reading →

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