My review of Ice Cold Alice by Mark Wilson
I just couldn't put this book down. From the very beginning it is dramatic, tense and very realistic. I thought that Alice's blogger alias, Tequila Mockingbird was just so clever and demonstrates the attention to detail that this author gives to his characters. Alice is a flawed serial killer, a vigilante that wants justice and even though she is brutal and twisted, she is also fascinating. I wanted her to get away with it, by drawing you in with information about her past, the author makes you actually like her! The detective trying to track her down is also a woman, Kathy McGuire, a complex, well rounded character that in any other circumstances I would want to succeed, but not with Alice. The book is fast paced, full of twists and heart stopping tension. I loved it.
Wednesday, 26 April 2017
Friday, 31 March 2017
Join bestselling author John Nicholl and myself for the book launch of his latest thrilling novella - Bully Boy Blue.
There is a fantastic grand prize on offer from John, you will be able to chat live with him during the event PLUS other books to be won from supporting authors!
Come and support John's latest book, have some fun and pick up some goodies as well! Hosted by Maxine Groves @ Booklover Catlady Publicity.
Please invite all your book loving friends and share the event!
https://www.facebook.com/BookloverCatlady/photos/gm.1464001540338953/1325876420813419/?type=3
There is a fantastic grand prize on offer from John, you will be able to chat live with him during the event PLUS other books to be won from supporting authors!
Come and support John's latest book, have some fun and pick up some goodies as well! Hosted by Maxine Groves @ Booklover Catlady Publicity.
Please invite all your book loving friends and share the event!
https://www.facebook.com/BookloverCatlady/photos/gm.1464001540338953/1325876420813419/?type=3
Tuesday, 31 January 2017
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
Sunday, 8 January 2017
Best book I've read in a while, and it's by an indie author.
Miro by A.E.Nasr
This book is that rare combination of a riveting, compelling, detailed story that is also exquisitely written. I would give it 6 stars if I could because it should be in that category of outstanding. The best book I have read in a long while. The book centres on the lives of 5 very different men. Incarcerated just for resisting they spend 9 years in harrowing conditions but somehow never give up hope of freedom. When the unexpected happens and they do break free they have a journey as fugatives in the occupied country that was once their home. This book lays bare just how low human nature can sink, just how depraved, callous and cruel it can be. But against that the 5 men have formed a unique bond of friendship and love and they demonstrate that despite everything the human spirit never gives up hope. The writing is magnificent and therefore the scenes of extreme brutality and tension had me in tears but the book is spinkled throughout with humour, love and hope, to counter this. This book should be read by a great many people, not just because it deserves to be but also because it is a thought provoking and distrubingly realistic account of life in a war torn, occupied country and the savage, heartless effect that has on the lives of decent human beings.
This book is that rare combination of a riveting, compelling, detailed story that is also exquisitely written. I would give it 6 stars if I could because it should be in that category of outstanding. The best book I have read in a long while. The book centres on the lives of 5 very different men. Incarcerated just for resisting they spend 9 years in harrowing conditions but somehow never give up hope of freedom. When the unexpected happens and they do break free they have a journey as fugatives in the occupied country that was once their home. This book lays bare just how low human nature can sink, just how depraved, callous and cruel it can be. But against that the 5 men have formed a unique bond of friendship and love and they demonstrate that despite everything the human spirit never gives up hope. The writing is magnificent and therefore the scenes of extreme brutality and tension had me in tears but the book is spinkled throughout with humour, love and hope, to counter this. This book should be read by a great many people, not just because it deserves to be but also because it is a thought provoking and distrubingly realistic account of life in a war torn, occupied country and the savage, heartless effect that has on the lives of decent human beings.
Friday, 6 January 2017
Point Of View
Point Of View
I've just finished reading some very good indie author books. Something I did notice in each book though is that the POV tended to vary between mostly the author's and sometimes a character's, but it fluctuated randomly. I don't think I would have even noticed this before I started writing and I loved each book anyway so I'm wondering. Would those books have been enhanced if I'd had more of the characters POV instead of the authors? Or would the magic of each book have been somehow lost. What POV do you use and how do you decide what's best?
I've just finished reading some very good indie author books. Something I did notice in each book though is that the POV tended to vary between mostly the author's and sometimes a character's, but it fluctuated randomly. I don't think I would have even noticed this before I started writing and I loved each book anyway so I'm wondering. Would those books have been enhanced if I'd had more of the characters POV instead of the authors? Or would the magic of each book have been somehow lost. What POV do you use and how do you decide what's best?
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