Synopsis: What terror lurks in the shadows of the Old Country? Well, there are the goblins, of course. Then there are the bloodthirsty cannibals from nearby Carpathia, secret societies plotting in whispers, and murder victims found drained of their blood, to name a few. That's to say nothing of the multitude of government ministries, any … Continue reading Peril in the Old Country by Sam Hooker (Terribly Serious Darkness #1)
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Reading buddies and Most Sublime Kittehs
These two handsome gents are the newest addition to the Most Sublime household - former farm cats that had been bought and, within 8 hours, handed over to a rescue centre because they weren't miraculously tame and child friendly. Funny, cos it sounds like they bought the cats then threw them at children... how could … Continue reading Reading buddies and Most Sublime Kittehs
The Curse Mandate by J.P. Sloan (The Dark Chorus #3)
Synopsis: War is coming…how much hell will Dorian Lake unleash when the gloves come off? Saddled with both a new pupil and a bar to run, Dorian has to pick his battles carefully if he is to find his soul. When the Dark Choir bargains with Dorian in exchange for his loyalty, the power they … Continue reading The Curse Mandate by J.P. Sloan (The Dark Chorus #3)
This Is Just My Face: Try Not To Stare by Gabourey Sidibe
Synopsis: The Oscar-nominated Precious star and Empire actress delivers a much-awaited memoir—wise, complex, smart, funny—that is different from anything we’ve read Gabourey Sidibe—“Gabby” to her legion of fans—skyrocketed to international fame in 2009 when she played the leading role in Lee Daniels’s acclaimed movie Precious. In This is Just My Face, she shares a one-of-a-kind life story in a voice as fresh and challenging as many of the unique characters she’s played onscreen. With full-throttle … Continue reading This Is Just My Face: Try Not To Stare by Gabourey Sidibe
The Spirit Photographer by Jon Michael Varese
Synopsis: Boston, 1870. Photographer Edward Moody runs a booming business capturing the images of the spirits of the departed in his portraits. He lures grieving widows and mourning mothers into his studio with promises of catching the ghosts of their deceased loved ones with his camera. Despite the whispers around town that Moody is … Continue reading The Spirit Photographer by Jon Michael Varese
Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager
Synopsis: Have you ever played two truths and a lie? Emma has. Her first summer away from home, she learned how to play the game. And she learned how to lie. Then three of her new friends went into the woods and never returned . . . Now, years later, Emma has been asked to … Continue reading Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager
Unclean Spirits by Chuck Wendig (Gods & Monsters book 1)
Synopsis: The force of nature that is Chuck Wendig returns with an original urban fantasy novel, creating a brand new series for Abaddon Books. Five years ago, it all went wrong for Cason Cole. He lost his wife and son, lost everything, and was bound into service to a man who chews up human lives … Continue reading Unclean Spirits by Chuck Wendig (Gods & Monsters book 1)
The Beautiful Dead: A Tale of K-Pop, Ghosts, and Nine-Tailed Fox Women by Jun Prince, Narrated by Amy Landon
Synopsis: Yubin knows she’s different than the other girls in the pop group SIITY. Yes, they all got sucked into the same machine, giving up schooling and signing ridiculously long contracts with no guarantee of success, but that's how Korean stars are made. Yubin is supposed to be thankful for that, but she isn't. She … Continue reading The Beautiful Dead: A Tale of K-Pop, Ghosts, and Nine-Tailed Fox Women by Jun Prince, Narrated by Amy Landon
Lydie, The Lost Path and Black Comix Returns
Lydie by Jordi Lafebre & Zidrou On a forgotten cul-de-sac in a nameless city, a child is born. It doesn’t take long for the charming little girl to work her way into the hearts of all the residents on this cozy little street. Does it really matter that she’s invisible? The child’s mother delivered a … Continue reading Lydie, The Lost Path and Black Comix Returns
St. David’s Day Interview with Author Elizabeth Jane Corbett
I recently read and reviewed the title The Tides Between by Elizabeth Jane Corbett for the Whispering Stories book blog (if you're not already following, get on it! It was recently listed as #35 on the top 100 Book Blogs) and was blown away by the author's affinity with her Welsh heritage. To celebrate St. … Continue reading St. David’s Day Interview with Author Elizabeth Jane Corbett
We Care For You by Paul Kitcatt
Synopsis: Margaret Woodruff is slowly dying in a care home. When her son is presented with the chance of exceptional care in her final months, he finds the offer hard to resist. Winifred is assigned to Margaret’s care. She’s a Helper: a new kind of carer that’s capable, committed and completely tireless – because she’s … Continue reading We Care For You by Paul Kitcatt
The Wicked Cometh by Laura Carlin
Synopsis: The year is 1831. Down the murky alleyways of London, acts of unspeakable wickedness are taking place and no one is willing to speak out on behalf of the city's vulnerable poor as they disappear from the streets. Out of these shadows comes Hester White, a bright young woman who is desperate to escape … Continue reading The Wicked Cometh by Laura Carlin
