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Compelling and unstoppable, Assault (book 1 of the Girl with a Knife series), is undeniably addictive, as James. T. Hogg leads us through an intensely personal account of 17th Century American history. Dripping with human nature at its best and worst, Hogg imbues his work with integrity, crafting backstories full to the brim with inner turmoil and angst, then cleverly weaving them into an explosive narrative.
Perfectly representing the challenges of colonial America, this book has it all. Indian culture is perfectly balanced with the realism of early settlers trying to make their way in a harsh and dangerous country, whilst old and new customs clash, and formerly held beliefs intermingle. Thematically accurate and intelligent, the writing is solid and bold, yet holds the poignancy of real life.
Hogg’s realistic social commentary blends seamlessly with well-crafted characters; each family firmly its own, whilst nevertheless perfectly balanced within his literary community. He writes with a rawness only offset by the complete honesty in which he portrays desire, intention and action; holding nothing back, but instead taking his reader deep into the psyche of both the individual as they orbit one another within a societal hierarchy, with devastating results.
Rather than convey purely stereotypical personalities, Hogg mixes these with a plethora of strong and determined women, a debauched and lecherous Minister, and white mercenaries who nevertheless long for peace. This blend of atypical individuals makes for a rich and absorbing storyline and piques the reader’s interest over and over, as his characters assume a living and breathing life of their own. Through these, he reminds us of the flaws, passions and surprising softness of the human condition.
Book 1 leaves us with a heart-wrenching cliff-hanger, as the reader feels a strong emotional investment in the very characters which teeter on a knife edge. A 5-star read and unreservedly recommended.
Edgy with whiplash smart dialogue at first glance Stone Angel might seem like a romance but actually, it’s a study of two lifestyles: of a glamorous film star whose fame and fortune have kept her in the media limelight, and of a professional bodyguard who makes his living by protecting celebrities form high-level threats against them.
From the humble beginnings of ‘seeing’ into the spirit world, we follow protagonist Jessica into the blindingly fantastical fantasy world of biblical revelations and awe-inspiring angelic realms.
Let me let you into a secret. You are unlikely to become a rich writer. And before you start waving Harry Potter and Game of Thrones under my nose, please scroll back to the word ‘unlikely’.
At their best, they stun you with their visions of ultimate endings both small and catastrophic with hauntingly bleak futures.
Having a strong relationship with Europe has allowed British publishers to enjoy the financial benefits that come with exclusive English-language rights to books sold continent-wide. Britain risks losing these benefits post-Brexit.
Have you ever come home to a hot bath strewn with rose petals and filled with bubbles, in a bathroom bedecked with scented candles and an ice cold glass of champagne fizzing invitingly on the side. If not you might be thinking poor me but you might want to think again!
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