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It seems a failing of the Suspense Thriller genre that far too often the atmosphere of a novel is layered to the point where it becomes ponderous and impenetrable, but in developing his narrative for Zipline P. Anthony Michael demonstrates an unerring understanding of what will unsettle his readers.
With its relentless pace and clever plot, Zipline makes for an appealing and compelling read but it’s not a read to be rushed with it being the progress of Michael’s plot, not the process, which makes Zipline particularly intriguing.
Taking its readers on a harrowing journey Zipline is much more than your typical Suspense Thriller with Michael developing his darkly disturbing mountainside setting and characters with a meticulous eye for the nuances of camaraderie, brusque prose and a notable sense of timing, which blunts the edge of predictability.
The action comes quick and intrigue is sure to keep the pages turning, with Michael artfully rendering a multitude of edgy scenes which are clearly articulated and imaginatively observed. Close your eyes and you can imagine yourself there but what really makes Zipline a standout read is its thematic emphasis on comradeship. His characters are strong yet it’s in coming together to overcome the odds against them that they truly resonate with the reader.
Perhaps most importantly Michael doesn’t make the mistake of exalting his subjects as extraordinary individuals. Instead, he creates sympathy for individual characters from their individual perspectives without dictating what we are supposed to think about the big picture and on this level Zipline makes for a strong fusion of effective penmanship with focused storytelling.
Refreshingly different, edgy and compelling Zipline is highly recommended.
A whimsical, fantastic excursion to another dimension Parker keeps the momentum going while keeping readers glued with suspense, action and twists. In many ways, it’s indicative of a subgenre that’s ever-increasing in popularity and yet it’s no cliché.
From a persecuted and reviled existence in their beloved Armenia, a ‘land of singing in the streets, fine foods and gardens and orchards beside the shores of Lake Van’, ‘Destiny of Determination-Faith and Family’, sees the survival of a fractured family as they struggle to make a new life for themselves in the United States.
With a focus on Hrang, the youngest son, this uplifting memoir spans over a Century of love and loss, and of acceptance and discrimination.
We are constantly and enduringly fascinated with fictional accounts of parallel existence, alternative realities and genetic engineering. Films such as ‘The Fountain’ present immortality as attainable, whilst books such as ‘The Book Thief’ (Markus Zusak) explore the nature of death, in this case by death himself acting as narrator.
Whilst the evolution of self-publishing has proved a genuine boon for readers the bar for publishing has been notably lowered and in no genre more obviously than Literary Fiction.
The religious book market and faith-based poetry continues to see year on year growth, which certainly indicates a surge of public interest in what has historically been a minority genre.
The popularity of Crime Fiction might wax and wane but at the end of the day, it still remains one of the most popular genres.
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