Book Review: Dark Side of Sunset Pointe by Michael Allan Scott

Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: Dark Side of Sunset Pointe

Subtitle: (Lance Underphal Mystery #1

Author: Michael Allan Scott

Genre: Mystery/paranormal

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 1

Best read after earlier books in series? No

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22024290-dark-side-of-sunset-pointe

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

This book tells the story of a middle-aged photographer whose life has gone down to the drain. Lance is on the fast road to self-destruction and his lifestyle is putting his home and life in danger. Unlikely as it seems, he is able to help the police in discovering the truth behind some murders.

What I liked about the book:

I particularly liked how Lance’s wife continued to tell him off even after death.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I did not find anything about the book I did not like. In general, I love reading detectives and this one was no different.

My favourite bits in the book:

I loved where Lance appeared to finally get his act together again.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

I understand this is the first in a series of books by this author.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This book reminded me of a mixture between the common detectives with a hint of the paranormal mixed in.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children	No
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

If you like Mystery, detectives and paranormal books this book might be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by Author:

A Supernatural Thriller – Lance Underphal was devastated by his wife’s death. And now, the down-and-out freelance photographer can’t let her go. He wakes up plagued by premonitions. The double shooting of an Arizona real estate developer and his mistress/bookkeeper immerse Underphal in a world of psychic phenomena.

Dark, different, and based on real-life events, this genre-bending murder mystery will keep you guessing.

Looking for a new series of supernatural thrillers? Psychic novels of mystery and suspense? Perhaps a paranormal mystery? Or maybe those scary books for adults only? Regardless, the dark, disturbing novels by Indie Author, Michael Allan Scott, won’t disappoint.

About the Author:

An indie author/entrepreneur, Michael Allan Scott was born and raised at the edge of the high desert in Kingman, Arizona. He resides in Scottsdale with his wife, Cynthia and their rescue Doberman, Roxie. When asked about time spent in solitary confinement in a Maricopa felony block, Scott said, “Some things are better left a mystery.” Yet he admits to drawing on life’s darker experiences to create his genre-bending psychic detective series, the Lance Underphal Mysteries. In addition to writing a new breed of supernatural mystery/thrillers and other works of speculative fiction, his interests include music, photography, art, scuba diving, and auto racing.

The cross-genre supernatural mystery/thriller books, Dark Side of Sunset Pointe, Flight of the Tarantula Hawk, and Grey Daze, are available now. Cut-Throat Syndrome, the next book in the series, is coming soon.

You may also check out the book trailers for Dark Side of Sunset Pointe and Flight of the Tarantula Hawk on YouTube.

For more on Indie Author, Michael Allan Scott, and the Lance Underphal mystery series, visit michaelallanscott.com

Book Review: Eversong by A.C. Salter

Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: Eversong

Subtitle: (The Daughter of Chaos #1)

Author: A.C. Salter

Genre: Fantasy/paranormal

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 1

Best read after earlier books in series? No

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29089998-eversong

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

This book tells the story of a young girl who grows up with her uncle after having escaped from the war. She has a great voice which ultimately leads to her discovery. Elora does not know her history and the truth of her past. Still, she does what she is able to do to save her uncle and the world she knows.

What I liked about the book:

I particularly liked how Elora was able to overcome the dark in herself and turned her powers and strength towards doing good.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I did not find anything about the book I did not like other than slightly short sentences at times making the rhythm of the book rather dreary at times. It did, however, not take away from the great story.

My favourite bits in the book:

I loved where Elora knew what she needed to do to succeed. She did not find it easy but did the right thing however much it hurt to do so.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

I understand this is the first in a series of books by this author.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This book reminded me of other paranormal books I have read. The fight between good and evil.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children	No
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

If you like Fantasy and paranormal books this book might be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by Author:

 Elora's past lay hidden in a web of lies and half-truths; the secrecy weaved by her uncle to keep her from harm, or to keep her from harming the world. But she put her voice to a song, the wrong song and now the web is unravelling and she begins to understand why she is different, why she has violet eyes, why she has a ferocious temper that erupts on the slightest of whims. 

A darkness is rising, the tide growing stronger as legions of an evil army, loyal to a dead God, prepare to cross the weakening barrier to deliver chaos and death to Earth. 

Elora maybe the only weapon Earth has to stand against the evil, if she doesn't destroy the world first. 

A Good Weekend.

This weekend has been a good one.

Even with all the housework and all the scheduling of posts, posting a book review too, I managed to work on one of the books in progress.

Yesterday I managed to edit half a chapter (a long chapter) and today I will be going back to editing once more. Before I allow myself to continue writing on the piece I put on this blog yesterday, I will first need to finish the books still in progress. The first one on the program is 'Diary of a Female GP'.
This one only requires editing, beta-reading and publication. Not quite half-way through yet, but slowly getting there.

Hopefully it won't be long before I can present this book to the beta-readers.

Interested in reading about real life general practice? This book is based on the experiences a female GP had over 17.5 years spent in primary care in the UK. My friend kindly allowed me to write these experiences down. She will be one of the people beta-reading; I have to get it right for her.

If you would like to be a beta-reader too, please contact me so I can add you to my list of beta-readers.

Love,

Joni.

Book Review: Demons of Time by Varun Sayal

Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: Demons of Time

Subtitle: Race to the 7^th Sunset (Time Travellers #1)

Author: Varun Sayal

Genre: SciFi Thriller

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 1

Best read after earlier books in series? No

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43858346-demons-of-time

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

This book tells the story of Tej, a young man, who was tormented by two time-demons. His mother was sexually, physically and mentally abused by the two and she escaped from them with the help of a sage who trapped the demons.

When one of the demons escapes to the future, Tej is asked to help catch him again. Will he succeed and what will he find out in the process?

What I liked about the book:

I particularly liked how the young boy and man always continued to think for himself and did not take things for granted.

What I didn’t like about the book:

The writing style in places was rather hesitant, although this did not take away from the book in general.

My favourite bits in the book:

I loved where the young boy Tej bit one of the demons to try and save his mum. I also enjoyed how he thought for himself and made his own decisions.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I didn’t like it when the happy ending was not such a happy ending after all. The risks of time travel, right?

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

The #1 appears to indicate more books are to follow in this series.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This book was completely different to the previous book I read by this author. I must admit I enjoyed this book more than his other book, “Time Crawlers”. As this is not the usual type of books I read, I have difficulty finding any books to compare it with.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children	No
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

If you like Science Fiction and mythology this book might be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by Author:

The demon who tormented him has escaped to the future. He has only seven days and a single chance to exact his vengeance.

Time Travel meets Demonic Possession in this mythology inspired sci-fi thriller.

3077 BC. Ancient India. As a young child, Tej saw his mother endure brutal torture by Kumbh, a nefarious time-demon, until she was rescued by Rigu, a well-known sage. Twenty years later, Tej's scars have healed, but the fire of revenge burns inside him, unabated.

When Rigu reveals that Kumbh has escaped from his time-prison and plans to decimate human life on a global scale, Tej knows that he needs to act. To stop Kumbh, Tej must travel five thousand years into the future to the year 2024 AD and re-capture the demon. He races against time as he has only seven days, after which Kumbh will become invincible. The clock is ticking.

About the Author:

Varun Sayal is an engineer and M.B.A. with a background in analytics and machine learning. He is also an avid reader of Hindu mythology and psychology related non-fiction. His genre of writing is predominantly science fiction blended with ancient legends and a sprinkle of the gruesome actualities of life. In his own words:

“I live by the quote, ‘a true art calms a disturbed mind and disturbs a calm mind.’”

Ideas, plans and lack of time.

Driving to work this week, another story idea started up in my mind. There is only one problem. Where to find the time to write all these stories down? So, instead, I was thinking out part of the book to be (whenever, where ever it takes shape). When I got to work, I wrote another story. Okay, story may be too much of a word for it. As the place I am working at presently is trying to recruite new starters, I was asked to write a business profile. Well, that was right up my street and within half an hour I had a good start and soon the entire profile had been completed. On Friday I mailed it to the recruitment person to show to potential candidates. I was quite happy with it but won't share it here with you. As you may have noticed, I try to keep my private life private as much as possible. I like to be rather unrecognisable to most people and be able to go about my daily life as I normally did. So, now, about this story developing on my way to work. Here is the start of what materialised in my head. It will need further working on and editing obviously. This is the first time I have written down what were only thoughts so far. ***** Slowly my eyelids slid away from my eyeballs as consciousness slowly returned. The sun peeked through the gap between the curtains and I squeezed my eyes shut again. Arrgh, morning already. Again my eyes opened and I slowly turned towards the alarm clock. Five minutes to six. In a few minutes, I would need to get ready for the day ahead. I turned over and snuggled down under the duvet. Five more glorious minutes to rest and sleep. But before I relaxed fully, I first checked to see the alarm was set. Funny, the little red dot was not there. Had I forgotten to set the alarm last night? That was not like me at all. When I tried to think about what had happened last night before retiring to bed, my mind seemed foggy. Certainly, I would not have drunk too much? Not on a night before I had to go to work the next morning. While my mind tried to break through the fog, I decided to get up and ready for the day ahead. As my feet hit the floor and I took the first steps towards the bathroom, the floor did not feel as freezing cold as it always did. A look towards the floor landed on my legs. Why was I still wearing yesterday's jeans? I never went to bed without changing for bed first. And why did this head remain so foggy? Continuing the way to the bathroom, I walked through the open door and found the way to the toilet. This foggy head was not making the job any easier. Elbows resting on my upper legs, head in my hands, I relaxed and tried to remember. Something did not feel right. What had happened? **** The ideas for the continuation of the story are there, I know what is going to happen, at least the draft of it. It is still locked inside my mind and I will at some stage write it. I promise myself I will. If only there was more time to allow me to write more. Alas, I'm back in the world of working people, a job which now is full-time and takes me away from home from 8 am till 7 pm most days. With the housework, marketing of the books I have already written, reading and the housework, not to mention the crafting, there is very little time left to do the things I enjoy so much. No matter, one day there will be time for this again. Maybe I can even create a bit of time in the busy schedule I have. If only a few hours a week. I will get there! Joni.

So glad it was a Bank Holiday Weekend!

Time seems to be running away from me a lot these days, but at least this weekend lasted for 3 days. This has allowed me the chance to catch up on writing some book reviews of books I have recently read and you can read those below. I'm sure the authors will be glad I finally got around to posting these reviews, they had been waiting for a few weeks.

So far, I have not had a chance to work on my own books this weekend but hopefully I soon will again. This week is also a busy week for CRAFT Challenge. We will be 10 years old as a challenge blog which means some celebrations and as the DT leader there a lot of that work falls on my shoulders.

This is the little gif I created for later this week:

And I also created the below to show all crafters, whether authors, cardmakers, knitters, or whichever craft you enjoy they are welcome to take part in our challenges in CRAFT Challenge. Please join us if you like!

And if that is not enough yet to show how busy a bee I am, have a look at the below. After all, I work full-time, co-promote where I can, run a challenge blog, try to write when I can, review books, craft and like tinkering around with creating images, gif and mp4 creations to show what I do and enjoy.

I hope you all enjoy all this and help to co-promote, support Indie Authors and, above all, enjoy life!

Love,

Joni.

Book Review: Baby Talk (Book 1) by Mike Wells

Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: Baby Talk

Subtitle: (Book 1)

Author: Mike Wells

Genre: Horror

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 1

Best read after earlier books in series? No

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11428442-baby-talk

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

This book tells the story of Natasha, a five-month-old baby and her father Neal. How aware is the young girl? Does she really hate her dad and is she out to get back at him for considering to abort her? Or is her dad simply psychotic? Read it in this short novel, the first in a series.

What I liked about the book:

I particularly liked how we could never be certain whether Neal was right in his belief or whether he was psychotic. We were left to wonder the entire time.

What I didn’t like about the book:

The book was over far too soon and at the end we still did not know what would happen next. Although the start of the book gave an insight into the eventual outcome, we still are left wondering what was next.

My favourite bits in the book:

I loved where Natasha spoke to Neal, or did she?

My least favourite bits in the book:

I didn’t like it when the book was over too soon, leaving us in suspense as to what happened next. I guess there is no other choice than to get the next books and find out.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is only the first in this series. The author has written many more books which are very good at wetting the appetite for the next one in the series.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This book reminded me of some of the books by Stephen King as you are left wondering what is next. So, what is actually next?

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children	No
Young Adult	Maybe
Adult	Yes

If you like Horror and suspense this book might just be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by Author:

In this creepy horror novel, Neal Becker is convinced that his 5 month old baby daughter can talk. But that's impossible...isn't it? Except that Neal didn't really want to get married in the first place and pushed his wife for an abortion. And now, Baby Natasha knows it. She's out to get Neal, or so he believes. Join the two in a terrifying battle for survival that will make your blood run cold!

About the Author:

Email me at mike (at) mikewellsbooks.com or follow me on Twitter (@MikeWellsAuthor) and get a FREE copy of one of my bestselling books. I'm an American author best known for my Lust, Money & Murder series and and written more than 25 other thriller and suspense novels. I also have taught in the Creative Writing program at Oxford. I'm known for my super fast-paced, 'unputdownable' books.

Book Review: Sammy Hero At Age Five by M. Schmidt and Gene D. Donley

Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: Sammy Hero At Age Five

Subtitle:

Author: M. Schmidt, Gene D. Donley

Genre: Memoir

Part of a series? No

Order in series:

Best read after earlier books in series? No

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44418185-sammy-hero-at-age-five

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

This book tells the story of Sammy, a 5-year old boy, who is diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a malignant tumour. It details his life from birth to death and even beyond as told from his own view point. The book is written in a relatively simple style, nearly making it suitable for children and I suspect this book could be shared with children going through a similar process, their siblings and wider family as a form of mutual support. However, only with adult guidance! The book is funny, emotional and enjoyable. A rather short book which can be read in a short time.

What I liked about the book:

I particularly liked the fact the book was written from Sammy’s view point. I have read the book after already being familiar with his story through the other memoir written by Mrs Schmidt, “When Angels Fly”. Both books are certainly worth reading.

What I didn’t like about the book:

At times the book felt too simplistic in its style, however, it was also a bit too mature for children to read it on their own. This did not take away from the beauty of the book and, all in all, there was nothing I did not like about the book.

My favourite bits in the book:

I loved where Sammy spoke about his close conversations with Jesus. I leave it to everyone to decide for themselves whether they believe these to be true or not, the author and the little boy certainly will be convinced of its truth and I can certainly identify with some of the descriptions. Even if other people would not believe in the truth behind it, it still will give those who do the strength they require to go through some of the trauma of the experiences this family went through. The descriptions felt like a warm blanket being wrapped around this boy and his family.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I really enjoyed sharing this young boy’s thoughts and descriptions. Such a brave young man, wise beyond his years. How many of his thoughts expressed in this book did he share with his family? If he did, has it given them the strength and comfort so badly needed in situations like these? I hope so.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

Mrs Schmidt has also written her personal memoir with regards to this traumatic time in her life, “When Angels Fly”. Another book which is definitely worth the read. She has also written several children’s books with her author husband. I’m sure we will see many more books by her hand.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This book reminded me of “When Angels Fly” as it details the same story, albeit from a different view point. The story felt completely different, though. Where “Why Angels Fly” is full of determination, hurt, anguish, love for her family and an unerring belief, “Sammy Hero At Age Five” is positive, full of hope of a better life (after life), a strong belief in heaven and of things getting better for little Sammy. It was awe-inspiring to read how his faith and braveness grew as he met Jesus and his older brother, Shane, a brother he never met in life.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children	With guidance
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

If you like memoirs this book could be the book for you. I also recommend it for people who go through the awful experiences childhood cancer and life-limiting illnesses bring. It may bring them the strength they so desperately need to go through this trauma.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by Author:

“Kids can get hungry sometimes while on chemo,” says five-year-old Sammy, having a good day despite the malignant tumor invading his brain. Based on true events from the 1980s, Sammy’s story is imagined by his mother and brother as if the young boy might tell it himself. The result is gripping. Told in two parts, Sammy’s account first invites us into the everyday middle-American lives of a mom and her two boys. Sammy is a sweet, good-hearted kid, even as he faces the most difficult challenges in Part 2: “Cancer Arrived.” Here Sammy talks us through hospital trips and procedures, the hardest parts as well as moments of simple joy. It is not always possible to survive such a grim diagnosis, so Sammy and his family must embrace the smaller victories from one day to the next. Finally, our young hero is given one last opportunity to find his own unique path toward triumph. Listen closely as Sammy tells us all what matters most.

Book Review: The Missing (Runaway) by Karen J Mossman

Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: The Missing (Runaway)

Subtitle:

Author: Karen J Mossman

Genre:

Part of a series? No

Order in series:

Best read after earlier books in series? N/A

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33553914-the-missing

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

This is the story of Amanda who left home after her parents died and she felt rejected by her brothers. She feels her best friend has taken over the role in her family and she leaves her home and family behind. Will an appeal by her brothers re-establish their relationship?

What I liked about the book:

I particularly liked the happy ending of the book.

What I didn’t like about the book:

The story was enjoyable in its entirety.

My favourite bits in the book:

I loved where the main character found out her boyfriend was as much a celebrity as he told her he was and she still did not believe him until her family put her right on this.

My least favourite bits in the book:

There were no parts of this story I did not enjoy.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

I understand this is a story as part of a larger book.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This book reminded me of no other books I had so far read.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children	No
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

If you like Suspense and Mystery this book could be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Have you ever wondered about why people go missing? Sometimes its complicated, other times they are just in the wrong place at the wrong time.

This is a collection of short stories exploring the reasons people go missing.

Amanda, who couldn't stand living at home anymore; Marina, whose body was found in an old house; Daniel, who walked out after a row and Michelle, who just disappeared

About the Author:

Karen is a multi-genre author and says she is working her way through as many different types as she can. "I've written two romantic/suspense novels and my last book was a thriller, but it is in my short story collections that I'm able to play with the different genres."

However, as an avid reader, she admits to not being as adventurous. I prefer my stories to have a little romance in them, but then romance on its own is not enough. "Throw in some crime, thriller or something interesting into the plot, I will jump on it!"

Besides reading and writing, Karen is an avid book blogger. She reviews every book she reads, both on her website as well as Goodreads and Amazon and you will often find her browsing the shelves of Goodreads to see what other people are reading and doing.

Apart from books, she loves cross stitching and the fact she is 'retired' now and can do whatever she wants!

Karen lives on the beautiful Isle of Anglesey off the North Wales coast. She makes time to walk every day enjoying both the countryside and the ocean.

Book Review: Monte Vista Village by Lynn Lamb

Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: Monte Vista Village

Subtitle: The Survivor Diaries #1

Author: Lynn Lamb

Genre: Science Fiction/Apocalypse

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 1

Best read after earlier books in series? No

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22616355-monte-vista-village

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

This book tells the story of Laura, a rather shy woman who loves apocalyptic stories. She has prepared for the end of the world when she realises America is under attack and their turn to be attacked may be near. Gathering supplies and holing herself and her family up in their barricaded home, they stay in contact with their neighbours via walkie-talkies and radios. They manage to keep each other’s spirits up and once it is safe to leave their homes, Laura is turned into the leader of the group of survivors. A lovely book to read, which I had difficulty putting down.

What I liked about the book:

I particularly liked the inventiveness of the survivors, the way they kept in contact via walkie-talkies and radios to keep their spirits up.

What I didn’t like about the book:

There were no parts of the book I didn’t like.

My favourite bits in the book:

I loved where the end of the world as they knew it managed to bring the fractured family back together as a unit. Where a shy woman turned out to be the leader for the group of survivors, refusing to discriminate between different groups and bringing all together.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

I understand this is only the first book in the series and I am interested in finding out what happens next for this group of survivors.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This book reminded me of other books in this genre. Although I can recall reading them and watching movies with a similar theme, at present the names escape me.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children	No
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

If you like Books about survival and apocalyptic scenarios this book could be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by Author:

I’m Laura, and I survived global nuclear war. When I walked out into the devastated landscape, I didn’t find zombies, witches or vampires— what I found was infinitely worse; it was real.

Is this our reckoning?

Our tormentor is no longer the enemy; it is what’s left of the desperate earth. My neighbors are starving and sick from the biochemicals in the air. Our food, water and meds are running low. Our only hope is to come together to stay alive.

Who will lead us to salvation?

Certainly not me. Why would it be me?

The Army Colonel is driving me nuts. Something is just not right there. He should be the leader of the Village, not me.

Can my story have a happily-ever-after? Can it have any kind of ever-after?

Book Review: A Time For Violence: Stories with an Edge by Max Collins and others

Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: A Time For Violence

Subtitle: Stories with an Edge

Author: Max Collins and others

Genre: Horror/Thriller/Mystery

Part of a series? No

Order in series:

Best read after earlier books in series? No

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44528409-a-time-for-violence

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

This book is a compilation of several short stories written by multiple authors. Some stories are good, others plainly to violent to my liking and others good do with some further editing. Overall, it is a nice book for those who enjoy some gory tales.

What I liked about the book:

I particularly liked the stories which had a background story and were not simply violence for the sake of violence.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I don’t tend to like violent stories on their own, however there were a few which had a good back story and the violence was secondary to the story rather than the other way around.

My favourite bits in the book:

I loved where violence was not the only aim of the story. Where the story was the important factor and the violence was a part of the story and not the story itself.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I didn’t like it when violence was the story rather than a part of the story.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

I don’t know if any further books are planned as part of a series.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This book reminded me of none as it is not a usual genre for me to read.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children	No
Young Adult	Doubtful
Adult	Yes

If you like violent stories this book could be the book for you.