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Drift Stumble Fall – M. Jonathan Lee
Two neighbours across the street – each trapped in their own world. Each craving for the other’s life – envying the other judging by appearances. One’s shocking truth is revealed to us, the reader. The other’s less shocking but still far-reaching plans… Drift Stumble Fall, the new atmospheric, dark, and captivating novel by M. Jonathan Lee. “There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception.” – Aldous Huxley Introduction “‘I love you,’ she says. Sometimes, I feel she does.” All he craves for is “a new beginning.” This is it – this is the gorge between Richard Brown’s daily life and inner thoughts.…
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The Good in Mister Philips – P.A. Davies
– – This book contains explicit sexual content – A steamy detective novel filled with suspicion, intrigue and sex. A man leading two lives. Murders threaten to expose his secret… Forget Fifty Shades – Marcus Good is IT! Introduction James Philips is a man you could easily ignore or walk past without noticing. He is “your typical Mr Average” and be honest, would any woman give him a second thought? I mean, he looks so … boring! But apparently, Mister Philips has a far more interesting side when using his pseudonym Marcus Good for his moonlighting job as a male escort! The ladies are satisfied with the services Mr Good…
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Uncommon Type – Tom Hanks
‘Uncommon Type’ is a collection of descriptive short stories written by none other than famous actor and overall nice human being: Tom Hanks Introduction Who has not heard about Tom Hanks? The American actor who played in many films such as ‘Saving Private Ryan,’ ‘The Da Vinci Code,’ ‘Philadelphia’ and ‘Apollo 13’. The man who got Meg Ryan swooning in ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ and ‘You’ve Got Mail.’ To me, most of all he is the main character ‘Forrest Gump’ in the film with the same title – the man who changed history without knowing, who saw the good in everyone and stayed true to his friends, with his undying love…
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The Ink Run – Dale Brendan Hyde
The Ink Run is a novel of a life spiralling further and further downwards on a path of violence and cruelty through the gates of hell and beyond – to that dreadful void where hope has long gone. Introduction A boy growing up in an abusive environment where happiness consists of him being in his shelter, his raft. A father who never misses an opportunity to express his disgruntlement at his son, Otis, being alive. A mother as dismissive as her spouse of her only child,. Somehow young Otis feels that, without his father, his mother would have been someone different – a loving mother instead of someone who neglects him and steps over…
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Letterbox – P.A. Davies
‘Letterbox’ is strong, powerful, emotive. A harrowing novel about the 1996 Manchester IRA bombing – what a haunting tale and heartbreaking insight into the lives of those, responsible for the bombings and of those, who by their very being had no choice but to be implicated in it… their lives will never be the same… Introduction Liam Connor has it all: a loving father and mother, a sibling, his sister, Margaret, a carefree life so it seems. But unbeknownst to him, he is part of something bigger – so all-consuming that it will change everything he believed in and replace it with a strong bond to his roots, to honour…
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Novella | My Sweet Friend – Helene Leuschel
‘My Sweet Friend’ is a captivating novella drawing you into the lives of two women, Rosie and Alexa. Each from their perspective, they narrate a story of manipulation and intrigue… Introduction When new girl Alexa comes into the office, Rosie feels inspired by her buoyant behaviour, by her elegant style and the way Alexa presents herself to her new colleagues. What attracts Rosie most, is that underneath that cool and efficient exterior, Alexa shows an insecurity which makes her, in Rosie’s eyes, human and loveable. No wonder Rosie does her best to show Alexa around and help her where she can. So why does the story start with a burned-out…
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Made in Japan – S.J. Parks
An atmospheric and engaging tale of a mother and daughter who, twenty-three years apart, come to Japan each with their own objective, both with a strong sense of not-belonging and a desperate wish to find their place in life. Introduction After her mother’s death, a young woman wants to learn to know Japan, the country of her father, whom she does not know. Hana has not even a name to find him nor a clue as to who he is or his whereabouts; all she knows is the ‘Teahouse’ her mother, Naomi, helped to create. Most of all though, Hana needs to find herself and to that end, she leaves behind…
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The Constant Soldier – William Ryan
When Paul Brandt, to his knowledge the only survivor from his battalion, returns home from the front severely wounded, his town regards him as a hero. But Paul is wracked with guilt and will do anything to make amends, make it up to her, the woman he betrayed – he will even pretend to be a true Nazi. Will it save her? Introduction German soldier Paul Brandt was forced to go into the army due to his political activities in Vienna, before the outbreak of WW2. The only other option was prison where she went, his co-conspirator and the love of his life, a woman only known to him by her codename.…
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Nobody Heard Me Cry – P.A. Davies
An impressive, touching and heartbreaking story, based on true events and characters. Set in Manchester, this is Beth’s life story, a young woman who, despite seeing the dark side of life, manages to keep an undaunted spirit whilst staying true to herself. Introduction Beth remembers her ninth birthday most clearly, not because it was the best birthday she had but, we soon realise, because she does not need to cry at the end of it – that is heartbreaking. A little girl happy with the party her mother arranged for her, who has a special friend, Niall. Beth’s mother laughs at Niall’s mother (behind her back!) for being a drunk. If…
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Oppression – Dianne Noble
Oppression – a novel addressing the topic of gender inequality set against the Egyptian Protests of January. 2014. When English Beth crosses paths with Egyptian Layla, who is desperate to get out of an arranged marriage, she realises the two of them have much in common Introduction On Christmas Day, 2014, Beth realises that her marriage to Duncan is in deep trouble. He has always been controlling and demanding, causing the atmosphere in their home to be strained. They do not have children – Duncan does not want them but when Beth sees how fond he is of his little niece and nephew, Beth’s sister’s children, she cannot help but…
