‘The powerful tale of a girl who feels broken, and the dolphin who makes her whole. A story of friendship, hope and self-discovery’ It is always an honour to be involved with a cover reveal but it is an extra delight when it is for a debut children’s book from an Irish author AND I…
Do you enjoy reading older publications? At the moment I am not reviewing as much as I normally would. I have started a new part time job and I have also returned to college for a few months, meaning my blogging time has been reduced dramatically. What I have decided to do in the meantime…
The wild Atlantic coast of Ireland. Three strangers. One question: who are we without the people who love us?– Winter People [ About the Book ] Sis Cotter has lived her whole life in a small house by her beloved beach. Here, she grew up, reared her family, and buried her husband. Now her children…
In this thrilling and addictive sequel to The Bloodless Boy, Harry Hunt must go to Paris in search of a spy and imposter who has knowledge of a plot to kill the Queen of England…– The Poison Machine [ About the Book ] 1679. A year has passed since the sensational attempt to murder King Charles…
‘This family chronicle, which takes us from the May 1968 protests to the 1981 elections, is as much a tender and tragic stroll through the 20th century as it is the chronicle of an era, where consciousnesses are awakening to the upheaval of the world, and heralding the chaos to come.’– Daughters Beyond Command […
‘Tis the season… to go into hiding’– Closing In [ About the Book ] Caroline has a good life – a job she likes, a daughter she’d do anything for. In the midst of the Christmas rush, covering events and parties, the local journalist is looking forward to the holidays and having some quality time…
Istria Gold by Mike Downey was published with MPress October 6th and is described as a novel that is ‘connected through the centuries by the almost mythical Istrian truffle…the three narratives of Lucia, Nino and Marco weave a tale of obsession, greed and bloodshed. Blending a complex plot and richly drawn characters, Istria Gold brings to life…
‘An unsettling and emotional riveting thriller about fathers and sons, revenge and forgiveness and ghosts from our past. A book not to read alone in the dark…‘– Hawk Mountain [ About the Book ] Thirty-three-year-old Todd is playing at the beach with his son, Anthony, when he catches sight of an approaching figure. Instantly, he…
‘These sixteen stories follow a cast of characters destined to navigate a world that is by turns perplexing, intriguing, threatening, evoking a rich variety of people and situations’– What to Put in a Suitcase [ About the Book ] What to Put in a Suitcase evokes a rich variety of people and situations: a suburban dinner…
Letters to Jude by James Lawless was published on the 29th June 2022 with Balestier Press and is described as ‘an experimental, Joycean novel’. I am delighted to bring you all an extract from the preface of the book which I do hope you enjoy, as well as further information about Letters to Jude and…