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"Murder Run" by Shelly Frome
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Murder Run
by Shelly Frome
Murder Run by Shelly Frome is currently on tour with Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours. The tour stops here today for my interview with the author, an excerpt, and a giveaway. Please be sure to visit the other tour stops as well.
Description
In this crime novel, a wayward handyman grapples with the suspicious death of his employer, a fragile choreographer who secluded herself in the Litchfield Hills. As the fallout mounts, the reader is taken to various locales in and around Manhattan, an escapade in Miami Lakes and back again to the hills of Connecticut until this twisty conundrum is finally laid to rest.
Excerpt
Chapter One
“Wake up, pal, we got a situation . . . Hey, I’m talkin’ here. Maybe she makes it, maybe she don’t. I’m sayin’ you better move it!”
The voice came out of the past. The words cut into the here-and-now of the Connecticut night.
Left with just the dial tone, Jed Cooper hung up, got off the cot and tried to get his bearings. Though he’d been house-sitting this junk trailer for a while, he still had to grope around to find the pull cord for the lights. He waited a few seconds more and punched in the unlisted number of the she the guy must’ve been talking about.
It was busy.
He reached for his jeans, work boots and a pullover sweater, got dressed and called her number again. No luck. He hit redial three more times and gave up.
Scuffing past the frayed wires hanging across the water-stained ceiling, banging into the space heaters as he jerked open the little frig, he took a few swigs of bottled water and thought it over. There was no hope of getting a bead on who the street-wise caller was. And there was still only one person who could possibly need him at this hour and was close by. Plus, chances were the guy had disconnected her phone.
Jed straggled out into the March dampness, skirted around the rusty snow plow blade and hurried up the path. He slid behind the wheel of the Chevy pickup, cranked the old motor, gave it hardly any time to idle and took off onto Green Hill Road.
Off the beaten path in the Litchfield Hills there were no street lights. Under the misty cloud cover, his brights only made matters worse. And way out here his cell phone was useless.
Taking the dips and rises as best he could, he began to have second thoughts. Granted the guy had to be talking about Miss Julie. Putting aside what in God’s name he was doing at her place, what if he was laying in wait? And even if he’d split, what were the repercussions? Could Jed just tear into a single woman’s hidden drive this late at night? And then what? Check things out, or call up to her window to see if she was okay? Or, hoping no one had spotted him, ring her bell? Suppose he got no answer?
Besides, there were too many incidents already on his record. One more, and he’d had it.
But then again, she’d gotten so skittish today she didn’t even let him finish his chores. Told him to put down the chainsaw and completely changed her mind about clearing the drive. “If I can see the road, someone can see me,” she said. “I want you to go up to the attic and put a latch on the crawl space.”
But why? What was that all about? She didn’t say, wouldn’t tell him.
His pondering tapered off as he dealt with the pitted lane. Straining his eyes, he took an immediate left onto Nonnewaug Road coursing past the stands of maples.
For a second he caught a glimpse of what could’ve been a Lincoln parked by the side of the road. Not just any Lincoln though–a Continental, the vintage one with the single blade fenders and squared-off hood. It was another flickering memory out of the past but had no bearing right now. Or did it?
Focusing hard, keeping his mind on what he was doing, he made a sharp right. Gearing down, he spun his wheels navigating the muddy patches, shot forward as he cleared, eased onto the gravel, jerked the hand brake and killed the motor. He got out onto the drive at the side of the weathered cape, glanced up and spotted a flitting shadow under the gabled window. He’d wired-in motion detecting flood lights for her that should’ve lit up the area but nothing snapped on.
He thought of calling out. He thought of rushing over to the road to see if the Lincoln was still parked there partially hidden under the trees. He thought of putting this whole thing down to some kind of hoax.
Just as he was about to honk the horn and damn well do something, he heard the cellar door slam shut.
Yelling out, Jed reflexively ran around to the back in time to see a burly shape make for the tree line. Which was a stupid move, slogging through underbrush and waist-high weeds and briars. Plus, whoever it was had a hitch in his stride and couldn’t possibly know where he was or what he was doing.
Jed took off after him. But, despite everything, the guy kept changing direction. Like a gimpy street kid ducking down a dark alley and then darting here and there through the traffic. Like Jed himself used to do way back then.
Rushing straight ahead, Jed tripped over a tangle of bittersweet roots, warded off the sprays of honeysuckle lashing across his face and kept going until it finally dawned on him. Even if he caught up, the guy outweighed him and could take him out with a few punches. He was obviously leading Jed on, away from the house and it didn’t much matter in which direction.
Jed turned around and headed back for the cellar. Banging into things, he brushed past the mess the guy had made, located the breaker panel, flipped the switches and climbed the stairs as the lights came back on. He called her name as he passed the kitchen and cut around the dining room but there was no answer.
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Praise for the Book
"I couldn’t put it down. The characters were well-written and true to life. Frome has created a puzzle worth solving with this mystery. It keeps the readers on their toes and makes one try to second guess what’s going on. I’m looking forward to more from Shelly Frome, and I highly recommend this story of Jed’s past and present dilemmas." ~ A McGraw
"Shelly Frome is a master storyteller and yarn spinner as he brings his expertise of screen and stage, acting, newspaper and magazine writing, as well as his years of experience as a play write and college drama professor. Go ahead make your day and add this exciting, engaging and descriptive novel to your library. Shelly Frome shoots from the hip and always hits his target. So, put on your seatbelt and hang on for a wild ride filled with unexpected twists and turns at every corner!!" ~ Gerry Corn
"Murder Run is a fascinating book. It unwinds like a coil. Things seem simple at first, but soon you find yourself in a jam like the main character, Jed, who is peculiarly vulnerable at a time when a friend is killed for knowing too much. Jed, like us, knows very little, but the story builds and leads in a remarkable number of directions. I like the way Frome gives us a sense of place in Connecticut hills and Manhattan corridors. Before we know it the mob enters to coagulate the action. We meet great characters, like Nathan the Wise, an operator, and Rocco, who dies not so young. It is what my learned friends call a good read." ~ Lee A. Jacobus
"Shelley Frome takes the reader from the rural hills of Connecticut deep into midtown Manhattan, from the lakes of Miami to the docks in New Jersey. With huge bouts of suspicion and conspiracy, that keep you coming back until the very end. At one point compassion for an aging mafia messenger with oncoming Alzheimer’s, a teenage girl with psychic aspirations, and the murder victim herself who simply saw too much. You will get caught up in all that is Murder Run!" ~ Becky Ryan-Willis
"I was pretty darn pleased with this novel. It was my first introduction to Shelly Frome, and I’m going to go out on a limb and say it won’t be my last." ~ Kristin
Interview With the Author
Shelly Frome joins me today to discuss his new book, Murder Run.
For what age group do you recommend your book?
If the reviews on Amazon are any indication, readers over, say, sixteen years of age who enjoy a combination of mystery and crime fiction would easily be able to relate to this percolating tale. Then again, those who prefer a traditional cozy might very well welcome the change.
What sparked the idea for this book?
Someone very close to me passed away in the middle of the night for no apparent reason. I turned to crime fiction because it was the only way I could pursue some sense of justice in a seemingly random world.
So which comes first? The character's story or the idea for the novel?
A haunting set of circumstances is, doubtless, the only viable springboard for me and then coming up with a sympathetic, embattled character to carry out a seemingly impossible quest.
What was the hardest part to write in this book?
The hardest part was transforming the actual victim into a fictitious character so that I could allow the story to become self-generating and keep myself and my own feelings from getting in the way.
How do you hope this book affects its readers?
I hope readers will be able to relate to Jed’s plight (the embattled main character) and become involved in an odyssey that takes him from a sleepy Connecticut village to the mean streets of New York and back again.
What is your writing routine?
A lot of daydreaming comes into play, unfinished business, and a point every day when I have to rewrite, or push the narrative forward, or both.
How did you get your book published?
Luckily, I’m one of the few writers of crime fiction on my publisher’s list and he always seems to like my latest project. Hopefully, he’ll continue to be encouraging because he realizes how much time, effort, and caring is involved.
What advice do you have for someone who would like to become a published writer?
Find your niche and your unique voice, read everything you can relate to in what seems to be your genre, and keep up with the marketplace in every way you can. If you’re able to latch onto a seasoned editor you can trust, so much the better as you discover your strengths and weaknesses and continue to polish your craft.
Great advice. Please tell us a bit about your childhood.
Since my father passed away when I was only three and my mother always seemed to be preoccupied, I seemed to have developed a strong curiosity about the world, along with a sense of wonder.
Did you like reading when you were a child?
I loved reading stories, any kind of stories including comic books. For some reason, I was chosen by my grade school teachers as the class reader, the one who could hold everyone’s attention and bring the tales alive.
When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?
I received my first inkling when my classmates in junior high school in Miami kept asking me to write cliffhangers during study hall to keep them amused.
Which writers have influenced you the most?
I suppose it was Salinger, Hemingway, Ray Bradbury, James Lee Burke, even Kate Atkinson and P. D. James - anyone with a distinctive way of transporting you into a compelling set of circumstances nothing like my own, replete with characters I could care about.
Do you hear from your readers much? What kinds of things do they say?
If nothing else, they all seem to have been engrossed enough to read my work from start to finish. Some of them keep telling me my stories are like seeing a good movie. Which may stem from the fact that I’ve written a book on screenwriting and a Hollywood novel and am the movie columnist for Southern Writers Magazine.
What can we look forward to from you in the future?
I’m currently in the throes of making my copy editor happy making changes for a transatlantic cozy entitled Murder Crosses the Pond that will be released in the fall.
Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, Shelly. Best of luck with your future projects.
About the Author
Shelly Frome is a member of Mystery Writers of America, the film columnist at Southern Writers Magazine, a professor of dramatic arts emeritus at the University of Connecticut, a former professional actor, and a writer of crime novels and books on theater and film. His fiction includes Sun Dance for Andy Horn, Lilac Moon, Twilight of the Drifter, and Tinseltown Riff. Among his works of non-fiction are The Actors Studio and texts on The Artand Craft of Screenwriting and writing for the stage. Murder Run, his latest crime novel, was recently released. He lives in Black Mountain, North Carolina.
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"Descendant Prophecies" Series by Mary Ting
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Descendant Prophecies Series
by Mary Ting
The Descendant Prophecies series by Mary Ting consists of From Gods, From Deities, From Origins, and From Titans (available for pre-order).
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Description for From Gods
Did you just see a flash of lightning across the sky on a clear sunny day? Don’t blame Mother Nature.
Skylar Rome can’t wait to spend her last summer before college with her cousin, Kayla. Everything changes when they meet the Grand brothers. Skylar is sure she should stay away from Mason Grand, but their attraction is undeniable. Then Skylar’s life erupts into turmoil. She steps into a world where descendants of ancient gods have super powers, evil beings chase her, and questions arise about her own identity. She is running out of time and running for her life, while trying to unravel the mystery of what they want from her.
Forced into a battle set into motion long before she was born, will Skylar find the answers she seeks, or will she die trying?
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Excerpt from From Gods
“Mason, MASON, MASON!” Skylar panicked.
“I know. Skylar, hold on tight. I’m going to brake.”
“But there are cars behind us.”
“We have no choice. Don’t worry. I got this.” Mason pushed down on the brake forcefully. The car hydroplaned to the right. “Hold on.”
Skylar gripped the first thing her hand found. The water from the road jetted up into the air like in a water show, but the car kept gliding sideways, until finally it spun in a full circle and stopped. With no time to waste, Mason turned it to the right and accelerated, hoping to dodge what was coming toward them.
Out of nowhere, a long piece of ice, taking the form of a spear, darted through the trucks’ tires and punctured some of them. More ice spears came soaring out of the rain, but this time ten or more sphere-like ice balls followed, denting the sides of the trucks. One went through a windshield. With flat tires, the trucks now glided as if skating on ice, maneuvering from side to side.
“Did you do that?” Skylar asked excitedly.
“No. Must be Poseidon’s kids. Where the hell are they?” Mason spread his right arm out in front of Skylar as if to protect her. “Bend down, Sky.”
One of the trucks hit another and veered off, hitting yet another one. The crash caused the trucks to flip and tumble, heading straight for Mason’s car. With a look of shock, Skylar held her breath. There was no time to move, think, or get out of the car, so she closed her eyes and prepared for the crash.
Seconds before impact, Mason’s car flew up into the air and over the trucks. Somehow, as if by magic, the water created a liquid bridge, guiding the car safely over, and then it thumped hard onto the ground on the other side. Without looking back, Mason sped away as the sound of screeching brakes and metal hitting metal blasted behind them.
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Praise for From Gods
"From Gods takes mythology to a whole new level of imagination with its incredible plot and amazing characters. It’s full of hotness that you never want to end!" ~ Michele, Insane About Books
"From Gods by the AMAZING AUTHOR Mary Ting is OMGods good!! If you even LIKE Greek Mythology, set aside some time because you will DEVOUR Mary Ting’s Demi Gods and Vultures!!!" ~ Mindy, Books Complete Me
"A fast paced adventure full of mystery, action, magic and romance! Readers won't be able to put this book down!" ~ InD'tale Magazine
"A story that is Electrifying with love. Get ready to be shocked!" ~ Janie, Crossangels
"This book is 'electric' as it blends paranormal romance, mythology (which I love), action and suspense together for an amazing read. Mary Ting, you've done it again! This book exceeded my expectations and I was literally blown away as if I were struck by lightning!" ~ Vanessa, Fairiechick's Fantasy Book Reader
About the Author
International Bestselling, Award-Winning, Author Mary Ting/M. Clarke resides in Southern California with her husband and two children. She enjoys oil painting and making jewelry. Writing her first novel, Crossroads, happened by chance. It was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother, and inspired by a dream she once had as a young girl. When she started reading new adult novels, she fell in love with the genre. It was the reason she had to write one, Something Great (FREE), under the pen name, M. Clarke. Why the pen name? She tours with Magic Johnson Foundation to promote literacy and her children’s chapter book No Bullies Allowed.
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Friday, May 27, 2016
"John Bloom and the Victory Garden: Digging In" by Leigh Shearin
REVIEW and GIVEAWAY
John Bloom and the Victory Garden:
Digging In
(John Bloom Book 2)
Digging In
(John Bloom Book 2)
by Leigh Shearin
John Bloom and the Victory Garden: Digging In is the second in Leigh Shearin's John Bloom series for children ages 9 and up. Also available: John Bloom and the Victory Garden (read my blog post).
John Bloom and the Victory Garden: Digging In is currently on tour with BeachBoundBooks. The tour stops here today for my review, an excerpt, and a giveaway. Please be sure to visit the other tour stops as well.
Description
The fun continues in Appleside, New Jersey, as John Bloom and his pals live, laugh, and watch the incredible events of late 1942 as they unfold across the world. The attack on Pearl Harbor has brought America into the global war, and everyone's involved - even children! Join them as they do what they can to help with the war effort, even from a small, rural, American town.
Excerpt
John was lying quietly in the dim room, his eyes closed. The left side of his face was badly misshapen; the swelling and blotchy colored skin ran from the bridge of his nose all the way to his ear and down to the edge of his jaw.
Mr. Hutchins set the box down gently on the end of the bed and waited for John’s eyes to open.
And waited.
Mr. Hutchins rolled the newspaper into a tube. Grinning like a hyena, the old man began lightly tapping the rolled-up newspaper on the quilt over John’s right foot.
John’s good eye popped open. The left one remained tightly shut with the swelling.
“Heehee, boy, I got ya!”
“Hiya, Mr. Hutchins. What are you doing here so early?” John struggled to be polite, but the pain was only partly dulled by the pain medication, which was making him so drowsy he could hardly keep his one good eye open.
“Early? Half the day is gone already! Aren’t you ready to get up?”
“No sir, my mom said I had to stay in bed until the doc comes and gives the okay. Except to use the privy, that is – and I’ve got to have help to do that, I’m so shaky and dizzy.”
“Well you’ll be on the mend soon. Look here at what I got!” Samuel unfurled the newspaper with flourish.
“A newspaper? What’s so special about a newspaper?”
“Hah! It’s not the newspaper, it’s what’s in the newspaper!”
“What? Has something bad happened? John was alarmed. He had slept a lot since he had been hurt and he felt like he was behind on the news.
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Praise for the Book
"I enjoyed reading this book. The author, Leigh Shearin, took me to a time that I had only heard about, but now I could live it through young John Bloom and the interesting characters of Appleside, NJ. Since this is a historical novel, it can be enjoyed by middle grade readers right through to adults!" ~ Christina Morley, Amanda's Books and More
"This book is a fun and very interesting read. There is plenty of history facts in the story and I found myself wanting to look up more about some of the things that were mentioned. [...] The book is the second in a series. I believe that if you wanted you could read this without having to read the first book. While reading you will get some of the backstory from the first book. However, I did read the first book and highly recommend reading both. Both books are fun and have you wanting to read more. I look forward to more adventures with John Bloom and his friends." ~ Where Connor and JT Go
"This historical fiction is set during World War II and filled with genuine characters. I really enjoyed reading this story and learning a little bit of history." ~ Kay Lalone
Please note that the majority of the reviews on Amazon are actually for the first book, John Bloom and the Victory Garden.
My Review
By Lynda Dickson
The story starts a bit abruptly, but I wasn't aware until after I read the book that this is the second in a series. While it can be read as a standalone, you are probably better off starting with the first book.
John Bloom and his friends, Joe and Chewie, are three ten-year-old boys living in the small town of Appleside, New Jersey, in 1942. They are the founding members of The American Boys Club (the ABCs), and their mission is to help in the war effort. In this story, the boys establish a Victory Garden with the help of their old neighbor, Mr Hutchins. The story includes information about World War II in a manner easily accessible to children. Topics mentioned include: flying aces, Victory Gardens, internment camps, the war in the Pacific, Japanese prison camps, Polish concentration camps, the Battle of Midway, soldiers' families displaying flags in windows, blackouts, and Pearl Harbor.
The book also imparts knowledge of community farming and the lifestyle of the time: rationing, bartering with neighbors for food items (e.g., exchanging milk for eggs), listening to the radio, scrap drives (first attempts at recycling), making jams and butter, milking cows, baking bread, reading newspapers to get information (rather than using the Internet), composting, and sharing the fruits of harvest.
All of these elements are woven into the story, and we follow the growth and development of the garden and the vegetables throughout the course of the war. The story is illustrated with maps, photographs, newspaper headlines, and flyers, to provide an interactive feel. It even includes a selection of recipes using harvested vegetables and farm produce.
There are a few editing errors, but overall this is a fun and educational book, with something for the adults as well.
About the Author
Leigh Shearin is a farmer, writer, photographer, baker, and lifetime dreamer.
Leigh earned a B.A. degree in Studio Art at Maryville College and worked as a graphic artist before earning an ASS degree in Culinary Art. She has worked as a chef, baker and culinary arts instructor. Most recently, she and her husband bought rural land and are developing Winter'Rest, a small farm in central New York. Through all this, Leigh wrote stories and poems … some published; some tucked away.
She is happiest living off the land and is an ardent supporter of local and sustainable farms, farmers and practices. Seasonal fresh produce from Winter'Rest Farm is even on the menus of some Farm-to-Fork restaurants in the Central New York. Leigh is also an accomplished photographer, working in Fine Art Photography from age 20, under the name M. Leigh Emery.
Leigh writes fiction stories for middle-grade readers. Along with illustrator Kate Shearin, Leigh spins tales of self-sufficiency and independence, along with gentle agriculture education. Since historical fiction is also a lifetime interest, Leigh uses true stories of the past to bring inspiration and joy to modern-day children.
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"Diviner's Prophecy" by Nicolette Andrews
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Diviner's Prophecy
(Diviner's Trilogy Book 1)
(Diviner's Trilogy Book 1)
by Nicolette Andrews
Diviner's Prophecy, the first book in The Diviner's Trilogy by Nicolette Andrews, is sporting a brand new cover and is currently FREE. The author stops by today to share an excerpt. Also available: Diviner's Curse (FREE when you sign up for the author's newsletter), Diviner's Fate, and The Complete Diviner's Trilogy (Books1-3).
Description
Death consumes Maea’s nights and visions haunt her days. Her search for an escape from her nightmare, leads her to Prince Adair. He has his own secrets to hide, and like a fly caught in a web, she’s drawn to him and thrust into the middle of a struggle for the crown.
Excerpt
At some point, I dozed off. Road weary and my head pounding with a headache, I thought only to close my eyes for a moment. Next I remembered, I was being woken from tormented dreams of disembodied hands wrapped around my throat, stealing the breath from my body, by a woman’s voice calling to me. I tossed in my sheets and searched for its owner. My room was empty but for a flickering candle on the bedside table that I thought had been put out. I reached across for the candlesnuffer when a flash of white flitted past the corner of my eye.
“Who’s there?”
No reply came. I pushed back my sweat-soaked sheets and climbed out of bed.
“Maea.”
I twirled around and found only an empty room. Am I dreaming?
“Come to me, daughter of my blood,” she crooned.
I followed the sound of her voice as if in a trance. I snuck out of my chamber, surprisingly unlocked, and I left Damara’s apartments and padded down a long hallway. I should not be out here, I thought.
Her voice continued to beckon me and called me forward, guiding my steps. I stopped along a stretch of blank wall, light shifted behind nearly invisible cracks in it, and I discovered a hidden handle to a concealed door. It opened up onto a dark hall I assumed was a servant’s passageway.
I traversed down a series of pathways. The light from the sparse torches along the walls became fainter and fainter the deeper I traveled into the underbelly of the palace. I came to a halt outside a solid stone wall. Her voice continued to call out to me and stirred a longing inside me that was impossible to deny.
“Just a bit further,” the voice urged.
I was under the spell of her voice, and my actions were not under my command. My hands slid over the smoothed stone until my fingers caught on a chink. I dug my nails into it and pulled. It shuddered as it swung open, revealing a descending stairwell. I followed the melodious voice. After a time, the stairwell ended at a wooden door. I pressed upon the splintered and decaying wood. Inside, water dripped, and the room smelt of the sea. I searched for the source and found a woman in a black cloak, her hood hiding her face, standing beside a basin into which the water dripped.
“At last we meet, daughter of my blood.”
“Who are you?” I asked.
“I am who I have always been, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.”
“I don’t understand. Why did you summon me here?”
She gestured toward the basin and exposed one pale translucent hand.
Fear overwhelmed me, and my feet remained planted in place. She moved over to me. I took a few steps back.
“I am not the first of my kind you have dealt with.” Her hand reached for me and hovered over the pulse in my neck before resting along my cheek. “You do not remember he who has altered you.”
Her touch was soothing, and I leaned into her hand. She pulled away, and a pair of violet eyes stared back into my own from beneath her hood.
“You are a diviner, too.”
“Yes.” She glided back to the basin. “Look.”
I kneeled over the water. The surface was chaotic. Thousands of images overlapped one another, competing for my attention. I focused on flashes of visions: a crimson gown, eyes the color of sapphire, a knife dripping with blood, my face streaked with tears before being absorbed by the image of Johai, his face contorted and screaming.
I pulled back as pain shot through my temple and bloomed in my skull like a white-hot fire. I folded over, bringing my head to my knees, and whimpered through the pain.
“You are incomplete,” the other diviner said.
I held back the bile threatening the back of my throat. I swallowed hard. “Can’t you help me?”
“This is your test. You must find the key.”
“What key?”
“Use the clues to find the answers.”
“What do you mean?”
“You must remember, only then can you prevent His rising. If you fail, it will mean the destruction of all things.”
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Praise for the Book
"I absolutely loved this book from start to finish. Ms. Andrews has created an intriguing world of diviners, sorcerers, warriors, and everyone in between." ~ Wendy Nelson
"I read a lot of fantasy/paranormal books. Finding gems are what I really enjoy doing. Being an avid reader I read many different genres and can find something good about most books. I didn't have to look for it in this book! Entertaining from cover to cover and makes the next in the trilogy something to look forward to." ~ Kimberly C. Winslow
"Five stars all the way!!!! If you don't usually read this genre (neither do I) just try this one. If you like mystery, thrills, magic, deception and a real twist with the plot again and again, then Diviner's Prophecy is a must read!!! I was drawn in by paragraph one and did not put it down until I finished the whole book!!! I intend to read the rest of the series ASAP. Thank you Nicolette Andrews for broadening my reading genre." ~ sue sasseen
"The characters here are extremely likeable, and the world they inhabit is well-imagined. I cannot begin to imagine how much time Andrews must have spent working out the political machinations alone! All in all a fun read, and one that will keep you guessing right up until the end." ~ CC
"This book held my interest from the very first, I could hardly put it down. It has everything you want in a story from drama and suspense to romance and intrigue. I gave this a rating of excellent because it makes me want to continue reading." ~ Nancy Thorn
About the Author
Nicolette Andrews is a romantic fantasy author who lives in San Diego, California. She's been trapped inside magical world, heavily influenced by Southern California, for most of her life. She doesn't likes to take life too seriously (or herself for that matter). Her favorite creative medium is writing, whether it is on paper, or on a computer but on occasion, she likes to pretend she can draw or even may attempt homemade gifts, with varied results. She enjoys cooking, baking and generally working with her hands. She spends most of her free time with her family: two daughters and a wonderful husband plus a few cats and a dog.
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