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My working career spans the Royal Navy, a spell as a dairyman in the Highlands of Scotland, many years in military survey in the British Army, and a fourth career in Information Technology. I have recently become a budding author. See more...-
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- Esther’s Challenge – Can You Tell A Story In . . . 29 July 2021
- Esther’s Challenge – Laugh-along-a-Limerick 26 July 2021
- Book Review: A Deadly Influence by Mike Omer 24 July 2021
- Book Review: Paranormal Warwickshire by S.C. Skillman 24 July 2021
- Esther’s Challenge – Can You Tell A Story In . . . 22 July 2021
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Category Archives: Book review
Book Review: A Deadly Influence by Mike Omer
A Deadly Influence by Mike Omer My rating: 4 of 5 stars In the main, this is a gripping, fast-paced chiller thriller. The characters, especially the main protagonist, Abby Mullen, are authentic. Abby is a negotiator and the opening scene … Continue reading
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Tagged book review, crime fiction, cult, mike omer, negotiator, thriller
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Book Review: Definitely Dead by Kate Bendelow
Definitely Dead by Kate Bendelow My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a truly excellent debut novel. There is no question in my mind that it fully deserves my five-star rating. From start to finish, the pace never lets … Continue reading
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Tagged book review, characterisation, conflict, crime, crime fiction, CSI, debut novel, humour, mixed race, pacey, police procedural, SOCO, thriller
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Book Review: All My Lies by Sophie Flynn
All My Lies by Sophie Flynn My rating: 4 of 5 stars Sophie Flynn’s debut novel has a great storyline and some interesting characters. She certainly shows a lot of promise and I look forward to reading much more of … Continue reading
Book Review: Sweetpea by CJ Skuse
Sweetpea by C.J. Skuse My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book deserves my five star rating because it is genuinely unputdownable. I have it loaded on my Kindle and found myself reading it on my phone app as I … Continue reading
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Tagged book review, cj skuse, crime, hilarious, humor, humour, murder, sweetpea
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Book Review: The Memory Tin by Sally Trueman Dicken
The Memory Tin by Sally Trueman Dicken My rating: 4 of 5 stars Lizzy is a depressed widow. She needs some new interest to drag her away from her natural misery. That could be her late husband’s allotment but something … Continue reading
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Tagged book review, historical fiction, romance, sally trueman dicken, WWI
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Book Review: The Glamourist by Luanne G Smith
The Glamourist by Luanne G. Smith My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Glamourist picks up where The Vine Witch left off, following the magical stories of Elena, Yvette and Sidra. Who would have thought that there was such a … Continue reading
Book Review: Spellbreaker by Charlie N Holmberg
Spellmaker by Charlie N. Holmberg My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is imaginative and creative writing. There is no doubt in my mind that the author is very clever. I kept asking myself how she came up with some … Continue reading
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Tagged book review, charlie n holmberg, creative, crime, crime fiction, intrigue, magic, mystery, spells, tension
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Book Review: The Last Correspondent by Soraya M Lane
The Last Correspondent by Soraya M. Lane My rating: 5 of 5 stars The story drew me in right from the start. It is extremely well-written, and it is realistic. There is a lot of violence and gore, which is … Continue reading
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Tagged book review, British Army, conflict, French resistance, journalism, Resistance, strong women, US Army, war correspondent, World War II, WWII
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Book Review: Brilliant Basics for New Trainers by Niall Lavery and Glen Butler
Brilliant Basics for New Trainers by Niall Lavery and Glen Butler My rating: 4 of 5 stars One of the joys of training is that, no matter how experienced you are, you can learn something new every day. Here’s an … Continue reading
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Tagged book review, course development, curriculum development, instruction, public speaking, self-improvement, teaching, training
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Book Review: Little Big Lies by Liane Moriarty
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty My rating: 4 of 5 stars My top advice to you regarding this book is that you should persevere. By the time you get to the end of the story, you will agree with … Continue reading
