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Book Title: Journey to Brodantia Author: Kriss Erickson Niche: Fantasy Price: $4 Size: 71,000 words (equivalent to 267 pages in mass market paperback form)
Now, guided by a map given Deila by her grandmother, The Dark Weaver, they are pursued by their parents who covet Falimar for the wealth they could get by selling his parts. They must overcome harpies, huge wildcats, and other obstacles to find the hidden Land Behind the Veil. This book moves a lot better than the first (which had a charm of its own). I was plunged immediately into a world of fantasy filled with wonderful (and sometimes terrifying) mystical creatures and characters. The trio has to overcome a number of obstacles in their quest to reach Brodantia so Falimar can be reunited with his relatives and that’s the meat of the story. Along the way, they meet opponents and surprising allies as they struggle on. A good story that will appeal to young adults and those of us, like me, who are still a bit young at heart. Formats: Adobe Reader (pdf), ePub, Kindle (prc), Microsoft Reader (lit), Mobi (prc) No DRM Reviewed by Allan Kalar, Washington state By it now at AKW Books |
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Sky Eyes |
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Book Title: Sky Eyes Author: Kriss Erickson Niche: Biography Price: $8.50 Size: 83,300 words (312 pages paperback equivalent)
This is a well-written autobiography of a very intelligent girl who was physically and mentally abused by her parents from birth. Intelligent people in these situations often create multiple personalities to cope. Unlike many multiple personality cases, folks with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) actually hold conversations between the personalities and are aware of each other. This is what happened with “Stacy”. Erickson tells the story as a work of fiction, using the name of one of her real personalities, Stacy, for the main character. Erickson (her married name) avoids sensationalizing the book by steering clear of detailed descriptions of rape by her father. Rather, she focuses on the effects of her environment upon Stacy and her other personalities. She takes us from just after her birth (which she actually remembers) through young adulthood. The last chapter of the book describes in brief how she managed to get the help she needed to cure herself and to integrate her personalities into one functional individual. If you have DID or know someone who does, this will help you to understand what DID sufferers go through. If you want to just read a well-written story of abuse and eventual victory, you’ll love this book. “Stacy” survives and wins, and there is something in that for all of us who have to slay dragons every day. Not normally something I enjoy, I was captivated by the story and the dysfunctional characters. Formats: Adobe Reader (pdf), ePub, Kindle (prc), Microsoft Reader (lit), Mobi (prc)
No DRM Reviewed by Allan Kalar, Washington state By it now at AKW Books |
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Star Marine |
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Book Title: Star Marine Author: John Bowers Niche: Science Fiction Price: $9.50 Size: 38,000 words (143 pages paperback equivalent)
“It takes all kinds to fight a war” according to the book’s jacket. Well, the story makes good on that claim. Bowers follows the exploits of three major players during the height of the Sirian War setting of The Fighter Queen saga: Rico Martinez: A Star Marine, a grunt. Almost killed in the Titan operation, he is one of six who survives, but his war has only begun Regina Wells: The only child of Federation Senator Henry Wells, Regina promises her dad she won’t join the military. But does anyway, as a civilian “expert” on Sirian culture. Unfortunately, her safe billet doesn’t last long. Wade Palmer: A graduate student and a jock. When his father is killed in battle against the Sirians, Wade joins the Space Force, but his degree in statistical analysis lands him in the Polygon planning the war instead of fighting it. The rather large story zips by so fast, that I didn’t realize I was reading something half the size of War and Peace. It was over long before I was ready to put it down.
And yes, Onja lovers, The Fighter Queen herself does make a couple of cameo appearances in the story. Chronologically, Star Marine falls between A Vow to Sophia and The Fighter Queen. Get ready to face the enemy, up close and personal. Formats: Adobe Reader (pdf), ePub, Kindle (prc), Microsoft Reader (lit), Mobi (prc)
No DRM Reviewed by Allan Kalar, Washington state By it now at AKW Books |
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