Praise For 'Sombre'
October 7, 2020 Doctor Who Online Review
Sebastian J. Brook *****
Just three pages in, you realise this isn't your average fantasy, as horror very much plays a (rather exciting) part in this Gaiman-esque tale. In fact, the horror goes about as far as you may be comfortable with, and just dips its toe on the other side, at times - something that makes you feel uncomfortable in a surprisingly welcoming way. This is most definitely a fast-paced story that will have you putting off your daily duties, just to get a little further. Rather aptly, you almost feel like Hope; trading your mundane life to pick up the book and enter a vividly more exciting one
July 14, 2024 Goodreads
Horror Reads Review *****
This is a genre bending novel, combining dark fantasy, horror, and a pinch of steam punk perhaps? Whatever you want to call it, it's a fantastic book and different than anything else you'll read.
The bloody gruesome deaths and battles are thrilling and satisfying. And it's one of those weird books that is weird in the best possible way!
I thoroughly enjoyed this one and I highly recommend it.
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June 25, 2020 Goodreads *****
I can't say I've read anything quite like this book. A teen spends her day trying to survive school and her nights collecting stray nightmarers in a horrific realm where everything seems out to get you. Adding in a body chop shop of tangled limbs makes for quite a graphic plane of existence, and when it starts bleeding into the real world the protagonist discovers she's not alone. Unlikely friendships bloom and the girl who doesn't fit in becomes the hero of Sombre.
Praise For 'A Deadly Wave of Penchantment'
January 7, 2025 Goodreads
Horror Reads Review ****
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The narrative is fantastic. A rogue drug manufacturer is kidnapping homeless children to distribute his concoction, a drug which the kids blow in people's faces or slipped into their food and drinks. Immediately, this drug makes them do some horrible things, either to themselves or others.
In between the main narrative the author tells us about those things. Brutal, bloody, and horrific for the most part. And now this town seems to be overtaken with these violent Penchantments (as they're called).
A husband, wife, former drug runner, and others are trying to get to the bottom of this epidemic. And it's these characters which makes the novel such an engrossing entertaining read.
A horror story set in this steampunk world with a bit of "mad scientist" vibes and dark humor thrown in makes this a great book. I highly recommend it.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced, spooky fun
Reviewed in Australia on 8 February 2025 - Amazon
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Highly entertaining read. The characters were well written and the story moved at a good pace. A unique and engaging take on the genre!