This is the latest review of my book, The Black Cane. It is being featured on a book tour this week. I hope my regular readers enjoy this one as much as they seemed to enjoy the Alicia Trent mysteries. At the moment Alicia is busy getting into new trouble. Hopefully you will see more about that soon.
Review:
By: Debdatta Sahay at Book R3vi3w
When Amelia runs into a little boy in
trouble and decides to help him, little does she know how her life is
about to change – drastically. Deciding to shelter the little boy called
Marc, their paths take them on an interesting journey full of mysteries
and adventure. From eight old women playing bridge one a week, they
become a more exclusive sort of club, a club that solves problems to
help others. With slight help from Leon and Wade, these ladies not only
solve Marc’s case but also take on other projects and complete them
successfully.
The first thing about this book that
catches you attention is its protagonists. Eight ladies past their prime
years who hold a bridge club one a week turn into eight sleuths over a
short period of time. That may sound a bit lame at first, but the author
gives us a believable reason to realize that it just might be possible.
Each lady having been a working professional from varied backgrounds,
come together and pool their different experiences and expertise that
help them to see situations from a unique perspective. The plot is
multilayered. Along with Marc’s case as the base, there are other
parallel storyline (or cases) that take place in the story. Though this
adds enough flavor to the story, a reader might feel that Marc’s story
was being dragged on to make space for these stories.
Overall, this book makes for an interesting read. I am kind of looking forward to reading more adventures of the Dowager Club.
Monday, August 11, 2014
Friday, February 14, 2014
Debdatta Sahay created the Valentine Day blog hop called Spread Some Indy Love. She chose to feature me and my books on her blog. I appreciate her interest and support more than she knows. Here is the link if you would like to check it out. http://www.b00kr3vi3ws.in/search/label/Blog%20Hop
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
The Black Cane, Dowager Diaries, Book 1, did come out February first. The cover art, as you saw in my last post, is very minimal. I have gotten lots of comment on that, but most people seem to really like it. It always takes a little time until the listing shows up on Amazon, but it should be there soon. In the meantime it can be purchased at http://wingsepress.com/. This morning I discovered that The Black Cane will be featured on the special Valentine event, "Spread Some Indie Love Blog Hop." Debdatta Sahay, the organizer of this event, will be featuring this new release on her own blog. It is a great opportunity for everyone that loves to read to discover what others like you are enjoying.
Monday, November 25, 2013
My newest book will be available on February first. I am impatient and hate to wait, but today I got a copy of the final cover. Now I have that to help me wait for the publication date. I am excited about this story because writing it presented all kinds of new challenges. I hope you all enjoy the fun.
Friday, October 11, 2013
This is what Debdatta Sahay at Bood Reviews By DDS had to say about the latest Alicia Trent Mystery, Antique Legacy. Once again, thank you Debdatta for taking the time to review this book.
While the almost castle crumbles around them, Alicia desperately searches for the answers she wants and needs. Every creepy room demands a thorough search. Someone is trying to kill her, and she doesn't even know why, let alone, who. Each room she searches is a challenge and each is either fascinating or horrifying. The huge cat now follows her everywhere, even into closed rooms. If she can discover his secret before one of the murder attempts succeeds, maybe she can find the answers she needs.
I absolutely love this series….
Alicia is on for another adventure. When she receives a legacy from her family, that she never knew existed, at first she is surprised. Then slowly as it sinks in, she is nervous and apprehensive. She has inherited a house in England and now that she is on her way to check out her inheritance, she also gets to meet her ‘family’ for the first time. Nothing is as she expected. The house is in a patched up condition, the family is not so heart warming but there are lots of antique pieces for her to look up… There are also weird things happening all around that makes it very clear that Alicia is is unwelcome at her own house. But she has a responsibility to decide what to do of her inheritance.
Alone in a different country all together, will Alicia come out alive or is she way over her head?
This book, I have to say, is the one with the darkest storyline in the series. For one, Alicia was all alone – without Barry or Lawrence or Nick to help her out. The action that takes place in the story is also darker than the others. Without giving away any spoilers, all I can say that the series has developed to a point where things get much more complicated. The look into Alicia’s heritage is fascinating though the same cannot be said about her present family members. None of them seem to be particularly likeable even though some of them do redeem themselves in the end. There’s a bit of development in Alicia relationship status that was out of the blue too. And, I have to say that the climax was the best – I didn’t see it coming!
The author’s narration style remains the same, making it easy to get into the story. I did miss the other characters though. After following the series from the beginning, I have come to like the other’s in Alicia’s life as much and do expect to see more of them each time. Overall, the book keeps up with the rest of the series – its got action and drama that keeps the pages turning!
While the almost castle crumbles around them, Alicia desperately searches for the answers she wants and needs. Every creepy room demands a thorough search. Someone is trying to kill her, and she doesn't even know why, let alone, who. Each room she searches is a challenge and each is either fascinating or horrifying. The huge cat now follows her everywhere, even into closed rooms. If she can discover his secret before one of the murder attempts succeeds, maybe she can find the answers she needs.
I absolutely love this series….
Alicia is on for another adventure. When she receives a legacy from her family, that she never knew existed, at first she is surprised. Then slowly as it sinks in, she is nervous and apprehensive. She has inherited a house in England and now that she is on her way to check out her inheritance, she also gets to meet her ‘family’ for the first time. Nothing is as she expected. The house is in a patched up condition, the family is not so heart warming but there are lots of antique pieces for her to look up… There are also weird things happening all around that makes it very clear that Alicia is is unwelcome at her own house. But she has a responsibility to decide what to do of her inheritance.
Alone in a different country all together, will Alicia come out alive or is she way over her head?
This book, I have to say, is the one with the darkest storyline in the series. For one, Alicia was all alone – without Barry or Lawrence or Nick to help her out. The action that takes place in the story is also darker than the others. Without giving away any spoilers, all I can say that the series has developed to a point where things get much more complicated. The look into Alicia’s heritage is fascinating though the same cannot be said about her present family members. None of them seem to be particularly likeable even though some of them do redeem themselves in the end. There’s a bit of development in Alicia relationship status that was out of the blue too. And, I have to say that the climax was the best – I didn’t see it coming!
The author’s narration style remains the same, making it easy to get into the story. I did miss the other characters though. After following the series from the beginning, I have come to like the other’s in Alicia’s life as much and do expect to see more of them each time. Overall, the book keeps up with the rest of the series – its got action and drama that keeps the pages turning!
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
It seems like it has taken longer than usual, but finally I have my next novel finished and submitted to the publisher. I hope to soon have a date for publication. This one is called Dowager Diaries, Book One, The Black Cane. When I have a date for publication I'll tell you a little about the black cane's owner Amelia. She's quite a lady.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
In case you haven't read it yet here is a review of the most recent book in the Alicia Trent Mystery Series.
Alicia Trent received a large antique chest at her workplace Eclectic Treasures in Arizona. The shipping label said it came from India. Accompanying it was a letter explaining the mahogany chest was from her uncle Albert Trent, and that he was bequeathing twenty acres in England as described in the enclosed deed, including a house and its contents. Also contained in the chest was a couple of albums and family photos of people Alicia did not recognize.
As soon as she could make arrangements, she headed to England to check out her inheritance. Family members of her Uncle Albert were still living in the large country house that was in obvious disrepair. One wing of the mansion had totally collapsed. The agreement per the letter was that she had the right to evict the current residents, lease the house to them, or list it for sale. During her stay Alicia started a room by room cataloguing of everything she found in the massive home to determine what she would keep, sell, or throw out.
During her stay, she learned much about her family history, shocked at what she uncovered. As can be expected, her newly discovered relatives were not happy to see her and treated her accordingly. The animosity expressed by the family kept Alicia on the alert, and she was physically attacked more than once causing her to fear for her life.
While all that was going on, she also was struggling with relationship decisions – should she choose Lawrence or Nick as she cared for both? Unfortunately, life made the decision for her.
Antique Legacy by Eileen Harris closely follows Antique Discovery by a matter of weeks and is in fact a continuation of the story about Lawrence and Nick. The author has provided a smooth transition from story to story throughout the series. Each book can be read on its own, but readers may want to start at the beginning to understand the big picture.
Harris has a smooth writing style that makes each book an easy read although there is plenty going on to keep readers turning pages to find out what happens next. Most of the action takes place in England, but the author keeps Alicia and the rest of us up to date with what is happening back home.
Antique Legacy is an intriguing book with interesting characters and a well-plotted, sinister mystery story. It looks as if the author is planning more books in this series and they will hopefully continue the thread about Alicia and her interesting life as an antique specialist.
Harris also wrote the book Desert Shadow which is not part of this series, but could easily become one on its own.
A special thank you goes to Eileen Harris for providing us a copy of Antique Legacy for our review. If you are interested in any of her books, they are available on Amazon.com.
Antique Legacy Review
Alicia Trent received a large antique chest at her workplace Eclectic Treasures in Arizona. The shipping label said it came from India. Accompanying it was a letter explaining the mahogany chest was from her uncle Albert Trent, and that he was bequeathing twenty acres in England as described in the enclosed deed, including a house and its contents. Also contained in the chest was a couple of albums and family photos of people Alicia did not recognize.
As soon as she could make arrangements, she headed to England to check out her inheritance. Family members of her Uncle Albert were still living in the large country house that was in obvious disrepair. One wing of the mansion had totally collapsed. The agreement per the letter was that she had the right to evict the current residents, lease the house to them, or list it for sale. During her stay Alicia started a room by room cataloguing of everything she found in the massive home to determine what she would keep, sell, or throw out.
During her stay, she learned much about her family history, shocked at what she uncovered. As can be expected, her newly discovered relatives were not happy to see her and treated her accordingly. The animosity expressed by the family kept Alicia on the alert, and she was physically attacked more than once causing her to fear for her life.
While all that was going on, she also was struggling with relationship decisions – should she choose Lawrence or Nick as she cared for both? Unfortunately, life made the decision for her.
Antique Legacy by Eileen Harris closely follows Antique Discovery by a matter of weeks and is in fact a continuation of the story about Lawrence and Nick. The author has provided a smooth transition from story to story throughout the series. Each book can be read on its own, but readers may want to start at the beginning to understand the big picture.
Harris has a smooth writing style that makes each book an easy read although there is plenty going on to keep readers turning pages to find out what happens next. Most of the action takes place in England, but the author keeps Alicia and the rest of us up to date with what is happening back home.
Antique Legacy is an intriguing book with interesting characters and a well-plotted, sinister mystery story. It looks as if the author is planning more books in this series and they will hopefully continue the thread about Alicia and her interesting life as an antique specialist.
Harris also wrote the book Desert Shadow which is not part of this series, but could easily become one on its own.
A special thank you goes to Eileen Harris for providing us a copy of Antique Legacy for our review. If you are interested in any of her books, they are available on Amazon.com.
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