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The Illusions – Liz Hyder

Published By: Manilla PressPages: 400Released On: 22/06/2023 Bristol, 1896. Used to scraping a living as the young assistant to an ageing con artist, Cecily Marsden’s life is turned upside down when her master suddenly dies. Believing herself to blame, could young Cec somehow have powers she little understands? Meanwhile Eadie Carleton, a pioneering early film-maker,Continue reading “The Illusions – Liz Hyder”

The Book of the Most Precious Substance – Sara Gran

Published By: Faber and FaberPages: 336Released On: 03/11/2022 Rare book dealer Lily Albrecht has just been given a tip-off about The Book of the Most Precious Substance, a 17th century manual rumoured to be the most powerful occult book ever written, if it really exists at all. With some of the wealthiest people in theContinue reading “The Book of the Most Precious Substance – Sara Gran”

Spellboda – J.C Clarke

Published By: The Book GuildPages: 288Released On: 28/09/2021 Trust, belief and a little magic… then maybe they could both fly free. Since Trevor’s mum died, his dad can barely look at him without yelling. Home is awful, school is worse. People just let you down, and Trevor only talks to Mrs. Bingo-Wings, his mum’s cat.Continue reading “Spellboda – J.C Clarke”

The Hummingbird’s Tear – CM Kerley

Pages: 318Released On: 20/03/2020 In the high towers of Castle Kraner, the King has chosen to hide away, leaving his kingdom undefended, open to attack from men, monsters and magic users. His loyal son Prince Orren, despairing of his father’s wilful ignorance, is doing all he can to gather the men and women he believesContinue reading “The Hummingbird’s Tear – CM Kerley”

The Ladies of the Secret Circus – Constance Sayers

Published By: Little Brown, PlatkusPages: 464Released On: 11/11/2021 Paris, 1925: To enter the Secret Circus is to enter a world of wonder – a world where women tame magnificent beasts, carousels take you back in time, and trapeze artists float across the sky. But each daring feat has a cost. Bound to her family’s strangeContinue reading “The Ladies of the Secret Circus – Constance Sayers”

Broken (Book #3) – R.V Biggs

Pages: 221Date published: 22/02/2021Date read: 13/07/2021 Scarred by a tragic past, eleven year old Jamie Walker chooses not to speak. Consumed with jealous rage, Jimmy Gillespie is driven to violence. And John Macintyre awakens from a vivid nightmare convinced he is going to kill. Living high upon the Scottish hills, John and Sarah Macintyre enjoyContinue reading “Broken (Book #3) – R.V Biggs”