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Free and Discounted Books Today Only!

Lee Hall

Book Promotion Activated! Hello kind readers and followers, I have decided to take the plunge into some book promotion to celebrate reaching 27,000 Twitter followers and you’ll be able to grab my debut horror novel Open Evening for free today but that’s not all! You can also grab the three other books in the same series for a discounted price for today only. Details are below!

Today Only Open Evening is Free!

Open Evening was my first foray into indie/self publishing and serves not just as my debut but a tribute to horror films from the early 2000’s. If you enjoyed ‘Jeepers Creepers’ and ‘The Faculty’ you’ll most likely enjoy this one. Fans of ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Alien’ will also find something to enjoy about this book which is also a partly semi-autobiographical tribute to my own school days.

“As soon as you open this book, it will grab your attention!”

Recent Review by Ellen Khodakivska

This book is also just the beginning of my wider occult Order of the Following Series with the 5th book planned for release soon. The three titles from that series are exclusively discounted today in digital format.

Head on over to Amazon and give one of the above titles a search to grab yourself some discounted or free goodness and if you do, remember to leave a review! Peace out!

Every Book I have read in 2021 Pt2

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And we’re back for the second part of every book I have read in 2021 and this time I have 22 books to share and recommend! What a ride this year has been and made all the better for the wonderful reads you shall find below…

‘Spook City, U.S.A.: A Shadybrook Community Patrol Novella’ by Drew Purcell

‘Fun, unconventional easy-to-read comedy that never takes itself too seriously while delivering a good story with plenty of laughs…‘

4 Stars Full Review

‘Wonder Rush’ by Dan McKeon

‘An immersive and suspenseful teen spy thriller with some darker edges, a positive message, originality and depth…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘Fear Farm No Trespassers’ by S.J. Krandall

‘Immersive page-turning horror stories full of thrills and chills…’

5 Stars Full Review

‘Nevada Noir : A Trilogy of Short Stories’ by David Arrowsmith

‘A brief but deeply descriptive brush with the dark…‘

4 Stars Full Review

‘A Few of My Favourite Things’ by A.J. Ross-Etheridge

‘Fun, honest, thought-provoking poetry guaranteed to put a smile on your face…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘Sleeping Beauty and The Cursed Code’ by Emma Jean

‘Fairy tale and STEM combine for a fun story with an important message…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘Evil Eye: A Slasher Story’ by April A. Taylor

‘An unpredictable fast-paced slasher with plenty of twists and tension as the storm unfolds…‘

4 Stars Full Review

‘Home’ by Thomas Overlook 

‘Unique and intriguing. A page-turning tale that’ll take readers down the rabbit hole of what’s there and what isn’t…‘

4 Stars Full Review

‘The Genius’ Guide to Bad Writing’ by R.T. Slaywood and R.C. Martinez

‘A refreshing outlook on writing and publishing that’ll make you smile…‘

5,000 Stars Full Review

‘Everything, Except You’ by Emma Jordan

‘A feel-good cosy romance story about two passionate souls…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘We Watch You’ By N.S. Ford 

‘Cleverly plotted British mystery thriller with darker psychological tones and twists…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘Deceit of the Earth – Heavy Metal’ by Henry Cox

‘A thrilling jet-setting tale of deception stretching further than anyone can imagine…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘The Right Thing’ by Kelsey Kupitz

‘An easy-to-read mystery full of intrigue, atmosphere and chills…’

5 Stars Full Review

‘Stars Never Die: A Movie To Die For’ by Walrus

‘Quick, fun and easy to read race against time story with murder mystery vibes…’

3 Stars Full Review

‘How to Market a Book: Overperform in a Crowded Market’ by Ricardo Faye

‘A comprehensive and valuable guide for any author looking to make a career out of their writing…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘Beginner’s Luck’ by M.J. Furtek

‘A breezy action-packed and unpredictable page-turning spy thriller that could go anywhere next…‘

4 Stars Full Review

‘Fear and Fury’ by Jamie Jackson 

‘An unconventional and enjoyable superhero tale told with buckets of unique personality…‘

4 Stars Full Review

‘Dust & Lightning’ by Rebecca Crunden

‘Page-turning sci-fi action with a revolutionary theme…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘The Bad Part of Time’ By Joshua Ingle

‘A thought provoking time travel caper exploring the themes of life, age and politics…‘

5 Stars Full Review

Star Child by D.K. Johnson – Review

‘The truth is out there among the stars and so is the journey to thought-provoking enlightenment‘

4 Stars Full Review

‘Body In The Waves’ by Kristina Gallo

‘Heavy themes and issues make for a dark but thrilling tale…‘

4 Stars Full Review

‘No Rest For The Wicked : Detective Stories’ by Megan Hinde

‘A collection of intriguing short noir crime stories‘

4 Stars Full Review

And so that wraps up an incredible year of indie and self published books. Thanks for reading and thank you to these awesome authors for their wonderful words! You can expect another post very soon highlighting my favorite books of 2021. Stay tuned!

Every Book I have read in 2021 Pt1

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2021 has been a year of variety in terms of reads for me. 43 in total and all of them indie or self published. I’m a big believer of supporting the industry that I’m apart of and so here is a break down of the first 21 books I read and reviewed in 2021…

‘Civil Blood: The Vampire Rights Case That Changed a Nation’ by Chris Hepler

‘An alternative but realistic take on vampires with sharp political and biological edges…‘

4 Stars Full Review

‘The Word of the Rock God’ by Brooklynn Dean

‘An intimately descriptive fable that merges rock and roll with a powerful message…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘Husband for Rent’ by Kristina Gallo

‘A tale full of twisting suspense about those on the fringes of society…‘

4 Stars Full Review

‘Deadly Odds’ by Allen Wyler

‘He’s in deep with the big fishes and the odds are hardly in his favour…‘

4 Stars Full Review

‘Moojag and the Auticode Secret’ by N.E. McMorran

‘Colourful and imaginative with a positive message about being different…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘Snag’ by Dylan Burroughs

‘A well-paced horror that puts story first and the finer details perhaps second…‘

3 Stars Full Review

‘From Voiceless to Vocal’ by Danielle Larsen

‘Candid, brave and ultimately inspirational…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘Judd’ by J.D Toombs and Erika Schulze

‘A ‘high school for heroes’ tale about the power of accepting who you are paired with some unique world building…‘

4 Stars Full Review

‘Deification’ by Brooklynn Dean

‘The intimate description and deep prose will consume you long before the apocalypse…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘Raven Woman’s Tavern’ by Laura Koerber

“There were many things the people of Warrentown didn’t know about Raven…”

4 Stars Full Review

‘Pestilence’ by Susie Kearley

‘A well-thought-out pacey tale of the times from a promising British author…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘Sex, Violence, Mars’ by Walrus

‘A short but fun sci-fi story with great world building, action and some laughs…‘

4 Stars Full Review

‘Nocturnal Salvation’ by Villimey Mist

‘The Nocturnal series has returned and is better than ever…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘Don’t Lose Your Head’ by Dave Williams

‘A twisted, haunting and enjoyable read that dives deep into the shadowy depths of one man’s mind…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘Hearts and Spears’ by Somto Jefferson Uwazie

‘A unique and thought provoking collection of emotion-resonating poetry…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘Operation: Palmetto’ by R.T. Breach

‘The chase is on for one man on a mission to prove his worth and the stakes are high…‘

3 Stars Full Review

‘Josef The Writer’s Cat’ by Ellen Khodakivska

‘A heart-warming and fun story told from a unique perspective…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘Life of Maggot’ by Paul Jameson

‘A masterfully written vision and song about the end of time…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘King of the Wicked’ by T.R. Hamby

‘An immersive imaginative take on Angels, humanity and immortality…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘Born in Stockport – Grew up in the Royal Navy: Book One’ by Maurice Perkins

‘An entertaining and gritty series of real life tales told with charm…‘

4 Stars Full Review

‘ARIA: Book 1 of the Scintillance Theory’ by Gyorgy Henyei Neto

‘Immersive science fiction with some mystery and time travel elements…‘

4 Stars Full Review

And so that wraps up part 1. You can read part 2 here! Thanks for reading and make sure you check out some of these awesome books. Remember to leave a review if you buy any! Peace out readers.

Nocturnal Farm by Villimey Mist – Review

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A flawless and fresh vampire tale full of mystery and unexpected twists…

nocturnal farm

Although it may appear to begin rather slowly the reader is introduced to a world where main character Leia Walker is still reeling from her previous encounter six months before and it casts a shadow over her life. This slower pace works incredibly well in depicting Leia’s struggle with not only what happened in the past but to also highlight her anxiety and OCD which she is fighting everyday. She is stronger in this story and displays a realistic amount of character development. For readers who haven’t experienced the events of ‘Nocturnal Blood’ or haven’t read it for a while are reminded during this opening which gives this story it’s own stand-alone power.

Most sequels struggle to live up to the first experience while attempting to be bigger where as Nocturnal Farm carves it’s own unique and sometimes unexpected path without just throwing more vampires and action into the mix. It’s grounded and realistic for a story in this genre. There is a genuine original story where the plot is carried by a rescue mission which differs from last time with the two girls on the run concept.

Villimey Mist has found her voice in writing and delivers a story that is well structured well paced. There were portions of this book where I could have easily been reading a high end fiction story about the likes of ‘Jason Bourne’ as he explored a European city looking for answers much like Leia Walker. We get more from characters who perhaps played minor roles last time while also being introduced to some newer fresh faces. In this world of ‘Vampires’, ‘Sangues’, ‘Ghouls’ and ‘Hunters’ is a a lot of potential that is used well in this book. The journey to the ending was carried by several twists and revelations finally closing with a ‘what if’ scenario that has most probably been burning in the back of most readers minds leaving it very much open for another sequel. 

Nocturnal Farm is a book I would highly recommend!

5 Stars –  A fantastic read, thank you to the author for providing an ARC. Reviews left via Amazon and Goodreads.