Category Archives: Books

Writing isn’t enough. I want to talk about other people’s writing too. My thoughts on recently read novels and poetry will go here.

Book Review: Mindstar Rising

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Ileandra Young

Author: Peter F. Hamilton Title: Mindstar Rising Genre: SciFi ISBN: 9780330323765 ‘Its the 21st century and global warming is here to stay, so forget the way your country used to look. And get used to the free market, too – … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Red Dahlia

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Ileandra Young

Author: Lynda La Plante Title: The Red Dahlia Genre: Crime ISBN: 0743257073 ‘A young girl is found dumped on the banks of the Thames. Horrifically mutilated and drained of blood, her death is an ominous mirror image of an unsolved … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Silent Scream

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Ileandra Young

Author: Lynda La Plante Title: Silent Scream Genre: Crime ISBN: 1847396461 ‘Hot young British film star Amanda Delany had the world at her feet. She’d had a string of affairs with famous actors, making perfect fodder for the tabloids. Then … Continue reading →

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Book Review: By Wizard Oak

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Ileandra Young

Author: Peter Crowther Title: By Wizard Oak Genre: Horror ‘It’s just a book that the folks of the small town of Magellan Bend recall reading. A little gruesome, perhaps… and, in more than one instance, not the reader’s usual fare. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Chasing The Dime

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Ileandra Young

Author: Michael Connelly Title: Chasing The Dime Genre: Thriller ISBN: 0-75284-980-8 ‘Henry Pierce has just moved in to a new apartment but the first time he checks his phone messages he discovers that someone had the number before him. The … Continue reading →

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