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The Secret is Unravelled

Advantages: The conclusion of the series
Disadvantages: The ending is too rushed

Grave Secret – Charlaine Harris The Secret is Unravelled Although I started this series on the second book (accidentally) I was still looking forward to reading this final book. I had had mixed reactions to the second and third book, the later being m ...

elfbwillow 09.03.2010 · Read full review
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Last book of Harper Connolly series

Advantages: Good ending to this series
Disadvantages: Probably less action than previous book

The main theme of this final book of the series is family. The story starts off with Harper doing a job for the Joyce family, on route to her visit to her half sisters in Dallas. With the change in the relationship between her and her stepbrother Tolliver ...

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The complete Chronicles of Conan

Advantages: A great introduction to Conan
Disadvantages: Can be hard to find the paperbeck editions

...Having been an avid reader and collector of all things Conan I was delighted to find this book. I thought the presentation was excellent i.e. the black cover with gold lettering. The size and weight of the book gives a value for money feel. Any fan/col ...

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Review of The complete chronicles of Conan: Centenary edition - Robert E. Howard

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Office comedy with lashings of custard!

Advantages: Well-written, action-packed, parodic comedy.
Disadvantages: Borrows heavily from other authors. Simplistic style lacks imagery.

Paul Carpenter heads into work for just another day at the office. However, "just another day" working at the office of J.W Wells is one populated by the sexually rampant goblin known as "Mrs Tanner's mum". Furthermore, his internship is with the annoying ...

Shortsharpshock 18.09.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Earth, Air, Fire and Custard - Tom Holt

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Twilight For Adults?

Advantages: A couple of interesting ideas
Disadvantages: Characters badly developed.

Diana Bishop is a Historian specialising in ancient manuscripts associated with Alchemy. She is also a Witch of impressive pedigree. Due to distressing incidents in her past Diana has turned her back on all things magical and is determined to live an or ...

Meggysmum 14.08.2011 · Read full review
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Review of A Discovery of Witches - Deborah Harkness

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