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Gillian reads - The Spear and the Sentinel. The new techo-thriller by J. L. Hancock.
THE SPEAR AND THE SENTINEL is the second instalment in J. L. Hancock’s Voodoo series, set twelve months after the events of The Hawk Enigma. If you’re drawn to government cover-ups, razor-sharp military tactics, an arsenal of ingenious gadgets, and the unsettling rise of AI, this series is for you.

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Aug 123 min read


Gillian Reads, The Hawk Enigma - a techno-thriller, by J. L. Hancock
This is the first techno-thriller I’ve read—but as a long-time fan of thrillers, I wanted to give it a try, and I’m glad I did. THE HAWK ENIGMA is a fast-paced, high-stakes story with compelling characters and plenty of action. In short, it’s an adrenaline rush from start to finish.

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Aug 122 min read


Gillian Reads, The Covert Buccaneer - a multi-generational drama, by S. Lucia Kanter St. Amour.
a sweeping, multigenerational drama that had me hooked from the moment I read the blurb. The Covert Buccaneer by S. Lucia Kanter St. Amour is a compelling blend of American history, mystery, and powerful storytelling—everything I love in a novel.

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Aug 34 min read


Gillian Reads, Wherever You Will Go—a historical, romantic mystery, by Fran Clark.
I was fortunate to be approached by Fran Clark to review her newest book, "Wherever You Will Go." I initially became acquainted with Fran during the online Book Review Tour for "The Slow Walkers Reading Club," which she wrote under the pseudonym Rosa Temple. Since then, I've read and reviewed numerous books by her, including the Island Secrets series, all of which I adored and highly recommend. Fran has now started The Hope Series, with "Wherever You Will Go" being the first

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Jun 183 min read


Gillian Reads, The Haunting: AKA Operation Orphanage Rescue. A children's middle-grade chapter book by Kristin Fulton.
Children’s fiction and the supernatural are two of my favourite genres, so I was excited to read Kristin Fulton's latest book, The Haunting: AKA Operation Orphanage Rescue. This is the first book I’ve read by Kristin, and it's always a pleasure discovering new aut

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May 102 min read


Gillian Reads, Murder by the Glass. A cosy murder mystery by Maree Church.
The second in the Glass Ceiling Club murder mystery series, called Murder by the Glass.

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Apr 274 min read


Gillian reads, The Ophelia Murders. The new crime fiction by J. M. Simpson
The Ophelia Murders by J. M. Simpson. This is the first in her new Whistler series. If you enjoy murder mysteries, then check out my blog ...

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Apr 213 min read


Gillian reads, More Fun with Bob the Bear, the latest children's picture book, by Alice Chambers.
Today’s review is the latest in Alice Chambers’ Bob the Bear series, entitled More Fun with Bob the Bear. This is the fourth in the...

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Apr 33 min read


The MAD Scientist Society, by David Wade. Book Review by Gillian Young 📚
CHildren's Author, Gillian Young, reviews the latest book by David Wade, The MAD Scientist Society.

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Mar 74 min read


Book Review. Kim’s Promise: A Prince on a Dangerous Mission. A New Young-Adult Fiction book by Susan Brandt.
Book Review. Kim’s Promise: A Prince on a Dangerous Mission by Susan Brandt.

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Nov 18, 20243 min read


JUMP 2. Book Review by Gillian Young. 📖
Continue reading to find out more and to read my latest children's book review.

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Sep 25, 20245 min read


Something New. The new YA Fiction by Jackie Khalilieh. Review by Gillian Young - Author 📚
Have you ever deliberately taken your time to read a book simply because you didn’t want it to end? Well, that was me when reading Something

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Aug 6, 20243 min read


Gillian's Book Review: When Skies Are Grey. The Latest Women's Fiction book by Fran Clark.
Author, Gillian Young's Book Review: When Skies Are Grey. The Latest Women's Fiction book by Fran Clark.

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Jul 17, 20243 min read


Gillian's Book Review: The Incredible Adventures of Timmy, Molly and Jack, and the Space Travelling Microwave. By David Wade.
The Space Travelling Microwave is the first in David Wade's The Incredible Adventures of Timmy, Molly, and Jack series.

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Jul 10, 20243 min read


Gillian Young's Book Review: Franco and the Green Light Fairy, by Fiona Lowry.
Franco and the Green Light Fairy is a children’s picture book written by Fiona Lowry and illustrated by the late Johanna Bruyer. AUTHOR...

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Jul 5, 20242 min read


Gillian's Book Review: Bob the Bear Visits the Beach, by Alice Chambers
Bob the Bear Visits the Beach is the second book I’ve read by Alice Chambers. Her debut, Bob the Bear’s Adventures follows this loveable...

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Jul 1, 20242 min read


Children's Picture Book Review by Gillian Young : Meli and Mac Rendez-vous with a Flamingo, by Elena Joannides.
Today's review is a perfect, colourful, summery, sun-shiny read.

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Jun 23, 20242 min read


Gillian's Book Review: Story and Structure. A Complete Guide. By Leon Conrad.
Loving books, words and stories as much as I do, I was keen to read this latest work by Leon Conrad.

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Jun 17, 20242 min read


Book Review : The Long Way Home 🌴
Gillian's Book Review. The Long Way Home, by Fran Clark.

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Jun 7, 20243 min read


Book Review: The Monster from the Depths of Time : Book 3 of The Book of Mysteries Trilogy, by Maree Church.
The Monster from the Depths of Time. By Maree Church Today's review is the concluding episode of the Book of Mysteries Trilogy written by...

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May 27, 20244 min read
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