There’s no excuse for being a serial killer… Or is there? Superbly written, captivating and vivid historical novel based on a true story.
Tag: American
A kindly look at human fallibility
Shines with intelligence and warmth. Beautifully written exploration of love, marriage and the meaning of fidelity.
Hail the revolution!
There’s no magic bullet for the climate. We may need a complete rectification of our values, lifestyles and social structures.
The most gripping opening scene I’ve ever read
As The World Dies Book 1. Great story, characterization and dialogue, tense plotting and emotional impact… and the best ever opening scene.
3 cans of chickpeas is not a ‘stockpile’
Experts may warn us and small outbreaks may scare us, yet we still manage to convince ourselves that nothing will go wrong. Till it does.
Salvaging the ruins of a broken world
Introspective, melancholy but ultimately uplifting exploration of the human condition after the apocalypse.
The truth, and nothing but the truth
More relevant than ever. Imagine if we could wipe out Fake News and lying, scumbag politicians thanks to a reliable lie detector?
Ike Hamill’s books are getting me through the lockdown
It’s Memorial Day in a small tourist town in Maine where preparations are underway for the annual parade. Hamill introduces a wide variety of characters with his usual vivid portraiture.
Is there anything Hamill can’t write?
Kill Cycle is unlike the other Ike Hamill books I’ve read in that it’s a straight-up crime novel. But like all his novels, it’s unusual – in a good way!
Keeps you up too late
I thought I wouldn’t enjoy this much, but I grabbed it while it was free and thought I’d nothing to lose. How wrong I was! I’ve lost several hours of