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Email from the Future

April 22, 2022 Fiona Brichaut 3.5***. Leave a comment

A compelling and thought-provoking speculative novel set in a future where things ARE better, where people managed to fix the world.

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Triflers Need Not Apply

August 6, 2021 Fiona Brichaut 5***** Leave a comment

There’s no excuse for being a serial killer… Or is there? Superbly written, captivating and vivid historical novel based on a true story.

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Early Morning Riser

Early Morning Riser

April 15, 2021 Fiona Brichaut 5***** Leave a comment

Shines with intelligence and warmth. Beautifully written exploration of love, marriage and the meaning of fidelity.

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Ministry-for-the-Future

Ministry for the Future

December 22, 2020 Fiona Brichaut 5***** Leave a comment

There’s no magic bullet for the climate. We may need a complete rectification of our values, lifestyles and social structures.

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The First Days Rhiannon Frater

The First Days

November 21, 2020 Fiona Brichaut 5***** Leave a comment

As The World Dies Book 1. Great story, characterization and dialogue, tense plotting and emotional impact… and the best ever opening scene.

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Devolution - Max Brooks

Devolution

November 16, 2020 Fiona Brichaut 3.5***. Leave a comment

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.

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The Wasteland Saga - Nick Cole

The Wasteland Saga

October 27, 2020 Fiona Brichaut 4 **** Leave a comment

Introspective, melancholy but ultimately uplifting exploration of the human condition after the apocalypse.

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The Truth Machine

October 26, 2020 Fiona Brichaut 4 **** Leave a comment

More relevant than ever. Imagine if we could wipe out Fake News and lying, scumbag politicians thanks to a reliable lie detector?

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Accidental Evil

May 20, 2020 Fiona Brichaut 4 **** Leave a comment

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

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Kill Cycle

May 8, 2020 Fiona Brichaut 4 **** Leave a comment

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

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Hi, I’m Fiona. Welcome to my book blog! My ambition is to share and promote the books I’ve loved and help readers find great books to read. In addition to reviewing books, I’m a professional business writer and editor.

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