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Taking a Trip

by Karen J Mossman One day I came home from work with a headache. As my husband and I were going out to our favourite Indian restaurant, I thought I'd better go to bed for an hour. In the bathroom, I reached into the medicine cupboard and grabbed a couple of headache tablets before getting into… Continue reading Taking a Trip

People, Places

A New McDonalds

We have had a new restaurant open near to where I live in Stretford, Manchester and it's right on the main road opposite the shopping mall. Prime position for passing motorists and shoppers. It came in kit form and they had it built and opened within a few short weeks.   I visited on the… Continue reading A New McDonalds

People, Stories

Childhood Pranking!

When I was a child in the early 70s, life was very different. We lived by different standards and things that are considered gross now, were acceptable back then. As a treat, my mum bought our dog a pig’s head from the butchers, although I don’t think the dog was that impressed. But my brother… Continue reading Childhood Pranking!

People

Spooky Stories

Some years ago my sister said that she believed she had a ghost of a little boy in her house. During the years, she would tell me different things that had happened. It wasn't frightening and he wasn't malicious, just mischievous, she felt. Eventually, she sought help from a medium to get rid of him… Continue reading Spooky Stories

Places, Uncategorized

Lynnon Mill, Anglesey

In 2001, my parents bought a caravan here on Anglesey and from then until 2016, when we moved to the island, this was our holiday home. Each year we visited several times, discovering new places to explore. On the way from the A55 and through Llanfwrog, we often saw a sign for Lynnon Mill and… Continue reading Lynnon Mill, Anglesey

Fantasy, Romance

Angel Mine by Barbara Chioffi

What is the book about? The story is a romance between the nicely named Jackson Stone and Jeza, who owns a book shop. They fall in love and they each have their own story of a bad relationship Is it a series? Not that I am aware of, but it is a short story that… Continue reading Angel Mine by Barbara Chioffi

Crime, Famous Authors, Mystery

First One Missing by Tammy Cohen

What is the book About? It's about the parents of murdered children who form a group to support one another. Is It A Series? No. How Easy Was the Book to Read? Fairly easy to read, although it jumps around making different characters the main character. Karen’s Magic ReviewThe characterisation was very good and the… Continue reading First One Missing by Tammy Cohen

Romance

Huntress by Karina Kantas

It is the story of Sofi whose uncle was killed before she was born. She infiltrates a biker club to seek out his murderer and take revenge for his death.  Is it a series?  Yes, although it can be read as a standalone book. Are there further books available? There  are other outlaw books with a similar themes.… Continue reading Huntress by Karina Kantas

Dystopian, Post Apocolyptic

The Running Game by L. E. Fitzpatrick

What is the book about? It's about two brothers who are paid to search for people. They soon realise that the person they are looking for is one of them, a Reacher. This means they can't hand her over. Is it a series? It's clear it should be and on talking to the author, I think that is… Continue reading The Running Game by L. E. Fitzpatrick

Crime, Mystery

View From The Sixth Floor by Elizabeth Horton-Newton

What is the book about? It's a different take on the Lee Harvey Oswald shooting of President Kennedy. Is it a series?  No, this is a standalone book. Are there further books available? This seems to be Elizabeth Horton-Newton's first novel. I have read some of her short stories and she is a great writer… Continue reading View From The Sixth Floor by Elizabeth Horton-Newton