Hey Everyone!
Just wanted to highlight two great books by indie authors I've read recently and really enjoyed. Bang to Begin - By Jethro Weyman (@WeymanWrites) Well, where to begin with this - Bang to Begin is an eclectic mix of short stories that turns gradually into much more! This is a wonderfully ambitious book and the fact that it comes in at under 170 pages means that every page is exploding with ideas, finely executed. There's no filler to be found here. The themes and genres covered are various - crime, horror, sci-fi, fantasy, metaphysical, ethereal. It will make your head hurt and will also make you think, like any good book should. Some of the stories will definitely stay with you, probably different ones for each reader. As you think, you will notice the seemingly separate stories begin to coalesce into a singular story that builds to a crescendo ending that doesn't disappoint. I would highly recommend Bang to Begin and look forward to reading more from this author. Nevada Noir - David Arrowsmith (@Mrwriterman79) A very different collection than the one above, but I loved this trilogy of intertwined stories too! Included in the collection are three gritty and dark tales set in Nevada and Sin City itself. The writing here is snappy and evocative, dropping you right into the heart of the action. The characters too are well rounded - you find yourself sympathizing with them, rooting for them and feeling the inevitable gut punches with them along the way. This is no mean feat in the short time we spend with them. The stories flow in and out of each other effortlessly, helping to flesh out the world, giving a feel of something that is more than the sum of the stories parts. I will definitely be looking out for more from this author in the future - maybe we will see another noir trilogy set in the authors next travel destination! I would definitely recommend both books as great reads. I've also included both author's twitter handles. Give them a follow, they are both very active on twitter. Currently i'm reading What Remains by James Fuller (@AuthorJFuller) and really enjoying that too - i'll update you all on that soon! Bye for now and have a great weekend. D.T.
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