Hub_99 by Unknown

Author:Unknown
Language: eng
Format: mobi

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reviewed by sandra michaels by Jerry Ibbotson

Media Mill,

£6.99, out now

Magic books, undead vicars, God and fondue forks are brought together in the story of Alex Preston: a grumpy, daydreaming office worker who finds a tunnel in the basement at work. It leads to a land full of magic and fantasy. Armed with a sleeping bag and a small torch, Alex leaves his family behind and sets off to explore.

It’s not long before his adventure begins to unravel rather alarmingly and the story builds to an explosive climax. Alex finally discovers the meaning of real magic and learns that when love is stronger than fear, marvellous things can happen. Well, that’s the book blurb out of the way, and to be fair, it’s a pretty good summary of the novel. Ibbotson has crafted a solid urban fantasy, and it’s an enjoyable read. One gets the feeling that the author may have benefited from a little more editorial input (some passages – while well-written – would be improved by the liberal use of the delete key) but for a first novel it impresses.

Hub doesn’t usually review self-published works, but we felt this title deserves more exposure.

Available direct from the author’s website at:

http://www.jerryibbotson.co.uk/

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