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Review: The Fires of Waterland

© by Raymond Alexander Kukkee  

 NEW Review for The Fires of Waterland

You can bet on it.  Every author loves to see new reviews come in for  books when they are published, —with a lot of hope, a few dreams,  great expectations, and abated breath.   The Fires of Waterland  is no exception. The Fires of Waterland  (2nd Ed.  Lit Fiction, some adult content.) was recently published in both print and eBook versions by Equidae (Rocking Horse Publishing). I am delighted to be able to share this new review with readers of Incoming Bytes.com —and the world. [caption id="attachment_2812" align="aligncenter" width="335"]Cover for The Fires of Waterland The Fires of Waterland   [/caption]

The Fires of Waterland    by Raymond Alexander Kukkee

If a book is to be judged by its cover, then the Fires of Waterland by R.A. Kukkee presents the reader with an ominous presence. Fire remains ever present in the belly of the story, in the lives of the characters. Water, its polar opposite cools the spirits with self doubt and secrecy.

Polar views of the poor, and of those in control arise along raw conflict. They drive suspense with a certain knowledge of the ruts on these roads. Truth and adversity make strange bedfellows in this movie of the mind. “Some things are better left under the bed, like dust balls” said Floyd, a smart man in this saga.

Dialogue is well served with unwavering accuracy; Fletch and Livvy take us on a tour of youthful yearnings and covert feelings. They lead us into explosive consequences and let us explore the innermost flesh of being. The stuff of living permeates the very innards of this book from page one. Hard and ultimately hopeful; like life. Like fire.

                                     (© Nadine S.,  "Last known Nest"  Nov. 5/2014)

Wow.  Great reviews are always encouraging. Who needs stars?  Words speak for themselves.  You can bet on that too.

The Fires of Waterland is available online at Rocking Horse Publishing  in print and eBook.  It is also available online at Amazon,  B&N, and fine bookstores everywhere.

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Book Reviews: Danny’s Grace by Dawn Hawkins

© by Raymond Alexander Kukkee   [caption id="attachment_2541" align="aligncenter" width="492"] Danny's Grace Cover Artwork    Rocking Horse Publishing[/caption]   UPCOMING BOOK  LAUNCH: January 28, 2014   by Rocking Horse Publishing DANNY'S GRACE  by DAWN HAWKINS

Here  at IncomingBytes.com  we  do get lucky once in a while.  As an avid reader, I was recently offered the exceptional and  wonderful opportunity to read and PREVIEW   a new  debut  novel,   Danny's Grace by Dawn Hawkins.   This new work of fiction is being launched on  January 28th, 2014 by Rocking Horse Publishing.

There's a lot of excitement in the air.

When exploring new writers, one never really knows what to expect in any offering, especially with a debut novel —regardless of genre.  

I had great expectations, and wasn't disappointed.  I'm now more than convinced that Dawn Hawkins is an exciting, talented writer with far higher-than-average potential.  

I read Danny's Grace in one sitting, an event that seldom occurs because of typical  time constrictions, and other demands.  As everyone knows, in the writing life  time is of the essence, deadlines, the demanding muse, projects, life;  we've all been there —but this novel was different from the get-go, it was  bold, it was compelling and it was fascinating. I read it non-stop. I am certainly awaiting the opportunity  to reading more work by Dawn Hawkins.

I hereby  offer my loyal readers  a simple  preview of Danny's Grace.   Of course, smiling people, I cannot give away the storyline pre-launch,  but rest assured, —you won't want to be missing this debut novel.

Book Preview:  Danny’s Grace  by Dawn Hawkins   

Classification:              Lit Fiction

Rating:                           5 Stars  Recommended

*Adult                             *Contains adult content and language

 Danny’s Grace is a well-crafted, powerful work of fiction that will not be easily put down or quickly forgotten. A complex narrative of revelations spanning the early life and stark, bruising realities of one-time entertainer Danny Rush is carefully extracted from the darkness of the past by author Dawn Hawkins.  

A fallen star, Danny is a reclusive, egotistical but unorthodox survivor, a product of early childhood abuse and lifestyle, time and circumstance beyond his control, including fleeting fame, addiction --and his own manipulative mind.

Danny Rush arrogantly relates his story of survival both to the reader and to Grace, a writer-interviewer planning a book about his life, --and she soon becomes more than intricately involved in discovering the chilling truths hidden in his past...

 Author Dawn Hawkins weaves this entertaining, multi-layered tale with inordinate skill. Her story development leaves no stone unturned; her character development is so real and painful at times we must remind ourselves this is a work of fiction…

 Danny’s Grace by Dawn Hawkins is an entertaining, well-written novel and excellent read. Don't miss this one.

 

  About the Author

[caption id="attachment_2543" align="alignleft" width="166"] Dawn Hawkins[/caption]

Dawn Hawkins is a life-long resident of Maryland who has always treasured the written word as an art form. She took on the project of writing her breakthrough novel, Danny’s Grace, as a labor of love. Her true desire is to not only inspire others with her work, but to share a journey with them. Most of her stories revolve around social injustices and social misconceptions.

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