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Review: Terms of Service, by Ciel Pierlot
Formats: Ebook, Paperback
EBook ISBN: 23rd September 2025 | 9781915998712 | epub | £4.99/$6.99/$7.99
Paperback ISBN: 23rd September 2025 | 9781915998309 | Trade paperback | £9.99/$18.99/$24.99
https://angryrobotbooks.com/books/terms-of-service/
Blurb
When her cousin gets kidnapped by a dastardly trickster, Luzia is forced to sell herself in servitude to the Eoi in exchange for his life. But the terms of the deal turn out to be much more complicated than she ever imagined…
Luzia N.E. Drainway never really thought too much about the Astrosi. They lurk above and below Bastion City – a giant multileveled megalopolis she calls her home – and they tend to keep to themselves. On the rare occasions they use their magics to meddle with human affairs, most people with an ounce of sense steer clear of whichever unfortunate soul happens to be their victim. Luzia is far too dedicated to repairing and maintaining the frequently-damaged Bastion to pay them much attention, and prefers to ignore the Astrosi just like everyone else.
That disregard gets blown out of the water when a rogue Astrosi and nefarious trickster named Carrion kidnaps her nephew and sells him to the Eoi, one of the Astrosi courts.
With no other options to save her nephew, Luzia trades her life for his and finds herself in service to the Eoi. Unfortunately for her, Astrosi logic is acrobatic in ways even the most devious human mind can barely comprehend. It’s not until the deal is struck that she realizes she’s trapped in the most abstruse verbal contract imaginable. She is essentially conscripted into their ranks, and her devotion to her city becomes stretched to breaking point by her new masters’ orders.
As she struggles under this weight, she begins to uncover the secrets of the Astrosi people – the internal battles for power between the two kingdoms, the never-ending conflict between them, the trickster Carrion who somehow bridges that gap, and the very nature of the Bastion itself.
Continue reading “Review: Terms of Service, by Ciel Pierlot”Promo Post: Magic, Maps And Mischief, by David Green
Publication date : 24 Oct. 2025
Publisher : Wise Owl Publishing
https://mybook.to/magicmapsandmischief
What Would You Do To Discover Your Heart’s Desire?
Greton of Willow is in a spot of bother. Caught in the act while escorting a family of elves to safety, Greton flees for greener pastures with only his scant magic and brilliant mind to his name.
And a question. The question.
‘What is your heart’s desire?’
A life-long outsider, Greton sets out to uncover what lies at the centre of his heart. Is it adopting a tawny owl? Owning his very own map shop? Forging a found family with others as similarly scorned as himself? The possibilities are endless. Determined to put his marvellous mind to the task, Greton discovers a way to reveal anyone’s heart’s desire, but not everyone’s longings are as pure as his…
Something odd is occurring in Greton’s new home of Barrow’s Hill, and, before long, the old man in search of a comfortable new life finds himself swept up in danger and mischief.
A heart-felt, cozy, neurodivergent adventure filled with found family and an elderly autistic hero searching for his place in the world, ‘Magic, Maps, and Mischief’ is a story built on love, friendship and acceptance, perfect for readers of ‘Legends and Lattes’, ‘The Teller of Small Fortunes’ and ‘Under The Whispering Door’.
I have an advanced copy of this book (from the author), and so far, I love it. Greton is delightful! Elderly, autistic, and asexual, he makes friends with elves, disabled owls, and sea captains as he searches for his hearts desire. I will be reviewing after publication, and I will be buying an official copy.
I hope David publishes a paperback copy eventually. It’s available on Kindle Unlimited from publication date, but you can also buy it for £2.99. For more about David, see his website. I have two different editions of his In Solitude’s Shadow, and will also be reviewing the latest edition as soon as I get a chance.
The cover design is gorgeous – Liz Delton is so talented! I’m going to have to talk to her about a cover design when I get my space dragon story finished.
Final word: GO PRE-ORDER THIS BOOK
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Review: From Crime Scenes to Cruise Ships, by Dr Rhona Morrison
NEW FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF I DON’T TALK TO DEAD BODIES What if your biggest challenge became your greatest adventure?
One day, Dr Rhona Morrison was a respected forensic psychiatrist planning for retirement. The next, on her birthday, she became a widow, stepping into an uncertain and unplanned future alone. But as Rhona soon discovered, an ending can also be a beginning – if you grasp the opportunities life presents.
In this warm, witty, and inspiring memoir, Rhona shares how she navigated the twists and turns of her loss and subsequent reinvention, transforming her grief into opportunity. From launching an art business and writing her first book, I Don’t Talk to Dead Bodies, to becoming a cruise ship lecturer and embarking on global adventures, she tackled each step with an open heart. Along the way, she discovered unexpected joys, new passions, and a renewed sense of purpose.
From Crime Scenes to Cruise Ships is an uplifting story of resilience, reinvention and embracing the unknown. Whether you’re facing loss, retirement, or a major life shift, Rhona’s journey is a reminder that even when life feels uncertain, you still have the power to shape your future. It may not look like you once imagined, but it can still be rich with meaning, adventure and possibility.
Your story isn’t over; the next chapter is waiting. So, let’s turn the page and step into what comes next – together.
Review: A Necromancer Called Gam Gam by Adam Holcombe
Genre: Fantasy
Age Category: Adult
Date Published: May 30, 2023
Blurb
A grandmotherly necromancer seeking resolution for her past with the help of her loyal entourage: an undead cat and a spectral knight.
A girl on the run from the Eternal Empire for the mysterious power she possesses.
When a chance encounter pulls them together, Gam Gam will do what it takes to protect Mina from the rogue sergeant hounding her–including raising the dead. As long as they’re dressed for the occasion.
Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/5PLyfAS (Canada) https://a.co/d/5OLFqPX (USA) https://amzn.eu/d/2ItLDuC (UK)
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/122994594-a-necromancer-called-gam-gam
The Story Graph Link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/29693154-e3c8-4297-aaa3-b65a63af6046
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Promo post: The Damned King by Justin Lee Anderson
Release Date: 19 August 2025
Book Launch: Topping & Co, Edinburgh, 19 August
Book Links: US: Bookshop.org UK: Bookshop.org
Linktree: justinleeandersonauthor
Blurb:
The revolution continues in the thrilling third novel of Justin Lee Anderson’s epic Eidyn Saga, perfect for fans of Anthony Ryan and David Gemmell.
The eternal light keeping demons at bay has been extinguished and Eidyn’s last bastion is under brutal siege. Aranok and his allies draw the final battle lines as the war for the kingdom nears its end. With death threatening from every shadow and truth itself at stake, Eidyn’s defenders must put aside their grudges and come together. But is it possible to save everyone when some prefer the lie?
Short bio:
Justin was a professional writer and editor for 15 years before his debut novel, Carpet Diem, was published, going on to win the 2018 Audie award for Humour. His second novel, The Lost War, won the 2020 SPFBO award, leading to a four-book deal with Orbit for The Eidyn Saga. The Damned King is book three in the series.
More information:
Justin was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, but grew up in the US for 11 years, following his dad, Ian Anderson’s football career, through Tampa, Houston, Cleveland, New Jersey, St Louis and Wichita, moving back to Edinburgh when he was 14. He has an Honours degree in English from the University of Dundee and also spent three years living in the South of France.
Two short animations Justin scripted and produced were shortlisted for Scottish Creative awards, and he also writes TV and film scripts with his wife, Juliet. Their children’s audio story, The Great Bumpkin King, was produced by BBC Scotland in 2019. Justin and Juliet live with their family in East Lothian, near Justin’s hometown of Edinburgh, where Justin is an active member of the Scottish Green Party.
Review: The Burning Stones, by Antti Tuomainen
Saunas, love and a ladleful of murder…
A cold-blooded killer strikes at the hottest moment: the new head of a sauna-stove company is murdered … in the sauna. Who has turned up the temperature and burned him to death?
The evidence points in the direction of Anni Korpinen – top salesperson and the victim’s successor at Steam Devil. And as if hitting middle-age, being in a marriage that has lost its purpose, and struggling with work weren’t enough, Anni realizes that she must be quicker than both the police and the murderer to uncover who is behind it all – before it’s too late…
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