Weave Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Title of book: Night Swallow Author: Bronwen Winter Phoenix ISBN-10: 1849233063 ISBN-13: 978-1849233064 Number of pages: 212 pages Synopsis ~ 'Night Swallow is dead. A former travel journalist, she lost herself in beautiful worlds far from the London apartment where she was murdered. Following a series of dark events on an isolated island, she must face her face as she is forced to learn the ways of the spirits around her. As things start to spiral out of control, she is sucked deeper into a world she no longer recognises to battle the unstoppable force she uncovered on her travels. With help from mesmerising spirits along the way ~ Magnus, a mysterious loner; Gabrielle, an extravagant former theatre actress and Leon, an unusual librarian with a penchant for seeing the dead ~ Night has to stop her killer from destroying all that she loved.* But will her unfinished business lead her to the final answer?' I really enjoyed 'Escaping Dreams', Bronwen Winter Phoenix's first novel. 'Nightswallow' is just as brilliantly written and engaging as 'Escaping Dreams' was. 'Nightswallow' tells the story of Night Swallow, a former journalist whose life is ended in a cruel and tragic way following her return to London after terrifying events in Thailand. 'Nightswallow' is narrated by Night herself, you feel her pain, fears, loneliness and her slow adjustment to her new life as a spirit. Night's narration is interesting to read, you get caught up with her emotions and you are constantly intrigued to find out what will happen next. 'Nightswallow' is about life, death, love and loss, which come together as the story progresses. Bronwen Winter Phoenix does an excellent job of explaining the great unknown, what happens after you died, which as reader I took some comfort from. 'Nightswallow' is another triumph by the author, an excellent book which makes you think and I look forward to reading more of her work. Rating: 10/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charm Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 This sounds great. I have it already on my wishlist, nice to see a good review to validate my thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronwen Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Thank you so much Gyre, wow you've really made my day! So glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the lovely words and taking the time to post it up on amazon and a few other places too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nici Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Sounds great Paula! Well done Bronwen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Congratulations Bronwen. Love the book cover and the Night Swallow lettering. It has a very uncluttered look and is most eye-catching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I'm still yet to purchase Escaping Dreams, it had slipped my mind. Will add it to my wish list though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronwen Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Congratulations Bronwen. Love the book cover and the Night Swallow lettering. It has a very uncluttered look and is most eye-catching. Thanks Poppy, but the cover is actually going to change to the image you first see when you go to the website, http://www.bronwenwinterphoenix.com, the big gothic image of the arch? I think that'll look even better Also thanks Enthusiast, hope you enjoy Escaping Dreams! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronwen Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I'd just like to add that for every copy of Nightswallow sold, 10% of the profits will go to Sightsavers charity so that's really important Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charm Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Thanks Poppy, but the cover is actually going to change to the image you first see when you go to the website, www.bronwenwinterphoenix.com, the big gothic image of the arch? I think that'll look even better Also thanks Enthusiast, hope you enjoy Escaping Dreams! I love that gothic arch. I would love it at the entrance way at the end of my lane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Thanks Poppy, but the cover is actually going to change to the image you first see when you go to the website, www.bronwenwinterphoenix.com, the big gothic image of the arch? I think that'll look even better Also thanks Enthusiast, hope you enjoy Escaping Dreams! Ooooo yes .....very dark, brooding and gothic. Great site there Bronwen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 I like the arch, very cool and gothic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I like the arch as well, very dark and brooding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronwen Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Here is what the new cover for Nightswallow will look like, it should be on amazon in 1 - 3 weeks and I'll let everyone know either here or in author promotions when it's been fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nici Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 That's a great cover Bronwen! The book arrived today, thanks! I can't put it down already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronwen Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Thought I'd put a little note here too just so say the new cover is processed so from now on any copy you order will have the new cover, not the old one. The pic on amazon still needs to update though Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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