Hello, lovelies! It gives me great pleasure today to host Virginia
Crow and her new book, “Caledon”!
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Caledon
by Virginia Crow
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GENRE: Historical Fantasy
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BLURB:
An historical fantasy adventure set in post-Culloden Scotland.
After
the destruction of the Jacobite forces at Culloden, Scotland is divided,
vulnerable and leaderless. But, as the ageless Caledon awakes, so too does an
ancient evil. The small Clan of Caledon face enemies at every turn, discovering
that even those closest to them may seek to destroy them.
"Go
out and tell all those you meet, Caledon has risen. Caledon will be protected and
defended. And to you who would cause her harm, be prepared. A new fight has
come."
After
the destruction of the Jacobite forces at Culloden, Scotland is divided,
vulnerable and leaderless, with survivors from both sides seeking to make sense
of the battles they have fought against their fellow Scots.
James
Og flees Drumossie, seeking the protection of his uncle's house in Sutherland.
It is here James learns that the Northern Highlands hold a secret power only he
can wield: Caledon. When Ensign John Mackay begins hunting Og's family, James
realises he must harness this power to defeat the enemies of Scotland.
But,
as the ageless Caledon awakes, so too does an ancient evil. When it allies with
Mackay, the small Clan of Caledon faces enemies at every turn, discovering that
even those closest to them may seek to destroy them.
This is the first book in a series, which spans the years
1746-1752.
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EXCERPT TWO:
It
was the quiet of evening when the five of them reached the small bothy which,
in the late summer, had been their home. Each of them huddled in, grateful of
the protection against the bitter wind which whipped down the valley. Donnie
easily carried the chests into the shelter and left the small cart outside.
James smiled across at him and he felt obliged to return the gesture.
“You’ve
done remarkably well, Oaf,” William said jovially. “I expected you to slip down
the hillside so many times, and take the gold with you.”
“One
foot in front of the other,” Donald said softly. “Even I can manage that.”
“Where
do we go from here, Caledon?” Malcolm asked, trying to turn the conversation.
“Tomorrow,
we will visit Annie and ensure she’s well. Then I’ll travel towards the source
to try and learn where our course should lead next.”
Robert
tilted his head slightly, trying to hear all that was being said, but turned to
Donald as the broad man sat down beside him. “Can you endure a night’s sleep,
Donnie?”
Donnie
just smiled and nodded before he rolled over facing away from the others and
trying to gain some sleep.
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MY BOOK REVIEW:
This book is an exciting, intriguing, suspenseful, historical
adventure!!
This book is filled with engaging, realistic historical content
that drives the story line and provides captivating, easy to picture details!!
I was
very intrigued to find a book filled with historical and fantasy content on the
same page. This definitely made the book
thought-provoking, compelling, and fascinating!
One
of the best features of this book is the significant amount of accurate,
intriguing Scottish Highlands time-period detail that the author weaved into
this book. It is no wonder the author
has a Master’s Degree in Highlands History and is well-versed in the culture
and customs that she was able to provide such cohesive knowledge and references
in her writing.
This
book has strong world building, stimulating and suspenseful fight scenes,
thrilling drama, stirring vengeance, interesting characters – and offers the
reader an enjoyable, steady paced read!
There are some predictable scenes. However, there are still a few very
unexpected twists and turns that you won’t see coming!
This book is book one of this new book series. This book can absolutely be read as a
standalone.
All in all, I enjoyed reading this book and would absolutely
recommend it! I think all historical,
fantasy readers will like this book too!
So, add it to your TBR List and get to reading - you won't be
disappointed!
Did you find this review helpful?
If so, please, please, please mark it as
helpful on Amazon here:
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AUTHOR BIO:
Virginia grew up in Orkney, using the
breath-taking scenery to fuel her imagination and the writing fire within her.
Her favourite genres to write are fantasy and historical fiction, sometimes
mixing the two together such as her soon-to-be-published book
"Caledon". She enjoys swashbuckling stories such as the Three
Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas and is still waiting for a screen adaption that
lives up to the book!
When
she's not writing, Virginia is usually to be found teaching music, and obtained
her MLitt in "History of the Highlands and Islands" last year. She
believes wholeheartedly in the power of music, especially as a tool of
inspiration. She also helps out with the John o' Groats Book Festival which is
celebrating its 3rd year this April.
She
now lives in the far-flung corner of Scotland, soaking in inspiration from the
rugged cliffs and miles of sandy beaches.
She
loves cheese, music and films, but hates mushrooms.
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BOOK BUY LINKS
& BOOK SALE INFO:
**Caledon is on SALE during the book tour for ONLY
$0.99!!!**
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GIVEAWAY INFO:
Virginia will be awarding a $10 Amazon or B/N GC
to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.
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Virginia ~ Good morning! Welcome back! It is so great to have you here again! Congrats on your new book and good luck on the book tour! I enjoyed reading and reviewing your book, thanks for providing the copy! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteHello Ally!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for hosting me on your fantastic blog once more, and for the brilliant review! I'm really glad you liked the book. Thank you for sharing it with your readers - I hope they enjoy it too!
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What a brilliant review, and a delight to read!
ReplyDeleteGreat cover.
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