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“A smartly plotted supernatural thriller with a strong, charismatic protagonist to root for. A Wishing Shelf Recommended Read!” The Wishing Shelf

REVIEW
You know that feeling you get when you find a new set of books to enjoy. Well, it just happened to me when I settled down with The Breaking of Time by J J Hebert. I'm a big fantasy fan, you see, brought up on Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings, so this smartly plotted, fantasy epic was right up my street.
It's the story of of a 'mild-mannered accountant, devoted husband and father' – which he is, but he's also not. He also happens to be a sorcerer, a defector from the Arvynth, 'a secret brotherhood of immortal sorcerers devoted to silence and stillness, who would do anything to protect it'. He's been in hiding but when he stops time to prevent his son being hit by a truck, well, let's just say (as the author puts it), the Arvynth would know.
There's a lot going for this book, folks. The writing style is accessible, and although the pacing is a little slow in parts, the prose are top notch. The author also works hard to develop his cast of characters; so much so, I felt I really got to know them. And on top of all that, there's plenty of suspense to keep you turning the page.
To sum up, I'm delighted to recommend this magical thriller to readers who enjoyed White Silence by Jodi Taylor or the wonderful John Decker thrillers by Anthony M. Strong. I think most readers will enjoy getting to know the protagonist, the magical world he exists in along with the drama of keeping his family from falling apart. All in all, a bit of a gem!

A 'Wishing Shelf' Book Review
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