Reader Reviews
The Hollow Clock found its way to me recently, and I haven’t quite been able to shake it since.
What really stood out to me was the central concept of a city powered by conscious, suffering individuals. That idea alone carries a strong moral and philosophical weight, and the way you build the world of Hollowmere around that hidden truth gives the story a persistent sense of unease.
I also especially appreciated Cal’s ability to hear the voices within the mechanism. It creates a powerful emotional anchor for the narrative, turning what could be an abstract system into something immediate and human. The tension between progress and sacrifice, especially within the framework of a corporate theocracy, adds a sharp edge to the story’s stakes.
Having spent time in publishing, I come across a lot of work, and yours is one that genuinely stood out and lingered with me.
Thank you for crafting such a dark and thought-provoking world it was a compelling read.
The Hollow Clock
Love the dark steampunk theme. Couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to other titles from this author.
Still Water
This is an intense thrilling story that invokes all sorts of emotions in you, in a town where people are loosing their children to a river, not one family but different families in the town. The sheriff himself finds himself in a situation where he’s not just investigating what happened to other kids, he’s in a position trying to find out what happened to his daughter too, things don’t add up and suspicions go over the roof.
This is one of those stories that has your curiosity at its peak. I was really eager to know what exact was going on. I found it absolutely enjoyable, I couldn’t keep the book down just because I really wanted to uncover what was happening.
The pace was amazing, it wasn’t a story that was rushed at all. There were many characters mentioned but the author took time to explain everyone’s story which gave a sense of familiarity before we got to now find out more about the situation that was taking place.
This book was absolutely enjoyable and I absolutely loved reading it.
The Hollow Clock
A haunting and brilliantly constructed steampunk narrative. The Hollow Clock delivers a gripping exploration of power, sacrifice, and morality, wrapped in rich world-building and an unsettling premise that lingers long after the final page. Our readers were especially struck by the originality of the “energy system” and the emotional weight behind it.
Still Water
What stood out most for me was the emotional weight. This isn’t just a crime story it’s about loss, understanding, and the unsettling feeling of being truly seen. The dynamic between Jack and Grace James is especially well done, subtle but powerful.
If you enjoy slow-burn psychological thrillers with strong characters and a lingering sense of unease, this is definitely worth the read.
In the Serpent's Shadow
Smart, twisty political thriller that feels way too real—loved how it flips who’s hunting who. Grab it if you crave betrayal done right.
The first half of the book artfully builds the foundation of the story, fraught with thousands of disappeared people, an unusual and otherworldly power source for the city, and a bastardization of misplaced fealty to a Church (called the Mechanic us) operated by a group of elite and mysterious Church officials one dares not to question. It reads like a parallel culture to ours in America, and one can easily forget that the book is set in the not so distant past, what with the talk of carriages as the most common form of transportation for the wealthy. Don't be put off by what you may mistakenly assume is painfully slow story movement, because after the midpoint of the book, you may find yourself unable to put the book down as you perceive a rapid movement towards the book's conclusion. Who's Tommy Marsh? What's the significance of the aether? Is there such a thing as demonic possession? These and similar questions may arise as you read, and you'll want to get to the end to see how resolution occurs...or not.
The author kept me engaged and thinking throughout the book, drawing parallels to current events, and one thing is certain about the book and today: Evil doesn't die.