Tag Archives: Reviews

Book Review: Badlands (Savage Land Book 2) by Jacqui Murray #prehistoric #reviews #neanderthal

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I’m delighted to share my latest review. Badlands is the second book in a new trilogy by Jacqui Murray. Jacqui is a well-known author of prehistoric fiction, and her new series is about Neanderthals. It is meticulously researched and vividly imagined, and I can’t recommend it highly enough. After thoroughly enjoying the first book in the series, I couldn’t wait to read the second book.

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An excerpt from the Magus Covenant – featured on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine #excerpt #thriller

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Smorgasbord Book Promotions 2025 – Share an Excerpt from from your first or last published book – #Mystery #Thriller – The Magus Covenant by Toni Pike

Brilliant writer Sally Cronin has an amazing blog called Smorgasbord Blog Magazine. I was thrilled to have an excerpt from The Magus Covenant – my first book – featured this week. Thank you so much to Sally!

Book Review: Endangered Species (Savage Land Book 1) by Jacqui Murray #prehistoric #reviews #neanderthal

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I’m delighted to share my latest review. Endangered Species is the first book in a new trilogy by Jacqui Murray. Jacqui is a well-known author of prehistoric fiction, and I have read and enjoyed some of her books before. The new series is about Neanderthals, and it is meticulously researched. In many ways, it is a complete eye-opener, and I can’t recommend it highly enough.

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Book Review: And The Grave Awaits by Roberta Eaton Cheadle #shortstories #reviews

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I’m delighted to share my latest review. I was excited to learn that Roberta Eaton Cheadle had released a new book – a collection of short paranormal and dark stories. I’ve always enjoyed anything by this author, and I was pleased to find that this collection is one of her best.

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Book Review: Size Always Matters by Sally Cronin #reviews #loseweight #healthy

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I was excited to learn that Sally Cronin had released an updated weight loss book, because I’ve been wanting to lose a few kilos for quite a while. The author is a nutritional therapist who provides a comprehensive guide to healthy weight loss, and also shares her own moving weight loss story.

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Book Review: Amanda in Scotland – The Standing Stones by Darlene Foster (Amanda Travels Adventure Book 10) #childrensbooks #kidslit

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Welcome to my latest book review. I was delighted to hear that Darlene Foster had written another exciting adventure in the Amanda Travels series – and this time it is set in Scotland, one of my favourite countries.

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Reblog: Smorgasbord Christmas Book Fair 2023

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Smorgasbord Christmas Book Fair 2023 – #Romance #Western Sandra Cox, #Mystery #Romance Pamela S. Wight, #Midlife #Romance Toni Pike, #Family Abbie Johnson Taylor

I’m delighted to be in Smorgasbord Christmas Book Fair 2023 this week. Linda’s Midlife Crisis was featured in the most stellar company, alongside books by Pamela S. Wright, Sandra Cox and Abbie Johnson Taylor. Thank you so much to the amazing Sally Cronin, a wonderful author who spends so much time supporting other authors on her fantastic blog. This is a great place to start if you’re looking for Christmas gift ideas.

Book Review: Haunted Halloween Holiday by Robbie and Michael Cheadle #childrensbooks #kidslit

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I was delighted to receive a copy of Haunted Halloween House recently, a delightful Halloween tale for small children by Robbie and Michael Cheadle. Having read some of the Sir Chocolate Series by the same authors, I couldn’t wait to read this standalone Halloween story illustrated with some of Robbie’s famous fondant art. Continue reading →

Book Review: Have Bags, Will Travel: Trips and Tales — Memoirs of an Over-Packer by D.G. Kaye #reviews #travel #memoir

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It was my pleasure recently to read Have Bags, Will Travel – a delightfully funny travel memoir by D.G. Kaye that is filled with tips and advice. It’s the perfect travel book for those who enjoy shopping, always have too much luggage and look back on the way travel used to be with a sense of nostalgia.

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Book Review: Amanda in France – Fire in the Cathedral by Darlene Foster (Amanda Travels Adventure Book 9) #childrensbooks #kidslit

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I was delighted to hear that Darlene Foster had written another exciting adventure in the Amanda Travels series – and this time it is set in Paris, one of my favourite cities. It’s available now for pre-order, and I’ve been lucky enough to receive an advance copy for my honest review. Continue reading →

Book Review – Amanda in Malta: The Sleeping Lady by Darlene Foster

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My book review this week is a five-star review for Amanda in Malta: The Sleeping Lady by Darlene Foster. This is the eighth book in the Amanda Travels series, mysteries ideal for children aged 9 – 12 years. If you’re looking for an exciting children’s adventure set in a fascinating country, then I can’t recommend this highly enough.

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Book Review – Life is a Mosaic – Random fragments in harmony by Sally Cronin #Poetry

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I’m thrilled to share with you my five-star review of Life is a Mosaic, by Sally Cronin. It is a wonderful book of syllabic poetry – touching, insightful and a delight to read. I think it would make an ideal gift for any adult – or be a good way to give yourself a treat. I’m in a Covid lockdown in Canberra at the moment, so reading this was the perfect way to cheer myself up.

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A 5-Star Review from a 7-year-old for Brody Cody And The Stepmother From Outer Space #reviews #kidslit

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I’m delighted to share with you a new 5-star review for BRODY CODY AND THE STEPMOTHER FROM OUTER SPACE, my new funny adventure book for children aged 6-9.  The wonderful D. W. Peach gave the book to her grandson, and he did a wonderful job of sharing his thoughts in the review.

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Reviews for The Magus Epiphany #reviews #reading

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I’m so pleased to share with you three of my favourite reviews for THE MAGUS EPIPHANY, Book 3 in The Jotham Fletcher Mystery Thriller Series. All four books in the series are now available in a Box Set, as well as individual novels. Continue reading →

Five-Star Reviews for The Rock of Magus #reviews #books

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I’m delighted to share with you three of my favourite five-star reviews for THE ROCK OF MAGUS, Book 2 in The Jotham Fletcher Mystery Thriller Series. All four books in the series are now also available in a Box Set, as well as individual novels. Continue reading →

Five-Star Reviews for BRODY CODY AND THE STEPMOTHER FROM OUTER SPACE #reviews #childrensbooks

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I’m thrilled to share with you three five-star reviews for BRODY CODY AND THE STEPMOTHER FROM OUTER SPACE, a funny chapter book for children aged 6-9. It’s my first children’s book, and I’ve been so delighted with the response that it has received.

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Five-Star Reviews for The Magus Covenant #reviews #books

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I’m delighted to share with you three of my favourite five-star reviews for THE MAGUS COVENANT, Book 1 in The Jotham Fletcher Mystery Thriller Series. All four books in the series are now also available in a Box Set. Continue reading →

Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – Christmas Book Fair – #HistoricalRomance Karen Demers Dowdall, #Thriller Toni Pike, #Design Valentina Cirasola, #Memoir J.E. Pinto

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I was thrilled to have my latest thriller, DESOLATION BLUFF, included in the Christmas Book Fair Sally is holding in her Cafe and Bookstore. If you’re still looking for Christmas gifts, that’s the ideal place to look for a great collection of books. Thanks again to Sally Cronin for her incredible generosity.

The Jotham Fletcher Mystery Thriller Series Books 1-4 Omnibus Edition – Paperback Just Released!

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The four books in The Jotham Fletcher Mystery Thriller Series are now available as an Omnibus Edition – in one very thick Paperback. THE MAGUS COVENANT, THE ROCK OF MAGUS, THE MAGUS EPIPHANY and HOLY SPEAR OF MAGUS are still available separately, but the new book will save you money. The ebook version – the Box Set – was released recently. Continue reading →

The Jotham Fletcher Mystery Thriller Series – Books 1-4 Box Set – Just Released!

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I’m very pleased to announce that the four books in The Jotham Fletcher Mystery Thriller Series are now available as a Box Set. THE MAGUS COVENANT, THE ROCK OF MAGUS, THE MAGUS EPIPHANY and HOLY SPEAR OF MAGUS are still available separately, but buying the box set will definitely save you money. It represents great value as you get four full-length thrillers in one convenient ebook, with non-stop, action-packed entertainment on just about every page. I also hope to publish the paperback version in the very near future. Continue reading →

An apology and another 5-star Review for Desolation Bluff

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First of all, I want to apologise for being so quiet over the last few weeks. I went away on what I thought would be a wonderful 4-week trip to France, England and Germany and, in my wildest dreams, I never imagined that I’d have a medical emergency. Right at the end of our time in England, I woke up to find myself in hospital for a few days. A week later, we flew back home and I’ve been trying to get back to my normal self ever since. Continue reading →

Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – Author Update – #reviews – D.G. Kaye, Toni Pike, Sarah Brentyn and Stevie Turner + 19 Writers.

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In Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore Author Update, Sally Cronin was kind enough to include D.G.Kaye’s wonderful review of Desolation Bluff. And congratulations to the other writers featured here on their fabulous reviews.

Desolation Bluff in D.G. Kaye’s Sunday Book Review

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Many thanks to D.G. Kaye for taking the time to read my new book, Desolation Bluff, and post a 5-star review on her wonderful blog. I’m very lucky and honoured to be appearing in her Sunday Book Review.

You can read it here:
https://dgkayewriter.com/sunday-book-review-desolation-bluff-by-toni-pike/

5-Star Reviews for DESOLATION BLUFF

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My latest release, Desolation Bluff, has recently had some wonderful reviews that I would like to share with you. Thank you so much to everyone who has been able to read it and leave a review. Every time I see a new review posted, it definitely makes my day! Continue reading →

A 5-Star Review for Desolation Bluff on Readers’ Favorite

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I have good news to share. Desolation Bluff, my latest release, has received a five-star review on Reader’s Favorite.

Desolation Bluff is a short suspense novel. When blind romance author Oliver Cameron suddenly regains his sight, he uncovers a shocking betrayal – and a deadly game of cat and mouse begins. Continue reading →

Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – New Book on the Shelves – #Thriller – Desolation Bluff by Toni Pike

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I was thrilled and honoured to have my new book, Desolation Bluff, featured in Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore today. With thanks to Sally Cronin, who is an amazing and prolific writer and blogger.

Dead Dry Heart in D.G. Kaye’s Sunday Book Review

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Many thanks to D.G. Kaye for featuring my new thriller, Dead Dry Heart, in her wonderful Sunday Book Review series this week. I was both delighted and honoured to see that she has given it 5 stars. D. G. Kaye has one of the most inspiring blogs around, so be sure to check out the rest of her site while you’re there. You can read more here:  Sunday Book Review

Reviews of THE MAGUS COVENANT

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Here are some excerpts from reviews of The Magus Covenant – Book 1 in The Jotham Fletcher Mystery Thriller Series.

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Reviews of THE ROCK OF MAGUS

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Here are some excerpts from reviews of The Rock of Magus – Book 2 in The Jotham Fletcher Mystery Thriller Series.

“If you have read Toni Pike’s first Jotham Fletcher adventure The Magus Covenant and really enjoyed the read like I did, you are going to like book two The Rock of Magus even more.” Continue reading →