A Sweet Lovely Read

A Sweet Lovely Read

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Michelle Daly (Liverpool. UK.)This review is from: One Last Love (Paperback)

I wasn't sure what to expect when I began reading One Last Love by Derek Haines. My sister and also a good friend ended their days in a hospice, which left me with very sad memories. However, Derek Haines book revealed a lighter side of life in a hospice, where friendships and even love can blossom.
Derek Haines is a born writer and I never know what to expect from him except to expect the unexpected.
One Last Love by Derek Haines is a sweet, lovely read and I highly recommend it.

What's the deal Lang?

 What's the deal Lang?

By 

Mary Crocco "book reviewer / writer"

This review is from: The Sons Of Cleito (Kindle Edition)

A reader may choose The Sons of Cleito because they enjoy reading mysteries about ancient Greek and its mythology, maybe even Latin mythology, but even if that isn't the case, Chapter One will hook any reader immediately. It is one of the most intriguing first chapters I've ever read.

The main character, Langley Garret, is viewed as a regular run of the mill guy at one point, then becomes a complicated part of a political scheme when he is kidnapped.

Readers have no idea what is going on because poor Langley doesn't have a clue either. In Derek Haines true form developing his characters, his phenomenal writing style keeps his readers questioning the same things Langley is confused about.

In The Sons of Cleito, Langley becomes our best friend. We route for him to figure out his predicament, that is while we are internalizing (pun intended) why he thinks in terms of his internal organs, especially during some of his less friendly kidnapping ordeals.

Derek Haines showcases his expertise in letting his readers decide for themselves what his characters are all about. He is at his best writing The Sons of Cleito because it has the most unpredictable ending for Langley Garret.

Mystery lovers will appreciate reading The Sons of Cleito by Derek Haines, especially if they want to know if Langley Garret is successful unraveling his kidnapping.

Very Intriguing and Fascinating

By 

Doctor Dee

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This review is from: The Sons Of Cleito (Kindle Edition)

I was enthralled from the beginning as the story is written as if you are there right next to Langley as the events are unfolding. You don't have any more of a clue than he does during his ordeal. I think this method in the beginning of the book is what hooked me. I mean, you just got to know what is going on. I liked it.

Another point I liked was this book as a cerebral feel to it as it makes several references to languages and mythology. For someone with a working knowledge of Atlantis, ancient Greek, Latin and Greek mythology, they are going to have fun reading this book. This book represents the meaning of a "Mystery"

Well written with a great plot, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Listening to your inner voice

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Nataliya Field "Mummyfied"

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This review is from: The Sons Of Cleito (Kindle Edition)

I never had the inner voice placed somewhere within internal organs. Not to mention having them speak quite so eloquently to me - however it does make sense on some purely physical / instinctive level.

The unfortunate target of Derek's imagination struggles with a very strange case of kidnapping, (seemingly) bit of brain washing and torture (with repeated kidnappings) while trying to make sense of it and hopefully die, or live as the case may be.

I must say it's a very intriguing read. All the events make the main character's prospects of
'happily ever after' so bleak that even I got depressed for a minute. But Derek exercises his will as the main creator of the story once more and ... well. I can't tell you. But I must say the ending IS interesting. And it's one of those "darn I wish I had the sequel right here".

Definitely loved this interesting story and looking forward to reading the sequel.

Do Not Predict

By 

Priyam

This review is from: The Sons Of Cleito (Kindle Edition)

The thing about this book is that one seemly cannot predict where does Derek Haines take his reader. He can make the reader think about the strange unknown things we are told as 'mythology' while subtly changing gears and making it a narrative about the daily mystery of politics and power-play. The astonishing feat, one assumes, is the deft change of style which is so smooth that it is only at the very end that both come together for a stunning finale. You will never see it coming.

One can criticize the author here for a certain amount of excess in the ambiguity of the issues and especially the ending that seems to jump at you. However, that would be robbing off the author of one of the highlights of his writing: surprises.

This narrative seems to be very similar to another one of his novels - Milo Moon. Anyone who likes this novel must read that novel as well.