Release Date: 15/09/10
BOOK BLURB:
In the years since the Hooded Man emerged from the forest to defeat the new Sheriff of Nottingham, his reputation has spread. Now a new threat has risen and The Dragon and The Widow must be tackled by Robert and his band. But when an assassin is dispatched, just as skilled as Robert with a bow and arrow, the Hooded Man finds himself once more fighting to survive!
REVIEW:
Kane ups the ante as Post-Apocalyptic Britain is under siege from enemies within as well as outside its borders.
The series is an absolute must have as Paul’s version of the Robin Hood Legend brings it refurbished and renewed to a modern audience. Seriously addictive writing backed up by stark realistic brutalism all wrapped up in clever yet simple prose painting a picture of many colours as well as presenting scents to the audience so that they can walk the world with the tales heroes.
The only downside to this title is for new readers. This is the third outing for Robert (the other two being Arrowhead and Broken Arrow) that must be read first to get the full flavour of the new Hood. Great stuff all in and I really can’t wait to see what comes next.
BOOK BLURB:
It's a miracle, pure and simple. The miracle of twin birth. But in the city of Norchester, being a twin also marks you out as a victim. Because someone is killing them and stealing their body parts. It's up to Inspector Roy Mason and his Sergeant, Deborah Harrison, to track down the the culprit before they can strike again.
REVIEW:
As a fan of Paul’s futuristic Afterblight series from Abaddon, when I heard about this new offering from new publisher Screaming Dreams, I was more than happy to give it a go. What you get within this offering are characters who jump of the page, some great dialogue and a plot that’s as twisted as this authors mind can conceive which only adds to this reading experieince. Dressed up as a traditional crime novel, it’s the way in which the author has managed to blend Urban Fantasy, a touch of Sci-Fi and mixed it all up with a wicked sense of humour.
It’s a cracking title and one that I really had a blast reading. Definitely a title for people to give a go and if the other releases from this publisher are as tempting as this then they’ve got a secure future ahead. Top quality for a great price.
BOOK BLURB:
More than a year has passed since Robert Stokes defeated de Falaise, the Sheriff of Nottingham, and took up residence at his castle. In that time, The Hooded Man has been training a new force to police the area: The Sherwood Rangers. But cracks are beginning to appear in this fledgling system - the men are overstretched and a brand new new threat has appeared in the shape of a dangerous cult. Can The Hooded Man and his friends survive all of this - or will everything be broken for good?
REVIEW:
When I originally heard of a second novel in this series by Paul Kane, I knew that I just had to get my hands on it pretty quickly as his original offering really was a title that I loved. After all, with the beautifully creative way in which he’d managed to weave folklore and British History together in an apocolyptic setting really created something that enchanted readers. The real problem however was how would he better it or could he even live up to the original creation with the second offering or would it just collapse around the authors ears as he’d pretty much done everything he could with the original.
I shouldn’t have worried to be honest as this tale didn’t only build upon the original but exceeded my expectations as the author brought more twists to the tale alongside emotional conflict that really did keep the characters fresh. Add to the mix some new villains alongside some old fiends and it’s a tale that will keep you glued to the last page and crying in anguish for a third instalment.
Release Date: 15/09/10
