David Dodds reviewed Touchpaper by David Dodds (Parallel Realm, #1)
ælves he must try to save him, especially as it’s all his fault. But he’s …
'One of those rare reads that stays with you long after you've put it down'
5 stars
I'm the author of this book, so I'm cautious what to write here! I'm proud of 'Touchpaper' and of the editor, proof-reader, beta-readers and designer who helped me ready it for publication. The rating I've given it is the current Amazon rating (4.6)
I hope you read it and enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
'One of those rare reads that stays with you long after you've put it down'(Facebook review)
When Drew Macleod’s only real friend is dragged to a ruined castle and tortured by vicious ælves he must try to save him, especially as it’s all his fault. But he’s caught in a turf-war between Archer, the last remaining daemon and the incompetent angelii. Both seek to save humans from threats they don’t know exist, but Drew needs to find out who is hunting him personally through the dark closes and alleys of Edinburgh and …
I'm the author of this book, so I'm cautious what to write here! I'm proud of 'Touchpaper' and of the editor, proof-reader, beta-readers and designer who helped me ready it for publication. The rating I've given it is the current Amazon rating (4.6)
I hope you read it and enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
'One of those rare reads that stays with you long after you've put it down'(Facebook review)
When Drew Macleod’s only real friend is dragged to a ruined castle and tortured by vicious ælves he must try to save him, especially as it’s all his fault. But he’s caught in a turf-war between Archer, the last remaining daemon and the incompetent angelii. Both seek to save humans from threats they don’t know exist, but Drew needs to find out who is hunting him personally through the dark closes and alleys of Edinburgh and why. He and Archer are helped by a feisty herbalist and a brilliant old clock-maker, but the dangers keep piling up.
This original and imaginative story lets a quirky cast characters lead us into a hidden and dangerous world. The contemporary setting and the richness of the characters holds our attention in a fast-paced and at times humorous read, full of plot twists and quirky details.
