Readers Comments
“… this is a book full of magical fantasy. It’s about two friends and how their lives change as they become of age…. Their loves, battles and adventures follow – everything a good book needs, sex, violence and intrigue. It’s a great read, sequel in progress, and I for one am looking forward to it.”
Liz Wade, Review for Around Kent Folk magazine. UK
"The book was brilliant. A wonderful trip into a fantasy world. I couldn't put it down. Can't wait for Book 2...."
Mary Barr, Sussex UK
"The best SF/Fantasy I’ve read recently. (Except for Terry Pratchett.)"
Rob Whittle, Middlesex UK
"It’s terrific. Bits of it still rattle around in my head."
Hilary Bush, Suffolk UK
"I am really enjoying your book, but someone has stolen it from me and won’t give it back."
Cherie Hulland, Kent UK
“I was borne along by the narrative and the characters and felt as if I lived in that world with them.”
Sue Russell, Kent
“I don’t read fantasy. But by the end of the story I’d been hooked…”
Arthur Allwright, Kent
"..terrifically written….exciting , tender , magical , gritty….with excellent characters and a story that roars along in a richly imagined world."
Clive Scruton, Sussex (cover designer)
REVIEWS ON AMAZON:-
STEVEN SHAW: The Cloak of Magic is an immersive story that will have you hooked and turning pages. I am an avid reader of Sci/Fi and Fanstasy, and for every 1 book that has me hooked enough to get past 50, I put down 5-10 that just don't have the good story I am looking for. The Cloak of Magic is good, and you will read it and want more... FULL REVIEW...
FRED M.MCCASSEY: Cloak of Magic has a three-dimensional reality; it just happens not to be ours. It lives under the pressure of its history and the fear of its future. It has fascinating characters who have earned their strengths and enjoy their faults despite themselves. The description is so rich, no pictures could be clearer. It has complexity that is so carefully written, you don't realize how intricate it is until you force yourself to put it down and think about it. It has magic and intrigue and personality and emotion. And the plot doesn't disappoint. Cloak of Magic is unique and subtle and clever to any discerning reader.
I recommend this book to people who never want to read fantasy and to those who are well-versed in the field. It's a wonderful read. It's a great book. FULL REVIEW
"PENELOPE NOTBOB" : I loved this book, not only does it absorb you into a fantastic world, it also comments on our world today.... FULL REVIEW
Cloak of Magic would not have seen the light of day without the enthusiasm and practical support of a number of people.
Chief among them, of course, are the Rule family; and in particular Grant. Without his backing, the book would never have emerged from the cupboard. Go to www.measuresw.com for details of Grant's professional identity (and Sue's day job). www.pigs-sty.com for news of the Rule family folk group, Pig's Ear.
Thanks also due to Clive Scruton for the wonderful cover design. You can find out more about Clive's work on www.finman7.wordpress.com
There are also the select and merrie band of friends, friends of friends, childrens' friends, parents of childrens' friends, colleagues, Pig's Ear audience, contributors to the Science Fiction and Fantasy Online Workshop and the Write Idea writers group who reviewed and edited the pre-publication copies for me. Some of their comments are shown below.
You can enjoy Fred McCassey's innovative writing on http://mythsmyth.com/
In memory of Hilary, who left us too soon