I’m off to Wales for a week, and the weather is going to be wet. On the plus side, that means plenty of time to do other things… I’ve packed four books to keep me occupied.

Master Of The Five Magics by Lyndon Hardy

“Alodar was a mere apprentice thurmatuge, learning the least of the fice arts of magic. As such, he had no right to aspire to the hand of the fair lady, Queen Vendora, not even when he saved her during the demon-inspired siege of her frontier castle. But aspire he did. […]”

A Study In Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

“A Study In Scarlet is a potent mix of murder, suspense, cryptic clues, red herrings and revenge. It introduces us to the world famous characters of Sherlock Holmes, Dr Watson and Inspector Lestrade as they join forces for the first time to track a mysterious killer that stalks London’s streets.”

Final Appointment by Roy Hart

“When Superintendent Roper is called to the scene of a remarkably peculiar traffic accident, a second and longer glance reveals the ‘accident’ to be a particularly gruesome murder.[…]”

By Royal Command by Charlie Higson

“Following a treacherous rescue mission high in the freezing Alps, James Bond is preparing for life back at Eton. But James is under surveillance; his every move is being watched. He alone holds the clue to a sinister plot that will bring bloodshed and carnage to his school - and his country. […]”

I’m just under halfway through Master Of The Five Magics at the moment, and I’m hoping to finish that while I’m there, if not before I go. As for the others, I’m not expecting to finish all of them, but I figure if I take a selection I will at least have a few to choose from. I’ll hopefully have at least one review for when I get back! All the above descriptions are taken from the blurbs on the books.

-Helen