Tag: book review

• Hostile City: The First Review

  

  The first review of my new novel HOSTILE CITY has arrived. No matter how many books I have written, it’s still a moment of trepidation to see what readers make of it, especially as I don’t use beta readers before publication. With more books comes the added pressure of hopefully pleasing readers who have read…

  Iain Kelly

  20/12/2025

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• November Reading Round Up

  

  Another busy month filled with great books, featuring a mix of spies, crime, dystopia, World War II – and sometimes a mix of all! A number of the books this month were bought from local bookshops (I always lose money at author events as I buy more than I sell) – please shop local where…

  Iain Kelly

  30/11/2025

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• Dave Chats Games 5-Star Review of FULL SUN

  A big thanks to Dave, who took part in the FULL SUN blog tour and left this amazing 5* review on his DAVE CHATS GAMES blog. Take a moment to click the link and see what he had to say. FULL SUN available now from all good bookshops – just follow this link for all…

  Iain Kelly

  08/04/2025

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• “All We Cannot Leave Behind” by Iain Kelly – Book Review @BookGuild #AllWeCannotLeaveBehind #BookReview @IainK_Writing

  A wonderful review over on Fictionophile’s site for my new novel All We Cannot Leave Behind. Click to read all they have to say about it! Wow! This latest offering by Iain Kelly really packs a punch! Two protagonists, both pitiable, damaged, and yet strong. The setting is the small suburban town of Liberton, just…

  Iain Kelly

  20/04/2024

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• LADY LEWIS’ LIBRARY – THE BARRA BOY REVIEW

  A huge thank you to blogger Lady Lewis’ Library, who has chosen to feature ‘The Barra Boy’ as her book review for the month of April. A glowing review and one that helps to make it all worthwhile! You can read her full review by clicking on the link above, and also browse around her…

  Iain Kelly

  28/04/2023

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