The Cakes of Wrath by Martin Cox
Ray has sent in a review for The Cakes of Wrath by Martin Cox. A collapsed soufflé was the least of Iain’s problems. Far worse were the cream cakes that had just devoured his customers! When a mad man and a witch plot to destroy the world using an army of man-eating cakes Fate throws a terrified chef in their way... More >>
Ray - Jul 6, 2004 [7/10]

Green Eyes by Andrew O’Hare
Nadine has sent in her third review to BookLore, this time for Green Eyes by Andrew O’Hare. Set against the violence and unrest of Northern Ireland in the 1980’s this is an adult story centring on the relationship between Shaun and Harry. One is Catholic, the other Protestant. Both have black sheep in their families who violently oppose their having anything to do with each other. As they struggle with growing up “different” in an unforgiving culture, the tension mounts – and tragedy ensues.. More >>
Nadine - Jul 6, 2004 [7/10]

To Oz and Back by Alexandra Eden
Rachel has reviewed To Oz and Back by Alexandra Eden. As the first in this endearing series of juvenile mysteries, Alexandra Eden introduces ex-policeman-turned-detective Bones Fatzinger, and clever twelve-year-old Verity Buscador - a unique pair of crime solvers. They tackle their first case of two twelve-year-old best friends, Wanda and Arvilla, who have disappeared...  More >>
Rachel Newcombe - Jun 13, 2004 [8/10]

Beneath the Thirteen Moons by Kathryne Kennedy
Chrissi has reviewed Beneath the Thirteen Moons sent to BookLore by the author Kathryne Kennedy. When smuggler Mahri Zin kidnaps a Healer to cure her family and he turns out to be the Prince of Sea Forest, she must use too much of the magical zabbaroot to escape his enemies. From her root-induced coma she learns that the natives of this planet plan for her to Bond with him, a joining so final that to tear it asunder would mean the death of them both... More >>
Chrissi - Jun 13, 2004 [8/10]

The Wished-For Country by Wayne Karlin
Wayne Karlin's The Wished-For Country is set during the founding period of the Maryland colony, during the mid-17th century. The novel focuses on the entwined stories of James Hallam, a carpenter and indentured servant; Ezekiel, an African slave brought to Maryland from Barbados; and Tawzin, a Piscataway Indian, kidnapped to England when a child, and now back in America... More >>
Paul Lappen - Jun 13, 2004 [9/10]