Stephen was kind enough to buy my book and has given me this wonderful five star review on Amazon, he has also posted it on his own blog too. I write not just for my own pleasure but hopefully to entertain others, it is gratifying for me when I have succeeded.
Killing Time in Cambridge
This is not part of my publishing career, but I would like to promote a novel written by a friend of mine, Philip Cumberland.
It is a cross between a time-travel adventure and a police procedural, with intense descriptions of local colour. The premise is fascinating, and the execution extremely well done.
The tale gripped me from the beginning because of the interesting, quirky characters, like Arnold, Sylvia… and, of course, Marvin. Their interactions were believable, and the character-building using dialogue was credible. The world-building, basing itself on the real Cambridge and the countryside of the Fens as it did, brought a touch of reality to an otherwise bizarre and twisted tale. Well, time travel will do that to a story.
If you like stories that are a bit out of the ordinary (and time travel and police procedural under one roof are extraordinary), you should enjoy this journey into the past… er, future? Um, whenever…!
Oh, and I loved that little plot twist at the end, hinting as it does to a possible sequel.
The author assures me that he has made every trip mentioned, been to every scene described, and walked (and timed) every outing within the city. I have not spent much time in Cambridge, but I can visualise how it was on the days of the murders…
If you’re looking for something different and interesting, I can thoroughly recommend it.
Stephen Oliver
If you would like to read it for yourself there is a link to Amazon on the photo title or click here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Killing-Time-Cambridge-Philip-Cumberland/dp/1916481779/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1610177186&sr=8-1
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Posted by Marsha on January 10, 2021 at 5:17 am
This sounds like an interesting book, Phil. It’s a great review. 🙂
Posted by fenlandphil on January 10, 2021 at 8:29 am
Thanks, Marsha, I am pleased Stephen enjoyed the book. Everyone else who have given me feedback seem to have enjoyed it too.
Posted by Marsha on January 12, 2021 at 3:25 am
That’s awesome!