THE EVERLASTING

In last week's podcast, I covered the Hugo Awards held in Los Angeles, where the award for best novel went to The Everlasting by Alix Harrow. Some of you have requested a fuller review of the book.  It’s a great read and a departure from the type of fantasy that usually features in the most prestigious award  in Science Fiction and Fantasy.  Different perhaps but a deserved winner.

And while you are here. Please have a look at one of my own books about the legends and myths surrounding Jade, the Stone of Heaven. To ancient cultures it was sacred. In China, Confucius raved about it; wars were fought over it and cities were offered in exchange for a piece of it. The ancient Olmecs of Central America treasured it far more than gold. Maori were so fond of it they killed and ate ten British sailors who tried to steal some of it.  If you want to know about the pirates who poisoned a man to get hold of it or how many slaves the Inuit would swap for a piece of it, then this is the book for you.  BUY IT HERE