Audiobook Review: A Day in the Life by Andrew Masseurs

18/04/2024Horror, Lancelot Schaubert, Suspense, Thriller3 Comments

Author: Andrew Masseurs
Narrator: David Piper
Release Date: October 18, 2023
Genre: Suspense, Thriller, Horror, Novella
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Format: Audiobook
Length: 2 hours and 36 minutes
Publisher: Author’s Republic
Blurb:
Michael awakens to a world where everyone has mysteriously disappeared. Not only must he come to grips with the sudden loss of his family, but he must also survive in a changing, overgrown, perilous earth filled with new predatory creatures while searching for his wife and missing daughter. A Day in the Life for a man on the edge surviving in a dangerous new world.
A gripping suspense, thriller, horror debut novel by author Andrew Masseurs. Superbly narrated by the amazing David Piper.

REVIEW

A Day in the Life by Andrew Masseurs is a splendid book that will take you on a riveting journey through a world suddenly devoid of human life. From the first moment, the narrative gripped me with its exceptional premise. As the story progresses, the tension only builds up.

Masseurs’ debut novel is a genre-bending blend of suspense, thriller, and horror, skillfully crafted to keep listeners engaged and intrigued throughout. The pacing is expertly executed, with each twist and turn propelling the story forward and leaving you craving more. As Michael embarks on his harrowing quest to find his missing loved ones amidst the chaos, you can’t help but be drawn deeper into the mystery and danger of his world.

What sets this audiobook apart is the brilliant narration by David Piper. His captivating delivery brings the characters to life and immerses you in the eerie atmosphere of the post-apocalyptic world. Piper’s ability to convey the protagonist’s emotions and struggles adds depth and intensity to the story.

Overall, A Day in the Life is a gripping audiobook that delivers on every front. With its compelling storytelling, exceptional narration, and spine-tingling atmosphere, it’s a must-listen for fans of suspense and post-apocalyptic fiction.

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Book Review: The Greenwood Poet by Lancelot Schaubert

24/07/202324/07/2023Lancelot Schaubert, Poetry, Science-Fiction FantasyLeave a Comment

Book Details:

Author: Lancelot Schaubert
Release Date: 25th July 2023
Series:
Genre: General Fiction (Adult) | Poetry | Sci Fi & Fantasy
Format: E-book
Pages: 138
Publisher: Vale
Blurb:
The Greenwood Poet spent two years spelunking the archive, grounds, and barrows of Greenwood Cemetery — America’s oldest and greatest rural cemetery. While there, he uncovered stories of love and loss, stories of shipwreck and tragedy. And he met several Fae creatures who had something to say about New York city. Written mostly in heroic meter with a couple breaks for spoken word and Renaissance meters, The Greenwood Poet calls us to return to the Arcadia in our own neighborhood.
And does so through poetic fictions.

Review

The Greenwood Poet by Lancelot Schaubert is a beautiful and heart-touching poetry collection. What really made this collection special for me was that the poems in this collection are all themed beautifully, rooted in a place that holds a very special place for the author. I am a believer in certain places holding an unyielding grip on one’s heart and soul and every poem in this collection makes my belief stronger.

So I loved the entire collection and though there were a few favourites, overall this book makes for an excellent read with the bite-sized poems that are more contemplative in their content than their length.

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Book Review: Tap and Die by Lancelot Schaubert

14/06/202314/06/2023Action, Adventure, Lancelot Schaubert, Parody, Western FictionLeave a Comment

Book Details:

Author: Lancelot Schaubert
Release Date: 24th October 2023
Series:
Genre: Western Parody, Humour, Cowboy Fiction Parody, Action & Adventure
Format: E-book
Pages: 138
Publisher: Vale
Blurb:
A cowboy separated from his wife visits an ambassador’s gala above an active volcano. Magical terrorists attack. Separated from his clothes and family, he must wield a lightning wand against an invading army in hopes to set the fantastic world’s diplomats free.
Will he make it out clothed, reunited, and unsinged?

Review

Tap and Die by Lancelot Schaubert is a Western fiction parody that is both unique in its own way and entertaining as hell. This makes this book a completely polarising read—you’d either love it or not like it at all. So it’s better to know what the book is actually about before you start reading it instead of feeling let down due to unreasonable expectations (as I’ve witnessed in most reviews for this book—know your genres, people!)

Anyway, I loved it. It made me laugh more than I cared to count and it left me in comparatively good spirits when I actually began reading it so I have no reason to complain. I loved how the author referred to the “author” as God and had stuff going on for no apparent reason because that’s how most Western fiction books are; the author promised a parody, and that’s exactly what he delivered.

I would recommend this book to all the fans of Western fiction readers and Cowboy fans as they would definitely get it (no offence to the ones who didn’t :D)

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Audiobook Review: Bell Hammers by Lancelot Schaubert

12/06/202312/06/2023coming-of-age, Historical, historical-fiction, Humor, Lancelot SchaubertLeave a Comment

Author: Lancelot Schaubert
Narrator:
Release Date: 14th March 2023
Genre: Historical fiction, Humour, Coming Of Age
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Format: Audiobook
Length: 7 hours
Publisher: Vale
Blurb:
PRANKS. OIL. PROTEST. JOKES BETWEEN NEWLYWEDS.
AND ONE HILARIOUS SIEGE OF A MAJOR CORPORATION.
Remmy grows up with Beth in Bellhammer, Illinois as oil and coal companies rob the land of everything that made it paradise. Under his Grandad, he learns how to properly prank his neighbors, friends, and foes. Beth tries to fix Remmy by taking him to church. Under his Daddy, Remmy starts the Bell Hammer Construction Company, which depends on contracts from Texarco Oil.

And Beth argues with him about how to build a better business. Together, Remmy and Beth start to build a great neighborhood of “merry men” carpenters: a paradise of s’mores, porch furniture, newborn babies, and summer trips to Branson where their boys pop the tops off of the neighborhood’s two hundred soda bottles. Their witty banter builds a kind of castle among a growing nostalgia.
Then one of Jim Johnstone’s faulty Texarco oil derricks falls down on their house and poisons their neighborhood’s well.
Poisoned wells escalate to torched dog houses. Torched dog houses escalate to stolen carpentry tools and cancelled contracts. Cancelled contracts escalate to eminent domain. Sick of the attacks from Texaco Oil on his neighborhood, Remmy assembles his merry men:
“We need the world’s greatest prank. One grand glorious jest that’ll bloody the nose of that tyrant. Besides, pranks and jokes don’t got no consequences, right?”

REVIEW

Bell Hammers by Lancelot Schaubert is a unique combination of historical fiction that is interlaced with humor. In this book, the author shares the story of Remmy as he grows up into a man and is exposed to the true realities surrounding him. The author’s deft writing and exceptional observations lend this book an unparalleled quality that makes it both an excellent read (or listen) and a reality check of evils such as corporate corruption that plague our society.

This book is a phenomenal read, especially for anyone who grew up in the good ol’ days but because it is so relatable and mind-blowing and funny, I’d recommend it to each and every reader.

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Graphic Novel ARC: Harry Rides the Danger by Lancelot Schaubert

31/05/202331/05/2023Children's Fiction, Dark Fiction, Graphic-Novel, Lancelot SchaubertLeave a Comment

Book Details:

Author: Lancelot Schaubert
Release Date: 10th October 2023
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Genre: Children’s Fiction, Graphic Novel, Dark
Format: E-book
Pages: 36
Publisher: —
Blurb:
Harry woke at night: in his doorway stood THE DANGER. Harry learns first to face and follow Danger, then to court Danger. Harry takes the Danger out for chocolate cake, for jumping over mountains, for leaping over pits of snakes. Then he wields Danger to save lives, homes, and worlds from a world ending fire.
A children’s book written in the wake of the historic Joplin tornado, HARRY RIDES THE DANGER teaches the abstract concept of courage in a fun way. It will quickly become an early reader classic.

Review

Harry Rides the Danger by Lancelot Schaubert is a dark children’s fiction graphic novel that will steal any horror lover’s heart. This book is perfect for a nice little spooky read for kids and even for adults who like adventure with a twist.

The characterisation is the heart of this book and I hope the author comes out with more books in this series so that we can read more of Harry’s adventures. This one was a perfect blend of thrills and chills and the brilliant narration and beautiful illustrations took it to an entirely different level.