A MAN HIDING FROM A TERRIBLE PAST... Wilson Kemp is a man living a lie in Billington, Pennsylvania. He's been in hiding for a long time, running from a dreadful secret that has forced him to change his name, move to this small secluded town, and abandon what had once been a stellar career. Once, he'd been a talented escape artist on the brink of fame and fortune, but now he's a broken down alcoholic scared of his own shadow. Mind you, he has good...
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Crime Solving Espionage Adventure Thriller 9 - 12 Years Children's Children's BooksI read a review from a horror website that suggested this title by Mr. Rollo was mediocre, because of it's simple nature... And that's the exact reason why I gave this book 5 stars (although, I would of just given it 4 & 1/2 stars if that was an option)... It is a simple read, and that's exactly what I needed @ the time... Rollo doesn't get swept up in the minutia of details, which in my humble opinion tends to bog down...
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Like Ron Malfi, another relatively new horror author to burst on to the scene, Gord Rollo is destined to become a household, or should become one anyway. The only other thing I've read by Rollo is Jigsaw and I was mightily impressed with it. But as good as it was, I think Strange Magic is even better; much better! I won't tell you much about the book because I know when I sit down to read a review, I don't like it when someone...
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Gord Rollo's latest release, Strange Magic, tells the story of former magician Wilson Kemp. Wilson has been trying for years to escape his past, going as far as changing his name, moving, and giving up his career as a magician. His wife and daughter know nothing of his past life, but unfortunately, his past has finally caught up with him and he may not be able to keep it hidden any longer. Someone in town known as "the Stranger"...
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I'm not here to tell you the plot of Gord Rollo's third novel, Strange Magic. If that is what you are looking for, just check out the Strange Magic page. What I want to do is tell you what a great book Mr. Rollo has produced. With Wilson Kemp, Gord has crafted a wonderfully broken character. A man with a tragic past, fighting alcoholism and the break-up of his marriage, Kemp is the type of man you can despise for his weakness,...
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