An Under-Appreciated Novel #OpenBook Blog Hop

June 17, 2024

What’s your favorite under-appreciated novel?

You’d think this would be an easy topic to write.

I could pick any random book and no one would know the difference. There are many books out there that are deserving of additional attention. But me, being the occasional perfectionist, put way too much thought into the answer. Which book should I choose? Assuming, of course, that picking one of mine is out of the question.

I didn’t want to choose anything from a well-known author, even if it was one of their lesser-known works. Classics are out of the running, of course, or they wouldn’t be a classic. Ten years ago, Craig Johnson of Longmire fame might have fit the requirement, but after the TV series gained him fame, and his writing went downhill, he no longer makes the grade.

But I don’t want to ignore any of the friends I’ve made through writing.

Including ones who have taken part in this hop. That list is long and varied. How can I choose only one? I’m going to take the easy way out and highlight two. I suspect I’ve mentioned both of them on this blog previously.

Cornelia Amiri: A Moonless Night Note: Cornelia and I have traded beta reads and critiques. When I read the first draft chapter of this story, my response was this was the best damn writing she’d ever done. Many of her books draw heavily from Celtic myths, and this was no exception. But she used the story of Dylan, a sea god, to highlight the issue of child abuse, while writing following her normal plot of a romance between a god and a human.

You can check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Moonless-Night-Hope-Swims-Darkest-ebook/dp/B07GCPG23Z

Angela Pryce: The Devil’s Caress  I don’t remember how I was introduced to this book. Angela and I were both scheduled at a book signing, (along with lots of other authors) but due to car problems, she didn’t make it. But we started chatting on-line, and I bought the book. At least, I think that’s what happened.

Anyway, I loved the story. It blurs the lines between good and evil in the name of love. I loved it enough that when Angela started to do line editing, I hired her. She’s edited each of my books since then. You can find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Devils-Caress-Angela-Pryce-ebook/dp/B07QHZ5H6Z

I look forward to seeing what books the other authors on this hop post. You can check them out by following the links below. (Most of them will show up throughout the day on Monday.)

As always, until next time, please stay safe.

June 17, 2024

What’s your favorite under-appreciated novel?