Life on the Fault Line

You have written a very interesting and unique storyline, which I do like, and created a most memorable main characters. I also like your use of imagery. The dialogue is realistic and well written and the pace of your story flows well. All of this along with your descriptive writing makes your crime thriller a pleasure to read. Backed.

Andrew Burans
The Reluctant Warrior: The Beginning

Hey there
Want to swap reads?

I kind of 'Crash' for San Fran. yes, both pitches do work for me. Being Authonomy's #1 commentator and amateur pitch doctor, you have mastered this basic sales technique to grab the casual reader. That's how you climb in ranking to gather more exposure and comments to better your novel. SHELVED!

I can use your comments on my book when you get the chance. Cheers!

JC
The Obergemau Key
Authonomy's #1 rated commentator

I never thought about living in San Francisco as living "on the fault-line" but I guess that's true. I like the way fault-line has a double meaning here: all of your characters are living on a fault line in their personal lives as well as the one that runs under their feet. You have a good mix of characters; provides a lot of tension and suspense. Makes this a good read. I'm adding this to my shelf. Burgio (Grain of Salt).

This is so good! You are such a talented writer - I am envious! BACKED and I will return for more later.

Liz
The Cheech Room

The prologue was so beautiful it brought a lump to my throat - your prose is so polished and intricate, your settings evocative, your charcterisation and dialogue excellent. Then into present day, and the change of perspective and surroundings is well managed. Backed.

Hi Ross,
You have a fantastic way with description and setting the scene. Jonas comes across as very reflective and sets up the start of the novel well with the flash back to that first meeting with Shelley-- sharing the milk shake and cycling. I was with them. I felt you might get a bit more pace out of the opening by telling us a little less eg an example of his dad's masochistic tendancies. There's one incredibly long para in there which could do with some splitting for easy reading. But these are nitpicking comments in a really solid first chapter.

Life on the Fault Line

Hi Ross, I have been struggling to work out why this book is dropping down the charts and the only reason I can think of is that you have not got the time at the moment to get out there and read other people's work to generate that corona of reciprocity that turns the red triangle green. No matter, this book should absolutely rise up the charts, you have a wonderful way with words, could probably make a shopping list an interesting read. Your characters work very well, I even like the way the story begins way, way back, with Jonas looking out to sea, you evoke that moment and that part of his life so well. This is a book to take on a long journey when the train is delayed, giving you more time to get lost in it, this is a book that makes me want to find time to read more, explore different genres and somehow clear a few hours each week to snuggle down with a good book.

A great story, great writing and there is intrigue as well, but it is the best kind of intrigue, character driven intrigue, we care about Jonas, we can see him sitting through those interminable lectures from Mr Hilliard. There is such a strong sense of place here, there is such a rich diversity of people, they say write what you know and you must know a lot, because it all comes across so real and so rich.

Thank you, enjoyed thoroughly, get it published so I can carry it around on that long journey and hope the train is delayed, best wishes - Andrew W.

I've just taken a look at this--and it is great! I love the interweaving of characters--reminds me of those old noir movies. I can't wait to read more--and it's shelved!

"His burnt copper locls replaced by an undulating ocean of umbrellas and soggy newspapers"....genius! Your book has been a brilliant read thus far. I can't wait to read more. I love the format to, the fact that is not just straight text, makes for a riveting read and a great feeling of the story as part of a larger set of events.

Thanks for your further comments on my book. I think most of the other films you have mentioned are in the last two sections of the book, Scream & Scream Again and Worth A Good Scream.

I definately think your book should be on alot more bookshelves. I am slightly baffled by how this whole website works and how certain books have made it to the top of the list while others have not. Like any website I think it tends to be ruled by those that somehow have the time to be on here all day, every day and thus their opinions are those that have the most impact. Slight shame as there is some really good writing on here that isnt getting the attention it deserves, yours included.