This is a fine read, a really good story, set in 1934 in which we’re introduced to the character called Ginger, who’s a really imaginative thinker and notices things that Biggles, Smyth, and Algy don’t. Biggles is forced down off the Norfolk coast by bad weather and as always, stumbles across something strange going on.Continue reading “Biggles and the Black Peril”
Author Archives: Julian Worker
The Hobbit – Review
First published in Great Britain in 1937, The Hobbit must be one of the most influential books of the first half of the 20th Century and should be read by anyone who enjoys a good story. Bilbo Baggins is the only son of Belladonna Took and Bungo Baggins and lives in a hobbit hole inContinue reading “The Hobbit – Review”
Chronicle of a Death Foretold – Review
A few hours after marrying Angela Vicario her husband, Bayardo San Roman, returns his bride to her parents. Angela’s family force her to name her first lover and once she does that, Santiago Nasar is doomed as Angela’s twin brothers are determined on revenge and let everyone know what they’re intending to do. This bookContinue reading “Chronicle of a Death Foretold – Review”
Our Cats in Amsterdam – Review
Our Cats in Amsterdam is the sequel to The Diary of a Buddhist Cat. This is the link to the review on Reedsy: Freddie and Gemma’s combination of daring rescues, apprehension of thieves, and stealthy listening skills have come to the attention of the crows at Europol. Recruited to spy on the mafia, diamond smugglers,Continue reading “Our Cats in Amsterdam – Review”
Journey into the Past – Stefan Zweig
This is such a sad book with an open ending but I can imagine what was going to happen. Ludwig is a young German from a humble background who gains employment with a wealthy businessman. He falls in love with his employer’s wife and his love is returned and they make a vow to liveContinue reading “Journey into the Past – Stefan Zweig”
The Night of Wenceslas by Lionel Davidson
Nicolas Whistler is a young man who lives in digs in London and spends most of his spare cash on his car. He has a girlfriend that he rather likes and a job he doesn’t like. He regularly goes down to Bournemouth to see his mum and her friend who both live in the sameContinue reading “The Night of Wenceslas by Lionel Davidson”
Our Cats in Amsterdam – Review
Our Cats in Amsterdam is the sequel to The Diary of a Buddhist Cat. This is the link to the review on Reedsy: Freddie and Gemma’s combination of daring rescues, apprehension of thieves, and stealthy listening skills have come to the attention of the crows at Europol. Recruited to spy on the mafia, diamond smugglers,Continue reading “Our Cats in Amsterdam – Review”
The Kraken Wakes
This story is not what I was expecting. In general usage, Kraken refers to a sea monster such as a large octopus or squid. In this story, there is something in the oceans of the world but it’s not an octopus or a squid. It’s something far worse from outer space that arrive on theContinue reading “The Kraken Wakes”
Goat Parva Murders
This excerpt is from the book entitled The Goat Parva Murders an English Murder Mystery book set in the countryside. ========== The stalker trained his binoculars on the ground floor lounge window where Danica Baker-Clements could be seen in her underwear watching TV. Danica’s blonde hair tumbled over artificially brown shoulders and the rhododendron branchesContinue reading “Goat Parva Murders”
Diary of a Buddhist Cat
Freddie the Buddhist Cat is now on TikTok. Here is a link to the page https://www.tiktok.com/@julianworkerbooks Freddie treats everything with respect. People, animals, birds, plants, even his breakfast. Freddie finds Buddhism. Saved from the shelter by John and Mary, a new life begins. Then he meets Gemma. She regards humans as oppressors as they tookContinue reading “Diary of a Buddhist Cat”
Julian Worker Fiction Writing 