Author:Christie Golden

When the Jedi decide to target Count Dooku-Darth Tryanus- himself, they turn to his ex-apprentice, Asajj Ventress, for help in getting close to the slippery Sith Lord. But when unexpected sparks fly between Ventress and Quinlan Vos, the unorthodox Jedi sent to work with her, the mission becomes a web of betrayal, alliances, secrets, and dark plotting that might just be the undoing of both Jedi and Sith - and everything in between!
A very creditable adaptation from the well-selected for the task Miss Golden, further developing Ventress and her complex relationship with Vos, whose dark romance is a strong showcase for the author's talents but those of the series original writers (Katle Lucas, Matt Michnovetz and Dave Filoni ). With the success and overall acclaim for this novel endeavour, let's hope that we get more adaptations of unseen episodes of THE CLONE WARS Seasons Sevens and Eight for the future. We deserve them. 4 out of 5.
—— Star Wars AficionadoThis is a really good book, a definite page turner. A must read for any Star Wars fan – plenty of fun cameos and expansion of the universe. For those who have only seen the films this is an interesting look at how far can the good guys go to defeat the bad guys.I think this would be a good reading group book because of the many themes this novel touches upon.
—— Nudge-Book.comWe might believe that we are on a voyage towards a future of perfect freedom, but Gray is here to tell us that we are really only going round in circles, repeating ancient heresies, and retelling old myths in modern cant
—— Stephen Cave , Literary ReviewGray must be one of the best read of contemporary philosophers, trawling insouciantly through high-, middle- and low-brow literature with the sharp-eyed eclecticism of a magpie of genius
—— John Banville , The GuardianA brain-twisting meditation on freedom...a brief, elliptical inquiry designed to raise more questions than anyone could answer
—— Kirkus ReviewsThe House at the Edge of the World is, like its narrator, funny, sharp and also terribly sad
—— Emerald StreetAn obviously gifted writer. . . its strength lies in the understanding of human behaviour that underlies the unexpected twists and turns, each one of which moves from romanticism to credibility in a bracing way, so that the book's charm resembles that of a building such as Brighton Pavilion: engagingly fantastic in appearance, but structurally sound
—— Diana Athill, GuardianDarkly funny... sharp-as-knives observations brilliantly capture the black undertow of this family story
—— Sunday ExpressA slippery tale of perception and manipulation... The text echoes of a thriller, though it is a character study in how much people can alter themselves to meet the wills of others; for marriage, family or the bond of twinship
—— ScotsmanIn haunting prose Fagan creates a credible apocalyptic landscape and articulates the survival instinct and our capacity for love.
—— Mail on SundayIt’s littered with that same sparkle: misery and fear and awe and joy all co-exist, and that’s what makes Fagan stand out… Big thumbs up. Beauty and horror, love and death, ice and light – what a package! While eschewing huge plotlines, Fagan still gives us a rattling story, and if this is how the world ends, there’d be much worse ways to go than in the company of Stella and her cohort in the Fells.
—— BookmunchThe Sunlight Pilgrims is full of the music of life and language … This is a novel that, with its vision of climate crisis and mass migration, couldn’t feel more of the moment.
—— Sunday HeraldIt’s a wonderfully odd tale, beautifully told.
—— Sunday ExpressA writer of…talent, heart and vision.
—— The Skinny (On Our Radar 2016)[A] remarkably accomplished and enjoyable piece of work. Here is a book that draws you into the lives of fascinating, intriguing characters facing truly exceptional circumstances.
—— Undiscovered ScotlandFagan’s writing has a remarkably poetic quality when she describes scenes of tremendous emotional conflict …beautifully moving …Fagan is equally skilful at writing punchy dialogue …The Sunlight Pilgrims is a beautifully written and chilling vision of the future with refreshingly original characters.
—— Lonesome ReaderA refreshingly unusual tale.
—— MetroJenni writes with such great understanding and insight …this book should be required reading for teens and adults alike … I defy anyone not to shed a silent tear or two before the story finishes.
—— The BookbagRichly textured
—— EsquireUndoubtedly a political novel. It is also an interrogation of the purposes and efficacy of humour in exposing society's ills
—— Guardian[A] state-of-the-nation address
—— Independent on SundayJonathan Coe has taken aim at the absurdity of modern life
—— SportIn Satin Island the narrator, U, takes us on a journey through the modern world of ideas, theories and references. It’s a wonderfully intense experience – as soon as I’d finished I wanted to read it again.
—— Edith Bowman , Radio TimesConvincing proof that the best writers of our time are anthropologists.
—— Anna Aslanyan , The SpectatorFavourite novel of 2015.
—— John Banville , ObserverA darkly funny and disturbing meditation on the intricacies and insubstantiality of our technology-ridden times. McCarthy is one of the most daring, most ambitious and most subtle of what at my age I can all the younger generation of writers.
—— John Banville , Irish TimesThe novel often reads like a dramatic monologue, a very modern stream of consciousness, akin to Joyce’s Finnegans Wake… McCarthy’s novel is innovative, well crafted and challenging… This novel is breaking new ground, a breath of fresh air, at times a tour de force.
—— Vincent Hanley , Irish TimesMcCarthy has put his finger on something, and he’s nailed it very precisely. It’s how we live now. All the information we process every day. What it’s doing to us.
—— William Leith , Evening Standard






