Another new release this week and one I am looking forward to reading Laws of Nature (Dawn of Humanity Book 2) by Jacqui Murray on pre-order for 10th July at a special price.
About the book
A boy blinded by fire. A woman raised by wolves. An avowed enemy offers help. But can they save Lucy’s tribe?***In this second in the Dawn of Humanity trilogy, the first trilogy in the Man vs. Nature saga, Lucy and her eclectic group escape the treacherous tribe that has been hunting them and find a safe haven in the famous Wonderwerk caves in South Africa, the oldest known occupation of caves by humans. They don’t have clothing, fire, or weapons, but the caves keep them warm and food is plentiful. Circumstances make it clear that they can’t stay, not with the rest of her tribe enslaved by the treacherous enemy.
To free them requires not only the prodigious skills of Lucy’s unique group–which includes a proto-wolf and a female raised by the pack–but others who have no reason to assist her and instinct tells Lucy she shouldn’t trust. Set 1.8 million years ago in Africa, Lucy and her band of early humans struggle against the harsh reality of a world ruled by nature, where predators stalk them and a violent new species of man threatens to destroy their world. Only by changing can they prevail. If you ever wondered how earliest man survived but couldn’t get through the academic discussions, this book is for you. Prepare to see this violent and beautiful world in a way you never imagined.
Head over to buy the book at the pre-order price for July 10th: Amazon US – And:Amazon UK
A selection of books by Jacqui Murray
A review for Born in a Treacherous Time (Dawn of Humanity Book 1)
Prehistoric fiction has been an undiscovered country for me up until now, but what an interesting adventure this book has been. Only a few pages in and I was intrigued both by the setting and by the emerging characters, not just the early hominids, but the other occupants of the prehistoric landscape of East Africa at the time when the rift valleys were being formed.
To reach back so far in time and make the characters believable and relatable within the context of the our understanding of our human ancestors is no mean feat, yet the author pulls it off. We are drawn into a hostile world where danger lurks at every turn. The story of survival which overlays it is dynamic and highly engaging. Parts are not for the faint-hearted; guts are ripped out and tragedy is never far away, but ultimately the story is one of hope.
A book that has clearly been given a solid foundation of research; it also includes an excellent bibliography.
Highly recommended.
Read the reviews and buy the books: Amazon US – And: Amazon UK – Follow Jacqui: goodreads – Blog: Worddreams – Twitter: @WordDreams
About Jacqui Murray
Jacqui Murray is the webmaster for Worddreams, her blog about all things writing. She is the author of the popular Building a Midshipman, the story of her daughter’s journey from high school to United States Naval Academy, the Rowe-Delamagente thrillers, and the upcoming prehistoric fiction, Born in a Treacherous Time. She is also the author/editor of over a hundred books on integrating tech into education, adjunct professor of technology in education, webmaster for Ask a Tech Teacher an Amazon Vine Voice a columnist for TeachHUB, monthly contributor to Today’s Author, and a freelance journalist on tech ed topics.
Thanks for dropping in today and I hope you are leaving with some books.. thanks Sally.
It’s lovely to see Jacqui’s latest book here, Sally. I’ve read and enjoyed other books by Jacqui and will have to check this one out. Thanks for sharing, hugs. xx 🙂
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Thanks Harmony.. I am a fan of Jacqui’s books too and looking forward to reading this one.. hugsx
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Thanks, Harmony. That means a lot.
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Congratulations to Jacqui – what wonderful news! It’s such a fascinating genre, and Jacqui reins supreme. Toni x
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I agree Toni.. another riveting read ahead.. hugsx
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There aren’t a lot of authors in this genre, that’s for sure! But I love it. Thanks for visiting, Toni!
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Jacqui’s books sound unusual. There’s not much written about early humans. These books will go to the top of my tbr list as soon as I’ve bought them. Book 1 first, I think!
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They are amazing Viv and have loved them all.. looking forward to this one too. I think it is fascinating that we are connected to these early humans and whilst so many advances have been made, human nature seems to have a been a great deal less progressive! hugsx
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I’ll have Book 1 on sale July 1st, and it’s on KU so free if you’re a member of that. I hope you like it!
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Thanks for the heads up.
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How wonderful to see Jacqui here today with her new release! Congrats to Jacqui, and thank you, Sally for sharing!
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Yay, Jan! It’s fun being over here, chatting with like-minded writerly folks.
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Thanks Jacqui..looks great and looking forward to it..hugs
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Thank you so much for sharing my book, Sally. This is exciting!
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Delighted to help showcase Jacqui.. I am sure it will be much enjoyed..hugsx
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Congratulations, Jacqui. I look forward to reading it. Thanks, Sally, for sharing. ❤
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So glad you could drop by, Carol. I have your latest book on my Kindle. Can’t wait to read it!
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Thank you, Jacqui.<3 Also have your book on my Kindle and hope to read it soon!
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Me too Carol.. definitely a fan…♥
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Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Hi Oikos–I wanted to drop in to chat with your blogging community but it’s a protected blog. No worries. I appreciate you sharing!
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Hello, Jacqui! Sorry, its privatizised sice 2018, but automatically forwarded to @EslarnerZeitung, and some rss-portals. I had to do so, because some cookies of WP are not declared like the German version of GDPR requires. Here we are having some lawyers with too less money. 😉 I am just in migrating the blog to a own webspace, to reopen soon. xx
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I definitely understand, Oikos. I spend way too much time on blog and website privacy. I’m sure you’ll let us know when it’s readily available. I saw Chris over at Storyreading Ape asking about it too.
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Thanks for sharing Michael..hugsx
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I will check this out too, Sally! Thank you for the information. I need a distracting read about the life in ancient times. Maybe we will get this back, soon. Lol xx Michael
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Our ancestors were strong, brilliant creatures, worthy of being called ‘man’. Thanks for visiting!
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Thank you very much, Jacqui! We will need to learn again for future. 😉 Have a beautiful week! xx Michael
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Thanks Michael.. some wonderful series in Jacqui’s portfolio… looking forward to this one too…xxhugs
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I’m looking forward to reading this too!
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I am sure we have some great reading ahead of us..hugsx
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Thanks, Denise!
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Congratulations to Jacqui. Thanks for sharing about this book, Sally.
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Thanks Robbie looks like another amazing book..hugsx
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Thanks for visiting, Robbie!
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Jacqui is becoming an expert of this genre. Congratulations on your new book, Jacqui! 💖
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Thanks Miriam and I agree ♥
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I love researching these folks. It amazes me how we got from there to here, so civilized and domesticated!
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It’s a facinating research. I’m glad you’re doing it. I’m on the plane flying home.
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Actually, Jacqui, I meant I preordered it!
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It’ll be out July 10th. I’m readying your psycho-thriller right now, Just Before Sunrise. Intriguing and complex characters!
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I pre-ordered your book. Glad to hear your comments about my book! 🙂
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Congratulations to Jacqui on her latest project. I know from past experience that her books are well-researched.
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Thanks, Pete!
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Fabulous! Congrats to Jacqui on her new release, and for an already glowing review! ❤
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Thanks Debby.. another book I am looking forward to..♥♥
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NO doubts! ❤
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Thanks, Deb! This is the ‘middle child’ so I’m quite excited to get it out there and then work on wrapping up the trilogy.
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You are a dynamo! 🙂
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Reblogged this on Author Don Massenzio and commented:
While you’re at the Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore you can check out the New Book on the Shelves, Laws of Nature (Dawn of Humanity Book 2) by Jacqui Murray
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Thanks, Don! I drop by and share it out on my SM.
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You’re welcome.
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