Delighted to share the news of M.J. Mallon’s re-release of Bloodstone (The Curse Of Time Book 1) – Book 2 is following shortly.
About the book
Fifteen-year-old Amelina Scott lives in Cambridge with her dysfunctional family, a mysterious black cat, and an unusual girl who is imprisoned within the mirrors located in her house.
When an unexpected message arrives inviting her to visit the Crystal Cottage, she sets off on a forbidden path where she encounters Ryder: a charismatic, perplexing stranger.
With the help of a magical paint set and some crystal wizard stones, can Amelina discover the truth about her family?
A unique, imaginative mystery full of magic-wielding and dark elements, Bloodstone is a riveting adventure for anyone interested in fantasy, mythology or the world of the paranormal.
One of the five star reviews for the previous edition on Goodreads.
This magical young adult story is brimming with fresh imaginative ideas avoiding tropes often associated with fantasy. I was impressed with the unique vivid visual descriptions which brought both the settings and characters to life and the wonderful standard of writing throughout the story. A magical mystery unfolds for the main character Amelina, who makes discoveries during the plot, so we can enjoy seeing her grow in confidence and skill.
The story involves complex content which was difficult to follow initially but becomes more understandable as the story develops. The introduction of the antagonist, Ryder, really helps us to root for Amenlina. He is well written, and I enjoyed that he wasn’t given the typical look of a baddie but rather slowly and disconcertingly reveals his darker side, inserting himself between Amelina and her friends. I can see this being the start of a fabulous young adult series and hope there are more books to come!
Head over to buy the book: Amazon UK – And:Amazon US
Books by M.J. Mallon
Read the reviews and buy the books: Amazon US – And: Amazon UK – Website:M.J. Mallon – Goodreads: Goodreads – Twitter: @Marjorie_Mallon
About M.J. Mallon
My alter ego is MJ – Mary Jane from Spiderman. I love superheros!
M J Mallon was born in Lion city Singapore, a passionate Scorpio with the Chinese Zodiac sign of a lucky rabbit. She spent her early childhood in Hong Kong. During her teen years, she returned to her father’s childhood home, Edinburgh where she spent many happy years, entertained and enthralled by her parents’ vivid stories of living and working abroad. Perhaps it was during these formative years that her love of storytelling began bolstered by these vivid raconteurs. She counts herself lucky to have travelled to many far-flung destinations and this early early wanderlust has fuelled her present desire to emigrate abroad. Until that wondrous moment, it’s rumoured that she lives in the UK, in the Venice of Cambridge with her six-foot hunk of a rock god husband. Her two enchanting daughters have flown the nest but often return with a cheery smile.
Her motto is to always do what you love, stay true to your heart’s desires, and inspire others to do so too, even it if appears that the odds are stacked against you like black hearted shadows.
Favourite genres to write: Fantasy/magical realism because life should be sprinkled with a liberal dash of extraordinarily imaginative magic!
Next Chapter Publishing YA fantasy series. Bloodstone – The Curse of Time Book 1
And the 2nd in the series to be published thereafter…Golden Healer – The Curse of Time Book 2
Thanks for dropping by today and it would be great if you could share the news of the release of the new release from M.J. Mallon. Thanks Sally.
This looks like a fun read! I love a good YA book. Best wishes to Marjorie with this new series 🙂
Sally, thanks for sharing. Hugs xx 🙂
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Thanks very much Harmony..hugsx
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See Sally’s original post for full details 😃
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Thanks very much Chris…♥ ♥
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My pleasure, Sally ❤️🤗❤️
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Thanks so much Sally and thank you also for including Sarah Northwood’s 5 star review. I’m back from work later in afternoon and will repost/share more then. In a few months time I hope to be a full time author more news on that soon!
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Pleasure Marje and I will share new reviews as they roll in.. Look forward to hearing your news.. ♥
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Congratulations to Marje.
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Thanks Robbie..hugs
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Thank you Robbie. ❤ x
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This sounds like a good read. I love stories of magic. And the girl trapped in mirrors is a fascinating idea.
I used to live near Cambridge, UK. and so it will interest me to see how. She describes it. The odd thing in the bio, though, is the reference to the city as the Venice of Cambridge. I wouldn’t refer to it as Venice.
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Thanks Viv and it does look like a good read. We lived at the bottom of the M11 and were in Cambridge quite often and on the river and I would say to some visitors when all the punts are on the water and going under the bridges that there is and air of Venice especially in a fictional setting..xxx
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Thank you, it is magical and quite a dark fantasy in parts. The reference in my bio to the Venice of Cambridge is meant in a jokey sense. I like to keep my bio light-hearted. There is nowhere quite like Venice, but with the punts and the Chronophage grasshopper clock Cambridge has its own special character which inspires magic!
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Thanks for explaining. It did get me confused. I take your point about the punts.
Believe it or not, I once saw someone do the standard jokey thing of getting stuck on the pole as the punt glided away. That was on the backs near King’s College in the days when you used to be able to just walk in.
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Oh dear! That might have been a sight! Thanks and my pleasure. x
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Thanks very much for sharing Michael..hugsx
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Thank you Michael. X
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Its on my TBR, and i hope to able to read it soon. All these great reviews are pushing me. xx Michael
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Fantastic Michael.. happy reading ahead..hugsxx
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Wow, thank you Michael. Hugs. x
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I used to live in Cambridge itself and spent many a happy time on the river being punted under the bridges. One of them is called The Bridge of Sighs, even though it’s not a replica, and so I can understand the reference to Venice. I read a book called Killing Time in Cambridge recently and part of the enjoyment was the recognition of many of the places in it. I fear my Kindle’s girth is about to be put under more strain! xx
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Loved our picnics on the river and we used to take all our American guests there to punt and visit the colleges that were open.. wonderful history..and as you your Kindle.. we may have to start a weight loss group..hugsxx
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The bridge of sighs gets a mention in the second book Alex (still final edits to be done). Glad you got the reference to Venice, just a bit of light hearted humour creeping in! I know what you mean about kindle over strained! Xx
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Congratulations, Marje! Cheers to you. 🙂
Thanks for sharing the joy, Sally, as always.
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Thanks very much Natalie…hugsx♥
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Thank you Natalie. I appreciate your kind words and Sally always!
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I love books that explore time (though it wasn’t mentioned in the blurb). Einstein and I don’t believe it’s linear, more of a construct that is fungible if you know how to fung it (I made that word up).
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Hi Jacqui the dark elements of the story are inspired by the corpus Christi Chronophage clock and its grasshopper time eater. That’s a good point about the blurb thanks for pointing that out.
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That’s interesting, Marji. Now I’m even more interested. A ‘grasshopper time eater’. OK, got it.
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I have always been fascinated by deja vu and child prodigies who seem to have been born with a talent that must have been passed along from some genius.. Basically I am open to everything including aliens walking amongst us..lol..xx
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The book cover and blurb drew me in before I read the review. I’ve added this to my long TBR list! Thank you for sharing, Sally, and congrats to Marje!
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Thank you so much Jan. I appreciate that. My TBR is crazy too! The trials of authors and reviewers!
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Fantastic Jan.. thank you…hugsx
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Congratulations to Marje, wishing her great success with the new release. Thank you for sharing it Sally.
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Thank you so much Balroop I appreciate your kind words. x
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Wonderful thank you Balroop..hugsx
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Great review 🙂 I have this coming up soon on my TBR list 🙂
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Thank you so much Denise. I hope you enjoy! Each chapter (or Puzzle Piece,) as I call them begins with a poem and then follows into prose.
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Great Denise..happy reading..hugsx
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Congratulations, Marje, and thank you, Sally, for showcasing Marge and her writing. I’m heading to Amazon. 😊
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Thank you so much Gwen. I hope you enjoy!
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Fantastic Gwen.. thank you..♥
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Congratulations to Marje on her new release and fantastic review – this sounds like a wonderful mystery. Toni x
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Thanks Toni. I’m very fond of the story and looking forward to how it grows and develops as the series progresses! Book 2 is waiting in the wings to be finished! x
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Thanks Toni..it looks great..hugs ♥
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Congrats Marje, I love the new cover. ❤
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Thank you Debby. Me too it is very atmospheric! ❤ x
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Yes it is! ❤
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Congratulations on your new book and the great review, Marje. ❤ Thank you for sharing, Sally. ❤
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Thanks Miriam..♥
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You’re welcome, Sally. ❤
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Thank you Miriam. It’s a republished 2nd edition of The Curse of Time. Which the publisher has rebranded calling it Bloodstone. Hoping for new reviews to add to the original ones. ❤
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Congratulations Marje. The sequel! A great achievement.
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Thanks Frank..x
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This is the 2nd edition of book 1 Frank but book 2 is and will be on its way!
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Oops. Apologies, Marje. A fine example of me getting ahead of myself, while remaining hopelessly behind.
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No worries Frank just me being tortoise like! I must do some edits book 2 this weekend! Got to finish it.
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Thanks for sharing Marjorie’s book Don.x
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Thank you so much Don. 🙂
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