Andrew R Williams second novel, Arcadias Children: The Fyfield Plantation has recently received a 5-star review from a Hall of Fame and Top 100 Reviewer for Amazon.com. Grady Harp is a renowned reviewer, author and Gallery owner from Los Angeles USA. With over 22,000 reviews for Amazon, you can rely on his reviews when choosing a novel to read. Blending magic and suspense – The Fyfield Plantation demonstrates that Andrew R Williams “knows the realm of imagination and uses his mastery of the science fiction genre in a manner that few authors can match”.
The 5 – star review from July 17th 2019 sits on Amazon.com at this LINK and reads as follows:
“British author Andrew R.
Williams has written an impressive array of books, from fantasy fiction, such
as his ongoing series ARCADIA’S CHILDREN, to architectural information books –
DOMESTIC BUILDING SURVEYS, PRACTICAL GUIDE TO ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS, and A
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO SINGLE STOREY HOUSE EXTENSIONS. He is a chartered surveyor.
The intricacies of Andrew’s attention to detail make this
novel as accessible, and even credible, as the prior book in this series –
ARCADIA’S CHILDREN: SAMANTHA’S REVENGE. Andrew knows the realm of imagination
and uses his mastery of the science fiction genre in a manner that few authors
can match. Wildly inventive concepts and description of events and forms become
clearly relatable in his hands.
A hint of why Andrew’s bizarre world works so well is evident
in his offering ‘facts’ about Arcadian archaeology before the story’s onset.
For instance, Arcadia is the third planet in the Salus System. As it is in a
Goldilocks Zone, the planet is an Earth type, and The Wreck – Although badly
damaged, The Wreck is still being subjected to close scrutiny. It has also
become a major tourist attraction. Since teleportation systems were installed,
over two million tourists per annum visit The Wreck. When entering a strange
realm such preparation makes the journey more credible.
A taste of the author’s style is seductive, as the opening
sentences prove: ‘Pushley gave Mick Tarmy a lopsided smile. “How’s it going,
Tarleton?” One glance at Ed Pushley’s face was enough to convince Tarmy that
the other man wasn’t in control of his faculties. Pushley’s expression reminded
him of how Claire Hyndman had looked a few hours previously when, for reasons
best known to her, she’d suddenly slashed one of her hands with a commando
knife and told him to taste her blood. “What’s the matter, Tarleton? Cat got
your tongue?” Instead of responding, Mick Tarmy stared at Pushley’s power
bubble image for a second or two and vaguely wondered what was creating it. Was
it one of their percoms or was Claire Hyndman’s invisible friend creating the
bubble?’
Keen characterizations create near visible images and the
plot of the story is full of imaginative excursions and strange events. Though
far too condensed, the plot outline follows:’ – a fascinating journey to destroy
a plantation dedicated to growing zuka milk, which produces a powerful narcotic
street drug. The Great Ones, who use the drug to raise funds for their war
against humanity, will go to any lengths to stop Mick, his cohorts Claire
Hyndman and Nonie Tomio, from their mission.’
Exciting and beautifully realized, this is one of the better
Sci-Fi fantasy novels of the day. Recommended. Grady Harp, July 19”
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