Lucinda's Web by Dorothy Morrison © 2008 WillowTree Press ISBN
978-0-9794533-2-8 284 pages Paperback $xx.xx
(U.S.)
Should be available October 11, 2008 from www.willowtreepress.com
I have read some of Dorothy Morrison's non-fiction work and enjoyed her
approach and style. But there is often a difference between "teaching" and
"storytelling" so I was looking forward to this book. I was NOT
disappointed. Ms. Morrison's talents are equally at play in each genre.
I love well crafted (if you will pardon the pun) fiction by people
comfortable with the Pagan life. Too many authors make a character's
religious belief the center point of an otherwise pedestrian story. That
is
not a problem on either count with this book. The religious beliefs,
although im****tant to the development of the storyline, are not
dominating;
and the story is anything but pedestrian. The pacing is excellent; the
characters are thoroughly believable (and enjoyable); and the plot is not
so
outrageous that it is an insult to the intelligence of the reader.
I won't comment on the few glitches I found in this book, as it is still
undergoing revision and formatting (This review is based on uncorrected
proofs). I also can't tell you what it will cost you when it is published
in early October, as the price hasn't been determined at this point.
What I can tell you are the following items: First, it is a fun book. I
don't mean that it is sweetness and light. It definitely has a darker
side,
but it is not depressing. Second, it is obvious from the ending that this
is only the beginning. There are more stories to tell involving these
characters (and I am sure Ms. Morrison will be telling them over the next
several years). And, finally, that whatever the price ends up being, it
will be worth the cost. WillowTree Press consistently pr5oduces high
quality books by authors who know what the reader wants and needs.
As noted in the header at the start of the review, this book is scheduled
for release in early October 2008. Look for it in your local bookstore,
or
visit WillowTree's website and save yourself a trip. And while you are
there, you may want to look at the Rowan Gant Investigations series by M.
R.
Sellars, another excellent fiction series.
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