Gem Bordages, of Texas, US, says in a review of this latest novel:
"Once again John Martin creates an improbable world filled with improbable, but memorable, characters. Some you love and love loving; some you hate and love hating. The protagonist you love hating so much you can't wait to see what he does next so you can hate him even more."
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Here's a selection of quick reads
Living next door to Rembrandt
If only Dutch artist Willie van Dork had listened to reason, he could have been just as famous as Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. He had a lot in common with Rembrandt and some learned observers early in his career thought he was technically a better painter. MORE...
A few words to God about what went down
I remember having to bury a dead cat when I was 12.
I would not have minded terribly except he was not our cat.
We found him expired at our front-door and I swear I had never seen him around before. MORE ...
Hey son, give me back my trousers
I have no idea why I have never been head-hunted for a position as a fashion consultant.
Possibly it is because I think fashion crazes are confidence tricks.
Call me cynical, but I think they are designed to make money for the movers and shakers and con people in the fashion industry. MORE ...
Tour operator declares war
Retired British SAS officer Major Jeremy Billycock-Smythe has made a bold foray into the adventure vacation market.
He is offering three-week war-zone packages. MORE ..
Keeping the whiskers at bay
My son announced yesterday that it was time he started shaving.
Kids grow up so quick these days, don't they?
He only turned five last week. MORE ...
Sucking on a US lemon
When I think about global warming, I rarely think about lemons.
Not until the other day anyway.
That's when I saw American lemons for sale for $A4.99 a kilogram at the Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets in Canberra. MORE ...