Friday 24 May 2013

24 Bones by Michael Stewart Blog Tour - Review





Book Title: 24 Bones
Format: ebook
Price: $2.99
Pages: 305
Publisher: Non Sequitur Press
Release: February 14, 2013












Book Summary:

Every five hundred years the phoenix dies.

Samiya, born-into-shadow, is soon to battle her born-into-light brother. Abandoned by their parents, neither wishes to play the preordained role of beast and hero. When their loved ones are taken hostage, they are forced to follow the path laid out in myth, culminating in a battle first fought six thousand years ago in ancient Cairo. A mythic clash where one defeats the other and both become gods.

To break free from their fates, Samiya and her brother must unravel a mystery twisted by cults, greed, and magic. But myth is a powerful force and failure to live up to it may not only destroy their lives but the lives of the ones they love most.

When the phoenix dies, the only certainty is flames.

Kindle buy link ($2.99):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BGCQGNG?tag=tributebooks-20

Smashwords buy link ($2.99):
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6567858-24-bones


About the author:

After crewing ships in the Antarctic and the Baltic Sea and some fun in venture capital, Michael anchored himself (happily) to a marriage and a boatload of kids. Now he injects his adventurous spirit into his writing with brief respites for research into the jungles of Sumatra and Guatemala, the ruins of Egypt and Tik’al, paddling the Zambezi and diving whatever cave or ocean reef will have him. He is a member of the International Thriller Writers and SF Canada, and the author of the Assured Destruction series, 24 Bones, The Sand Dragon, Hurakan, Ruination and several award winning graphic novels for young adults.

Michael F. Stewart's Web Site:
http://www.michaelfstewart.com/

Michael F. Stewart's Twitter:
https://twitter.com/MichaelFstewart

Michael F. Stewart's Goodreads:
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2969126.Michael_F_Stewart

24 Bones' Goodreads:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6567858-24-bones

Tribute Books Blog Tours Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tribute-Books-Blog-Tours/242431245775186

24 Bones' blog tour site:
http://24bonesblogtour.blogspot.com/


My thoughts:


Thank you Tribute tours for the opportunity taking part in this tour. 



First off, I love that cover! 


About the story. I was pretty excited when I saw this book was based on Egyptian Mythology. It started out well, loved the beginning, even liked Samiya's character. As the events unfolded, I got lost somewhere along the way, and I couldn't really keep up with the many characters. I really enjoyed the Egyptian Mythology and Christian religion, and was drawn into the world the author created, along with the fantastic vivid descriptions. 


If you enjoy urban fantasy, I recommend this book. 

My rating:  4 stars 



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19 comments:

  1. Thanks for the review, Cecilia! Really appreciate it. :)

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    1. You are very welcome, Michael. :) It's a wonderful book!

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  2. Cecilia, thanks so much for recommending Michael's book to all the urban fantasy fans out there :)

    P.S. Your new blog design looks fantastic!

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    1. It was a great story. Thank you for the compliments! :)

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  3. Great, fair and honest review, Cecelia. Michael's book looks very interesting, and I'm happy to see someone writing about Egypt! :-)

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    1. It is! I haven't read many books set in Egypt so this was a real treat. :)

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  4. This looks like something I'd love! Thanks for the review :)

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    1. I think you'd love this one, Mer. very well written. :)

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  5. I have a Phoenix book coming out in January!

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    1. Ah, yeah, Kelly! I saw the trailer. and gorgeous cover. Can't wait to read. :)

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  6. I just got this one :) Love the cover!

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    1. Ooh I hope you enjoy reading it. And the cover is simply gorgeous! :)

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  7. Thanks for the review!
    I'm captivated by the green piercing eyes depicted on the cover + an Egyptian setting?
    Sounds great!

    Writer In Transit

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    1. My pleasure, Michelle. Yes, those green eyes are beautiful. :) It's a wonderful story. :)

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  8. There should be more books based on Egyptian mythology!

    Thanks for stopping by -- Sarah is the best :) Nice to meet you too!

    You can find me here: Jen @ YA Romantics

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    1. Thanks for stopping by, Jen :) Yeah, Sarah rocks. :) This was a wonderful book, and hope there'll be more books based on Egyptian myth. So intriguing.

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  9. I soooo agree. The cover is beyond beautiful.

    Good luck with the giveaway, everyone. :-)

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    1. It is, isn't it? Gorgeous covers are my weakness.. Love them! :)

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  10. Egyptian Mythology and Christianity? Well, they were mixed together in the Bible. Agree the cover is very cool.

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