A review from Sally Cronin, blogger and author extraordinaire, is always a delight. The review of Soul Swallowers got me off the couch for a happy dance. Thank you, Sally!
This week my review is for D.Wallace Peach and Soul Swallowers (The Shattered Sea Book 1)
About the book
When swallowed, some souls gift insights, wisdom, a path to understanding. Others unleash power, proficiency with a sword, and indifference to death. One soul assimilates with ease. But swallow a host of the dead and risk a descent into madness.
Estranged from his family over the murder of his wife, young Raze Anvrell wields his fists to vent his rage. Then a chance at a new life beckons, and he retreats to the foothills of the Ravenwood, the haunt of unbound ghosts. He and his mentor build a freehold, a life of physical labor and the satisfaction of realizing a dream. They raise horses and whittle by the fire until the old man dies, and Raze swallows his first soul.
When his brother reaches out, open wounds begin to scar. But…
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Excellent review, Diana!
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Thanks so much for stopping by to read, Mark. Sally was a dear to read and review and I couldn’t have been happier. Have a wonderful Thursday and Happy Writing.
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Wonderful review from Sally, Diana. Congratulations! I’m in the middle of The Sorcerer’s Garden and I don’t want to put it down. 🙂 Your talent is amazing and I look forward to reading more of your books, this one included. 💐
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Thank you so much for reading the review, Lauren, and for the wonderful comment. I’m so glad you’re enjoying The Sorcerer’s Garden. It was definitely the most fun book to write. 🙂 You made my day! 🙂
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Amazing review. This book sounds wonderful. Adding to reading list.
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Thank you so much for the lovely comment and for adding the book to your reading list. You’ve made my day! Wishing you all the best. 😀
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My pleasure. 😘
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Nice! It’s especially nice to read an appraisal of your work after you’ve had time away from it, isn’t it, Diana? I find I’m often kinder to — more complimentary toward — my own work with distance from it.
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Hi Sean. This one is a few years old, and its great to see it get a bit of attention. Plus Sally writes great reviews! Thanks for adding to the fun. I hope you’re doing well and being creative. Have a great evening. ❤
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Congrats, Diana!!! What a wonderful review!
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Thanks so much for reading, Jan. Sally is so kind to read and review. A wonderful resource for indie writers. I don’t know how she does it all. Happy Writing. 😀
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Congratulations on an awesome review from Sally, Diana!! Her review really pulled me in and I left wanting more….again….congrats!!
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Thanks, Kirt. Sally is a real gem for writers with her reviews and blog shares. I appreciate the visit. Have a wonderful, creative day. 🙂
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I liked this one better than the one I wrote, Diana. Absolutely perfect.
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Lol. I think every review is just perfect, Jacqui. I’ll even take one-liners when I can get them. Thanks for taking a peek and thank for YOUR review!
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Brilliant review of this amazing book, Diana. Loved the cover page too. Sounds amazing. Thanks a lot.
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Thanks for the visit, Kamal. I was so pleased with Sally’s review. I’m glad you enjoyed it. And delighted that you liked the cover.
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You are welcome dear Diana 🙏🙏🙏😊😊😊
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Congratulations, and much love!
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Thank you, Basilike. It was a treat to stumble across this. I hope you’re doing well, my creative friend, and finding joy in each day. ❤ Hugs.
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I’m well and healthy, and so is everyone I love, so that’s great. And I’m glad to see my WP friends are fine too. And spring is coming!
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Yay for spring! This has been a long long winter.
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It has, and I’ll be glad when it’s over!
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Congratulations on the wonderful review from Sally, Diana!
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I was delighted when I saw the review, Liz. What a treat. Our friend Sally is a wonderful support for indies. Have a lovely week, my friend, and Happy Writing!
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Terrific review, Sally. Congratulations, Diana. This looks like an exciting read. 😊
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Thanks so much, Gwen. Sally was incredibly kind to read and review. I love coming up with weird concepts and applying them to human life. 🙂 The ability to swallow souls is definitely one of them. Have a lovely week. ❤
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Wonderful review from Sally, Diana! Gosh, you have a huge collection of books you’ve authored! I’m thoroughly enjoying “Liars and Thieves” right now! And how silly of me to just now realize your blog is named after one of your books! I wondered where you got that name! Cool!!
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When I started the blog, I only had one book, Terri. Who would have thought that 8 years later I’d have 20! Lol. Thank you so much for giving Liars and Thieves a try. I’m just tickled and hope you enjoy it. Happy Reading!
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Wow, what an impressive accomplishment! You have world-building down to an art and a science, Diana!
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But always so much to learn and improve upon. That’s part of the fun. ❤
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Wonderful review, Diana! ❤ Sharing again from Sally's xoxoxo
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Thanks so much for reading and sharing, Bette. You’re the best!
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Congratulations Diana!!! This is better than the Irish Jig and the story sounds so compelling. This is an incredible review and now I’m doing the happy Dance and kicking up my heels too~!!! 💖💖👏👏👏👏👏👏💃💃💃
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Thanks for sharing in the fun, Cindy. Any reason to dance! It was a wonderful review and lovely surprise. Thanks for stopping by to read!
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Yes of course. It is such a danceble moment and happy to share in your joy and success!💖💖
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Excellent review, Sally. 🙂
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Thanks, Andrea. Sally is such a wonderful support for indies. It was a pleasure to see her review pop up. 🙂
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She is a priceless resource, and I like her humour and taste in music too. 😀
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She’s my source of books, for sure!
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😀
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What a wonderful review! But then, your book totally deserves it 🤗. Have a wonderful week!
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Thanks, Tessa. Sally is a wonderful support of indie writers and her reviews are like gold. I appreciate the visit, my friend. Happy Reading!
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Congratulations on this outstanding and well-written review! You create such wondrous characters in exquisite worlds, Diana. Sally is such a super person and a great supporter of fellow writers. Happy dance for sure!
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Thanks so much for stopping by, Lana. I was pretty tickled to see this review pop up. And I appreciate the kind comment about my writing. You started my day with a smile. ❤
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Another of Diana’s successes. I loved this book. A great page turner.
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Thanks so much for the endorsement, Anneli. I’m glad you enjoyed this one. I couldn’t be happier with Sally’s review. 🙂 Have a wonderful week!
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Good reviews always make a writer feel good. It’s why we write – to make readers happy. You’ve certainly done that.
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That’s so sweet to say, Anneli. Thank you.
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Congratulations, Diana, on this wonderful review.
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Thanks, Robbie. You’re so kind to leave two comments! So glad you enjoyed Sally’s review!
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Congratulations Diana, A good review is worth a happy jig. 🙂
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It is, Balroop. A wonderful surprise and I couldn’t be happier. Thanks for stopping by to take a peek. Happy Reading, my friend. ❤
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Super review, Diana. Congratulations.
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Thanks, John. So nice of you to leave two comments! Lol. I appreciate the visit. Have a wonderful week. 😀
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😊
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It’s a lovely review, and I totally understand how that can make your day. And it couldn’t happen to a nicer person. Love to see well-deserved accolades coming your way! : )
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Thank you so much for the kind comment, Cathleen. It did give me a huge smile since the book has slipped to the background as other books come out. Have a lovely week and Happy Writing. 🙂
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Hope a terrific week is headed your way as well. : )
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Soul Swallowers was my initiation into your fantastic writing- now I’m hooked!
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Oh, I’m so glad Raze and Bel pulled you in, Jacquie. Your comment got me smiling. Thanks so much for taking a peek at Sally’s review. I was delighted to see it. Happy Writing!
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Kudos Diana. I bet it’s a nice surprise to wake up to a glowing review. I need to catch up on my reading of your books. I loved the ones I read so far.
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Thanks, my friend. You are very sweet, and no pressure at all.
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You’re most welcome. I truly love your writing and the books I’ve read.
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❤ ❤
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Great review, but woah, synchronicity. Do you know I named my property Ravenwood?!
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Oooh. Is your property home to unswallowed souls? Not necessarily bad ones, just lost ones? I love that name for a forest. My property in Oregon is the Dragonwood, and it’s where you can find the Gnome Tree and the witch’s stump and her mosquito horde. Love your comment, Julie. Thanks so much for stopping by to read Sally’s review and for leaving me with a smile!
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I’m not sure about lost souls, but there are lots of ravens, deer, rabbits, and chipmunks. 😊
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That sounds much better. 🙂
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Fantastic review, Diana! Wishing you a lovely Sunday. 🙂
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Thanks so much for stopping by to read, Natalie. I was so delighted to see this review show up. Sally is wonderful. Happy Sunday.
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Terrific review!
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Thanks for taking a peek, Suzanne. It’s always a treat to get a review from Sally! Have a great week and Happy Writing!
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You too!
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Just left there, Diana! I’m way behind on my blog visits this week, but when I saw your name, I popped over right away, so I could tell Sally and all her friends how much I, too, loved this book. AND Raze. He’s still one of my favorite characters! Now I want to read it all over again. 😀 Congratulations on all the kudos, too. (Kudoses? Kudi? 😀 😀 😀 )
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Ha ha. You and I have swapped a little fan-girl love over Raze, haven’t we? Lol. No worries about visits, Marcia. I’m cranking through a write right now, so I can relate! There’s only so much time. 🙂 Have a wonderful week!
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Good luck on your “write.” And hope your week is happy and productive. (The best kind!) 😀 ❤
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Fantastic review! Congratulations, Diana! Wishing you a peaceful Sunday. xo
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Thanks, Jill. I appreciate the visit. Sally gave me a giant smile with this review. Have a wonderful week! ❤
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Wonderful review and great plot! On the TBR list.
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Thanks for the wonderful comment and for the smile, Laurie. Sally writes a wonderful review and I’m so honored. When you get to it, I hope you enjoy the read!
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A great review, for a intriguing book. Thank you for sharing! Enjoy the weekend! Michael
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A pleasure to read Diana and I am looking forward to the second book..xxhugsxx
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I hope you enjoy it!! Hugs.
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I don’t doubt it..xxx
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Thanks for the review, Sally. I’m a big fan of D Wallace Peach so I will be having a look at this book. The idea of swallowing souls is interesting. It makes me think of cannibals who ate the flesh of dead heroes to absorb their strength. And in face, a lot of religions have a custom of imbibing the Godhead.
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Great comment, Elizabeth. The book is a bit of a tangent from that idea. Less “horror” and more “ethics” is what I was going for, and the practice is accepted and mostly consensual. 🙂 Thanks so much for swinging by to read Sally’s review!
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