Faerie Wars

In a short space of time Henry discovered (i) that his parents were on the point of splitting up because of his mother’s lesbian affair, (ii) his 80-year-old friend, Mr Fogarty, was once an armed bank robber and (iii) Crown Prince Pyrgus of the Fairie world had retreated through a portal into this world, in response to a Light versus Dark conflict that raged in his own land.

This is a lengthy, exciting novel that glitters with a jigsaw of bizarre characters and situations. It gallops along with wit and suspense and it thrills with imaginative magic and invention. Yet it is grounded in situations, Science and the language of the 21st century.

There’s a strong hint of a sequel at the end, which I for one will warmly welcome. Recommended for older fantasy lovers looking for the thrill of the new, this is a book of which much will be heard! I’m slightly worried the title will deter some potential readers.