Douglas nicholas books list of books by author douglas. Nicholas storytelling painted this novel with historic realism that made it pop right off the page. Hob is a boy on the verge of manhood, making his way through the woods with a small troupe. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Debut novelist douglas nicholas goes for the throat with something red. Mar 31, 2015 douglas nicholas is an awardwinning poet, whose work has appeared in numerous poetry journals, and the author of four previous books, including something red and iron rose, a collection of poems inspired by new york city. Introduction a haunting blend of history, fantasy, and suspense, something red takes readers deep into the dark woods of thirteenthcentury england, where something vicious is lurking. It takes place just a few months after the conclusion of something red, continuing the story of molly and her band of musicians, though they are much, much more than just a traveling troupe. The narrative follows a band of four travelers as they attempt to cross the countryside at the same time a vicious something is in the area, brutally murdering those with whom the troupe has contact but never attacking the quartet directly. Douglas nicholas books list of books by author douglas nicholas. Sometimes a book tells you things about the author. If you like a nonstop thrilling roller coaster ride, hop on board with something red.
Douglas nicholas is an awardwinning poet and something red reflects his craft. During the thirteenth century in northwest england, in one of the, isbn 9781451660074 buy the something red. This is a stunning debut novel of lyrical power and suspenseful drama. Douglas nicholas is an awardwinning poet, and some of that poetry seeps into his novel, something red. There is a certain lyrical quality to it that i appreciated, and i found that quite interesting, mixed as it was with a tale of murder and mayhem. In an intoxicating blend of fantasy and horror, acclaimed debut novel something red transports you to the harsh, unforgiving. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. With its smoky campfires, greased cartaxles and beeswaxed bowstrings, something red grounds us in the high middle ages so credibly that we are willing to believe in whatever monsters douglas nicholas asks us to.
See all books authored by douglas nicholas, including something red, and throne of darkness, and more on. Something red by douglas nicholas kansas city public library. Please welcome douglas nicholas to the qwillery as part of the 2012 debut author challenge interviews. Throne of darkness is the third book in this series following something red and the wicked. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. During the thirteenth century in northwest england, in one of the coldest. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Read something red a novel by douglas nicholas available from rakuten kobo. During the thirteenth century in northwest england, in one of the coldest winters in living memory, a formidable yet charming irish healer, molly, and the troupe she leads are driving their three wagons, hoping to cross the pennine mountains before the heavy snows set in. Nicholass beautiful prose, his detailed portrayal of life in medieval england, interesting characters, and underlying supernatural themes make this book a real gem. Throne of darkness by douglas nicholas 2015, paperback. Something red is not your runofthemill horror novel, and is more likely to appeal to historical fiction readers than to horror aficionados. From debut author douglas nicholas comes a haunting story of love, murder, and sorcery. Jessica leake, author of arcana shelf awareness i loved something red.
In an intoxicating blend of fantasy and horror, acclaimed debut novel something red transports you to the harsh, unforgiving world of thirteenthcentury england. Full of ambience, hobs emotional landscape as he witnesses spectacular things is articulately described. Something red douglas nicholas 9781451660234 netgalley. Something red presents an enchanting world full of mysterious and fascinating characters. Sep 18, 2012 nicholas language, its relevance to ancient times in syntax and vocabulary, and his extensive research into medieval england, bring this book to life in a brilliant fashion.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read something red. Douglas nicholas is an awardwinning poet, whose work has appeared in numerous poetry journals, and the author of four previous books, including something red and iron rose, a collection of poems inspired by new york city. Buy a cheap copy of something red book by douglas nicholas. This is his first novel, although he has published several poetry collections, and it is a dynamic read. Interview with douglas nicholas, author of something red. Molly, a middleaged irishwoman highly respected for her healing powers. Something red by douglas nicholas 9781451660227 dymocks. It is now 1215 and our group has been contacted by a representative of pope innocent iii with a secret mission he wants to commission molly for. An intoxicating and spirited blend of fantasy, mythology, and history, something red features the most fascinating of characters including shapeshifters, irish battle queens, norman knights, templars, pilgrims, saracens, a lithuanian noblewoman, warrior monks, strongeven dangerouswomen, and ten murderous mastiffs, as well as an epic. Last year, you may remember, i waxed eloquent over a book by canadian writer erin bow called plain kate. Douglas nicholas has written a gutwrenching, harrowing novel in something red. We provide something red 1 douglas nicholas and numerous ebook collections from fictions to scientific research in any way.
Agenda magazine, douglas nicholas has written a gutwrenching, harrowing novel in something red. Nicholas sequel to his historical saga, something red 2012, continues the haunting tale of exiled irish queen maeve and her cohorts in medieval north england. Perfect for fans of game of thrones, this novel want to read. Click to read more about something red by douglas nicholas. Something red by douglas nicholas tenacious reader. Something red is an excellent debut from a gifted author. Buy something red by nicholas, douglas from amazons fiction books store. Shelf awareness douglas nicholas has written a gutwrenching, harrowing novel in something red. Rich in history, ankle deep in blood, and packed with brilliant writing and whipsmart plotting. Jan 26, 2017 last year, you may remember, i waxed eloquent over a book by canadian writer erin bow called plain kate. He lives in new yorks hudson valley with his wife theresa and yorkshire terrier tristan. His words and sentences are so precise and evocative. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading something red. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.
In an intoxicating blend of fantasy and horror, acclaimed debut novel something red transports you to the. Sep 18, 2012 an intoxicating and spirited blend of fantasy, mythology, and history, something red features the most fascinating of characters including shapeshifters, irish battle queens, norman knights, templars, pilgrims, saracens, a lithuanian noblewoman, warrior monks, strongeven dangerouswomen, and ten murderous mastiffs, as well as an epic. Jun 18, 20 douglas nicholas is an awardwinning poet, whose work has appeared in numerous poetry journals, and the author of four previous books, including something red and iron rose, a collection of poems inspired by new york city. Something red by douglas nocholas alive on the shelves. Something red series by douglas nicholas goodreads. In the fourth novel from acclaimed author douglas nicholas, exiled irish queen maeve and her family battle an otherworldly and deadly evil. Something red by douglas nicholas overdrive rakuten. I found myself drawn to read, reread, and read a third time entire passages so i could i revel in their beauty. Sep 18, 2012 from debut author douglas nicholas comes a haunting story of love, murder, and sorcery. Something red ebook by douglas nicholas rakuten kobo. That douglas nicholas, the author of something red, is a poet will come as no surprise to any reader who has passed page six of this gorgeous, lyrical narrative.
Something red book by douglas nicholas thriftbooks. What begins as a journey for answers turns into something much bigger, and zachary must decide whether to trust the handsome stranger he meets at a highflying literary fundraiser in new york or to retreat back to his thesis and forget the whole affair. Something red book by douglas nicholas official publisher. Something red douglas nicholas 9781451660074 netgalley. Popcorn reads the poetic nature of the language, the increasing of the novels atmospheric spook and the members of the traveling family made something red a winner. Netgalley d uring the thirteenth century in northwest england, in one of the coldest winters in living memory, a formidable yet charming irish healer, molly, and the troupe she leads are driving their three wagons, hoping to cross the pennine mountains before the heavy snows set in. Douglas nicholass first novel, something red, is a horror story set in thcentury england. From debut novelist douglas nicholas comes a haunting fantasy of love, murder, and sorcery set in one of the coldest winters of thirteenthcentury england. Erin kindly sent me a copy of her new book, sorrows knot, a lovely, sad, beautifully written fantasy based in an imaginary world that is reminiscent. Mindingspot douglas nicholas can artfully narrate a story. Douglas nicholas s first novel, something red, is a horror story set in thcentury england. We provide you this proper as well as simple pretentiousness to acquire those all. It remains one of my three favorite fantasy novels the other two are seraphina by rachel hartman and something red by douglas nicholas.
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