Allen Houston's Blog - Posts Tagged "fantasy"

Another Nightfall Gardens Amazon review:

"Fair warning, by the end of this book, your nails will be bitten to the quick. Mr. Houston does an amazing job at combining fantasy with emotional realism-his sensitive observations and ability to maintain psychological tension transcend the genre. Hope my nails grow back by book two."

New review:

"The menace emanating from the house and gardens is palpable throughout the story, which will keep you engaged and on the edge of your seat from start to finish."

"Houston incorporates an interesting mix of Greek mythology, ghosts, goblins, and his own novel creatures to create a terrifying world that, without the efforts of a young girl and her brother, will soon be consumed by them. I'm a fan of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials Trilogy and Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game Series; this first volume is up there with those."

Another "Nightfall Gardens" review!

"I intended to read it over the weekend but once started I did not put it down until the end. The author ended the book leaving my wishing for more so I am anxious for the next in this series. A perfect read for tweens, teens and adults."

I'm now a Mr. New review.

"Mr. Houston rewards the reader's curiosity whenever one strays into the gardens or into forbidden rooms, tantalizing all the way with episodes of horror and fantasy. I'm hooked and already regretting loaning the book to my fiance because I want to read it again. Book Two can't come quickly enough."

New review for Nightfall Gardens

"This book draws you in right away. The story has some darker elements, but it is a fun read that especially wowed me with its rich and descriptive language. Houston can really turn a phrase."

I've seen the cover of "The Shadow Garden" and all I can say is "wow." Tony Roberts knocked himself out. Totally creepy. The book is in the last stages of being edited and will be out in the next week (fingers crossed).

I'll be premiering the cover of the second book in my "Nightfall Gardens" trilogy, "The Shadow Garden," on my author's page. Like it to get a first glimpse.

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"The Shadow Garden," the second thrilling volume of the "Nightfall Gardens" trilogy is now for sale. Buy a copy here: http://amzn.to/19mZ0v9

I haven’t written an update on “The Labyrinth” in a while. I’m moving the publication date back to come out two weeks before Halloween (good timing). This isn’t because I haven’t been writing.
Like all novels, this one has taken on a life of its own. In order for me to do justice to the story and give my characters the respect they deserve, I’m taking a couple of extra months to make sure everything is perfect (or as perfect as can be). In other words, I want to wrap up “Nightfall Gardens” in style.
I can tell you that I’ve really let my imagination run wild in this book and that unlike “Lost” I plan on wrapping up all of the mysteries that still linger from the first two books in the trilogy. It’s also going to be much more mammoth than “Nightfall Gardens or “The Shadow Garden.”
The cover is currently in the can (as they say). Tony Roberts really knocked himself out continuing in the vein of the first two books with a stellar creepy cover. I’ll unveil that down the road as the publication date draws near.
Also, there will be some cool contests I’ll be announcing here soon as well as a big “Nightfall Gardens” party that’ll take place in NYC in the fall. I’m open to hitting the road for a couple of reading stops after the book comes out, so email me if you have any suggestions.
Thanks for your patience. I promise it’ll be worth your wait, and if you haven’t told your friends about NG, please share the word. Thanks!