This was my first Robert Goddard novel, and after reading this book in less than 24 hours I can certainly be considered a new fan.

I simply could not put this book down. It did what every good thriller should be able to do -- transfix you and make you want to turn the page to see what happens next. It was the twists that kept me reading this book. However, they are not so frequent that you expect a twist at the end of every chapter. There are just enough thrown in to make you reconsider every time you think you've sorted out what is really going on.

Reading the other reviews posted here, I was a little concerned about all the flashbacks that this novel uses. But upon reading the book I found it no problem at all. It is not overdone and they are all contexualised with modern day events. One will have no problem at all keeping track of things.

I was glued to this novel for the better part of a day, reading it in very quick time. I simply had to find out what was going to happen next! If you like that in a thriller, then you will greatly enjoy this novel.

If you are suffering from some of life's tribulations at the moment, I suggest that you do not read this book. It is unrelentingly depressing. In following Cleasby and his inexorable slide from mere hero worship of Horatio Nelson to obsession and finally clinical madness, the reader is led down a very dark path indeed. If one word could be used to sum up this novel it would be: DISTURBING. The ending certainly shocked me, but on relection I realised that it shouldn't have. What happens is simply inevitable.

Without a doubt Unsworth is an excellent writer. This was my first experience of him and, despite my view of this novel, his obvious talents as an author make me want to read more of his work. However, the bleakness of "Losing Nelson" made it impossible for me to enjoy and is my reasoning for giving it a two star rating.

Fascism is a subject that always seems to fascinate a lot of people, whether their interest is historical or ideological. This is not surprising given its impact on the twentieth century world.

The basis of Eatwell's book lies in the thesis that fascism is a coherent political and social ideology. While the media usually associates fascism with rampaging skinheads or soccer hooligans, Eatwell points out that there is more to the movement than mere street thuggery. This point is becoming increasingly pertinent as the fascist parties of Europe gain ever increasing support. (For example, Austria last year elected a fascist party as coalition partner to their Government.) Eatwell also shows that historically, like Communism, fascism has taken many different strands, such as the Fascism of Mussolini, the Nazism of Hitler, Strasserism, etc. etc. While broadly similar in aims, the streams of fascism often differed in key respects.

Well written in a clear and jargon-free manner, Eatwell surveys the intellectual origins of fascism and charts its history in Europe both in the past and more recently. He concentrates on Germany, Italy, France and the United Kingdom.

This is an absorbing book and an excellent introduction to further reading on this subject.

Poetic, sensual and wonderfully atmospheric, I loved this, my first Anne Rice novel.

Ancient Egypt is still a fascinating subject for many, and in some cases any book that has a mummy or pyramid on its cover will sell but let you down. This fabulous novel won't. It is a gorgeous read that captures the flavour of the Edwardian period perfectly. Read and enjoy! But boy, does this novel cry out for a sequel...

I desperately wanted to like this novel more than I did. I picked it up and bought it as I was fascinated by the concept and was initially pleased. That optimisim changed about half-way through when the hard science fiction kicked in and the plot became overwhelmed by incomprehensible "time and space" rubbish. I wasn't looking for a simple "Lost World" adventure tale of daring-do, but found the explanation for the Miracle and the rushed conclusion to this story a big let down. In the end, after I laboured to the finish, I was left simply scratching my head...

After having heard a lot about this book, and read a number of reviews, I read this with much anticipation. I was sadly let down. While there is no denying the qualities of all the writers showcased, that is not to say that we see their best work here.

While the linkages between the various stories are cleverly contrived, the writing is uneven. I found "Room 101 - Benny Does Dublin" far and away the best of the stories.

That is not to say that this is a bad book, just that Bolger as editor hasn't quite pulled the concept off with this effort. Nevertheless, worth a look.

This picture book is captivating. With a simple message of hope woven through with inspiration, follow Zoe in her quest.

This will capture any child's imagination with the simplicity and magic of the story and the superb illustrations. Sure to be a favourite.

I have been a fan of Graham Masterton's fiction for a number of years now, since I first came across his work when just a schoolboy. This is certainly a very entertaining horror read, and engages the reader on many levels.

Masterton is a master of mood and setting, and here he perfectly captures the air of an English summer on the Isle of Wight, in the midst of which stands Fortyfoot House with all it's menace...

The evil presence of a being known popularly to locals as Brown Jenkin, part giant rat, part human, scurries through the walls of the house, twittering and calling in the darkness. Strange lights and sounds come from the attic at night. Why did so many children die in the space of a few days at Fortyfoot House in November 1886? Why is the roof constructed in such a bizarre fashion, so that it's angles appear...impossible?

Masterton has drawn heavily from the Cthulhu Mythos originated by classic writer H. P. Lovecraft for this story. At first I was dismayed that he did this, as I am thoroughly versed in the original canon. My fear was that he would take such liberties as to ruin my enjoyment of this book, despite being such a Masterton fan. However, with reflection I do not see it as a problem at all. Sure, he has taken huge liberties with Cthulhu Mythos lore, but why not? Too many people are too precious about it. Besides, the constant addition and taking of liberties only serve to enhance and contribute further to the cycle. While this novel is certainly fringe-Mythos, it is still a fantastic read. And you cannot ask for more than that.

With plenty of gory detail to satisfy without overpowering you, Masterton has written another great horror tale. A classic horror page turner.

This was one of my favourite novels of 1999. Barrett's impressive research and attention to detail comes through on every single page of this beautifully crafted book. It is not just the story itself that captures your attention, it is the entire presentation that draws you in as well. From the extracts from old scientific works to the line drawings and the prose style, this novel carries you back to the nineteenth century brilliantly. Barrett's story contains great insights into why some men in the nineteenth century were driven to undertake seemingly insane expeditions into the Arctic. Greed, ambition and the potential for fame and acclamation ranked foremost, while the quest for knowledge oftentimes came last.

Fantastic.

Having stumbled upon a copy of this book entirely by accident, I have since found Harm's work to be indispensible in my search for dread Cthulhu lore. With a simple A-Z format, the complier has recorded many useful references that are not confined to the Lovecraft canon of works (which are, of course, thinly veiled as fiction). The works of others with similar foresight and understanding are also used as sources. If Arkham University were ever to offer a paper in Cthulhu Investigation 101, this would certainly be on the required reading list.