You can find all the Nicole Stuart books at http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00BCWJ6P0.
Her books are designed to entertain, to educate in a
pleasant way, to widen horizons, to give the reader a chance to experience
different worlds, different places, different ways of thinking. They take the
reader to places they could not otherwise go, to the experiences of people they
could not otherwise be.
Widely acclaimed for their refreshing insight into complex,
hidden and obtuse facts, and into the possible outcomes of those facts, her
books cover a wide range of subjects, from the emotions of a writer producing his
first best-seller and a large man who would love to be a prima ballerina, to a
couple building a new civilization after a world catastrophe, a group of
tourists escaping the consequences of that catastrophe in a remote corner of
Africa. Her characters are real people confronting real situations, overcoming their
limitations and problems and demonstrating that the world does not consist
solely of degenerates and parasites. Comments include the following:
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“The story moves through several countries and
places, with descriptions that will make them familiar, and deals with real
situations and people in a way that convinces the reader that the author is
writing from first-hand experience.
There are no contrived situations, no derring-do that is written for the
Hollywood special effects addict.
Everything is possible.
This is a thoroughly good read!”
This is a thoroughly good read!”
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“Once
again, the book is written in a fast-paced and convincing style, with plenty of
credible excitement, evocative descriptions of places, and a satisfying
romantic content. It is clear that the
author knows the detail of the events and places, and he is able to give the
reader an ability to know them too. This is a totally satisfying read!”
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“Once
again, the author has come up with a fast-moving, believable story that makes
the reader happy to be on the side of the ‘good guys’!”
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“I
have just recently discovered this author, and, so far, have enjoyed the books
a lot. I will return to this series once I finish re-reading Extinction Event.”
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“Our reviewer found the description of a storm
and sinking at sea nerve-jangling. The
writing puts one on the spot, and makes one ask what else could be done? The writing is economical, and the book
fast-moving and enjoyable, going from the peacefulness of a trans-Atlantic
voyage single-handed in a sailing yacht, through the building of a storm and
the rescue of a crewmember from a sinking yacht, then into the aftermath of the
sinking. It leaves the reader with a
satisfied feeling that things are as they should be at the end.
We found it enjoyable, easy to read, fast-moving and technically accurate. Recommended for all ages, and particularly the adventurous.”
We found it enjoyable, easy to read, fast-moving and technically accurate. Recommended for all ages, and particularly the adventurous.”
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“I think the story could be developed a lot
further. Other than that, I completely enjoyed the story. I read it all in one
sitting and wish there were more.” (The story is developed a lot further in
subsequent books (now twelve) in the series.)
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“I have enjoyed all of the books in this series
so far, and am on the 3rd or 4th book, Some of the ingenious ways they solve
their problems that have come about due to the eruption of the Yellowstone
National Park supervolcano. I'm a sucker for a well written disaster book.”
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“The explosion of Yellowstone is bound to happen
with the results well illustrated in this book. Yes, governments should have
survival plans but they are inept and self serving. Needless billions will die.
Hopefully such a disaster is far in the future, however, we are overdue! READ
THIS SERIES!”
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“I am in the process of reading this volume in
the series at this time. I enjoy the imagination used to come up with the
solutions to the various problems facing our survivors, and the solutions are
unique to each volume.”
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“This is an exciting and realistic adventure
combined with a serious warning. I like the characters and their story. I
admire their altruism when they find room in their hearts and on their boat to
share with total strangers. The tsunami scene is breath taking. Also, their
plan to ride out the first bit hidden away is very wise. I recommend this one!”
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“The author's views on governments and their
self serving corruption is right on! I have thought long and hard along the
same lines but could have not put the right words to it. She is well studied in
the after effects of volcanic explosions. I live 300 miles from Yellowstone and
have been there many times. It's beauty is awesome, yet there is always the
underlying threat. The story is spell binding, yet I realize it is mostly a
fairy tale. Nothing could ever occur, as this did, without a hitch. However, I
highly recommend reading it and thinking about the planet's possible future.”
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“Spend the money and enjoy the ride, I certainly
did! Plus there is at least one side story that is also worth the time - "Chain
Reaction" that is stand alone or a companion piece, again with new ideas
that will make you wish to explore them, the mark of truly great writer, makes
you wish to find out more about the ideas and visit places and methods of
transport!”
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“A beautifully crafted book about a book. The
only thing which could possibly improve it would be another hundred or so pages.
However as the main character, Roger, stated, "His story was finished. No,
he thought. Not Finished. Complete." This is a complete work which is a
joy to read.
If your view of South Africa was formed during the era of Apartheid and the Soweto Uprising you may come away with a totally different opinion.
I can think of no greater compliment to pay a writer than to say, "You have changed my view of the world."
If your view of South Africa was formed during the era of Apartheid and the Soweto Uprising you may come away with a totally different opinion.
I can think of no greater compliment to pay a writer than to say, "You have changed my view of the world."
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