Roy R. Luna

I enjoyed this novel so much that I read it in one sitting, well, twice in two sittings. It is intriguing from the very beginning all the way to the end. Without warning, all the unexpected twists and turns take a hold on you until you realize, with regret, that you have reached the end.

Without giving too much away, here's some of the plot: A well-adjusted college professor suddenly finds himself having conversations with a voice in his head. Naturally the poor professor begins to suspect he is mentally ill. Except he isn't - an entity has moved into his head.

This is not a horror story. Rather, it is a story of friendship, love and human kindness expanding thousands of miles, with an added paranormal element. I highly recommend it. I think I am going to read it again.… (altro)

Picture yourself in 18th century Paris just before the French Revolution, just four months before Voltaire's death. The great philosopher has returned to the city and everyone wants to visit. One of these is an angry young man, Zenobe Bosquet, who has journeyed from his country, Savoy, in search of a solution to the plight of his countrymen. Early in the story Zenobe does meet the man he so admired by managing to infiltrate the house where Voltaire had taken his lodgings.

The magic of this tale is that, as a historical novel, it allows the reader to meet the celebrated man of letters plus quite a few famous and/or notorious personalities. This is precisely why I love this genre. It is important that as such, a historical tale must be accurate, that the author takes his or her time researching the non-fictional characters, the fashions, the customs, the geography. If not then it would be a great disappointment. Well, Mr. Luna did not disappoint. With bewitching prose he is very able to take the reader to another time, another place, another world. This is truly the magic of well-written historical fiction.… (altro)