TWO BOOKS DEBUT IN APRIL
Posted on April 26, 2025
I just released these two books in April.
20 First Chapters Volume Six is a delightful read. Fans will get to sample twenty new worlds and be dazzled by the sweet worldbuilding.
When Death Came For Ernst Wilco is my fourth novel dealing with the afterlife. It's sly, endearing, and a cozy mystery.
Here's what reviewers are saying about the projects:
"If variety is the spice of life, then this collection is a full-course meal of inventive storytelling. 20 First Chapters: Volume 6 delivers a whirlwind of opening acts, each setting up intriguing worlds, compelling characters, and conflicts that leave you wanting more.
Among the many captivating entries, ‘Bread Man Walking’, ‘Beneath Phantom Hill’, ‘Tyro’s Charm Offensive’, and ‘Charlotte Maxwell’s Shadow Knows Too Much’ stood out for me, each offering a unique experience. Some chapters surprise with their offbeat concepts, blending humour with genuine heart, while others pull the reader into supernatural battles crackling with tension and rich world-building. Certain entries deliver charismatic protagonists whose unpredictable journeys keep the pages turning, and some seamlessly entwine mystery and magic in urban fantasy settings that feel both fresh and immersive.
With its range of genres and styles, this collection offers something for every reader drawn to imaginative tales. Whether you enjoy clever humour, intense showdowns, or enchanting mysteries, Volume 6 is a vibrant sampler of fresh voices and compelling narratives that linger long after the last page. Happy to recommend it!"
"Have you ever thought about the “Afterlife?” How about YOUR afterlife? We are invited to follow one man who didn’t live an exemplary life when he dies and gets assigned his duties in the Grim Reaper Corps only to discover that even death has its good and bad sides, demons and turmoil.
WHEN DEATH COMES FOR ERNST WILCO isn’t the first tale of death written by Brian Clopper, but this may be his most entertaining and intriguing as we enter a realm that NONE of us truly know about.
Settle in for another quirky cast of characters, a setting that can be unsettling and the promise of a ride you will never forget. No need to fear what is coming, Ernst is clearing the path and once again, Brian Clopper exposes his biting wit and way with words in the best way!"
"I don’t think I’ve ever felt an author’s joy at honing their craft as clearly as I can feel Brian Clopper’s as he puts pen to paper to create 20 FIRST CHAPTERS VOLUME SIX!
Is it possible to whet a reader’s appetite for more with just one chapter of a book? Is it possible to be ALMOST satisfied with an introductory tease? Yes, it is, especially when the author is generous enough to share his thought process at the end. I admit it, I felt kind of smart when I understood what he was conveying, especially when I was completely entertained.
THIS CASTLE SUCKS is a twisty, turny trip into magic in a mundane world that fuels twin brothers’s inner adventurers as they meet magical beings from another dimension and enter a pint-sized world.
I need more! Actually, I could use a completed tale or 20, too! Fun, fast and furiously fantastic!"