Item: Stonechild
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Stonechild by Kevin Albin | Review

Book Blog Tour sponsored by Rachel’s Random Resources

Thank you to the Kevin & Rachel for providing me the information for this tour. I read the book through Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited program, but also received a copy for the tour. The following review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

Stonechild by Kevin Albin
Published by Independent on 06/16/2020
Genres: Adventure, Fiction, Historical Fiction
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 276

Where do we go to when we die? Imagine human consciousness embedded in the molecules of a statue. So, when the statues of London come to life, it a spectacle like non other and they come with a specific message on our lives and an offer we cannot refuse.

As the world reels in this wonder of science and religion, Molly Hargreaves has other plans and she sets out to prove that things are not as they seem. Chased, captured and confined, Molly confronts the statues and her own fears. But who can she convince? The people are welcoming, the Government has succumbed, and the police try to act but how do you shoot stone and metal?

Be prepared to be run ragged around London on a mystery worthy of the great Sherlock Holmes.

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My thoughts on Stonechild by Kevin Albin

Statues that set the world on fire when they come to life with a message to save the planet? Can 15-year-old Mollie prove there is more to the story?

Kevin Albin’s debut novel is a winner. The unique plot and riveting pace make the book hard to put down.

The amount of research the author did to write this book is impressive. Even though I have never visited London, I felt I was right there in every scene.

The underlying theme of conservation never overwhelms the story. I hope its subtle message stays with readers long after they finish the book.

If you are looking for your next read, you won’t be sorry you chose Stonechild.

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Stonechild by Kevin Albin

About Kevin Albin

I served 25 years with the police in the UK, eight years of which were with a tactical firearms team, and I worked as a negotiator. In 2002, I took a career change, and retrained as an International Mountain Leader (BAIML) working across the globe guiding on mountaineering trips and expeditions.

I have led many trips to the jungles of Borneo, my favourite destination, an enchanting place that has sadly seen much deforestation. My trips were based on education and conservation.
In 2011, I won the Bronze in the Wanderlust Magazine World Guide Awards for my work..

It was whilst working on a corporate training day in London, when I pictured a statue coming to life to give my clients the answer to the clue they were working on. The rest grew from there.
My hope is that my writing will continue to spread the word on conservation and protection of all species.