Priestess of the White - Trudi Canavan

Part 1 of a part 5 story. The core story involves a young woman named Auraya, 5 gods, a dreamweaver named Leiard, and the different races of this country. In the past a huge battle of the gods had taken place and only 5 gods survived. They formed a religion whose clergy wear white and have some magical talents. Occasionally the gods make an appearance to their followers. Before them, there were Dreamweavers who are healers with magic. They choose not to follow the gods and so their souls are forfeit.
Enter a third party, considered heathens, who worship false gods and in a belief that the White's gods are false, desire to eradicate the White and their followers.

Story seemed to move relatively slowly, and then suddenly it was over.readable.
Genre-fantasy
recommended for all ages but particularly youth.

The Traveller-John Twelve Hawks

Part 1 of a 4 part story. It begins well, leaving the fine details as part of the background. But about a quarter of the way through it starts to go into all the details. If you're into details then that's okay.

Slightly futuristic,as in more like the near future, with the main themes being the security measures taken to counter terrorism, invasion of privacy, freewill, and the people on the other side of the fence in opposition. The good guys are way out numbered, but they still mange to kick ass.

Readable,with general appeal.

Hour game-David Baldacci

Private investigator Michelle Maxwell happens upon a body when she is out on her run. Soon another two bodies are discovered which are linked to the first murder. Michelle and her partner Sean King are drawn into the investigation by a series of murders and are deputised by the local sheriff who needs their help. The murderer always seems to be one step ahead and he's not leaving any clues.
Because of this, I found it hard to stay interested in the story. Halfway through the book and the investigators still have no clue.

genre-mystery murder.

To the End of the World-Colin Foreman

An adventure story that moves between the past and the present. It follows the Scottish family of the line of Donald. There are Vikings, battles, explosions and magic. It begins in the present with a family of two boys and one girl who are sent to visit with their grandparents. Initially, the children themselves are not involved in any action. A storyteller provides the action in stories as a way for them to understood their past, so that they will be better armed for the future.

genre-fantasy/adventure
recommended for all ages but particularly from 10 and up.