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The Boy in Winter's Grasp Kindle Edition

by John Scotcher (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 out of 5 stars 25 ratings
It is Christmas 1914. As Europe descends further into the Great War, Christopher Flyte is sent home in disgrace from his school. He returns to the sleepy English village of Alton. There he meets the mysterious traveller, Bailey - a master storyteller who fills the boy's head with stories of King Arthur's time.

The more Christopher hears, the more he suspects that Bailey's stories are more than just simple myths. Soon, Christopher finds himself a pawn in a game that has been playing out for centuries...
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  1. Print length
    466 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    October 10, 2015
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B016H9HC4Y
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fantastic Books Publishing
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 10, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 466 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1909163829
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  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 25 ratings

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  • Stuart Aken
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Engaging, Thoughtful and Intriguing Adventure.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2015
    Format: Kindle
    What a read this YA fantasy novel is! The story follows the exploits of Christopher, a slightly damaged 16 year old, and his friend, the adventurous girl, Sama, as they battle incredible forces. There is a fascinating mingling of World War I times with the myths, legends and history of Arthurian Britain. How this connection occurs is at the heart of the story and I won’t spoil it for readers. Suffice to say that the process involved is fascinating, terrifying, mystifying, engaging and altogether satisfying.
    I met the author at a fantasy convention, but didn’t pick up his book at the time as there were many titles on offer. Only afterwards, as I recalled our brief conversation, did I decide to have a look at the book online and discover more about it. I generally avoid YA stories, other than the inevitable Potter series of course, but the synopsis attracted me and I decided to give this one a go. I’m very glad I did.
    The action is deceptively slow to start as the reader is introduced to the main players. However, there is always the suggestion that something strange is on the horizon, that something odd, unusual and sinister lurks at the edge of the early activities. And when the real action starts, it is relentless, carrying the reader on from page to page and making the book almost impossible to put down. But it’s a long read, so I was unable to tackle it in one go. The breaks I had to suffer did nothing to diminish the pull of the tale, however, and I was drawn back to it whenever I found a spare moment.
    All the characters are rounded people, fully drawn and credible. And there is great variety here, too. We have ordinary village people, soldiers in the Great War, schoolteachers and pupils, knights in armour, Queens and gypsies, among others. And then there are the invented creatures: as frightening as they fascinating.
    Settings are beautifully described so that the reader is present in all the action rather than merely an observer. And the action is described with heart-wrenching detail that has the reader on the edge of their seat wondering how things will end.
    But this is more than an epic adventure tale. It tackles important themes beneath the cover of the wonderfully imaginative story. There is, as usual with such tales, the inevitable pitting of good against evil. But there is also a lot more. There are many questions underlying the text; issues of justice, the importance of relationships, the moral ineptitude of authority, hidden courage and perseverance and many others.
    I thoroughly enjoyed this book. At 464 pages for the paperback, it’s a good long read. If you enjoy adventure set against a thoughtful and intriguing background, you’ll love this one. I look forward to more from this author.
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  • Stuart Aken
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Engaging, Intriguing and Thoughtful Adventure
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2015
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    What a read this YA fantasy novel is! The story follows the exploits of Christopher, a slightly damaged 16 year old, and his friend, the adventurous girl, Sama, as they battle incredible forces. There is a fascinating mingling of World War I times with the myths, legends and history of Arthurian Britain. How this connection occurs is at the heart of the story and I won’t spoil it for readers. Suffice to say that the process involved is fascinating, terrifying, mystifying, engaging and altogether satisfying.
    I met the author at a fantasy convention, but didn’t pick up his book at the time as there were many titles on offer. Only afterwards, as I recalled our brief conversation, did I decide to have a look at the book online and discover more about it. I generally avoid YA stories, other than the inevitable Potter series of course, but the synopsis attracted me and I decided to give this one a go. I’m very glad I did.
    The action is deceptively slow to start as the reader is introduced to the main players. However, there is always the suggestion that something strange is on the horizon, that something odd, unusual and sinister lurks at the edge of the early activities. And when the real action starts, it is relentless, carrying the reader on from page to page and making the book almost impossible to put down. But it’s a long read, so I was unable to tackle it in one go. The breaks I had to suffer did nothing to diminish the pull of the tale, however, and I was drawn back to it whenever I found a spare moment.
    All the characters are rounded people, fully drawn and credible. And there is great variety here, too. We have ordinary village people, soldiers in the Great War, schoolteachers and pupils, knights in armour, Queens and gypsies, among others. And then there are the invented creatures: as frightening as they fascinating.
    Settings are beautifully described so that the reader is present in all the action rather than merely an observer. And the action is described with heart-wrenching detail that has the reader on the edge of their seat wondering how things will end.
    But this is more than an epic adventure tale. It tackles important themes beneath the cover of the wonderfully imaginative story. There is, as usual with such tales, the inevitable pitting of good against evil. But there is also a lot more. There are many questions underlying the text; issues of justice, the importance of relationships, the moral ineptitude of authority, hidden courage and perseverance and many others.
    I thoroughly enjoyed this book. At 464 pages for the paperback, it’s a good long read. If you enjoy adventure set against a thoughtful and intriguing background, you’ll love this one. I look forward to more from this author.
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  • S. Woods
    5.0 out of 5 stars An engrossing fantasy tale that comes highly recommended.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2015
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    This is Scotcher’s second novel, the first no longer being available. I have a copy of it somewhere, but have never gotten around to reading it. He actively discourages me from doing so. An unusual trait for a writer, I think you’ll agree. He felt differently about A Boy in Winter’s Grasp.

    From this you’ll gather that I know him. It’s true; I do and this will be something you discover when you get to the book’s acknowledgements. But please don’t let that get in the way of this review. I will be honest, and (I hope) fair.

    I received my copy on my Kindle upon release, and there it sat for a few days while I finished the book I had on the go at the time. Sorry John. I started slowly, reading just a chapter a night for the first week or so. There were initial concerns; I found myself stumbling over certain sentences and paragraphs – not anything serious enough to be jarring, just noticeably… creative. I’d also seen a comment from John earlier that he’d exceeded the length of one or other of the later Harry Potter books and I wasn’t sure I was prepared for this commitment.

    These concerns proved to be unfounded and by the time I’d finished chapter 10, I was hooked.  John had taken the time to introduce his characters, craft new worlds and mask malevolence until it was right to reveal.  In chapter 10, we see that for the first time and the payoff is superb.

    Each subsequent chapter drew me deeper into the world John had crafted. Each moment of peril raised my heartbeat ever so slightly.  As the story progressed I found myself eager to learn where John was taking me – I had become engrossed. I had become Christopher. I was not disappointed by what followed and I ended up reading two-thirds of the book in one day. I’ve never done that before.

    Over the last 10 years John has crafted this story well, and that shows. It is not without its faults, but those faults are very easily forgiven as the journey on which he takes you more than makes up for them. He talks about further tales to be told in this world, and I can only hope they are revealed.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss this one!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 24, 2016
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    As an adult, I am sometimes sceptical when picking up a book such as this - will it be another attempt to copy the success of 'The Lord of the Rings' or Harry Potter Juggernaut which has feverishly gripped teenagers and young adult, or will there be something different, intriguing and original hidden within the opening pages?
    In this case, I am very glad indeed that I overcame my issues(!) and gave it a go!
    The Boy in Winter's Grasp was a roller-coaster ride from start to finish and, excuse the old cliché please, I actually couldn't put it down! This made it very difficult to do other jobs which needed completing, but it is wonderful, and very satisfying, to curl up with a good book and to read it from start to finish, and, when you finally surface, to want to know what happens next!
    The mixture of truly terrifying and villainous creatures coupled with the emotion you feel for the central characters makes this a real page turner - in fact, there are times when you find that you are holding your breath until you find out if Christopher or Sama make it through the situation they have been placed in!
    The story is well placed in history and I very much enjoyed the mix of Arthurian legend and the backdrop of the First World War and Scotcher paints a very vivid picture of each, allowing the reader to become fully immersed in time and action.
    This is definitely worth a read and I really do hope that the author hurries up and writes the next book....please!
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  • Mrs F I M McClarty
    4.0 out of 5 stars A hauntingly good read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 12, 2017
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I didn't know what to expect and each chapter had me mulling over and replaying scenes in my head. It was an easy book to get into and this was sustained throughout. I'm looking forward to reading Book 2!
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  • J.N.
    5.0 out of 5 stars New/ old worlds, magic, battles, and characters I willed to survive.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 11, 2015
    Verified Purchase
    It is a long time since I have been drawn into a book so instantly. I immediately developed a strong empathy with the protagonists, and I was desperate to know what on earth was going on!

    The book was unputdownable from the gripping beginning where quiet village life exploded into mayhem, to the intrigue and action surrounding Christopher and Sama, and the unveiling of the dark magic around them.

    I was held by the merging and twisting of their different realities, tracing the vivid blue light, and a variety of real female characters who are not pathetic, weak and in need of saving.

    This book is far more complex than a battle of good over evil. I am hungry to read the sequel.
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