plenty of “creepy,” some paranormal events, and a fast-moving plot,
check out BULWARK. You might just be afraid to turn off the lights after reading the last page.” – Red Feathered Quill
“Brit Lunden’s paranormal fantasy novella, Bulwark,
is genuinely eerie and spooky, filled with the kinds of scary effects
that true lovers of the dark crave and rarely find. There are no gushes
of blood or other cheap special effects, just a consistently good
pulse-pounding story about an ancient evil and the one man who stands up
against it. Readers who grew up with the likes of Barker, King and Lovecraft will have a field day reading this classy, dark fantasy novella.” – Jack Magnus for Readers’ Favorite (5-Star Review)
“Author Brit Lunden has weaved an entertaining story that
spans paranormal, romance, and mystery. Thanks to the splattering of
action and the mysterious connection of characters and happenings, this
fast paced story is well suited to those looking for a light and
enjoyable thrill.” – Bianca Schulze
SERIES DETAILS:
Series Title: Bulwark Anthology Collection
Category: Adult Fiction (18+) (104 to 146 pages)
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Chelshire, Inc.
Release dates: Jan 2018; Mar 2019; Sep 2019
Content Rating: PG + M: Some violence and mild sex.
Bulwark: a wall or stockade that protects or sometimes hides the truth from the outside world.
The beating heart of this anthology is Bulwark, Georgia, isolated, hidden.
Sheriff Clay Finnes appears in each book, but he is not the main character in each book.
There is NO series arc requiring readers to read all 10 books in the
anthology. Every book is completely stand-alone. You can read the books
in order or out of order.
Book Details:
Bulwark by Brit Lunden
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Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 146 pages
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Chelshire, Inc.
Release date: January 2018
Content Rating: PG + M due to violence and mild sex.
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My Review
Small town settings are such a draw for me. Especially in the horror and paranormal genres. Brit Lunden sucked me right into this one with her flawed, vulnerable character, Sheriff Clay Finnes. His daughter has been missing for a long time and his marriage is crumbling. Things happen to challenge him to the core as he follows the bread crumbs for answers.
Bulwark may be a shorter read but the author packed it with so much mystery to ponder. What’s real and what isn’t keep you guessing. Where does the weird green water come from? Is there a Gingerbread House? What about the reports of wolves in the woods around town? And can a witch be behind all of the bad things that have happened?
I wasn’t sure about anything as I raced through this book. The plot is revealed like driving a winding road. You can’t see what’s around the next curve, especially the ending.
4 Stars
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Book Description:
Clay Finnes is the sheriff of a small town in Georgia called Bulwark.
Recently separated from his wife, all he can think about is what went
wrong, and will Jenna ever come back to him. He’s troubled by a
bothersome reporter trying to build a story from what he thinks is a
normal day in his life. Clay has to admit that the fantastical stories,
told by an accident victim as well as unusual sightings of wolves,
things are getting a bit strange. A visit to the ominous Gingerbread
House makes him realize that his life as he knows it will never be the
same.
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Book Details:
Book Title: The Knowing (Book 1): A Bulwark Anthology
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 104 pages
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Chelshire, Inc.
Release date: Mar 2019
Content Rating: PG + M due to violence and mild sex.
from the outside world. Bulwark, Georgia, isolated, hidden. Who knows
what strange things can happen when the rest of the world can’t see you?
JB Stratton is alone in the world, and all he has left are the memories
of his beloved Ellie. Dirt poor JB and wealthy Ellie feel an instant
connection that is as intense and primal as the blood red earth of their
home. Unseen roots connect them, pulling them into an impossible
relationship. Will the memories of past lives help or hinder the path of
their love? Based on the original novella Bulwark, by Brit Lunden, The
Knowing continues the story of a town isolated from the rest of the
world where the impossible becomes plausible, and logic is determined by
reality.
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Book Details:
The Devil and Dayna Dalton: (Book 9) A Bulwark Anthology by Brit Lunden
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 126 pages
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Chelshire, Inc.
Release date: Sep 2019
Content Rating: PG + M due to violence and mild sex.*Contains Sexual Content*
Book Description:
Reporter Dayna Dalton’s reputation has been ruined since birth. The
daughter of wild child, Becky Dalton, is expected to follow her mother’s
footsteps; never given a chance to prove she’s different. Dana’s been
in love with Clay Finnes since she was a teenager. Her unrequited love
for Sheriff Finnes leaves her empty. He’s happily married and
unavailable. Instead, Dayna finds herself stuck in the revolving door of
bad relationships. But this is Bulwark, Georgia, a town where strange
things are always happening. Dayna is doomed to this loveless life until
she can find someone who will appreciate the depth of her character.
Can she overcome her fears and look beyond her own perceptions to accept
a greater love? *Contains Sexual Content*
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Brit Lunden is a prolific author who’s written over 50 books in assorted
genres under different pen names. Bulwark was her first effort in adult
fiction and was chosen by several of her fellow authors as the basis
for a new series, A Bulwark Anthology. Using her characters, they are
creating new denizens in spin-off stories to this bizarre town. Brit
Lunden lives on Long Island in a house full of helpful ghosts.Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Instagram
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Bulwark sounds like an interesting town. I wouldn’t go out at night.:-)
It’s probably not safe to go out during the day either. LOL
i read all of them and they were mysterious and kinda creepy. my favorite was the devi and dayna dalton. hope you enjoy them all and your review was spot on
sherry @ fundinmental
I did enjoy them all and will be sharing more reviews!
Thank you so much for sharing this fun anthology. Lots of good creepy stuff for the TBR pile.
I love creepy!! LOL
An interesting set of stories I like the sound of the one you reviewed!
It’s a fun beginning to the series:)
Sounds good!
I sure liked it:)