Ginger Thomas

IT WAS THE COVER of Return to White Catcliff by Inna Val Helm that first captured my attention. I couldn’t resist seeing what was going on with the man and dog or with the suited cat lounging to their right, or with the structures in the background. The moment was captured. The drawing is detailed and original, obviously not a stock image. You know right away that the man is confounded, the dog is confused, and the cat is haughty and proud. The e-book’s interior disclosed a default eye-friendly font with classic black and white illustrations, which come with the ability to adjust on your reading device. The attention to detail throughout is at once evident. The story itself is a distilled mixture of fantasy, mystery and adventure. It thrives on characters so credible you will soon find yourself in their company. Buildings, settings, and locations are superbly described, making the rustic market place of White Catcliff, the formidable cliffs of Hugganhill Fortress, and the cozy cabin at 88 May Hay Road come alive. Finally, in my mind, the author introduces rational explanations and theories to support time travel and the ‘what and where’ of White Catcliff.