The Messenger
Andrew E. Shipley
Lulu Press
ISBN: 9781430325123
Fiction, Political, Supernatural Thriller
Reviewed by Kell Smurthwaite

It’s not often that I come across a novel that grabs me from the very first page, especially when it’s a new author, but that’s exactly what happened when I picked up  The Messenger by Andrew E. Shipley.

From the very beginning, Shipley’s style is has the confidence of a seasoned author and just the right blend of characterization and gripping plot to keep one turning the pages like lightning, desperate to find out what will happen next!

The story itself is highly original and shows a flair for taking ordinary events and turning them on their heads in a way that is utterly believable. What was additionally wonderful was that this wasn’t an excuse for pushing a religious or political agenda - only an opportunity to immerse the reader in a roller-coaster ride that is simultaneously inviting, terrifying and inspirational.

I will certainly be eagerly awaiting further work by this very talented author, who deserves every success if this novel is typical of his style, tone and talent.