Bob van Laerhoven

Although set in WWI this isn't what you'd expect from a historical fiction novel, and that really makes it stand out. I'd say it's almost more psychological thriller in some ways, but no matter what category you drop it in, it's very well written. The descriptions make it seem like a movie is unfolding before you. A mysterious man with amnesia, the tragedy and horrors of war, and a strange tale that unfolds via automatic writing. The characters had great depth, and the story had plenty of twists and turns as it moved along, keeping you hooked and wanting to read more. Highly recommend for thriller lovers!… (mehr)

In January, I received word I'd received an early reviewers copy of this book. This week, I chose to read it.

Early on, I was perplexed by its rather directionally degrading tone and for a time I read it out loud in a frenetic cadence. Soon after, my initial shock transcended to astonishment. These short stories seems to be a darkly symbolic lesson of our perception of spatial representations. And, thinking along those lines, it seems aptly titled Heart Fever as the center of the person's thoughts and emotions are perceived to be mared by a disturbed state of mind.… (mehr)