The only interest that oxford professor charles meredith has in the diaries is as a record of hungarian folklore until he comes face to face with a myth. The string diaries is an intriguing book and very well ready. Hannah, her husband, and young daughter are on the run and in terrible danger. Hannah wilde flees to llyn gwyr, a remote mountain farmhouse, her husband bleeding to death on the passenger seat beside her. In the trunk of the car rests a cache of diaries dating back 200 years, tied and retied with strings through generations. The string diaries is an engrossing, mindbending supernatural tale, and stephen lloyd jones is as exciting a new voice as ive come across in some time, a writer who understands what makes the pulse race michael koryta, author of those who wish me dead reading the string diaries made me feel, in the best sense, like a child again. The string diaries ebook by stephen lloyd jones rakuten kobo. The story centres on hannah wildes little family who are on the run from the villain of the piece, jakab, who can.
The string diaries opens with hannah frantically driving through the nighther daughter. The string diaries has been likened to the historian and a discovery of witches and for once i would agree. Stephen lloyd jones grew up in chandlers ford, hampshire, and studied at royal holloway college, university of london. Grounded in the real world and populated by characters we believe in, this is a book of magic for the doubtful, a fantastic tale for skeptics. The string diaries ebook written by stephen lloyd jones. A supernatural thriller whose antagonist shares characteristics with literary vampires, shapeshifters and lovemad killers, the string diaries is a strange and compelling story with a haunting premise and an increasingly frantic pace. In his first novel, the string diaries, british author stephen lloyd jones has created both an innovative storyline and a new creature to fear. British author joness debut, an uneven paranormal thriller, fails to live up to the promise of its exciting first chapter. Listen to string diaries by stephen lloyd jones at.
The string diaries can be purchased from the publisher, amazon, and all good book retailers. The string diaries is terrifying, and deliciously so. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. The string diaries hardcover changing hands bookstore. The string diaries opens with hannah frantically driving through the nighther. The string diaries audiobook by stephen lloyd jones. A family is hunted by a centuriesold monstera man with a relentless obsession who can take on any identity. The thing is, whereas the string diaries started slowly, and got better and better before ending on a. Each one brandishes an incredible backstory, and each one is uniquely marvelous in his or her own right. For the most part the string diaries is a neogothic treat. The string diaries opens with hannah frantically driving through the nighther daughter asleep in the back, her husband bleeding out in the seat beside her. The string diaries is the story of a family line which has been stalked through time by the twisted son of a shapeshifting hungarian bloodline.
Stephen lloyd jones acclaimed author of the string diaries returns with a richlyimagined thrill ride for fans of stephen king and lauren beukes. Written in the blood string diaries, book 2 by stephen lloyd jones book cover, description, publication history. About 70% in, all it is is wanton, gratuitous violence for its own. The string diaries is a mysterious and intriguing tale. In the trunk of the car rests a cache of diaries dating back two hundred years, tied and retied with strings through generations. The string diaries contra costa county library overdrive. Mulholland books presents the string diaries by stephen lloyd jones. The string diaries kindle edition by jones, stephen. Stephen lloyd jones 2014 debut novel, the string diaries, was a stunning, supernatural ride. Elena gilbert is the heroine and the protagonist of the vampire diaries book series. The thing is, whereas the string diaries started slowly, and got better and better before ending on a massive high, written in the blood just goes downhill after the amazing introduction. About 70% in, all it is is wanton, gratuitous violence for its own sake, reminding me of some lowbudget gory horror fliek.
Stephen lloyd jones a family is hunted by a centuriesold monster. An enjoyable ride, but the book runs out of energy and surprises just when it should be gaining steam. Nov 06, 2014 in written in the blood, its the opposite. While damon is more strong, impulsive, passionate and aggressive, stefan is more gentle, sensitive. Elena gilbert novel the vampire diaries wiki fandom. Jul 01, 2014 the string diaries opens with hannah frantically driving through the night her daughter asleep in the back, her husband bleeding out in the seat beside her.
The string diaries is a pageturner, all right, a sophisticated horror story that induces elemental terror. Jul, 2014 the string diaries is terrifying, and deliciously so. The string diaries by stephen lloyd jones book trailer. Her soulmate and true love is centuries old vampire, stefan salvatore. The string diaries a family is hunted by a centuriesold monster. Picking up 15 years after the close of the string diaries, written in the blood follows no fewer than five characters. A jumble of entries, written in different hands, different languages, and different times.
The string diaries is an engrossing, mindbending supernatural tale, and stephen lloyd jones is as exciting a new voice as ive come across in some time, a writer who understands what makes the pulse race. The string diaries by stephen lloyd jones, paperback barnes. The string diaries stephen lloyd jones 9780316254458. As with many good books the plot is not constrained by this single label, touching on horror, mystery and folklore as the tale unfolds. The string diaries by stephen lloyd jones overdrive. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the the string diaries, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. The string diaries is a bold debut novel by british writer stephen lloyd jones that began with a very specific image.
Stephen jones was born in 1973 and grew up in chandlers ford, hampshire. Jul, 20 the string diaries has been likened to the historian and a discovery of witches and for once i would agree. Elena was born july 6th, 1974, in fells church, virginia. I have never read a book with such frenzied impatience. His 2015 followup, written in the blood, surpasses that success, greatly expanding the world and mythology he created in an even bigger, more ambitious and more fullyrealized tale. May 19, 20 an imaginative, edgeofyourseat supernatural thriller which follows an historical mystery through to its nailbiting contemporary conclusion. A supernatural thriller that will excite, scare and. He now lives in surrey with his wife, three young sons and far too many books. Stephen lloyd jones present day cadair idris, snowdonia. The string diaries by stephen lloyd jones librarything. If you liked elizabeth kostovas the historian or andrew davidsons the gargoyle, there is a good chance you will love the string diaries. The thing is, whereas the string diaries started slowly, and got better and better before ending on a massive high, written in the blood just goes. If you like a mix of academia, urban fantasy and historical fiction, its well worth a read. Jul 17, 2014 the string diaries is an engrossing, mindbending supernatural tale, and stephen lloyd jones is as exciting a new voice as ive come across in some time, a writer who understands what makes the pulse race michael koryta, author of those who wish me dead reading the string diaries made me feel, in the best sense, like a child again.
I tend to like that, and so i felt this started off very strong. The diaries carry the rules for survival that have been handed. With the string diaries, stephen lloyd jones has created a new mythology of the monstrous to rival stokers or shelleys. The string diaries opens with hannah frantically driving through the night her daughter asleep in the back, her husband bleeding out in the seat beside her. The string diaries is an engrossing, mindbending supernatural tale, and stephen lloyd jones is as exciting a new voice as ive come across in some time, a writer who understands what makes the pulse race michael koryta, author of those who wish me dead. Apr 25, 2014 mulholland books presents the string diaries by stephen lloyd jones. The vampire diaries book characters characters tv tropes. The secret to overcoming this monster lies within one familys weathered, stringtied diaries, which contain meticulously compiled stories. For years, lloyd jones carried with him the image of a desperate woman driving fearfully through the night, trying urgently to protect her young daughter and her wounded husband. Stephen lloyd jones is an exciting new author worth keeping an eye on.
In another incarnation, the string diaries might have been, sans its fantastical aspects, a straightforward spy novel or thriller. The string diaries by stephen lloyd jones books on. Its perfect for the beach, particularly since you dont want to be alone with it in. I have decided that stephen lloyd jones doesnt get enough literary attention. Theres no build up in this one, you are thrown straight into the action and are left trying to puzzle together everything through out the book. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the string diaries. Michael koryta, author of those who wish me dead i.
The string diaries, by stephen lloyd jones, succeeds in finding an original space in the popular genre of fast paced thriller. The secret to overcoming this monster lies within one familys weathered, stringtied diaries, which contain meticulously compiled stories, research and theories. The story centres on hannah wildes little family who are on the run from the villain of the piece, jakab, who can shapeshift to resemble any. Way to predictable, i thing stephen lloyd jones ran out of ideasshame but still an enjoyable listen. May 26, 2015 the thing is, whereas the string diaries started slowly, and got better and better before ending on a massive high, written in the blood just goes downhill after the amazing introduction. The string diaries, though, is less a supernatural thriller than it is a suspense novel with supernatural elements. Grounded in the real world and populated by characters we believe in, this is a book of magic for the doubtful, a fantastic tale for skeptics, at once transporting and convincing. Stefans elder, dangerous and malevolent vampire brother who follows him to fells church is damon salvatore. The string diaries is an incredibly entertaining book with plenty of surprises that invite marathon reading sessions.
If you read the start of this book alone, after dark you only have yourself to blame. The string diaries by stephen lloyd jones waterstones. The string diaries by stephen lloyd jones the string diaries is a complex supernatural thriller that spans several time periods starting in the 1800s, with a stopover in the 1970s and ending in current times. The string diariesstephen lloyd joness debut novel is a sweeping thriller that extends. String diaries stephen lloyd jones a family is hunted by a centuriesold monster. In the final book of the vampire diaries novel series, destiny rising, elena chooses stefan over damon as her one and final choice to be her eternal partner and mate. In 1893 hungary, a boy named lukacs is coming of age in the way of his people, the legendary hosszu elet. Stephen lloyd jones has written a debut novel as frightening and layered as elizabeth kostovas the historian and as clever and riveting as dan browns the da vinci code. Grounded in the real world and populated by characters we believe in, this is a book of magic for the doubtful, a fantastic tale for skeptics, at once transporting and convincing andrew pyper, author of the demonologist. Michael koryta, author of those who wish me dead i have never read a book with such frenzied impatience. The diaries carry the rules for survival that have been handed down from mother to daughter since the 19th century. The fear factor is such that its best read beyond the reach of a being that can bruise. Buy a cheap copy of the string diaries book by stephen lloyd jones.
Aug 08, 2014 the string diaries is an incredibly entertaining book with plenty of surprises that invite marathon reading sessions. Written in the blood string diaries, book 2 by stephen lloyd jones. He studied at royal holloway college, university of london and is the director of a major london media agency. I dont hear about his books as much as he deserves, and when i. Hes the author of the string diaries, written in the blood and the disciple. The string diaries by stephen lloyd jones, paperback. Mainly, mysterythriller, contemporary and historical fiction, biographymemoir and true crime, and a little romance, too. On a stormbattered road at the edge of the devils kitchen.