https://www.nick-bastin.com/blog daily 0.75 2023-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60f279600ed4e150bf504490/c02bd2ea-2e75-4143-a7df-b80b50db4161/Seaforths+arrive+in+Crete+full+picture.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60f279600ed4e150bf504490/1632643086106-MKEKJ2ENNLT4HAK12QHD/BloodLine+Ileach+Review+cropped.png Blog - First BloodLine Review in The Ileach Dear all I am delighted to say that the first formal review of my latest book BloodLine has been published by The Ileach, the independent newspaper for Islay and Jura. Those that have read my books will know that Islay features heavily – and especially in the latest book - so for the local paper to give it a positive review means a lot. A short excerpt below: “Bastin has all but perfected the art of carrying several narrative threads simultaneously, gently increasing the need to read ‘just one more chapter' by grasping the reader’s attention over a series of commendably short chapters…… It would be imprudent of me to answer any of the above queries, for so doing would take the form of an undesired 'spoiler alert'. Far better that you acquire a copy and find out for yourself. I guarantee that you will not be disappointed.” Brian Palmer also kindly interviewed me and you can read a little more about the genesis of the series in the attached interview. 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There are few opportunities to catch your breath.” The Ileach - The Independent Newspaper for Islay and Jura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60f279600ed4e150bf504490/1629875558561-1VLABVHLWKJ8UXB5IH06/Bloodline+cover.png Home - BloodLine “The Republic is dead, let’s burn the corpse….” BloodLine is the concluding sequel to BloodBond and BloodFeud. The story ranges across the Highlands and Islands, from the Republic’s capital in Oban and the mountain peaks of Argyll, to St Kilda and the Isle of Islay. President Lamont has total control of the Gaelic Republic and is ruthlessly eliminating his opponents one by one; no one is safe. The Clan MacNachtan is battered and friendless, can it survive the assault of its many enemies? Gillespie is in love but must now face his greatest test. 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