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Camera Five
Twenty First Century supernatural chiller with a twist of mystery and romance. At last the secret of the paranormal is unlocked...and it's not what many expect. The shocking truth is uncovered by an ambitious television presenter and her quirky team of paranormal investigators. What do they discover and why is Camera Five so special?
206 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 7, 2012
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Martyn Stratton
3 books9 followersMartyn Stratton was born in Swindon, Wiltshire in 1965. He is a qualified teacher and journalist, currently working as an advocate in Devon. Martyn is married to Carole Ann and lives in mid Devon with pet chihuahua Harley-Davidson. They have five children and two grandchildren between them. He is fascinated by 'all things paranormal' and has been on many ghost hunts and read many books on the subject. He is currently researching folklore, the supernatural and unexplained phenomena. Martyn loves TV quiz shows and has appeared on Tipping Point (winning contestant) and is about to appear on more after positive auditions. Martyn's third novel - a black comedy on the UK care industry - will be out in 2018.
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April 13, 2013
If you want the paranormal, you found it! Camera Five is about a Paranormal Investigation Team and the back story of the activity.
Camera Five is a fantastic read and I will admit to having to peel myself of the ceiling once or twice after the neighbour dropped something or the Chinchilla or Rabbits made some noise. Not a lot scares me but this did get creepy in parts. I think it helps that I do believe there are other entities out there.
On more than once occasion I’ve thought I smelled aftershave when I was alone in the house, or the light changed beyond a door and I’ve had to check if someone is there. Whether that is the work of a paranormal entity or my mind conjuring up Camera Five drama I could not say!
The book is also dreamily accurate, it talks about T-Rex during the back story (set in 1977) and one of our main characters comments on how he doesn’t want to listen to T-Rex because he’s still down after the death of Mark Bolan. It’s just a small thing but the fact the author bothered to put it in and use those kind of facts just made it so much more real. It’s the things real people talk about when they’re alone.
However good this book is I have to admit it has a flaw. There is the odd occasion where you get the word doubled but I think that happens in a lot of books, it doesn’t detract from the story at all and it doesn’t annoy the reader as much as say every other word spelt wrong. At the end of the day there are very few books out there with no errors at all.
I would definitely recommend this book, the author is descriptive enough to imagine you’re there whilst having the artistic license to conjure up your own image of things.
8/10 a must read! This is how paranormal is done!
Camera Five is a fantastic read and I will admit to having to peel myself of the ceiling once or twice after the neighbour dropped something or the Chinchilla or Rabbits made some noise. Not a lot scares me but this did get creepy in parts. I think it helps that I do believe there are other entities out there.
On more than once occasion I’ve thought I smelled aftershave when I was alone in the house, or the light changed beyond a door and I’ve had to check if someone is there. Whether that is the work of a paranormal entity or my mind conjuring up Camera Five drama I could not say!
The book is also dreamily accurate, it talks about T-Rex during the back story (set in 1977) and one of our main characters comments on how he doesn’t want to listen to T-Rex because he’s still down after the death of Mark Bolan. It’s just a small thing but the fact the author bothered to put it in and use those kind of facts just made it so much more real. It’s the things real people talk about when they’re alone.
However good this book is I have to admit it has a flaw. There is the odd occasion where you get the word doubled but I think that happens in a lot of books, it doesn’t detract from the story at all and it doesn’t annoy the reader as much as say every other word spelt wrong. At the end of the day there are very few books out there with no errors at all.
I would definitely recommend this book, the author is descriptive enough to imagine you’re there whilst having the artistic license to conjure up your own image of things.
8/10 a must read! This is how paranormal is done!
March 4, 2013
CAMERA FIVE - This book intrigued me from the start. Why? Because, I love it when culture and paranormal ignite an innovative storyline. That's what Martyn Stratton is able to accomplish in Camera Five. Set in the UK near London, the book makes good use of setting and explaining the house's past. The main thrust of the novel deals with two thirtysomething lovers--a TV anchor and a reporter--wrapped up in paranormal investigations, hauntings and possessions. The pairing is complemented by a friend who is a psychic clairvoyant. If you know anything about my books, you're well aware these elements result in an irresistible formula. Get ready for a thrill ride! You'll follow the protagonist on a wild chase, in order to prove that ghosts exist and that the spirit world is real. This is a must read!
February 4, 2013
This modern day ghost story set in England leaves a bit to be desired. It never really managed to deliver any real chills or thrills, and it jumped around. Just as I would start getting into it, the plot would move to a completely different time and place. Not enough time was spent with any of the characters for me to be able to get attached to them, and that's a deal breaker for me. I can't enjoy a book if I don't care about the characters. I honestly do feel badly about not giving a good review for a first time author. I respect Mr. Stratton for writing any book in the first place, and will most likely give his next one a try to see if he's developed his characters more fully. I recieved a free copy for review.
May 14, 2013
Add this to my "Couldn't finish" shelf. This seems to have been written by a child with an abusive love of his thesaurus. Adjectives were poorly selected and thrown into the narrative like litter. It read like a vocabulary worksheet from elementary school:
The leaves are crunchy.
The museum was cavernous.
His hair was grey.
They walked quickly.
When I read the generic description of the dying girl (from a serious disease....yep, "serious" was as detailed as this author could muster), I was done. This book might be fine for 8 year old who want to become writers someday, but only if they use is as a "What not to do" guide.
The leaves are crunchy.
The museum was cavernous.
His hair was grey.
They walked quickly.
When I read the generic description of the dying girl (from a serious disease....yep, "serious" was as detailed as this author could muster), I was done. This book might be fine for 8 year old who want to become writers someday, but only if they use is as a "What not to do" guide.
January 23, 2015
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The storyline was original and very well written. I am looking forward to reading the sequel.
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