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The Forgotten Creatures: An Alumière Sisters' Adventure
An abandoned church, rains of fish, and Signs from God. To save the town, they’ll need to stop the Second Coming.
The supernatural is perfectly normal in eccentric Hawkinge-By-Hythe. When fish rain from the sky, it just means free dinner. Only professional sceptics, the Alumière sisters—witches, according to the locals—worry there’s worse to come...
After a message from God, Reverend Gresstart enlists the righteous Mrs Pengle to spread the word. But she wants revenge more than she wants to get to heaven. As the weather worsens, literally raining cats and dogs, the Alumières race to dig up the truth. Even if no one wants them to.
With the townsfolk rioting over what the Lord wants, the Alumières have their hands full. And that’s without the mystery of the whistling well, the buried catapults, or the man raising the dead with a parrot. All while running a chemist shop and becoming honorary aunts.
Grab your best umbrella, salvation's in the air. So are fish.
The Forgotten Creatures is the third standalone adventure in this whimsically bonkers series!
The supernatural is perfectly normal in eccentric Hawkinge-By-Hythe. When fish rain from the sky, it just means free dinner. Only professional sceptics, the Alumière sisters—witches, according to the locals—worry there’s worse to come...
After a message from God, Reverend Gresstart enlists the righteous Mrs Pengle to spread the word. But she wants revenge more than she wants to get to heaven. As the weather worsens, literally raining cats and dogs, the Alumières race to dig up the truth. Even if no one wants them to.
With the townsfolk rioting over what the Lord wants, the Alumières have their hands full. And that’s without the mystery of the whistling well, the buried catapults, or the man raising the dead with a parrot. All while running a chemist shop and becoming honorary aunts.
Grab your best umbrella, salvation's in the air. So are fish.
The Forgotten Creatures is the third standalone adventure in this whimsically bonkers series!
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Morgan Delaney
12 books12 followersMorgan Delaney is an Irish writer of dark, strange, and fantastic fiction, some of which has appeared in Not One Of Us, ParSec Magazine, and Fraidy Cat Quarterly.
He reads peculiar bedtime stories on his YouTube channel.
If reincarnation were a thing, he would come back as a lizard.
His best friends say it is.
And he did.
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He reads peculiar bedtime stories on his YouTube channel.
If reincarnation were a thing, he would come back as a lizard.
His best friends say it is.
And he did.
Get 2 free, exclusive ebooks when you sign up to his newsletter here: morgandelaney.info/newsletter
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June 24, 2025
The Forgotten Creatures is the third official book in the Alumiere Sisters’ Adventure. While the book is the same dark fantasy mystery genre of the previous books, is it also a will-they-won’t-they romance. For the mystery part, the sisters try to figure out why it is raining fish from the sky while dealing with the sudden religious fanaticism that is gripping the town. Without spoiling too much, the solution is just ridiculous; the 10 year boy who secretly lives inside me was cheering the sisters on.
This might be the easiest of the of the current four books in the series to launch straight into, should you be so inclined not to read the previous adventure offerings. I would strongly recommend starting at the beginning, since the character development and the quirkiness of the villagers and the sisters is enhanced with each subsequent novel. If you don’t like “The Phoenix” then these books and the series just might not be for you. This certainly has an audience for right kind of oddball who like me will just love it.
This might be the easiest of the of the current four books in the series to launch straight into, should you be so inclined not to read the previous adventure offerings. I would strongly recommend starting at the beginning, since the character development and the quirkiness of the villagers and the sisters is enhanced with each subsequent novel. If you don’t like “The Phoenix” then these books and the series just might not be for you. This certainly has an audience for right kind of oddball who like me will just love it.
March 18, 2024
Through Morgan Delaney's whimsical corridors, I found myself ensnared by the lives of its characters, wandering the cobblestone paths of Hawkinge-by-Hythe.
In "Forgotten Creatures," a curious mystery unfolds, reuniting old comrades Charlotte, Gertrude, and Victoria Alumière as they unravel yet another enigma. Among them are the lovelorn Professor deGlube, the enigmatic Jennet Sniffacre, Reverend Gresstart, and even Curly the calf—each playing their part in the charming disarray of early 20th-century England, where the phrase "it's raining cats and dogs" takes on a literal significance.
Delaney's mastery lies in his ability to ensnare the subtle absurdities of rural English society, weaving them seamlessly into the fabric of his narrative. The allure of Delaney's writing is as if Agatha Christie and P.G. Wodehouse had birthed a literary prodigy in Delaney, whose dry wit and astute observations paint a vivid portrait of the captivating world within Hawkinge-by-Hythe.
In "Forgotten Creatures," a curious mystery unfolds, reuniting old comrades Charlotte, Gertrude, and Victoria Alumière as they unravel yet another enigma. Among them are the lovelorn Professor deGlube, the enigmatic Jennet Sniffacre, Reverend Gresstart, and even Curly the calf—each playing their part in the charming disarray of early 20th-century England, where the phrase "it's raining cats and dogs" takes on a literal significance.
Delaney's mastery lies in his ability to ensnare the subtle absurdities of rural English society, weaving them seamlessly into the fabric of his narrative. The allure of Delaney's writing is as if Agatha Christie and P.G. Wodehouse had birthed a literary prodigy in Delaney, whose dry wit and astute observations paint a vivid portrait of the captivating world within Hawkinge-by-Hythe.
March 13, 2024
As a huge fan of Tom Holt, Terry Pratchett and Robert Rankin, I was intrigued by the synopsis of this book. I am very much a fan of urban fantasy, especially when there is a clash between paranormal chaos and a quiet middle-class village going about its business
This book is fun, quirky and fun. A quick read full of pythonesque giggles and perhaps it would have been better if I had familiarised myself with the series first as I felt I was coming in halfway to a tea party that a gibbon had just swung through. The writing was on point and the flow was bouncing. Although the fish weren't (the descriptions were fab and really did make me chuckle)
An interesting premise and wry humour, a good, fun read
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This book is fun, quirky and fun. A quick read full of pythonesque giggles and perhaps it would have been better if I had familiarised myself with the series first as I felt I was coming in halfway to a tea party that a gibbon had just swung through. The writing was on point and the flow was bouncing. Although the fish weren't (the descriptions were fab and really did make me chuckle)
An interesting premise and wry humour, a good, fun read
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 6, 2024
I’m not sure what to say about this book - I want to say it’s funny but at the same time very juvenile. The humor gets a bit tiresome and especially so at the end. But the Alumiere Sisters help redeem this book somewhat, and for that reason alone I will look for other books that feature those triplets. If you’re looking for an entertaining but silly book, this one is for you. As this appears to be the author’s style, this book and I assume series will appeal to a very particular audience. Entertaining in a childish way, with moments of pure fun.
My copy of this ARC was provided by the publisher and BookSirens; the opinions expressed herein are strictly my own.
My copy of this ARC was provided by the publisher and BookSirens; the opinions expressed herein are strictly my own.
April 9, 2024
Definitely an unusual read!
On one hand this is quite a whimsical narrative which is fun and humorous though also leaning towards a dark side! I've definitely heard the scientific reason for several happenings while others are pretty far fetched but, again, amusing to read! However, if the reader is so inclined you're able to delve into some layers of the tale that detail how 'good intentions' can quickly become enforced religion. Trebuchets are creatively employed in the course of resolving the mystery! This was not my usual genre ~ but it was an interesting change. I will admit the ending is exceptionally unsettling.......some things should not be dabbled with at all!
On one hand this is quite a whimsical narrative which is fun and humorous though also leaning towards a dark side! I've definitely heard the scientific reason for several happenings while others are pretty far fetched but, again, amusing to read! However, if the reader is so inclined you're able to delve into some layers of the tale that detail how 'good intentions' can quickly become enforced religion. Trebuchets are creatively employed in the course of resolving the mystery! This was not my usual genre ~ but it was an interesting change. I will admit the ending is exceptionally unsettling.......some things should not be dabbled with at all!
March 19, 2024
I adore the Alumiére sisters in all of their amazing adventures especially when described with the great wit of wordsmith Morgan Delaney! If you haven't indulged yet go get this episode, it's awesome. There are great characters awaiting and even though I can't decide which is my all-time favorite, bits currently Curly.
Disclaimer: I received this ARC from the author and this is my honest and freely given opinion.
Disclaimer: I received this ARC from the author and this is my honest and freely given opinion.
July 15, 2024
Strange, Snickery, and Splendid!
I absolutely love the Alumière sisters' adventures! And I love Curly, the talking two-headed calf. I think Morgan Delaney should start stocking merch of stuffed Curlys and Curly tees. I would order them!
In this episode, the author recounts more strange doings in Hawkinge-By-Hythe. You should know that the residents are also strange, in that they are both accepting that strange things constantly happen there, and determined to bring all strangeness into submission, usually in a completely wrong way.
There's some new tension building between the Alumière sisters (who are not witches. Really!) as they try to suppress a mysterious threat and settle their near-rioting neighbors down. They also lend an ear to star-crossed lovers and try to uncross them.
Delaney has such a witty, understated sense of humor. I loved the whimsical nature of his books, they're a perfect distraction from reality. He brings his stories vividly to life! I've never been in an English village, but I felt transported there.
Thank you to Morgan Delaney and BooksSirens for my free advance reader's copy of The Forgotten Creatures. I'm under obligation to make my review favorable, but I will because it's a terrific read! I can't wait for the next!
I absolutely love the Alumière sisters' adventures! And I love Curly, the talking two-headed calf. I think Morgan Delaney should start stocking merch of stuffed Curlys and Curly tees. I would order them!
In this episode, the author recounts more strange doings in Hawkinge-By-Hythe. You should know that the residents are also strange, in that they are both accepting that strange things constantly happen there, and determined to bring all strangeness into submission, usually in a completely wrong way.
There's some new tension building between the Alumière sisters (who are not witches. Really!) as they try to suppress a mysterious threat and settle their near-rioting neighbors down. They also lend an ear to star-crossed lovers and try to uncross them.
Delaney has such a witty, understated sense of humor. I loved the whimsical nature of his books, they're a perfect distraction from reality. He brings his stories vividly to life! I've never been in an English village, but I felt transported there.
Thank you to Morgan Delaney and BooksSirens for my free advance reader's copy of The Forgotten Creatures. I'm under obligation to make my review favorable, but I will because it's a terrific read! I can't wait for the next!
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