Author: Patrick Canning

Cryptonalia by Patrick Canning..

Posted January 6, 2022 by Alana in Book Reviews, Fantasy / 0 Comments

I had no idea what to expect from |Cryptofauna| (this is definitely a series to read in order) and yet it has become one of my favorite books to recommend. Particularly when a reader is looking for something different to try out. I was absolutely thrilled to hear Canning was releasing a sequel for my favorite combo. This time I was prepared with a handful of Canning books under my belt and absolutely ready to follow that lovable batch of […]

Review: Cryptofauna by Patrick..

Posted July 22, 2019 by Alana in Book Reviews, Fantasy / 3 Comments

Billed as similar to Alice in Wonderland and Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Patrick Canning gives his readers a cheerful “Have fun!” before shoving us off a cliff into a bizarre world filled with magic, sock obsession, and some wicked humor. Canning’s unique writing style quickly built up this game of Cryptofauna in what should have been an ordinary world. We learn, much like the protagonist Jim, by trial and error as we stretch our imaginations to accommodate Canning’s clever […]