The Loss of Some Detail By Mandi Martin
Paperback published by Clink Street
Forget all you know, for all you know might well be false.
That is how is often seems to asylum worker James Grey as he tends to the patients abandoned to Oculus Mentis, an austere asylum lost to the world. His day to day quite literally forgettable.
Until now.
Slowly the world around him starts to change. Plagued by lucid dreams, a haunting drawing and visions of a pleading female he feels his mind is dissolving.
Aided by the enigmatic Silas and silent Marianne he seeks to solve the mysteries that are tormenting him.
MY REVIEW
I absolutely loved reading the paperback The Loss of Some Detail. James Grey in his mid-twenties is one of the younger attendants of the male section who is an asylum worker for patients in abandoned to Oculus Mentis. Most inmates are in isolation for their saftey and the staff safety. The part that enjoyed the most reading about was inmate Silas Everett, I loved how the author gave him a pleasant drawl, immaculately manicured nails, with hair falling to hips. Sailas, could be playing with James Grey, when he tells him, Did I not say I knew you? I remember even if you do not. I just loved reading about their ongoing talking session each time James had to go into Silas room. To share too much would be a shame to spoil this book, but I can assure you that several things happen in this story, that I didn’t know was going to take place.
Notes by Mandi Martin
Some language used in this book whilst unaccountable today, was common place in the era it is set in and is in no way a reflection of the author’s opinion and nor does Mandi condone it nowadays.
From the desk of Sailas Everett, Oculus mentis forget all you know for what you know may all be false is the sky truly blue? Do our hearts really beat?
Perhaps existence is but a dream, a nightmare maybe I am merely unhinged but what is sane and what is normal?
Madness to one is normality to another and no person should judge so heed the following tale, should it ever be surfaced, with an open mind, for if it yo be closed then it surely has no function.
We are none of us perfect and I myself do not wish to befor what then would one strive for?
Still I have rambled enough, and so, good reader, I wish you well.
Both blessed and cursed.
Salis Everett.
ABOUT AUTHOR MANDI MARTIN
Information about the Book
Title: The Loss of Some Detail
Authors: Mandi Martin
Release Date: 17th March 2020
Genre: Historical Fiction
Page Count: 162
Publisher: Clink Street Publishing
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52044366-sully-s-glow
Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Loss-Some-Detail-Mandi-Martin/dp/1913340376
Author Information
I’m in my thirties and I live in Ryde on the beautiful Isle of Wight although I was born in Birmingham.
There’s not really a lot to say about me really. I have Aspergers and writing became my outlet, social situations terrified me so I spent a lot of time writing poetry, drawing and losing myself in worlds of my own.
I absolutely adore animals; I prefer them to people, so my two cats clearly get away with almost anything.
I live with my brother and my mother and spending time with them is another highlight of my day. Although, I could do without the trial of socks and others pieces the former leaves in his wake.
Weather and health permitting I enjoy walking and also looking around graveyards, it possibly sounds morbid but the history and the artistry fascinate me.
I also collect lapel pin badges, I think I have over ten thousand now but I couldn’t say, I gave up counting ages ago, it was taking too long!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MandiMartin1986
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