The Hatch and Brood of Time [Print on Demand (Paperback)]

Product Details

• Print on Demand (Paperback): 308 pages
• Publisher: Savvy Press
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966987705
• ISBN-13: 978-0966987706
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,858,522 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Ellen Larson's first science-fiction novel, Measure of the Universe, won the
following accolades:

* "More entertaining than much serious SF, but more intelligent than the usual light reading...cleverly weaves mystery, romance, and wordplay into a twenty-first century tale of a crusty paleographer from Earth and an exuberantly verbal alien, who takes on a Prometheus-like role in Earth's history." -Laura Blackwell, Strange Horizons 2003

* "Studded with clever puns and double entendres, this makes an engaging read for language lovers." -Booklist 2002

Her mystery series featuring newswoman Natalie Joday was praised as follows:

* "Sturdy prose and diverting subplots..." -Library Journal 2001

* "Larson knows her way around newspapers and around Bergen County. The sense of place is flawless." -New Jersey Star Ledger 2001

These days, Larson is a successful freelance developmental editor, working primarily with fiction. Among her clients is Poisoned Pen Press, the Arizona mystery publisher. In 2004, the first book she worked on for Poisoned Pen Press won the Ben Franklin award for best first mystery novel and the second was shortlisted for a Shamus award for best first mystery novel.

Beginning in 1971, when Larson's first short story was published in Yankee Magazine, her short stories and essays have regularly appeared in print and electronic markets. In 1999, Larson's literary short story, "Bridges and Trees" was published by gowanusbooks.com and took fifth place in the Preditors and Editors Award for Best Short Story. In 2007, an original mystery, "Partners," was published by Amazon Shorts.

In 1989, Larson left her 100 acre horse farm in upstate New York and headed overseas in search of adventure. In 1991 she landed in Cairo, Egypt, where she worked as a language editor and publications consultant, working in the field of economic development for NGOs such as USAID, CGIAR, and the World Bank.

Larson returned home in 2005--home being an antique trailer situated deep in the woods of her beloved farm. Her writing, whether mainstream, mystery, or science fiction, borrows heavily from the themes of classical mythology and features heroic protagonists who experience fast-paced adventures and testing situations that are never ever black and white. Larson holds a BA in English from Windham College and an MA in Humanities from California State University. She enjoys winning at bridge and losing at tennis. She is fifty-five.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss this puzzler!, July 28, 1999

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Waid Woodruff (Sandpoint, Idaho USA) - See all my reviews

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Don't miss this one, mystery lovers! Ellen Larson is an author to be reckoned with, as is her protagonist, Natalie Joday.  This well-paced puzzle-mystery builds and builds, weaving an intricate plot with intelligent writing and emotions that ring true. I was amazed at the dovetailing of details in this story.  Having been a detective, it drew me in as did the various characters, all real and delightfully unique.  They, combined with the ever-changing situation, wouldn't release me.  I had to keep reading. Larson understands people, so hold onto your seat, she may be profiling a bit of you in one of her players.  She captured my attention.  Can't wait to read her next book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put this down, I loved the characters so much, June 30, 2009

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Maida Tilchen "Author, "Land Beyond Maps&... (Boston, Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Hatch and Brood of Time (Print on Demand (Paperback))

Right from the start, I wanted to know more about Natalie Jorday, the main character. She's lonely and burnt-out and so lovable that I wanted things to go better for her with her job as a reporter, with her brother and his mysterious past, and with her love life. Soon I wanted to know more about her brother and also Natalie's flirtation with the police detective. The characters in this book felt so real. I'm so glad to hear there is a sequel called "Unfold the Evil" because I didn't want the story to end.

4.0 out of 5 stars ONE THAT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PUT DOWN, January 1, 2001

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Pamela Stone - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Hatch and Brood of Time (Print on Demand (Paperback))

THE HATCH AND BROOD OF TIME is the first in a series of Natalie Jorday.

Natalie lives in the corner of northwestern New Jersey called Bergen County in a town called Haworth where she has lived her whole life. She is a newspaper reporter that has a talent for getting all the facts.

Natalie has a brother Daniel, who has been in trouble with the law most of his life and now an ex-girlfriend is found murdered, 26-year-old Lydia Dow who was very pretty and obsessed with danger and the high that it gave her, was found semi-frozen beneath the Parkway, she had been missing since Feb 8th, and police suspect that is the same day that she died. Daniel is a suspect because of his past with the police. Natalie feels that she is the only one to clear her brother. This story is about relationships, family betrayal, greed and Natalie must sift through this maze and clear her brother.

The unique characters are all real to life and any one of them could be the murderer. The author has created a woman (Natalie) as fascinating as her world is haunting. Natalie manages to uncover secrets of the past, even though some of them may hurt her and Daniel. What a fabulous character she is!

This is not just a mystery of "who did it?" but "why?" Ellen Larsen's first outing is a force to be reckoned with, expect big things from this author.