Kimberley Murphy-Smith
Author at http://bimpco.tripod.com/fanficlib.html.
Absolution (Shadow)
Reviewed by Kathryn A on 26th November 2000 (1)
Tags: Novelette
(101K)
A story based on the characters of The Shadow movie,
continuing on the author's series about the Shadow.
The thing I liked best about this story was that there was character
growth and resolution in it, for our dear darling tormented Lamont
Cranston, without changing him too much. We got a little peek at his
childhood, as well as a bunch of perceptive remarks by those who know
him.
Lamont leaned back in the seat and sighed.
"Moe," he finally said, "you weren't a Buddhist monk in a previous
lifetime, were you?"
Moe gave him an odd look. "What?"
"Never mind. There are just moments when you
sound so much like my old master it's eerie."
We also have the introduction of a new supporting character -- at
least, I hope we do see him again -- the Catholic Priest, Father Ryan.
I liked him; it's good to have friendly characters around, not just
more villains. Not to mention he's a very perceptive guy!
In regard to the plot, I'm glad I didn't guess the answer to the
mystery, that makes it more interesting.
Anything Is Possible... And Nothing Is Impossible (Shadow)
Reviewed by Kathryn A on 1st March 2000 (2)
Tags: Novel
(332K)
A novella based on the characters of The Shadow movie.
In The Hot Corner http://members.aol.com/hczine issue 4.
This tells the tale of how Ying Ko was redeemed. It is excellent,
plumbing the depths of Lamont Cranston's character, and showing
his growth, in character and in mental powers. Worth reading
repeatedly.
Cacophony (Shadow)
Reviewed by Kathryn A on 26th November 2000 (2)
Tags: Novelette
(70K)
A story based on the characters of The Shadow movie,
continuing on the author's series.
As you could guess from the title, this is the story in which Margo
Awakens to her full psi powers, so it's basically a Lamont-and-Margo
story, with nothing else happening. We have a hovering, loving
Lamont, and a very ill Margo, going through her weaknesses, and both
their fears. Good stuff! One definitely needs to have read the
earlier stories before this, though.
The Clouded Mind (Shadow)
Reviewed by Kathryn A on 1st March 2000 (1)
Tags: Novelette
(59K)
The Shadow has the flu. How can he stop a big deal going down
when he's out of his mind with fever? A story based on the characters
of The Shadow movie. In The Hot Corner http://members.aol.com/hczine
issue 3.
This was really good, with a vulnerable Lamont Cranston (poor baby) a
heroic Margo Lane, a heroic enduring Lamont, some lovely misdirection
and some cool mental stuff.
Dangerous Minds (Shadow)
Reviewed by Kathryn A on 1st March 2000 (3)
A story based on the characters of The Shadow movie.
In The Hot Corner http://members.aol.com/hczine issue 5.
This one I didn't like as much as my previous two favourite Shadow
stories by this author (see previous reviews) but that doesn't mean
that it wasn't a good read. There's some nice bits with Margo at the
beginning (following on from things mentioned in The Clouded
Mind) and then we have the story proper, and the good guys
win in the end. (smile)
The Illusion of Propriety (Shadow)
Reviewed by Kathryn A on 13th August 2000 (10)
A story based on the characters of The Shadow movie,
and also on Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile.
In The Hot Corner http://members.aol.com/hczine issue 6/7.
Not having read Death on the Nile, I have no idea how closely
this resembles it, and had no idea of the solution to the mystery, so,
well, I'm not worried. I enjoyed it. Yet more development
in Margo and Lamont's relationship (oh boy) - though I must admit I'm
wondering to myself, why the heck don't they just get married?
This was a good story. I liked how Lamont and Margo were
clever, and worked so well together, backing each other up when
needed. More please!
The Tragic Comedy (Shadow)
Reviewed by Kathryn A on 13th August 2000 (9)
A story based on the characters of The Shadow movie.
In The Hot Corner http://members.aol.com/hczine issue 6/7.
One of the coolest things about this series of stories, is that you
get character development, and this one is no exception; Margo and
Lamont have a little storminess in their relationship, while solving
the mystery of the Tragic Comedy.