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Canonical name: Church, Alfred J.
Legal name: Church, Alfred John
Other names: Chruch, A. J.
Birthdate: 1829-01-29
Date of death: 1912-04-27
Gender: male
Nationality: UK
Birthplace: London, England, UK
Place of death: Richmond, Surrey, England, UK
Education: King's College London
Lincoln College, University of Oxford
Occupations: Professor
Classicist
Organizations: University College London

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Incubus: A Standalone Dark Fantasy Romance by A.J. Church

“Incubus,” by A. J. Church

Dana is searching the Latin Quarter of the city for her missing sister but keeps hitting roadblocks and uncovering weirder secrets that just don’t make sense. Dana’s sister, Eva, is dappling in spells and psychics which is strange and a mysterious man that she seems to have been involved with. This mysterious man is a mysterious poet who keeps invading Dana’s dreams which is very unusual for her on its own.

Very good and very spicy romance. I loved the mystery of the book. I loved the main character Dana and how serious she was. The romance aspect of the book was perfect and kept me engaged the entire time. 4 out of 5 stars, loved it.

-Dark Romance
-Dark Fantasy
-Magic
-Mystery

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adrihean | Oct 7, 2024 |

The Cruelty of Thorns: A Dark Paranormal Romance by A.J. Church

“The Cruelty of Thorns,” by A. J. Church

Julianus was forced to become a monster and hunt people. Myra, a college student, is trying to forget her past when she meets two men that are fighting for her attention. Weird things keep happening at the college and she has to worry about her safety as well as her love life.

I really liked this book. some parts were on the slow side but overall was a good story plot. I did that there was more than the traditional types of relationships, it has m/m as well as f/m. the story plot and characters were mysterious and Myra was relatable and a bit naïve. 4 out of 5 stars.

-Supernatural
-M/M, F/M, Poly
-College

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adrihean | Oct 7, 2024 |

The Iliad of Homer: New Children's Classics by Alfred J. Church

A graphic novel version of the classic story, full of the myths, gods and even actual historical events of the ancient Greeks. Well worthwhile. Not too short and not too long. I’m very glad I read it - even if I wasn’t a child but an adult in my 50’s.

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br77rino | 1 other review | Jun 23, 2023 |

The Iliad for boys and girls: Told from Homer in… by Alfred John Church

This was used as an assigned reading in my daughter's 5th grade class (2008-09 school year). She loved it.

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