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Ryuho Okawa - The Essence of Buddha: The Path to Enlightenment

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Jan 26, 2022

Ryuho Okawa - The Essence of Buddha: The Path to Enlightenment

5 Stars A read I needed The Essence of Buddha: The Path to Enlightenment by Ryuho Okawa was exactly a read that I needed. I was looking for a book about Buddha's teachings, and I found this one. This book set a path toward enlightenment, with Budda's travels being explained and how he, himself, found it. I don't agree with all of his journeys and ideals of leaving everything, including family behind to achieve it. I did find the Eightfold path, Right Understanding, Right Thou

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Jan 26, 2022

Marshall Evans - Francis Bay

4 Stars Spies, lies and secrets What a great story in Francis Bay by Marshall Evans. I have read another book by Evans before, and I enjoyed it. To be honest, when I saw the title (and cover) I was thinking Francis Bay was a place, not necessarily a person, but I loved how the author did. When you open the book and start reading, Bay's past and present may start to collide. I don't think the thought retirement would be this way. It's a very intriguing book, and Bay is not alw

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Jaimie Engle - Clifton Chase and the Arrow of Light

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Jan 26, 2022

Jaimie Engle - Clifton Chase and the Arrow of Light

4 Stars Fantastical interesting story! What a grand story in Clifton Chase and the Arrow of Light by Jaimie Engle. I haven't read work from this author before, and I enjoyed this story. This author brings the story to life. The characters had a lot of depth, and were very real, and fit within this fantastical story. Clifton Chase was chosen, and he doesn't take that lightly, even though he's in middle school. Packed with mystic, magic and new worlds and it takes the reader on

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Jan 24, 2022

The Hunted by A. J. Scudiere

4 Stars A struggle for survival! What a great story in The Hunted by A. J. Scudiere. I am a big fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I read. This author brings the story to life. The characters had a lot of depth, and were very intense and raw, and brought a lot to the story. I found it character and survival driven. I love it when a Legacy author sends me more of their work! This author has a great imagination. Joule and Cage are a remarkable pair, and this story

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Jan 24, 2022

Righteous Assassin by Kevin Chapman

5 Stars Absolutely Twisty and Thrilling What a magnetically charged story in Righteous Assassin by Kevin Chapman. I haven't read work from this author before, and I enjoyed this story. I really like Stoneman, and how he is the hero, but he and his partner Dickson, have a case to solve. A really big serial killer case. Stoneman is a character that stands out in my mind as I read this, being real, and focused on his work and the clues, wherever they take him. This author has a

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Nutrition Guide for a Healthy Lifestyle by VL Thompson

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Jan 23, 2022

Nutrition Guide for a Healthy Lifestyle by VL Thompson

5 Stars Live smart and healthier Nutrition Guide for a Healthy Lifestyle by VL Thompson is an interesting book to read and review. This book is about living a healthier lifestyle, not just with food, but with mind, body and soul, especially during the pandemic, worse when people were on lockdown. The book starts out with an author's note, and then a meditation, and I recommend reading every word. It describes on keeping a food journal and taking things slow. Looking at just a

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Jan 23, 2022

Betrayed by A.D. Trosper

5 Stars Another great story What a great story in Betrayed by A.D. Trosper. I am a fan of this author! I love it when a Legacy author sends me more of their work! I read the first book in this series Raven Daughter and enjoyed it. This author brings the story to life. The characters had a lot of depth, and were very realistic. This author has a great imagination. This can go beyond Jo's imagination, or even that Caius, who can be a real jerk. They are back, and there are diff

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Jan 23, 2022

Hâjogana by Samuel Yaw Jian Fong

4 Stars Interesting Read Hâjogana is the titular character. I have read work from this author before, and I really enjoyed that as well as this one. The characters were interesting and very unique, bringing culture and science fiction together. The author's writing style is easy to read and understand, and it helps the story play out. Every author brings something to their story, and it always works. This author brings the story to life. There is a great chemistry between th

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Jan 21, 2022

Mainely Angst by Matt Cost

5 Stars Powerful read! What a powerful story in Mainely Angst by Matt Cost. I am a big fan of this author! This author brings the story to life, especially since it's based on current events and the unrest of the world. It's a real thrilling and chilling story with multiple layers. The characters had a lot of depth, and were very realistic, even the idea of disastrous political games, and an abduction to gain attention, especially during a lockdown. I read a lot of stories, a

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Jan 20, 2022

Behind the Veil by E. J. Dawson

5 Stars Magnificent read!! What a powerful story in Behind the Veil by E.J. Dawson. Letitia is a very powerful character. There is something about this paranormal that rings true, especially between the line of life and death, the veil. It's filled with tortured characters, haunted by not just the ghosts of the past, but of the ghosts themselves. I love how this story was written, bringing in the characters that need peace, but are restless. It's a magnificent chilling and th

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Obsession: The FBI's Legendary Profiler Probes... by John E Douglas and Mark Olshaker

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Jan 18, 2022

Obsession: The FBI's Legendary Profiler Probes... by John E Douglas and Mark Olshaker

Full Title: Obsession: The FBI's Legendary Profiler Probes the Psyches of Killers, Rapists, and Stalkers and Their Victims and Tells How to Fight Back by John E Douglas and Mark Olshaker 5 Stars Magnificently written! I am a huge fan of John Douglas books. His FBI profiling books and discussions about real cases intrigue and inspire me. Douglas writes well and brings the reader into the dark side of serial killers and torturers. It was an amazing book and I love how his mind

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Jan 18, 2022

Witch-Hunter Trilogy by K S Marsden

5 Stars Remarkably witchery trio What a fantastic collection of stories (The Shadow Rises, The Shadow Reigns, and The Shadow Falls) in Witch-Hunter Trilogy by K S Marsden. I am a big fan of this author! This author brings the stories of dark magic and witches to life. There is that line between evil, dead, and just trying to survive, but these stories work well in this trio, and bring the darkness in, while letting a sliver of light. Witches aren't just light years away, they

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Jan 17, 2022

GrassBleed by Mehreen Ahmed

5 Stars A wonderful collection of flash fiction What a grand collection of micro/flash in GrassBleed by Mehreen Ahmed. I am a big fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I want to read. This author brings her culture into each of the stories, and it is not easy to tell a complete story within a few short words. This author brings each of the stories to life. I read a lot of stories, and I love the different writing styles and storytelling abilities. This author has a

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She's the One Who Can't Keep Quiet by S. R. Cronin

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Jan 16, 2022

She's the One Who Can't Keep Quiet by S. R. Cronin

4 Stars Fantastical story about Celestine What a fantastical story in She's the One Who Can't Keep Quiet by S. R. Cronin. I haven't read work from this author before, and I enjoyed this story. This is the fifth book of War Stories of the Seven Troublesome Sisters. I haven't read the books that came before this, but reading this, makes me want to (and any that follow this one, as well) This author brings the story to life. Celestine is an interesting character, and also how sh

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Audiobook: Arc of The Hellion by Daniel McMillan

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Jan 11, 2022

Audiobook: Arc of The Hellion by Daniel McMillan

Audiobook: Arc of The Hellion by Daniel McMillan Narrated by: Jessica Green 4 Stars Great listen McMillan tells a great story in Arc of The Hellion. I have read work from this author before, and I really enjoyed it. This time, I have also listened to the audiobook. The characters fit the story, place and time and had a lot of depth and unique characteristics. The writing and narration definitely brings the story to life. A very well-told story, and I enjoyed it. This story br

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Jan 11, 2022

Journey of Hope by Melina Druga

5 Stars A journey that Claire won't soon forget! What a wonderfully written story in Journey of Hope by Melina Druga. I am a big fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I will read. This intriguing tale takes the reader back to 1829, and it is written so it fits the era. Claire has had a very hard, with a lot of work and sacrifice, she struggles to survive each day. Harold has a lot of ideas for a better life and is determined to take her away. So, there's that, and

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Jan 11, 2022

Sting of the Scorpion by Evelyn Puerto

5 Stars A great third book in the series! What a great story in Sting of the Scorpion by Evelyn Puerto. I am a fan of this author! I love it when a Legacy author sends me more of their work! I read the three books in this series The Outlawed Myth and enjoyed them. This Puerto brings this fantastical story to life. This author had a writing style that fits the fantasies she writes, and she can indeed show stories. Packed with mystic, magic and new worlds and it takes the reade

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Fair Exchange: Everyone Wins by Scott Cranfield

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Jan 10, 2022

Fair Exchange: Everyone Wins by Scott Cranfield

5 Stars Another great Wise Bear story Fair Exchange: Everyone Wins is another great wise bear story, where Wise Bear teaches life's lessons through stories to children. Fair exchange refers to money, and how to reward with money, and yet, also teach children that money should be earned. It should not be too easy to get money. Cranfield tells grand stories, and Wise Bear is certainly wise. The lessons are so grand with the stories, that it does not feel like he is teaching les

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Jan 10, 2022

W. A President on Trial by Steve Shear

5 Stars A very interesting perspective of guilt What a superb story in W. A President on Trial by Steve Shear. The State of Virginia vs. G.W Bush. "...evidence I have no doubt you will find compelling, evidence that will support beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant, George W. Bush, was guilty of conspiring with others to knowingly and deliberately take this country to war in Iraq under false pretenses, a war that condemned to death over one-hundred-thousand human bein

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The Trials of Adrian Wheeler by Steve Shear

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Jan 10, 2022

The Trials of Adrian Wheeler by Steve Shear

5 Stars A magnetic read!! What a magnetically powerful story in The Trials of Adrian Wheeler by Steve Shear. I am a big fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I read. The characters had a lot of depth and were very intense and raw. Adrian's story is written with passion, and emotion, especially how the war is perceived. It's a different world for soldiers when they return from active duty. They have to get used to living a civilian life or staying with the military.

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