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Inside a Dog's Mind: Poppy's Purpose by Michelle Holland

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Dec 4, 2021

Inside a Dog's Mind: Poppy's Purpose by Michelle Holland

5 Stars Another Fabulous book from "Inside a Dog's Mind" Holland pens a wonderfully heartfelt story in Inside a Dog's Mind: Poppy's Purpose. I am a big fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I read. This author brings the story to life. I love it when a Legacy author sends me more of their work! Poppy's story is a long journey of how she turned misery and darkness in to light. Dogs have a way of overcoming the most incredible obstacles, and Poppy is no different, in

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Dec 2, 2021

Triumph's Ashes by Adam Gaffen

4 Stars Intriguing fantastical story Gaffen pens an intriguing story in Triumph's Ashes. I haven't read work from this author before, and I really enjoyed it. This is the fifth book in a series, called The Cassidy Chronicles. I haven't read the ones that came before it, but I wish I did. You can read this as a standalone, but I feel that if I read the ones before it, I'd have a better understanding of the characters. So, that may be the plan, to start from the beginning. Anyw

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Murder in Second Position by Lori Robbins

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Dec 1, 2021

Murder in Second Position by Lori Robbins

5 Stars A Compelling and superb murder mystery Robbins pens a wondrous story in Murder in Second Position. I have read work from this author before, and I really enjoyed it. This is the second book in the On Pointe Mystery series (and I hope there will be more). I definitely like how it is written, Robbins has a grand writing style, and a high knowledge of dance, particularly ballet. One quote by Olivia, caught my eye from the beginning, and I think it set the tone for what i

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True Course–Lessons of a Life Aloft by Brigid Johnson

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Nov 30, 2021

True Course–Lessons of a Life Aloft by Brigid Johnson

5 Stars An Amazing Story!!! Johnson pens a wonderfully told memoir in True Course–Lessons of a Life Aloft. I have read work from this author before, and I really enjoyed it. This book not only tells the story of when Brigid learned to fly, but how she got there, and the struggles and strength she had to reach that goal. The author details what she refers to as destiny and to gain her airline career as a pilot. Life changed her trajectory and she grew with grand spirit, and li

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Nov 30, 2021

Kolkata Noir by Tom Vater

5 Stars Magnificent story Vader pens a magnetic story in Kolkata Noir. I have read work from this author before, and I really enjoyed it. It's an adventure, between Becker, and Madhurima. There are three stories that bring these characters together, and it leads to their investigations, of secrets and danger. I like how the novellas are different, where they are in settings of past, present and future. This author has a great imagination and I'm glad it's being shared with st

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Nov 28, 2021

The Surgeon's Curse by Douglas Volk

The Surgeon's Curse by Douglas Volk Narrated by: Steve Rausch 5 Stars Edge-of-your seat listen! Volk tells a terrifying and glorious story in The Surgeon's Curse. I have to say the Morpheus Curse is at it again. I read the first book in this series, and Volk has a way with words that kept this reader on the edge of my seat, savoring every word. And now that I've listened to it on audio, it is something powerful. The audiobook and its narrator brings a new level of terrifyin

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Nov 28, 2021

The River Child by Jo Tuscano

4 Stars A grand read Tuscano pens a grandly dramatic story in The River Child. 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 intense. I read a lot of stories, and I love the different writing styles and story telling abilities. This author can, indeed, tell stories. A story that is filled with grief and regret, and self blame, but there is a lot more layers to the s

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Nov 27, 2021

Two Turtle Doves by Richard Wall

5 Stars Powerful story Wall pens a powerful story in Two Turtle Doves. Don't let the title fool you, it's not one of those happy Christmas stories. It's a raw story about an aspiring rock star, fixated on his guitar, he fondly calls El Diablo. I haven't read work from this author before, and I enjoyed this story. It's told in first person, and this person is a mess. It's detailed and raw, and not the kind of story that gives any peace. The dark side of the main character feed

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DEADLY ASSOCIATES... by M. McCarn, E. Seifert, J. Seifert, N. Seifert

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Nov 26, 2021

DEADLY ASSOCIATES... by M. McCarn, E. Seifert, J. Seifert, N. Seifert

Full Title: DEADLY ASSOCIATES: A True Story of Murder, Survival, and Bringing Down the Chicago Mob by Matthias McCarn, Emma Seifert, Joe Seifert, Nick Seifert 4 Stars Bringing down the mob, isn't just black and white. McCarn, Seifert, Seifert, Seifert writes about the Chicago Mob in DEADLY ASSOCIATES: A True Story of Murder, Survival, and Bringing Down the Chicago Mob. I've read true crime titles about mob connections before, and though there are similarities, I think the loc

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Nov 23, 2021

Xiomara the Xiphodon by Sally Lee Baker

5 Stars Very educational Baker pens a wonderfully fun story in Xiomara the Xiphodon. I have the books in this series, Grandma's Books, that came before this one. Each book explores a letter of the alphabet, with grand characters. This one, even I learned something. I had no idea what a Xiphodon was until I met Xiomara. The letter this book explores is the X, not something that is as easy to illustrate and teach children, let alone come up with enough words the contain the let

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The Revenge of Blood-Red Rivers by Martin Lundqvist

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Nov 22, 2021

The Revenge of Blood-Red Rivers by Martin Lundqvist

5 Stars Powerfully told! Lundqvist tells an intriguing story in The Revenge of Blood-Red Rivers. I have read work from this author before, and I really enjoyed it. I did read the story and enjoyed it. It's 1994 in Rwanda during the genocide. Yes, a terrible time to be a woman, let alone a child. The story is about Samantha, and her horrifying encounters and abuse with rape and mutilation, and then, the murder of her family. She is one determined survivor. I's a very powerful

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Hell Holes 2: Demons on the Dalton by Donald Firesmith

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Nov 22, 2021

Hell Holes 2: Demons on the Dalton by Donald Firesmith

Hell Holes 2: Demons on the Dalton by Donald Firesmith Narrated by: Gary Tredwell 5 Stars Demon hunting at a w"hole" new level Firesmith tells an intense, devil fighting, story in Hell Holes 2: Demons on the Dalton. I read the first book in the series a while ago, but after looking at my old notes on it, I liked this one a hell (pun intended) of a lot better. The characters were strong, and intelligent. This author brings the story to life. The characters had a lot of depth,

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Nov 20, 2021

Diamond Blood by Eric Danhoff

5 Stars Wonderful collection This is a unique collection of stories. Danhoff put together the stories and poetry in Diamond Blood, as they were inspired by Danhoff's daughter's paintings. Each one was unique and very well written. I found that the words flowed like the paint across a canvas. This author not only tells the story but shows it with words as well. Simply awe-inspiring. Very impressive story telling. Each story shows the painting that from where it was inspired, s

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A Death in Bloomsbury by David C. Dawson

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Nov 20, 2021

A Death in Bloomsbury by David C. Dawson

5 Stars Magnificent story Dawson pens a magnificent story in A Death in Bloomsbury. I haven't read work from this author before, and I really enjoyed this. The characters were raw and very gritty. This author brings the story to life. The characters had a lot of depth, and were very realistic. It's London in the early thirties. A man who lives a double life, finds a murdered woman. He put his life on the line to find this killer. Simon loves men, and in Britain, being gay is

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The Brotherhood of the Dragon by Phil Hore

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Nov 17, 2021

The Brotherhood of the Dragon by Phil Hore

5 Stars What a remarkable premise! Hore pens a remarkable chilling and thrilling story in The Brotherhood of the Dragon. The characters were raw and very realistic. This author brings the story to life. First, this book brings adds the authors, Sir Doyle, and Stoker, that have to come together to save a secret that has been protected within the Brotherhood. That in itself, is very interesting and exciting. I've read other work by Hore, and this was his debut novel, and it is

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Nov 15, 2021

Rescue Volume One by D.S. Pais

4 Stars Interesting story Pais pens a grand story in Rescue. I have read many different genres from this author, and different stories, and I really liked this one, probably one of my favorites of this author. In Rescue the author brings the story to life. The characters had a lot of depth, and were very intriguing. I read a lot of stories, and I love the different writing styles and story telling abilities. This author may have a lot of imagination in her head, but she was a

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The Knights of Dragonwatch by Eric T Knight

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Nov 15, 2021

The Knights of Dragonwatch by Eric T Knight

4 Stars Fantastical story Knight pens a remarkable story in The Knights of Dragonwatch. I have read work from this author before, and I really enjoyed it. The characters were realistic and very in some ways intense. The story started out a bit slow, but slowly increased in its pace. This author brings the story to life. Jarryd is on a quest, and he also takes a hard look at himself, and the world around him. The journey is magical and intriguing. This author has a great imagi

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Nov 15, 2021

The Lost Letter by McKensie Stewart

5 Stars There's no such thing as coincidence! Everyone knows that McKensie Stewart is my business partner and best friend. However, when I read her work, I read it without bias, and completely honesty of my opinion. The Lost Letter is one that shows that there isn't such thing as coincidence, and it brings several mysteries to a close. Just when you're wondering where the story is going, there is a twist that pulls you in, and makes you keep on reading. I love Stewart's writi

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Nov 14, 2021

Death Unmasked by Karen Neary Smithson

5 Stars Wonderfully mysterious Neary Smithson pens a wonderful story in Death Unmasked. This author brings the story to life. The characters had a lot of depth and were very intriguing. What I liked about the setting was that it was in Venice, known for its romance or romantic stories, but this author added that suspenseful mystery. I read a lot of stories, and I love the different writing styles and story telling abilities. This author has a writing style that shows research

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Nov 14, 2021

The Morpheus Conspiracy by Douglas Volk

The Morpheus Conspiracy by Douglas Volk Narrated by: Steve Rausch 5 Stars Gripping Volk tells an intriguing and thrilling story in The Morpheus Conspiracy. Volk allows his readers to enter into an exciting world, filled with darkness and thrills. I did read the story, and enjoyed it, but I also really enjoyed this audiobook. It's a very raw and dramatic listen, bringing the ambiance of the written word to narration, no, more like a grand storyteller. and it brings the listene

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