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Aug 2, 2022

Ted Tayler - Tame The Storm

5 Stars Magnificent and Unputdownable!! What another magnetic story with The Freeman Files, Tame The Storm by Ted Tayler. I am a definite fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I read. I've read all the books leading up to this one, and each one seems to be my favorite until the next one. So, this is my favorite. Gus and his team that are always looking to solve the unsolvable, have a new case. Who killed the former schoolteacher? It is a very well-written plot, and

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Steven W. Thrasher- The Viral Underclass

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Aug 2, 2022

Steven W. Thrasher- The Viral Underclass

Full Title: Steven W. Thrasher- The Viral Underclass: The Human Toll When Inequality and Disease Collide Genre: Nonfiction/Medical/Science/Societal 4 Stars Interesting Read! What an interesting title in The Viral Underclass: The Human Toll When Inequality and Disease Collide by Steven W. Thrasher. I haven't read work from this author before, and I enjoyed this book. This book gives a lot of information about health care and how diseases can spread through out what would be th

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Audio: Bob van Laerhoven- The Shadow of the Mole

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Aug 1, 2022

Audio: Bob van Laerhoven- The Shadow of the Mole

Narrated by: Martyn Swain Genre: Historic Thriller/Military 5 Stars A unique story set during the war! What a remarkably unique story in The Shadow of the Mole by Bob van Laerhoven. I've read work by this author before and am honored to read more. I read the print book, and then listened to the audiobook. The narrator brings the story to life, and you feel a whole new perspective of the story. Amnesia is a real condition that takes a part of a person's memory, leaving a hole

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Bob van Laerhoven- The Shadow of the Mole

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Aug 1, 2022

Bob van Laerhoven- The Shadow of the Mole

Print Copy: Bob van Laerhoven- The Shadow of the Mole Genre: Historic Thriller/Military 5 Stars A unique story set during the war! What a remarkably unique story in The Shadow of the Mole by Bob van Laerhoven. I've read work by this author before and am honored to read more. Amnesia is a real condition that takes a part of a person's memory, leaving a hole where those memories used to be. Sometimes they come back, and other times, they don't. It's the like the brain as a rese

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Jul 31, 2022

TS Rose- Psychic

Genre: Thriller/Paranormal 4 Stars Enjoyed this story! What a great story in Psychic by TS Rose. This is the first book I've read from either author, or what I gather, they are a mother/daughter duo. Psychic takes place in present day Britain. The reader is introduced to Alpha, who has great powers, and then Sunday, a thief, who, when they connect, they find they need each other to survive. The story reads as if there is only one author, which is great, since they must have s

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Jul 31, 2022

Stephen Eoannou- Rook

Genre: Memoir/Biography/Fiction based on True Events 5 Stars Magnificent tale What a magnetic story in Rook by Stephen Eoannou. This is the first book of this authors that I've read, and his debut novel. Eoannou writes this fictionalized story of a real man Al Nussbaum. In his day, Al Nussbaum, was a thorn in J. Edgar Hoover's side. Nussbaum was a mastermind. He planned and enforced east coast bank robberies. Nussbaum is a legend in his hometown of Buffalo, NY. It's a very in

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Linathi Makanda- I say these things to myself

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Jul 28, 2022

Linathi Makanda- I say these things to myself

Genre: a poetry collection exploring the freedom of Self/Inspiration 5 Stars Magnificent prose of self discovery and freedom This collection of poetry, I say these things to myself by Linathi Makanda is a remarkable work of words. The words almost dance across the pages, filled with emotions and self-love. I enjoyed reading this collection and entering the mind of this prolific poet. Such a wonderful read. My favorite was The Dinner Table, which part of it says, "I am plenty.

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Jul 28, 2022

Joseph D. Walker- The Stimulus Fortune

Full time: Joseph D. Walker- The Stimulus Fortune: When Rock Bottom Means You Are Just Getting Started Genre: Nonfiction/Motivational/Self-Help/Memoir 5 Stars Brave and powerful What a great read in The Stimulus Fortune: When Rock Bottom Means You Are Just Getting Started by Joseph D. Walker. Walker is a medically retired Staff Sergeant and shares his story. This book gives a lot of information about his life, the ups, downs, tragedies and triumphs. He is very frank about his

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Jul 27, 2022

James Lingard- The Girl Who Disappeared

Genre: Historical Romance 5 Stars Brilliantly written story! What a brilliant story in The Girl Who Disappeared by James Lingard. It's a historical romance, but I found it was so much more than that. Emily gets married, and it's not the ideal person her family had in mind for her. Then, war hits, and everything goes chaotic. It's a very moving and emotional story, especially for the strength that Emily has, and now is estranged from her family. It's a historical fiction, but

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Danusha Goska- God Through Binoculars: A Hitchhiker at a Monastery

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Jul 27, 2022

Danusha Goska- God Through Binoculars: A Hitchhiker at a Monastery

Genre: Memoir/Faith 4 Stars Interesting Memoir What a inspirational title in od Through Binoculars: A Hitchhiker at a Monastery by Danusha Goska. I haven't read work from this author before, and I enjoyed this author's memoir. Through a life full of ups and downs, and tragedies, hope seemed to be lost for Danusha, the author of this memoir. It is about the life she lived, and how she discovered herself, and found her hope and faith again. Yes, it's about finding religion, but

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Samuel Perin- The Silence of Kings: Anthology

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Jul 27, 2022

Samuel Perin- The Silence of Kings: Anthology

Genre: Dark Fantasy 4 Stars Dark and dystopian, a great blend Perin pens a great story in The Silence of Kings. The author has a knack for telling a story, with the plot so intense, mixed with dark fantasy and dystopian worlds. The characters have a lot of depth and lead the storyline, and how they are impacted by their world. The story is written in a good pace for this type of story. Leo is a young man who starts on a tumultuous journey. A very well-written story, and it is

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Jul 26, 2022

W.T. O'Brien- HooDoo Island

Genre: Historical Adventure 4 Stars A Grand Read What a grand adventure story in HooDoo Island by W. T. O'Brien. I've read work by this author before and enjoyed it. This is another adventure story, that is a twist and brings the reader to Alaska, the Prince William Sound, to be exact. Alec takes on a new job, and it brings him to the Gulf of Alaska, and a new adventure. This job is not something he thought he could even do, but it was the decision to take it, that mapped out

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Jul 26, 2022

Colleen M. Story- The Beached Ones

Genre: Paranormal, Literary, Ghost, Fantasy 4 Stars Great Read What a great story in The Beached Ones by Colleen M. Story. The characters had a lot of depth, and were very realistic. This author has a great imagination and I'm glad it's being shared with stories. The story brings in the believable, even if almost impossible. I haven't read stories from this author before, but this one was very interesting, and intriguing. A bit of suspense, supernatural, and a chaotic journey

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Jul 25, 2022

Miles Watson- Deus Ex

Genre: Mystery Thriller 5 Stars Magnificently mysterious and thrilling! What a thrilling story in Deus Ex by Miles Watson. This is the second book of this author's that I've read, and probably, so far, my favorite. The feeling of the story is like reading a Greek mythology, a story told by Homer. The reader meets dictator, Magnus Antonius Magnus, who now rules the world, or the world as they know it. Magnus is not just a dictator, but a God. It's an interesting short story or

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Jul 22, 2022

GranRan- The eSmith Eye Story

Genre: Fairy Tales/children 4 Stars Another grand fairytale What a grand story in The eSmith Eye Story by GranRan. Here the reader is again, in Fairytale land, eSmith, falls in love. (eSmith is a gray fox). I read the first fairy tale, eSmith Short tales, and enjoyed it. Each tale tells a unique fable of the interactions with other creatures. The characters ranged from foxes to dogs, roosters and other animals. There is a hitch to eSmith getting the "girl", he must deal with

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Jul 22, 2022

Pete Mesling- The Portable Nine

Genre: Crime/Thriller/Human Hunter 5 Stars Brilliant What a Brilliantly written story in The Portable Nine by Pete Mesling. This story kind of reminds me of Richard Connell's "The Most Dangerous Game." I know this type of story can be very popular, but what I loved about Mesling's story is that it was about hunting humans, but there were a lot of layers to it. There were a lot of twists and turns, and Mesling's Davenport was something else, that's for sure. He is known as the

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Jul 22, 2022

A.J. Scudiere - Beneath Memory

Genre: suspense, forensic, paranormal 5 Stars The wait for the release was worth it! What an absolutely grand story in Beneath Memory by A.J. Scudiere. This is the eleventh book of the NightShade Forensic Files series. This is the last book she has published in this series. And even though they are standalone books, the books are so "binge" worthy. It's not just a robbery, it's a heist, and the clues are opening up more questions than answers. More secrets are revealed, and i

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Jul 21, 2022

Bernard Leo Remakus- Keystone

Genre: Medical/Coming of Age/Drama 4 Stars Enjoyed this story! What a remarkable story in Keystone by Bernard Leo Remakus. The reader is introduced to Peter Kaminski. Peter has had a long, and enduring life. Dealing with obstacles throughout his entire life, and decided to go to medical school. He sacrificed a lot, by taking care of his father, and his father's business, still he wanted to be a doctor. Eventually, the story takes Peter to Keystone Medical College in Pennsylva

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Jul 21, 2022

Bernard Leo Remakus- Mia

Genre: Thriller 5 Stars Magnificent What a magnificent story in Mia by Bernard Leo Remakus. Mia is one incredible and unforgettable character. Terrorists, drama, action, and secret missions and experiments bring this story of Mia together. It's filled with twists and turns. I really enjoyed it, and it's the perfect pace for this type of story. I am a definite fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I want to read. This book deserves a second read! (and maybe more).

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Jul 21, 2022

Bernard Leo Remakus- The Lame Duck

Genre: Medical Romantic Suspense/Thriller 5 Stars A match made in malpractice! What an interesting dramatic story in The Lame Duck by Bernard Leo Remakus. A shotty doctor meets his complement with an attorney. It's a very interesting premise that takes the reader down a road, the back roads to be exact, of doctor death. When Angela meets Bob, it's an intriguing ride, and unpredictable where the story will lead the two. This author brings the story to life. It is a very well-w

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