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Samuel Perin- The Silence of Kings: Anthology

Jul 27

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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W.T. O'Brien- HooDoo Island

Jul 26

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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Colleen M. Story- The Beached Ones

Jul 26

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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Miles Watson- Deus Ex

Jul 25

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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GranRan- The eSmith Eye Story

Jul 22

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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Pete Mesling- The Portable Nine

Jul 22

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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A.J. Scudiere - Beneath Memory

Jul 22

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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Bernard Leo Remakus- Keystone

Jul 21

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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Bernard Leo Remakus- Mia

Jul 21

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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Bernard Leo Remakus- The Lame Duck

Jul 21

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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Bernard Leo Remakus- The Paraclete

Jul 21

Bernard Leo Remakus- The Paraclete

Genre: Psychological Thriller 5 Stars Thrilling What a chilling story in The Paraclete by Bernard Leo Remakus. I wasn't sure what the meaning of the word, Paraclete meant, so I looked it up. It means, "the Holy Spirit as advocate or counselor." And once I knew what that meant, as I am not familiar with all the ins and outs of the Catholic church, only by reputation, I sat back and read this chilling story. This story tells about the Catholic church, their running, and the ran

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Paityn E. Parque- Madness

Jul 20

Paityn E. Parque- Madness

Genre: Science Fiction/ Dystopian YA 4 Stars Death is only the beginning! What an interesting premise in a thrilling story in Madness by Paityn E. Parque. This is the first book of Parque's that I've read. Ezra is a very interesting character, so much that she is killed, and finds herself in a world that is beyond her own world, not even Hell could compare. This author has a great imagination and I'm glad it's being shared with stories. The story brings in the believable, eve

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Marlisa Kriscott- Aaron After School

Jul 19

Marlisa Kriscott- Aaron After School

Genre: Christian contemporary romance 4 Stars Enjoyed this story! What a wonderfully told romantic story in Aaron After School by Malrisa Kriscott. This author brings the story to life. The characters had a lot of depth, and were very realistic. The reader is introduced to a widower, Aaron, who is deeply guarding his heart. Aaron's colleague, another teacher, Jill likes, really likes, Aaron, but she has settled for being just his friend. It's a clean, cozy romance with the th

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Bill Greene- The Parasitic Role of Elites

Jul 15

Bill Greene- The Parasitic Role of Elites

Genre: Nonfiction/history/politics/economics 5 Stars The history of history! What a remarkable and intriguing title in The Parasitic Role of Elites by Bill Greene. I haven't read work from this author before, and I enjoyed this title. It's interesting how this author's mind works, and how he examines the history of nations, some surviving while looking into other's demise. This book gives a lot of information about economics, prospering, and failing nations. There is a lot o

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Lee Matthew Goldberg- Immoral Origins

Jul 15

Lee Matthew Goldberg- Immoral Origins

Genre: Suspense/Thriller 5 Stars Brilliantly chilling What a superb story in Immoral Origins by Lee Matthew Goldberg. I am a definite fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I want to read. The characters had a lot of depth, and were very realistic. This is the first book in The Desire Card series. It is definitely a heart-pounding, whats-going-to-happen-next thriller. Here we are, 1978 NYC, more precise, Hell's Kitchen. The reader is introduced to Jake, and he is a

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William J. Craig- All Along the Watchtower: Murder at Fort Devens

Jul 14

William J. Craig- All Along the Watchtower: Murder at Fort Devens

Genre: True Crime/Murder 3 Stars Interestingly written True Crime Tale Craig writes about the Murder at Fort Devens in All Along the Watchtower: Murder at Fort Devens. I am a fan of true crime stories. This is the first book written by this author that I've read. The story of Elaine Tyree, a soldier at Fort Devens and how her husband hired another Green Beret, to kill her. This book was written very well. It's a good book, and it tells the story of a murdered woman. There are

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Alice Walker- The Color Purple

Jul 13

Alice Walker- The Color Purple

Genre: Black & African American Historical Fiction/LGBTQ 5 Stars Brilliant What a brilliant story in The Color Purple by Alice Walker. It is remarkable as the first time i read it. It's a diary of Celie, who writes to God. It's the 20's and 30's (in the previous century) and the story tells of the horror of men having sex with their daughters. The majority of the characters are African-American, and I believe that should be mentioned, because the story revolves around their c

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Rod Glenn- No Chance In Hell

Jul 12

Rod Glenn- No Chance In Hell

Genre: Horror/Sinister 5 Stars Very intense and raw! A thrilling (and chilling) read! What a terrifying and magnificently chilling story in No Chance In Hell by Rod Glenn. It's not just about war. It's not just about defending; it's about surviving the enemy of monsters ... damned Devils. Major Guthrie is on a secret mission, black ops to be exact with his team over seven soldiers, and this is unlike anything they've ever faced before. I've read Glenn's Sinema series, so I wa

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Jacob Paul Patchen - Words That Matter: Family

Jul 12

Jacob Paul Patchen - Words That Matter: Family

Genre: Children/Inspirational 4 Stars A fun and inspirational read Patchen pens a fun story in Words That Matter: Family. I have read work from this author before, and I really enjoyed it. It's a grand children's story, and it shows what a family means, even if they aren't all related. It's important to know the word family, but also feel "family." Silly goose is a grand character, and it reminds me of times where children still had innocence, and were learning about real lif

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Douglas Green- A Dog of Many Names

Jul 11

Douglas Green- A Dog of Many Names

Genre: Animal/Rescue/Survival 5 Stars Magnificent What a magnificently poignant story in A Dog of Many Names by Douglas Green. Green's inspiration for the story is his rescue dog, and the story is one of survival, and dealing with past abuse, which is only identified by behavior. This dog had several names, and he finally found his forever home with the author. It's something that is unimaginable, and yet, the dog, a mix-bred with German Shepard, cowers and shakes, and someti

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