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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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Jan 9, 2022

Ravine LeReux by E. Denise Billups

5 Stars Superbly Supernatural What a superbly written story in Ravine LeReux by E. Denise Billups. I have become a big fan of this author! The characters were intense, secretive, and realistic. This author brings the story to life. Ravine was an unforgettable character, and her life was already changed when her parents disappeared, but now she has to figure out if the same fate touched her aunt and uncle. "Ravine breathes deep, removes a crumpled envelope from her purse ... T

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Jan 9, 2022

Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe

5 Stars Interesting memoir with excellent graphics within the graphic novel What an interesting memoir in the form of a graphic novel, in Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe. I read this book because I saw that it was on a few lists as a banned book. When I sat down to read it, I read it in two sittings. I learned a lot that I didn't know about someone who was born female, but didn't really want to be male or female, just who Eir was. The "Eir" is not a typo, Maia Kobabe us

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The Revenge of Blood-Red Rivers by Martin Lundqvist

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Jan 6, 2022

The Revenge of Blood-Red Rivers by Martin Lundqvist

Narrated by: Elaine Hidayat 4 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, but I also really enjoyed this audiobook. 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 mutiliation, and then, the mu

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Jan 6, 2022

The Fountain of Youth by Steve Shear

5 Stars A remarkably written story! What a powerful, emotional and remarkable story in The Fountain of Youth by Steve Shear. I am a big fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I read. I love it when a Legacy author sends me more of their work! A family stuck with generations of dementia, and how it not just allows the one with it to suffer without dignity, but the family around them, dealing with the slow loss of their family member. There is always that fear that it

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Jan 5, 2022

Audrey by Sean-Paul Thomas

5 Stars Magnficent Read!! What a captivating story in Audrey by Sean-Paul Thomas. I haven't read work from this author before, and I enjoyed this story. This author brings Audry to life. It's a remarkably written title where it brings Audrey into a new life, with someone she just met. And it was probably just what she needed. Audrey is a raw and intelligent, and very likeable, especially with her wondrous flasws of hard drinking and chain-smoking. You could almost hear her sm

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Jan 5, 2022

Call of the Empire by Neils Knudsen

4 Stars A great sequel What a grand story in Call of the Empire by Neils Knudsen. I read the first book in this trilogy, back in 2016, and even though this was published in 2018, I just recently read it. I really enjoyed this book, and I did go back to look at my prior review and notes I had for the previous book. It was early on in my review days, and not as descriptive of the story. I really enjoy the characters, and found this was not just a fantasy, but a connection and g

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Jan 4, 2022

The Right Thing by Terry Persun

5 Stars Nothing is ever quite normal What a intriguing story in The Right Thing by Terry Persun. I just became big fan of this author! I haven't read any work by this author before but found that he has quite the portfolio of books. The characters, especially Ten were raw and very intense, allowing the pain and past to be a daily haunting. Ten has a very painful past, but he decided to start working, mainly for himself. This story brings Ten right in the middle of a women's p

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Jan 3, 2022

A Normal November by Ted Tayler

5 Stars Another interesting case for The Crime Review Team What a magnificent story in A Normal November by Ted Tayler. I am a big fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I read. I've read every book in this series, The Freeman Files, so far. This is book 15, and I feel the momentum of always wanting more for Tayler. This author brings the story to life. The characters had a lot of depth, and were very intense, and raw, and very real. Gus is one of those intriguing

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Jan 2, 2022

On Deadly Grounds by Kaye Schmitz

5 Stars Secrets, lies and spies! Schmitz pens a magnetically thrilling story in On Deadly Grounds. I love it when a Legacy author sends me more of their work! The characters were dramatic and very realistic, well for secretive spies searching for a hidden treasure of sorts. This author brings the story to life. Mattie is a very strong character, even when all odds are against her and her family. A thrilling, and at some points, chilling story. This author has a great imaginat

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Jan 2, 2022

Dirty Little Secrets by Elise Noble

5 Stars Wonderful story!! What a wonderful story in Dirty Little Secrets by Elise Noble. I am a big fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I read. This isn't your typical romance, but there are hints that make the story more interesting than just girl has a secret crush on her brother's best friend. Noble is an exceptional writer, and this story doesn't disappoint. The characters are well developed, and at first, I was thinking that Brooke's secret was her crush, bu

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DreamRovers 3: Hearts of Deliverance by Christie Valentine Powell

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Dec 30, 2021

DreamRovers 3: Hearts of Deliverance by Christie Valentine Powell

5 Stars A grand third story in DreamRovers Powell pens a wonderfully written story in DreamRovers 3: Hearts of Deliverance. 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 realistic. I read a lot of stories, and I love the different writing styles and storytelling abilities. This author had a grand writing style, and indeed can show stories. I love it when a Legacy author

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Dark Allegiance by Shelley Russell Nolan

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Dec 28, 2021

Dark Allegiance by Shelley Russell Nolan

4 Stars Fantastical darkness What an intense and remarkable story in Dark Allegiance by Shelley Russell Nolan. I have just become a fan of this author! I haven't read work from this author before, and I enjoyed this story. I know that this is the third book in the series, and I read it to review it, but I look forward to reading the books that came before this one. The books can be read standalone, at least this one could, but I like reading books in order in the series, to g

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Metaphorically Speaking ... by Steve Shear

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Dec 27, 2021

Metaphorically Speaking ... by Steve Shear

Full Title: Metaphorically Speaking : The Human Condition from the Beginning of Time by Steve Shear 5 Stars Innovative Poetry What a remarkable collection of innovative thoughts and poetry in Metaphorically Speaking: The Human Condition from the Beginning of Time by Steve Shear. I am a big fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I read. I found his "Poet's Note" most interesting, which is the perfect beginning for this collection. "I have purposely not grouped these

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Owl Magic: Your Guide Through Challenging Times by Mary Petiet

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Dec 27, 2021

Owl Magic: Your Guide Through Challenging Times by Mary Petiet

4 Stars Very Informative What an informative title in Owl Magic: Your Guide Through Challenging Times by Mary Petiet45. I am a big fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I read. I haven't read work from this author before, and I enjoyed this story. The interesting part of this guide, and its topic of Owl Magic, and how it can help, is that Owl Magic can be used in Africa as being sorcery and baneful (or harmful). However, in this title, Petiet uses the interpretatio

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Dec 27, 2021

The Sacrifice of One by Emily Fortney

4 Stars Fantastical action and adventure What a grand story in The Sacrifice of One by Emily Fortney. 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 realistic. It's not just about survival, but also the past that haunts Camilla. She was once a labor slave. This YA fantasy is worth the read by young adults and adults alike. Camilla is a survivor, and she needs to try

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Dec 22, 2021

The Killing Moon by Rod Glenn

5 Stars Dark and Twisted What a magnificently dark and twisted story in The Killing Moon by Rod Glenn. I am a big fan of this author! Glen is definitely the king of killing (and it's a good thing, I think). His writing is always dark, and twisted, but also endearing, leaving the reader to wonder if anyone will survive. This author brings the story to life. I love it when a Legacy author sends me more of their work! Survival of the fittest and strongest, and hopes for creating

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Christmas with the Mehtas by Malika Gandi

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Dec 21, 2021

Christmas with the Mehtas by Malika Gandi

4 Stars A unique Christmas Story What a wonderful story in Christmas with the Mehtas by Malika Gandi. I am a big fan of this author! This author brings the story to life. It's not your ordinary family Christmas, but Christmas is. There are a lot of interruptions, and obstacles to over come to make it a grand Christmas. Rianna just wants a peaceful Christmas, but this is everything but peaceful. It's a fun story, as her family joins her in the lake house, offered by her Uncle.

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Rebecca Steele Living the Dream by Joanne Patterson

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Dec 21, 2021

Rebecca Steele Living the Dream by Joanne Patterson

5 Stars Becky is back! What a drama-packed story in Rebecca Steele Living the Dream by Joanne Patterson. I am a big fan of this author! This author brings the Becky back to life. This author had a dramatic writing style, and indeed can show stories. I love it when a Legacy author sends me more of their work! I read the first 2 books in this series Rebecca Steele and enjoyed them. However, this, I think, is my favorite. Becky is strong character, and a lot of that strength com

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Life After: The Line of Duty by Bryan Way

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Dec 21, 2021

Life After: The Line of Duty by Bryan Way

5 Stars How far do you to protect and serve? Way pens another magnificent undead story in Life After: The Line of Duty. I have read all of Way's Life After Series and am glad there have been more released this year. This author brings the zombies to life. The characters had a lot of depth and were very realistic. This was a very interesting perspective of zombie or the undead land, in a way that focuses on law enforcement, and how they not only have to protect themselves, but

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