In full disclosure, I had the pleasure of editing this book. I edit, beta read, and review many books (over 300 in the last two years). But specific authors and their works stand out – and this one certainly is in that category. The author is writing from a vast knowledge covering a wide variety … Continue reading Void of Power: From The Ashes by Andrew C. Raiford
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Welcome to the Punkhorns by Benjamin Bradley
I had no idea what a Punkhorn was before I started this book. Now – I think I may just avoid them if I ever see them. This was a well-done mystery inside of a mystery with some wonderful subplots and characters. Urban legends are at the heart of this story, and their belief by … Continue reading Welcome to the Punkhorns by Benjamin Bradley
Ulrik by Wendy L. Anderson
I am a fact person, and it takes a lot for me to ‘believe’ when reading any type of Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Time Travel. This author is one of a handful where I can ‘believe’ the story. As is the style of Anderson, you are immediately enmeshed in a beautifully described world and characters. Anderson writes in full … Continue reading Ulrik by Wendy L. Anderson
The Stash by Benjamin Bradley
While the author has labeled this a YA book, it could easily hold its own against adult thrillers. I am very hesitant writing this review because there are some beautiful twists and I know as soon as I say that other readers will spend time looking for the twist instead of just letting themselves be … Continue reading The Stash by Benjamin Bradley
Operation Varsity Blues (A Kahale and Claude Mystery Book 3) by Timothy Baldwin
This is a great mystery series for middle and high schoolers. And frankly, I have also enjoyed it. The author is a teacher who has vast experience with middle school and high school, so he is spot on when it comes to exactly knowing what this reader will enjoy. The series involves four friends who … Continue reading Operation Varsity Blues (A Kahale and Claude Mystery Book 3) by Timothy Baldwin
Season of the Spider: Copper Book 1 by JB Murray
Perfect for the season! Let me start by saying I previously did not have an issue with spiders – they did their thing, I did mine. Two tarantulas even lived in my game room for many years as pets of my son. Well, after reading this, my opinion has changed. STOMP them all! With realistic … Continue reading Season of the Spider: Copper Book 1 by JB Murray
H2LiftShips Volumes 1 & 2: a tech manual for a future – Imagine a world, exactly like ours, but different by Bob Freeman
This a very different kind of book. Think part tech manual, part science fiction, part alternative universe, and part I’m not sure what. I can see someone who is a sci-fi or tech nerd totally enjoying this book. It is well written and has a lot of good parts. Unfortunately for me, it is not … Continue reading H2LiftShips Volumes 1 & 2: a tech manual for a future – Imagine a world, exactly like ours, but different by Bob Freeman
Germs of War by Ketan Desai
This is a pulsating bioterrorism thriller. While the biological warfare is scary all on it’s own, the really frightening part is how normal the world surrounding the creation of the weapon is. The logical manner in which the author presents the entire scenario made me realize just how easily this could all happen. Told from … Continue reading Germs of War by Ketan Desai
BloodLaw (Vampire Chicago) by Blaise Ramsay
Do you like quirky? I do. This book is a gritty detective type novel set during Prohibition in Chicago – mob bosses and all. Oh, did I mention the vampires – yeah, that’s where the twist occurs. What happens when someone puts Alastair down for a dirt nap, but he just won’t stay down? As … Continue reading BloodLaw (Vampire Chicago) by Blaise Ramsay
Secrets Can Kill (Tracey Marks Mystery) By Ellen Shapiro
Shapiro is back with her second mystery featuring Tracey Marks. When a potential client turns up dead, Tracey is down the rabbit hole of maybe? clues, trying to get to the truth. Tracey’s independent nature with a drop of quirky humor leads the reader on another whodunit? While this series has the feel of a … Continue reading Secrets Can Kill (Tracey Marks Mystery) By Ellen Shapiro
