This is a new author's first work of fiction. Ms. Piggott has entertained readers with two poetry books, but she may have found her niche with Medical Fiction/Thrillers. The main character, Dr. Addison Fischer, is a brilliant yet normal scientist dividing her day between her family, her students, and the cut-throat world of research. What … Continue reading Rising Pressure by Leslie Piggott
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Pleasant Day by Vera Jane Cook
This book starts like a Southern summer day – slow, steady and calm – until a body is discovered in a box spring – then hang on. The story is woven between a couple of small towns – where everyone knows everyone but might not always see connections. The two main characters, Pleasant, a 15 … Continue reading Pleasant Day by Vera Jane Cook
Ninety-Five by Lisa Towles
You may not be old enough for this reference but – remember books from the 70s that tried to explain drug-induced trips? Well this book has that feeling. With the main character experiencing drugs where reality and fantasy clash and the reader is left wondering, as is the main character, what is real. It took … Continue reading Ninety-Five by Lisa Towles
Dead In The Water (Book 1 A Trisha Carson Mystery) by Glenda Carroll
Looking for some realistic characters? Start right here with Trisha – she’s not 20, or a size 2 and her life is less than perfect – I really enjoyed her. Having a husband who is a master swimmer, yet myself more of a doggie paddler, I enjoyed this book letting me see an insider's perspective. … Continue reading Dead In The Water (Book 1 A Trisha Carson Mystery) by Glenda Carroll
The Last Sketch by Gosia Nealon
If you have been reading my reviews you know that I love a great character and this new-to-the-scene author has given this book several great characters. The main character, Wanda is being pulled in a variety of directions as the world is being torn down around her. While taking the reader right into the horror … Continue reading The Last Sketch by Gosia Nealon
Democracy of Dollars: Where Natural and Constitutional Rights Go To the Highest Bidder by Richard Jacobs
This is an intense read. Not just because of the subject matter but because of the high level research and presentation that went into the book. I read this book in small batches to give myself time to comprehend and concentrate on the issues addressed. While the author says, it is not a law or … Continue reading Democracy of Dollars: Where Natural and Constitutional Rights Go To the Highest Bidder by Richard Jacobs
Not So Common People by T. Gamache
Do you know someone obsessed with music and it’s in all aspects of their life. They can’t wait to get back to it when life takes them away from it – that is Nathan, the main character in this book. At first, Nathan appears as a man-child. But as the story develops, his family and … Continue reading Not So Common People by T. Gamache
Democracy of Dollars by Richard Jacobs
I had the please of reading this book last month but was waiting for it to be released to not only wish the author a Happy 90th Birthday! But also to tell you how much I enjoyed this book. This is not a pleasure read – it is a necessary read. This non-fiction work was … Continue reading Democracy of Dollars by Richard Jacobs
Missing or Dead – A Tracey Marks Mystery #3 by Ellen Shapiro
I have read every book in this series and it just keeps getting better. However, I do have to admit that this was my favorite so far. I would even go so far as to say read it first. The author gives the reader enough backstory that it could be read on its own. However … Continue reading Missing or Dead – A Tracey Marks Mystery #3 by Ellen Shapiro
Midnight Black: Revised and Expanded by R. J. Eastwood
Since I enjoyed this book when it was first published, I was interested to see the changes the author incorporated into this expanded version. The author has definitely taken it to the next level. Fused into the story are ideas and events pulled from headlines during the last few years. The quick paced read is … Continue reading Midnight Black: Revised and Expanded by R. J. Eastwood