John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

About John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

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Between Justice and Time by Victor P. Unda

Between Justice and Time by Victor P. Unda

Author Victor P. Unda masterfully blends genres in the tumultuous, Nazi-hunting thriller in Between Justice and Time. What begins as a young man’s childhood reflections on family and the uncertainty of growing up in the 1930s becomes a spiraling drama of survival and purpose in a war-torn world.

From a childhood in California and Chicago to young adulthood in Spain, readers watch the narrator grow up in awe of his father, the legendary Rick, and the mystique around his secretive work grows as the narrative shifts. Focusing more on Rick’s work, the novel bounces from Paris and Spain to […]

The Fat Girls Club: Hawaii Five No by Lila Johnson

Author Lila Johnson and her trio of wild and openhearted women are back in The Fat Girls Club: Hawaii Five-No, another hilarious and globe-tripping installment of this one-of-a-kind series.

Sissy, Nicki and Angela find themselves in the strange webs of love, as always, despite being on different sides of the globe, yet they can always rely on one another when the tears start to flow and the stress starts to build. From impossible choices between very different lovers to the complications of gender politics and romance in the professional world, these women navigate their troubles together with grace, humor, and […]

General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms by David Bush

General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms by David Bush

A young hero from another world must find the strength within himself and the creatures of the wild to overthrow the brutal paw of tyranny in General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms by David Bush. This short adventure novel is an ideal entry point for young fantasy lovers, as it explores classic themes of rebelling against evil, overcoming personal doubt, and finding allies in unexpected places. Brimming with creativity, boasting vivid world-building, and tipping its cap to other classic fantasy authors, Miaow and young General Jack make a spectacular team in this heartfelt, well-penned tale.

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2020-07-30T03:56:21+02:00July 29th, 2020|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Review: The Art of Love (& Loathing) by Stephen Daniel Ruiz

The Art of Love (& Loathing) by Stephen Daniel Ruiz

Author Stephen Daniel Ruiz dives deep into the mind of a struggling writer desperate for the puzzle pieces of life to fit in The Art of Love (& Loathing). A thoughtful, emotional, and at times hilarious novel, this book is a magnifying glass on modern life with all its unfair pitfalls and daily existential crises, reminding readers of what unifies, rather than divides.

Arthur Kimble is a man whose heart is in the right place, but his mind doesn’t always follow, nor does his luck or behavior. Struggling to keep a floundering literary journal afloat, while also attempting some […]

Review: Lost Scrolls of Archimedes by Tom Roberts

Lost Scrolls of Archimedes by Tom Roberts

A young dreamer is thrown into a life-altering adventure to protect ancient knowledge in Lost Scrolls of Archimedes, the first in the new Lost Artifacts series from author Tom Roberts. Boasting a brilliant blend of historical reference and fictional mystery, this is a feast for the senses for readers who love a free-wheeling escape into the past.

The all-powerful Oracles demand that Hippolytus secure the fabled scrolls of Archimedes, but the scholar’s desire to decode them himself draws enemies in from all sides. The old man entrusts the treasure to his young assistant, Marcus Bassus, who holds his own […]

Review: Boardroom M by Gretchen Kirkpatrick

Boardroom M by Gretchen Kirkpatrick

A slow-burning thriller peppered with bursts of violence and brilliant turns of phrase, Boardroom M is the whip-smart opening salvo of author Gretchen Kirkpatrick’s Agents and Assets series.

Misha is a CIA operative whose foundations are shaken after an attempt on her life, sending her spiraling into the heart of a conspiracy to bring down the CIA that criss-crosses the world. Relying on a handful of temporary allies and other tradecraft experts, as well as the tangled histories that accompany them, she must juggle multiple mysteries to keep herself alive, and save the ones she loves. Rich with plot twists […]

Born for Leaving by Mia Kerick writing as Jude Munro

Born for Leaving by Mia Kerick writing as Jude Munro

Lonesome hearts collide in unpredictable ways in Born for Leaving, a touching and artfully penned novel by Mia Kerick, writing as Jude Munro. Shining a romantic light from a less common angle, this book cuts to the heart of trust issues and commitment in poignant and relatable ways. With a delicate hand for emotional issues, without losing the rugged narrative voice, Munro strikes a strong balance with humor and graceful turns of phrase. Centered on an unlikely connection that is compelling and authentic, Born for Leaving is the perfect blend of tender and tough.

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2020-07-31T07:04:33+02:00July 21st, 2020|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Caveman’s Daughter by Jeffrey W. Tenney

Caveman's Daughter by Jeffrey W. TenneyAuthor Jeffrey W. Tenney delivers a second time-traveling adventure with Caveman’s Daughter, a follow-up novel to Caveman that raises the stakes and explores an even more dangerous clash of past and present.

A year after the events of the first novel, Emily Marshall is still deeply affected by her journey 40,000 years into the past, but even though the mysterious cave has been destroyed, there are those who would do anything to access prehistory. A thrilling tangle of murder, intrigue, and reunions with very old friends, this novel is unpredictable and unique, exploring themes of loyalty, greed, brotherhood, and the […]

2020-07-21T02:43:42+02:00July 21st, 2020|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |
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