John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

About John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

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Review: Goat Song by Thomas Drago

Goat Song by Thomas Drago

Author Thomas Drago shines a sickly spotlight on the hellish secrets below Crow Creek, North Carolina in his fast-paced thriller, Goat Song. Blending small-town suspicions, the odd world of local theatre, personal demons, and black magic rituals, this quick read is unpredictable and unnerving as the plot spirals into darkness.

Gabriela Rossi is doing her best to make a home in Crow Creek after moving from Italy, but the residents don’t seem keen on outsiders, and her promotion at The Orpheum Theatre leaves her feeling resented and unwelcome. When someone is murdered at the theatre three days before a […]

2020-04-21T07:00:05+02:00March 18th, 2020|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: , |

Newgate’s Knocker by Greg W. Peterson

Newgate's Knocker by Greg Peterson

A veteran FBI agent races against time to prevent a terrible tragedy in the skies, desperately trying to separate friend from foe in the fast-paced Newgate’s Knocker. Author Greg W. Peterson has crafted a high-flying read, delivering a crash-course in fiction writing that weaves a tangled nest of storylines into a riveting and unpredictable adventure. While there are a few loose ends and plot holes in the story, the pace rarely lets up. Mixing classic elements of suspense with modern existential threats, organized crime, and a cast of dynamic characters, Peterson offers a riveting, high-stakes thriller in this […]

2020-03-12T11:08:29+02:00March 12th, 2020|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Review: A Noble’s Path (The Enchanted Isles Book 2) by I.L. Cruz

A Noble's Path by I.L. Cruz

Inez Garza, sporting a new magical streak of purple hair, is back at the heart of rebellion and action in A Noble’s Path, the second book of the Enchanted Isles series from author I.L. Cruz. Following on from the tumultuous events of A Smuggler’s Path, this new installment dives right into the action, supported by remarkably thorough exposition from the first book.

Magic is still forbidden in Canto, but the hidden market is alive and well, and Inez continues to tread the finest line between royal blood and illicit smuggling. Navigating the complex underbelly of illegal magic and […]

Review: High-Sensitivity-Based Mindful Awareness or a Schizophrenic Mind?: You are the Jury! by Chandana Watagodakumbura

High-Sensitivity-Based Mindful Awareness or a Schizophrenic Mind?: You are the Jury! by Chandana Watagodakumbura

The complicated journey of life, through the eyes of an academic far from home, spills out onto the pages of High-Sensitivity-Based Mindful Awareness or a Schizophrenic Mind?: You are the Jury! by author Chandana Watagodakumbura. When Chelian gets the opportunity to travel to the western world – the fictional country of Astort – to pursue his Masters degree, he begins an existential journey that will take him countless miles over the course of two decades.

As the central character, Chelian maneuvers through a foreign land as best he can, confident in his own intelligence and creative streak, despite his inability […]

2020-04-15T07:40:16+02:00March 11th, 2020|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |

Review: The Seavers Conspiracy by Travis Pearson

The Seavers Conspiracy by Travis Pearson

A surprisingly spry auditor faces down the corruption and violence of a disintegrating town in The Seavers Conspiracy by author Travis Pearson. Steeped in modern-day, close-to-home themes and stacked with a vivid cast of characters, this is a swirling mystery that moves quick and twists often.

When Becka calls her Uncle Randall for help in her small town of Seavers, she doesn’t know that she is placing him directly in the crosshairs of a vicious and powerful cabal controlling the city government. Randall isn’t just an old man with a good heart – he is also an entertaining protagonist that […]

2020-04-09T09:19:13+02:00March 11th, 2020|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |

Champion Your Career by Halimah Bellows, MA, MS

Champion Your Career by Halimah Bellows

Author Halimah Bellows offers sage wisdom, gentle encouragement, and practical strategies for those seeking a significant change in their career path in Champion Your Career: Winning in the World of Work. This easy-to-read book is filled with tools to help you identify your own strengths and determine your path forward. Peppered with anecdotal wisdom and the author’s delicate honesty, this book is valuable for anyone who is uncertain or unsatisfied about their career or prospects. Asking and answering the right questions in a thorough, academic, and accessible way, Bellows spells out the journey of changing your job (and life) […]

2020-03-11T11:28:14+02:00March 10th, 2020|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Think Like a Bartender by L.D. Morrow

Think Like a Bartender: Recipes for Life by L.D. Morrow

Author L.D. Morrow serves up a refreshing collection of vignettes and clever lessons in Think Like a Bartender: Recipes for Life. Drawing on her many insightful years in the service industry, this is a tongue-in-cheek read that balances self-help and experiential knowledge with wild anecdotes and sharp, funny writing throughout. Blending authentic language and a healthy pour of brutal honesty, this is a poignant guide to finding your strengths and knowing your value, regardless of how you make a living. While the prose is sometimes raw and unpolished, Morrow has a natural gift for storytelling as she unveils repeated moments […]

2020-03-10T12:58:09+02:00March 9th, 2020|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Sam Razor, Private Investigator: The Blonde with the Bad Nose Job by Carlo Armenise

The Case of the Blonde with the Bad Nose Job by Carlo Armenise

Sam Razor, a rugged PI with skills for the highest bidder, gets caught up with messy Sin City mob dealings in The Blonde with the Bad Nose Job, the first case in author Carlo Armenise’s Sam Razor, Private Investigator chronicles.

Hunting down the sister of a wealthy Vegas socialite, Sam has to plumb the dirty depths of Vegas, but the real threat may actually be coming from closer to home. Navigating a tangle of lies, false identities, and a number of guns being pointed at his head, this quick-with-a-joke PI jumps from one pot of boiling water to another, […]

2020-03-16T06:53:41+02:00March 9th, 2020|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |
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