John Staughton, Senior Reviewer | Self-Publishing Review

Review: Holding On: Stories of Furnass by Richard Snodgrass

Holding On by Richard Snodgrass

Brimming with rustic energy and written in an authentically American voice, Holding On by Richard Snodgrass is a surprising collection of stories that capture the rise and imminent fall of Furnass, a small American town like so many others.

In the industrial boom of the 20^th century, mill towns were enjoying their heyday, driving the great machine of the nation forward. Given the perspective of time, however, modern readers know that this would be a temporary golden age, one still gasping out its death rattles to this day. Within this framework of transient prosperity and bold hope for the […]

Improve Your Health with Simple Data Analysis by Igor Stukanov

Improve Your Health With Simple Data Analysis by Igor Stukanov Author Igor Stukanov presents a comprehensive, thoughtful, and practical guide for anyone who takes medication in Improve Your Health with Simple Data Analysis.

Considering that there are hundreds of millions of people who take pharmaceutical medications (legally and doctor prescribed) every year, yet still suffer from overdoses, complications, and personal injury due to negative interactions from multiple prescriptions, the system is quite clearly broken. When it comes to education and common-sense understanding of the medication we put in our bodies, the companies generating these drugs provide the bare minimum. This guide from Stukanov is based in simple facts and […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-10-30T09:00:26+02:00October 28th, 2019|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Health Book Reviews|

Review: The Nawie by Alex J. Knudsen

The Nawie by Alex Knudsen

From the twisted depths of memory comes The Nawie, a haunting psychological thriller by author Alex J. Knudsen that will make you keep the lights on.

When Marcelina Bajorek and her boyfriend take a trip back to Poland to reconnect with her family, she has no idea what horrors from the past she is about to unleash. As Marcelina is soon to learn, secrets aren’t the only monstrous things left behind in her childhood.

The opening of this novel sets a tragic tone, with a mysterious midnight terror in rural Poland envisioned through the five-year-old eyes of Marcelina, on […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-11-21T08:01:06+02:00October 23rd, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Horror Book Reviews, Thriller Book Reviews|

Into the Woods by Josh Soule

Subtle horror and patient storytelling underpin Into the Woods, a slow-burning 16th century thriller from Josh Soule, showing that childhood terrors don’t always remain in the past. Henry, Thomas, and John are a fascinating trio of protagonists, and this ominous tale transports readers to another time, when “monsters” roamed and superstition ruled. As the dark truth of the beast terrorizing Carn is revealed, an impossible choice must be made, one that is haunting and evocative, leaving an indelible impact after the last page is turned.

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John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-10-23T14:48:44+02:00October 23rd, 2019|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Running Home (A Beachside Romance Book 2) by Carrie Thorne

Two unlikely lives collide in Carrie Thorne’s latest romantic ride, Running Home, the second book in her Beachside Romance series. When an ex-CIA operative takes a job at a humble antique shop run by a beautiful local girl on the coast of Maine, love seems inevitable, but this is far more than a predictable summer romance. Boasting complex characters, a decent dose of suspense, and a confidently patient author, Running Home is a charming and heartfelt story with broad appeal. The chemistry between Ronan and Payson is authentic, their interactions are electric, and readers will find themselves naturally rooting […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-10-22T13:40:24+02:00October 21st, 2019|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Review: The Legend of Deputy Jim by Dan E. Hendrickson

The Legend of Deputy Jim by Dan Hendrickson

Brimming with the rustic energy of the west, The Legend of Deputy Jim by author Dan E. Hendrickson is a story within a story that will rope you in faster than a rodeo show.

Founded on unusual storytelling exposition, this book details the long-winded legend of Jim Edwards, who begins this story as a superstar athlete and humble young graduate with his eyes on one thing: law enforcement. However, his journey is far from easy, and anything but typical.

Before he even begins his time on the force, Jim has mixed it up with the local biker gang that runs […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-11-06T11:15:57+02:00October 17th, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Western Book Reviews|

Wild Thing (The Leeth Dossier Book 1) by L.J. Kendall

In Wild Thing, author L.J. Kendall plunges readers into a world where magic has re-emerged with chaotic consequences, and the rules of reality seem perpetually in flux.

The sadistic Doctor Harmon takes possession of his niece, Sara, with the intention of imbuing her with magical powers, but their years-long relationship quickly takes on a dark and perilous tone. He grooms her into a killer, yet her mind remains that of a child; she becomes a Huntress with a wild streak, preparing for a far greater battle to come, but also a sexualized object to be controlled. As she grows, […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-10-16T11:14:05+02:00October 16th, 2019|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Fantasy Book Reviews|

Lethal Paradise by Robert Thornton

Robert Thornton cooks up another exotic thriller with Lethal Paradise, bringing the indomitable Hope Allerd and the charming Clive Andrew back together for a seriously entertaining dose of danger. Driven by the same rich descriptions and quickly shifting plot lines as Thornton’s other books, this is a hard-hitting and heart-wrenching story from a writer who knows how to weave the complexities of human nature, vulnerability, and sincerity into his story and characters.

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John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-10-15T11:08:54+02:00October 15th, 2019|Categories: Editorial Reviews|