John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

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Review: Deathless Creatures by Katie Wilson

Deathless Creatures by Katie Wilson

A heartbroken young woman with a passion for art history and an apparent inability to die is introduced to the shadowy world of immortality in Deathless Creatures by Katie Wilson, a romantic and macabre vampire thriller.

In the gloomy post-Covid world of Seattle, a tragic accident derails Sarah Woodward’s life, but a chance encounter with another loner sets her headache-wracked existence on a death-defying new course. Finding solidarity and perhaps an explanation for her isolation, the intensity of love overwhelms them both, with dangerous consequences.

From its shocking opening page to the dramatic finale, this supernatural thriller exudes a gritty […]

2024-06-19T10:36:55+02:00May 28th, 2024|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |

An Ocean Life by T.R. Cotwell

An Ocean Life by T.R. Cotwell Legend mixes with mortality in An Ocean Life by T.R. Cotwell, an unpredictable dive into the nuances of nature and the loyalty of the human heart.

When a perennial entrepreneur takes a vacation to Hawaii, he intends to reconnect with his family and disconnect from the world of investors and startups. However, he soon learns that the wrecking ball of his career isn’t the biggest danger in his life when he undergoes an inexplicable transformation during an early morning dive session. Using his lifetime of marine knowledge and his newfound abilities, he must find his way back to his freshly […]

2024-05-22T16:57:29+02:00May 22nd, 2024|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Collapse of the Time Web by Q E Daniels

Collapse of the Time Web by Q E DanielsIn a mystical crawlspace under Heaven, one rebellious angel dares to rewrite the rules of reality and destiny in Collapse of the Time Web by Q E Daniels, a thrilling puzzle of mythological proportions.

Frustrated by the endless self-destruction of entire worlds, and the apparent indifference from other gods of the Pantheon, Meandyra the time-braider sets out with a new plan for her next creation. Interfering in the worlds she is meant to observe is strictly forbidden, but her defiant creativity refuses to be suppressed. However, as the braids of time begin to loosen in multiple worlds, portals start to […]

2024-05-21T17:44:03+02:00May 21st, 2024|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

The Pystead Group by James Pryor

The Pystead Group by James Pryor

A dark prophecy for America wrapped in a dystopic thriller, The Pystead Group: Daring To Be by James Pryor is a gritty examination of tyranny, technology, and the mind-bending realm of cognitive science. Beginning a new chapter of life away from the oppressive regimes of the American mainland, Phillip unwittingly aligns himself with a shadowy think tank, enmeshed in a Kafkaesque conflict between authoritarianism and a morally questionable revolution. Boasting a slow-burning plot, a manic-minded protagonist, and thought-provoking philosophical asides, this intense imagining of our potential future is chillingly prescient and entertaining from the start.

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2024-05-21T16:03:12+02:00May 21st, 2024|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

The Reflection of the Raidin by Susan L. Markloff

The Reflection of the Raidin by Susan L. MarkloffThe third installment of a spectacularly creative series, The Reflection of the Raidin by Susan L. Markloff expands the adventures of the Human-Born to another world, as Jen Monroe continues her path as a chosen savior for the fantastical realm of Tillion, for a whip-smart and wildly entertaining continuation of the Human-Born Era series.

While avoiding the telepathic attention and attraction from the sinister Cregorous, life gets even more complicated for Jen when her unpowered friend Grant is summoned to Tillion by the Elders of Agerius. Recruited into the ranks of noble warriors, Grant folds into the group of prophesied […]

2024-05-21T16:44:09+02:00May 21st, 2024|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Review: A Photographic History of Snakebite Treatments by Bob Ashley, Charles F. Smith, and Gordon W. Schuett

A Photographic History of Snakebite Treatment by Bob Ashley, Charles F. Smith , and Gordon W. Schuett

An informative and passionately penned book that will leave readers better prepared and protected the next time they cross paths with the slithering species, A Photographic History of Snakebite Treatments: Bad Medicine, Snake Oil, Potions, Elixirs and Kits by Bob Ashley, Charles F. Smith, and Gordon W. Schuett is a surprisingly eye-opening and entertaining account for its niche subject. With more than two million snake bites each year, as well as roughly 100,000 deaths, understanding the dangers of snakebites is a critical issue, particularly in tropical regions, and this book offers both a historical overview and specific treatments that can […]

2024-05-21T17:01:42+02:00May 21st, 2024|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: |

Athens Ophelia The Partitioner: Doemitonal Magic by Zachary Aneiress

Athens Ophelia The Partitioner: Doemitonal Magic by Zachary Aneiress

Aneiress Torian is back for another engrossing adventure with his eccentric cadre of companions in Athens Ophelia The Partitioner: Doemitonal Magic by Zachary Aneiress. The son of Athena’s ever-growing powers are no match for the delicate act of introducing your first boyfriend to your father, but when a sinister force from the underworld threatens to destroy his newfound joy, Aneiress must conquer his demons, both inside and out, to protect the many loves in his life. The fiercely contemporary tone and timely themes don’t entirely counteract the problems with grammar and editing, but this latest gritty installment is still packed […]

2024-05-20T13:16:19+02:00May 20th, 2024|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Review: Le Yankee Noir by Samuel E. Pair

Le Yankee Noir: The Power of Acceptance by Samuel E. Pair

Earnestly exploring the perennial struggle of being a stranger in a strange land, Le Yankee Noir: The Power of Acceptance by Samuel E. Pair is a powerful reflection on communication, respect, and the revelatory nature of connection.

In the midst of a modest career in the aerospace industry, Samuel E. Pair was offered an unexpected opportunity to travel to France and oversee the rescue operation for the new A330 Airbus propulsion system that was behind schedule and at risk of failing entirely. Initially leaving his family behind and heading for Toulouse, with no knowledge of French and no connections in […]

2024-06-13T17:42:58+02:00May 15th, 2024|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |
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