John Staughton, Senior Reviewer | Self-Publishing Review

Nexus: A Max Ahlgren Novel (Crucible Book 4) by Ryan W. Aslesen

Far from the Alaskan wilderness, North Korea, and the wilds of South America, author Ryan W. Aslesen brings back his favorite hero in Nexus, a fantastic addition to the Crucible series.

Max Ahlgren has been through hell and back a dozen times, facing down some of the most horrific creatures the world has ever known, but there are plenty of monsters lying in wait among mankind. Tasked once again with an impossible mission, this master of survival must put his revenge quest for his family’s murder on hold. With a new family to protect, along with one of the […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-10-08T06:43:03+02:00October 4th, 2019|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Science Fiction Book Reviews|

If You Say So by James Sweigert

Author James Sweigert offers a simple, but powerful approach for changing your perspective and improving your outcomes in life with his first book, If You Say So: My Story and How I Changed It To Save My Life. Inspired by his own journey from tribulations to triumph, Sweigert uses the extended metaphor of a train to dissect certain aspects of life, peppering in personal anecdotes between universal advice and sage wisdom. From finding what parts compose your “engine” to analyzing what “passengers” you are bringing along your journey, the metaphor may be somewhat basic, but Sweigert delivers his guidance with […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-10-07T07:12:08+02:00October 4th, 2019|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Existential: The Mission: To Survive (Crucible Book 1) by Ryan W. Aslesen

Combining sci-fi, horror and military-grade action in the same book – and doing it well – is a tall an order for many authors, but Ryan W. Aslesen delivers an undeniable knock-out with Existential, the first installment of his Crucible series.

When an alien craft buries itself in the Alaskan wilderness, a buzzing city of researchers and secretive government forces emerge around the greatest discovery in human history. However, the craft is anything but empty, and once the alien horror erupts to wreak havoc, Max Ahlgren and a veteran team of warriors are called in. With thrilling action sequences […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-10-08T06:32:58+02:00October 4th, 2019|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Science Fiction Book Reviews|

Call Numbers by Syntell Smith

Keeping things quiet in a library is understood, but in Call Numbers by author Syntell Smith, the swirling secrets and constant drama are impossible to shoo away with a whisper, for a drama-filled romp through the stacks.

When Robin Walker arrives at the 58^th Street Branch of the New York Public Library, he has no idea what kind of storm he’s strolling towards. Between power struggles at the top and a white noise of gossip to cabal-toppling coups and sassy clerks ready to throw the first punch, this is a much wilder story than a loyal library-goer may expect.[…]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2021-02-08T04:56:27+02:00October 3rd, 2019|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Contemporary Fiction Book Reviews|

Harlem Bible: In The Beginning by Grant Harper Reid

Author Grant Harper Reid delivers a spellbinding homage to childhood, self-discovery and New York with Harlem Bible: In The Beginning. This immersive memoir navigates the author’s unpredictable life and immediate circles of personal connection, as well as the vibrantly evolving landscape of Harlem through the middle of the 20th century. Distilling the grace of jazz and hard edges of life, while effortlessly transporting readers to a different time, Reid peels back his layers of memory with artful and brutally honest precision.

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John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-10-07T05:05:22+02:00October 3rd, 2019|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Review: Untamed Barbarian (Visigoth Barbarians #2) by Jayla Jasso

In Untamed Barbarian, the second in the Visigoth Barbarians series from author Jayla Jasso, a time-traveling hunk from the 5^th century lands smack dab in the middle of a 21^st century murder investigation in southern California for a hot and gripping urban fantasy.

Andaric, the brutally handsome and physically brutal time-traveler, has come in search of his brother, who was similarly catapulted forward from ancient France, but he gets understandably distracted by the stunning Kaiya Martinez. She may be tasked with determining his mental state – and judging whether he is the serial killer the town has […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-10-31T08:15:21+02:00October 3rd, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Romance Book Reviews, Urban Fantasy Book Reviews|

The Talisman by R.L. Kasprzycki

Set against the stunning backdrop of British Columbia, The Talisman is an unforgettable novel by R.L. Kasprzycki that explores the rich history and traditions of Native Americans in that region of North America. Centered around the Eagleton family and a priceless talisman from their mysterious cultural past, this is a story of familial belief, cultural evolution, respect for nature, love, loss, guilt and finding peace within a changing world.

When Marie seeks to sell a precious heirloom to help her son with his future, against her husband’s wishes, she could never have predicted the chaotic series of events that would […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-10-02T06:21:37+02:00October 1st, 2019|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Historical Fiction Book Reviews|

Review: Eternal Shadow (Fall of Gods Book 1) by Trevor B. Williams

Across the vast landscape of alien invasion stories on screen or the page, most writers take a geocentric approach, where Earth is the target and the immediate stage for the extraterrestrial conflict. In Eternal Shadow, the stunning and far-reaching space thriller by author Trevor B. Williams, the sense of impending doom is only heightened as an alien force begins destroying the outer planets of our solar system, creeping inexorably towards our pale blue dot.

When SETI researcher Jennifer Epstein is woken up by a phone call from her high-strung colleague Sam, she could never have prepared herself for the […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-10-02T06:39:40+02:00October 1st, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: Science Fiction Book Reviews|