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John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

About John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

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Review: Forsaken Wrath (The Scorpio Files Book 1) by Alexander Ferrick

Forsaken Wrath (The Scorpio Files Book 1) by Alexander Ferrick

The life of a treasure hunter is never boring, and that’s certainly true of the hero in Forsaken Wrath, the first book in the Scorpio Files series by Alexander Ferrick. When professional fortune hunter Nick Reed, also known as Scorpio, sets his gaze on the ultimate treasure hunt in history, he isn’t going alone. In search of the ancient city of Atlantis, one of the “Gates to Hell” – and endless wealth – there are few things this swashbuckling adventurer won’t do.

Driven by the narrator of the story and Nick Reed’s sidekick, Bartimaeus, this novella whips through a […]

2020-01-30T12:24:06+02:00March 25th, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |
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Review: Across the River (Furnass – The Civil War Years) by Richard Snodgrass

Across the River (Furnass - The Civil War Years) by Richard Snodgrass

In Across the River, author Richard Snodgrass creates a vivid and intensely personal story couched within the chaos, madness and sacrifice of the Civil War. The two main characters are involved in a clever plan to turn the tide of the war for the South, but there are countless obstacles that stand in their way, including one another.

Walker and Reid are an unlikely pair who don’t seem to like one another all that much, but they’re both driven by loyalty and sincere belief in their cause…at first. They have been tasked to cross into enemy territory and acquire […]

2020-02-21T06:18:40+02:00March 23rd, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: , |
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Review: Son of Saigon by David Myles Robinson

Son of Saigon by David Myles Robinson

As old age sets in, many people dream of having one more adventure, launching themselves back into youthful vigor for a final exciting run. In Son of Saigon, a new novel by David Myles Robinson, this last-ditch fantasy becomes a reality for Hank Reagan, an old CIA spook that served in Vietnam. When a cherished part of his younger life comes calling, Hank has no choice but to shed the weight of age and do whatever he needs to protect those he loves.

There are many novels about soldiers and veterans reuniting with their one-time love from Korea or […]

2020-02-21T06:17:39+02:00March 20th, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: , |
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The Persistence of Memory: Déjà Vu by Karen Janowsky

The Persistence of Memory: Déjà Vu by Karen JanowskyAny story centered around missing memories provides endless fodder for exploration and wonder, as is proven all too well in The Persistence of Memory Book 1: Déjà Vu by Karen Janowsky. When two attractive, mysterious and “forgetful” protagonists collide, sparks are sure to follow, and here, Daniel Hecht and Nina Asher are those two unstoppable forces.

Romance and mystery fuse in this supernatural thriller that is perfectly timed for the tastes of today’s readers, but also touches on classic themes in multiple genres. The fast-paced scenes of adventure and discovery are balanced with the expository and personal explorations of the […]

2019-04-16T06:45:00+02:00March 19th, 2019|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , , |
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Review: The Indivisible and the Void (Age of Axion Book 1) by D.M. Wozniak

The Indivisible and the Void by D.M. Wozniak

Being able to wield powerful magic isn’t always enough to protect your heart, a lesson the protagonist of The Indivisible and the Void learns the hard way. Penned by author D.M. Wozniak, this novel presents a dark new fantasy world where the lines between good and evil are harder to discern, and the use of magic comes with inherent danger.

Democryos, the heartbroken Master Voider, decides to leave his proverbial ivory tower and go out into the land to find his lost love. Voidstone in hand, and a motley crew of companions joining him along the way, what begins as […]

2019-04-05T09:23:57+02:00March 17th, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |
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Midnight Black: The Purge by R.J. Eastwood

Midnight Black: The Purge by R.J. Eastwood

Imagine being isolated from society for more than a decade, only to find out that the entire world has fallen to pieces when you return. In Midnight Black: The Purge, a new thriller by author R.J. Eastwood, that exact scenario plays out for the protagonist, Billy Russell, an ex-cop who had served 15 of his 20 years for taking well-deserved justice into his own hands.

Russell is brought back to the land of the living only to find that a nuclear conflict has ushered in a new world order, and his newly granted freedom will start with him swallowing […]

2019-03-08T10:12:28+02:00March 8th, 2019|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , |
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Review: Truth Unearthed: Book One of A False Dawn (The Tales of Lugon) by Eric Sparks

Truth Unearthed by Eric Sparks

The first book in the A False Dawn (The Tales of Lugon) saga, Truth Unearthed touches on plenty of classic themes from some of the most beloved high fantasy series of the past, but also offers new angles and fresh characters that will entice fans of the genre.

When an unlikely young hero, Arun, has his life catapulted from serfdom into the world of the elites in Dawn – the fantasy land where this saga unfolds – he has no idea where his destiny will lead. Vera, the elf who sets the events of this story in motion, believes that […]

2019-03-08T10:43:36+02:00March 8th, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: |
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Review: Status: Missing by D.W. Maroney

Status: Missing by D.W. Maroney

In this day and age, military thrillers often seem ripped right off the front page, and as technology and terrorism rapidly evolve in a global arms race, stories like Status: Missing become all too believable. Author D.W. Maroney launches readers into a fast-paced, multi-faceted novel of heroism, desperation, loyalty and sacrifice that is both timely and terrifically entertaining.

In response to more and more commercial airplanes beginning to mysteriously disappear, a secret task force is gathered to assess Drone Theory, which relates to the ability to hijack planes mid-flight, redirecting them anywhere in the world, or to the bottom of […]

2019-04-02T06:10:23+02:00March 6th, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |
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