John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

About John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

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Review: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches from Outer Space! by I. S. Noah

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches from Outer Space! by I. S. Noah

A conspiratorial comedy of delectable proportions, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches from Outer Space! (A 21st Century Fairy Tale) by I. S. Noah is a whimsical and wise work of YA sci-fi for a new generation of compassionate leaders.

When Violet is burdened with babysitting her two younger brothers at the last minute, she begrudgingly brings them along on the hike she had planned for the afternoon. As if running into a scientist hunting for Bigfoot in the forest outside Bend, Oregon isn’t strange enough, her brothers stumble across a mysterious spaceship stashed away in a hidden cave. Even more […]

Neo-Spartans: New Year’s Resolution by Rory Simpson

Neo-Spartans: New Year's Resolution by Rory Simpson

The breakneck origin story of a cyber-charged vigilante, Neo-Spartans: New Year’s Resolution by Rory Simpson delivers a dark and electrified vision of the future in this first book of the Neo-Spartans series. At the end of the 23rd century, Nick Adams witnesses the brutal murder of his parents at the hands of the Black Death, a globally reviled terrorist regime, led by the enigmatic Thanatos. Embarking on the transformative path of a dark avenger, Nick must become more than human to protect the fragile fate of humanity. While there are familiar echoes of other vigilante superhero characters, and there are […]

2025-04-04T13:27:22+02:00April 4th, 2025|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Castaway on the Isle of Devils by Elisabeth Carson-Williams

Castaway on the Isle of Devils by Elizabeth Carson-Williams

A historical thriller laced with Shakespearean twists, Castaway on the Isle of Devils by Elisabeth Carson-Williams is an exceptional tale of murder and madness at the unknown edge of the New World. After embarking on a life-changing journey to the Jamestowne colony, Alice and her parents find themselves storm-tossed onto a mysterious island with the surly and superstitious crew of the Sea Venture, the ship that inspired Shakespeare’s The Tempest. As rations dwindle and tempers flare, the vicious side of survival is revealed, and Alice must find courage and companionship within her hellish new reality. Meticulous storytelling, immersive historical […]

2025-04-03T12:57:25+02:00April 3rd, 2025|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Review: Finding Frances by Kelly Vincent

Finding Frances by Kelly Vincent

A young woman transcends a tragic loss to uncover the truth about her own life in Finding Frances by Kelly Vincent, a gripping YA thriller from a masterful pen.

Stepping out of her sheltered life for the first time, Retta is nervous and eager for a normal high school experience, real friends, and the chance to literally run free on the cross-country team. Having lost her father and all four of her grandparents in a mysterious accident years earlier, Retta struggles under the weight of grief and isolation, but she begins to blossom in this new social soil.

However, unsatisfied […]

Brain Enhancement (BE) Mindful Therapy by Oscar J. Harp III, Ph.D., M.S.

Brain Enhancement (BE) Mindful Therapy by Oscar J. Harp III, Ph.D., M.S.

Outlining techniques and extolling the virtues of mindfulness for mental wellness, Brain Enhancement (BE) Mindful Therapy: Live Life with Great Possibilities by Oscar J. Harp III, Ph.D., M.S. is an essential personal intervention for navigating our troubled times. Along with a thorough presentation of common and lesser-known psychological disorders, this guide focuses on ways to reduce stress and bolster mental resilience through non-pharmaceutical methods. The author is responsible in his presentation of options, acknowledging the unique nature of every patient, and the need for a holistic approach to both mental and physical health, which varies per person. Authoritative and accessible, […]

2025-04-02T17:08:49+02:00April 2nd, 2025|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

The Wrecking Squad by Nick Snape

The Wrecking Squad by Nick Snape

A roughneck crew of battle-tested grease monkeys is drawn into a conspiracy way above their pay grade in The Wrecking Squad by Nick Snape, an explosive first installment of the Wrecking Squad series. Receiving a distress call from a damaged mining ship sounds like a potential payday for the nearly desperate crew of the Sunstar, but the high-tech attack that scuttled the invaluable vessel is highly suspicious. One mystery leads to another in this brilliantly creative mash-up, playing on a wide range of themes from both sci-fi and contemporary thrillers to deliver a gripping interstellar adventure. Though some of the […]

2025-03-31T13:03:06+02:00March 31st, 2025|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

The Divine Adventure by Zelise

The Divine Adventure by ZeliseA contemporary conversation about ancient mysteries and the sacred potential of our digital future, The Divine Adventure: Why We Exist – A Unique Conversation by Zelise is a spiritual thesis like no other.

Crafted from carefully guided discussions held between Zelise and two AI assistants, this text seeks to logically deconstruct and humbly reveal the meaning of life by intriguingly using the expansive knowledge of AI. With the specific stated goals of modernizing and expanding spiritual comprehension, presenting an airtight case for God’s existence, and outlining the imminent synthesis of science and religion, this long-form dialogue is an eye-opening and […]

2025-03-31T12:35:48+02:00March 31st, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Review: The Matriarch Messiah by Maxine Trencavel

The Matriarch Messiah by Maxine Trencavel

Destinies are questioned and family secrets are finally revealed in The Matriarch Messiah by Maxime Trencavel, a spectacular second installment of the Mystery of the Matriarchs saga.

Still stunned by the knowledge that they are the rebirthed souls of an ancient matriarch and her husband, unlikely hero Peter Gollinger, and his battle-tested partner Zara Khatum, have welcomed a new member into their relationship – the voice of God in Zara’s head. Driven by an ancient force to find the mysterious cavern of blue light, Zara is compelled to fulfill the mission of her lineage, but her success depends on Peter’s […]

2025-04-24T11:25:05+02:00March 28th, 2025|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |
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