John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

About John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

Providing exceptional writing, editing and publishing services to hundreds of international clients, ranging from nutritional copywriting and long-form ghostwriting to substantive editing, assessment/analysis of academic texts and structural/content editing for bestselling novels.

Review: The Light Within Darkness by David C. Jeffrey

The Light Within Darkness by David C. Jeffrey

Pushing the sci-fi adventure genre and this ambitious series into uncharted space, The Light Within Darkness by David C. Jeffrey is a tremendous third chapter in the Space Unbound saga.

The voidoid portals may be safe from destruction for now, but the greatest threat to humanity has fled into the unknown chasm of space, gathering power and hiding from the Alliance. Aiden Macallan is more than the intrepid mission commander sent to find this existential enemy – he is also seeking his own long-awaited revenge against Cardew, the monster responsible for his mother’s death.

The scrappy crew of the Sun […]

2023-08-29T13:43:01+02:00July 3rd, 2023|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |

See Yourself in Cybersecurity by Zinet Kemal

See Yourself in Cybersecurity by Zinet Kemal

A useful, inclusive, and accessible introduction to an ever-growing industry, See Yourself in Cybersecurity: A Book About Careers in Cybersecurity for the Next Generation by Zinet Kemal is perfectly designed for younger readers dreaming about what their future careers may hold. Putting a broad range of professional paths into simple terms, from investigator and threat analyst to cyber defender, this vividly illustrated book shows how exciting and interesting the seemingly dry field of computer security can be. Never patronizing readers, nor getting lost in technical details, the book is sharply edited, while the dynamic colors, formatting, and accompanying images make […]

2023-07-05T17:42:26+02:00July 3rd, 2023|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Echo from a Bayou by J. Luke Bennecke

Echo from a Bayou by J. Luke BenneckeA riveting supernatural read, Echo from a Bayou by J. Luke Bennecke is a fast-paced thriller following a man driven by horrific visions and a desperate quest for justice.

Divorced and spiraling into a bottle, John Bastian survives a horrific ski accident just hours after watching another man mysteriously plummet to his death. After waking up otherwise unhurt from a 3-day coma, his head feels crowded with the muddled memories of a murdered man. Knowing that the vision is more than a morphine-induced hallucination, John is compelled to find out what happened in his past life as Jack Bachman, but […]

2023-06-30T14:27:12+02:00June 30th, 2023|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

A Devil in Every Dark Corner by Amanda Braun Boe

A Devil in Every Dark Corner by Amanda Braun Boe

A tongue-in-cheek urban fantasy thriller, A Devil in Every Dark Corner by Amanda Braun Boe is a witty and witchy supernatural mystery that is impossible to put down. Imogen thought she had left behind her quirky family’s Otherworldly Investigations, but finds herself pulled back into mystical sleuthing thanks to her perennially perfect little sister. Coming back to the world of magic means facing her oldest demons, tapping into new depths of power she never thought possible, and possibly saving the world. A brilliantly penned, identity-driven drama, with humor laced effortlessly throughout believable dialogue, this is an impressive and entertaining start […]

2023-06-30T14:43:18+02:00June 29th, 2023|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Mightier than Magic by G.S. Kenney

Mightier than Magic by G.S. Kenney

A romance with the whimsical flavor of a fairy tale, Mightier Than Magic by G.S. Kenney is a delightful romp of royal courting and magical mischief. When the meekest princess of the realm befriends a powerful foreign captive, he becomes her unlikely suitor in this charming coming-of-age adventure. Teenage royal rebellion and young love are common bedfellows, and newfound magical abilities are a perennial plot point in fantasy, but Kenney rises above the genre with her delicate prose, bringing to life the characters’ innocence and memorable passion. A thorough final edit is recommended for typos, grammatical errors, and some smoothing […]

2023-06-28T19:58:22+02:00June 28th, 2023|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Lights, Camera, Murder by Lisa Shay

Lights, Camera, Murder by Lisa ShayCryptic warnings, mysterious powers, and a film shoot headed for catastrophe are just the beginning of Lights, Camera, Murder by Lisa Shay, the latest in her Kallie Collins Cozy Mystery series.

When Dr. Kallie Collins, a specialized psychic who can communicate with animals, befriends a young star filming a movie at a mountain lodge, she doesn’t expect to be pulled into yet another investigation. However, pastoral mysteries with equine informants and canine confidants seem unavoidable for the good doctor, and this latest case is both glamorous and deadly, requiring all of her veterinary, psychic, and sleuthing skills so she doesn’t […]

2023-06-27T11:12:35+02:00June 27th, 2023|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

So Good They Call You A Fake by Joshua Lisec

So Good They Call You A Fake by Joshua Lisec Sharing his paradoxical path to success in this modern era of consumption and instant gratification, So Good They Call You A Fake: Command Attention, Monetize Your Talent Stack, and Become the Uncontested Authority in Your Niche by Joshua Lisec is an essential read for workers in any industry, offering a heavy stack of hard truths about modern business.

While Lisec is a seasoned ghostwriter, this book casts far broader a brush than how to write good copy. The internet age has dramatically changed the rules for countless industries – artistic, industrial, social, technological, entrepreneurial, and more – and Lisec provides […]

Dreams of Electric Valhalla by J.D. DeSain

Dreams of Electric Valhalla by John DeSain

A rebellious young apprentice from an ancient druidic order returns to America and its tech-cult worshippers in Dreams of Electric Valhalla: A Rael Armstrong Adventure by J.D. DeSain. Though she is far more used to cutting down lizard people and vanquishing disguised demons, Rael’s new mission takes her into the machine-learning heart of cutting-edge tech, where the line between science and wizardry is already murky. With tongue-in-cheek narration, sharply witty dialogue, and a brash storytelling style that crackles with contemporary energy, this is an original mash-up of modernity and magic that is unique in the fantasy genre.

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2023-06-22T19:45:07+02:00June 22nd, 2023|Categories: Editorial Reviews|
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