John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

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Review: Pandemonium by Bill Harvey

Pandemonium by Bill Harvey

In a world where psychic agents have entered the battlefields of covert intelligence and geopolitics, Pandemonium is an apt title for this head-spinning novel from Bill Harvey.

One of Theta Force’s most powerful trainers has disappeared, and Ed Templegard is tasked by the president himself to find him. Templegard’s persistent curiosity and ability to enter the minds and awareness of others in the halls of international power makes him a perfect spy, even if that leads him on a crash-course with the same megalomaniac murderer who had once captured and tortured him. Navigating the murky waters of mental manipulation, loyalty, […]

Review: Brain Injury, Trauma, and Grief by Shireen Anne Jeejeebhoy

Brain Injury, Trauma, and Grief by Shireen Anne Jeejeebhoy

Approaching the cognitive isolation, physical impairment, and emotional struggles brought on by neuronal damage, Brain Injury, Trauma, and Grief: How to Heal When You Are Alone by Shireen Anne Jeejeebhoy is an accessible and eye-opening read for patients, caretakers, and anyone else whose lives have been touched by this tragedy.

Jeejeebhoy begins by easing readers into the concept of brain injury, explaining the unusual nature of this bodily trauma in scientific yet understandable terms. From the vicious cycle of cascading injury brought on by the body’s diligent defense forces to the slow process of re-programming brain cells, the chapters that […]

2023-02-23T14:47:46+02:00December 20th, 2022|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |

Review: Dream Lover by Louise Glass

Dream Lover by Louise Glass

A paranormal drama with elements of fantasy, romance, and explorations of life after death, Dream Lover by Louise Glass is an entertaining and multi-dimensional thrill for readers of a wide variety of genres.

The novel is powerfully driven by the friendship of the three young protagonists – Ali, Lizzie, and Suzanne – and their respective journeys through love, loss, and self-discovery. Ali begins as a reluctant dog walker with a deep hunger for love, as well as a secret admirer with psychic abilities, though his powers seem to hit a mysterious wall when Steve turns them toward the subject of […]

Review: The Hell Bound Kids by Manson, Anthony Perconti, Sebastian Vice, & Joe Haward

The Hellbound Kids

Co-Authors Manson, Anthony Perconti, Sebastian Vice, and Joe Haward unveil an ominous dystopian world in their novel, The Hell Bound Kids: Wild in the Streets, the first in a longer anarcho-dystopian series.

Populated with childish but street-hardened characters like Ghost, Corpse, Pusho, Mimic and more, this is the story of rugged survival in the face of overwhelming oppression and persecution at the center of Punk City. A once civil society has collapsed into a Kid-filled wasteland of looting, murder, and depravity, with authorities stoking the fires of conflict to keep the gangs at each other’s throats, while the puppetmasters rest […]

2023-01-16T15:47:41+02:00December 14th, 2022|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: |

The Neo-Progz by Andrew Currie

The Neo-Progz by Andrew James Currie

A well-balanced defense of a radical political proposition, The Neo-Progz: A Subset Party and Its Term Limit Amendment by Andrew Currie is a timely argument for fundamental change in American governance. Currie posits that revolutionizing congressional representation to a single 14-year term would eliminate the constant need to campaign for re-election, and ensure that representatives serve the people, not their own ambition. Third-party candidates in US politics have been notoriously unsuccessful and ineffective, but neo-progressives as a subset party could attract nationwide support. This sharp procedural shift is powerfully supported by deep constitutional analyses, historical framing, and modern examples where […]

2022-12-14T13:47:05+02:00December 13th, 2022|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Through the Looking Glass by G. Sylvester

Through the Looking Glass by G. Sylvester

A spiritually-driven journey through heartbreak, loss, miraculous joy, and personal salvation, Through the Looking Glass by G. Sylvester is a touching and well-penned novel. A highly successful fertility specialist, Kristen cannot bear children of her own, in a story that is fraught with drama, as Kristen’s unheard prayers are a dramatic current beneath the prose, while her outer triumphs and trials as an independent professional make for inspiring reading. Though there are some moments that are overly sentimental, the relationships and revelations that define this book are rich, authentic, and strong in expressions of faith, for an emotional and affecting […]

2022-12-13T14:21:44+02:00December 13th, 2022|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

When Forever Breaks by D.A. Callahan

When Forever Breaks by D.A. Callahan

An intimate story of perseverance, hope, and the unexpected obstacles that can derail even the most innocent lives, When Forever Breaks by D.A. Callahan is a heartwrenching and emotionally charged read. A contested adoption and the reappearance of a nightmare from young Oliver’s past threaten to unravel the fragile peace he has finally found, in a novel that is painfully relatable, no matter one’s experience. While some of the narration tells, rather than shows, the dialogue captures the raw desperation of a family in crisis, and Callahan demonstrates her skill as an author in drawing the reader into their dramatic […]

2022-12-12T15:51:53+02:00December 10th, 2022|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Uncle Jed by Frank C. Senia

Uncle Jed by Frank C. Senia

A sharply penned drama of growing up, guilt, and the frightening legacy of one’s ancestry, Uncle Jed by Frank C. Senia is an emotionally charged look into the secrets we bury, and the sacrifices required to unearth them. Excited by the prospect of spending a summer away from the city and her unapproachable parents, young Tomi has no idea what adventures, revelations, and wisdom await with her eccentric Uncle Jed. Their regular reminiscing over old memories leads to dark family tragedies being revealed, shedding light on painful truths in Tomi’s own life, and connecting the pair in ways neither could […]

2022-12-09T17:32:00+02:00December 8th, 2022|Categories: Editorial Reviews|
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