John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

About John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

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Quiet Fury by Morgan James

Quiet Fury by Morgan James

Blending mystical folklore with real-world terror, Quiet Fury by Morgan James is the latest genre-blending installment in her Promise McNeal Mysteries series. Sheriff Allen and Promise McNeal are once again on a psychologically twisted hunt, staying one step ahead of sinister forces, and one step behind a rash of inexplicable crimes in the North Carolina mountains they call home. This tightly penned book is a fast read, with quick-moving action scenes and intriguingly dark settings. From fiery infernos and haunted dreams to backcountry conspiracies and secrets buried in shallow graves, this macabre whodunit is another strong chapter of a continuously […]

2022-08-26T13:32:36+02:00August 26th, 2022|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Review: Forget Me Not by Torri L. Fisher

Forget Me Not by Torri L. Fisher

Teaching caregivers how to effectively serve someone with Alzheimer’s, while also caring for themselves, Torri L. Fisher’s Forget Me Not: A Caregiver’s Guide to Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease: Tips for Caring for Your Parent While Maintaining Your Peace and Avoiding Burnout is indispensable reading for those going down the path of chronic illness with a loved one.

Beginning with the basics of dementia and Alzheimer’s, the opening chapters are general introductions to these afflictions, including the range of their symptoms, which may help caregivers recognize any advancements in the loved one’s condition. This leads naturally into the basics of caregiving, what […]

2022-09-09T13:48:32+02:00August 25th, 2022|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: |

Finding Ena by Stan Comforti

Finding Ena by Stanley Comforti

Another explosive thriller from federal agent-turned-author Stan Comforti, Finding Ena is a gritty read that puts this series’ grim hero squarely between predator and prey. Agent Sam Caviello is once again pulled outside his job description and into a dangerous web of political power after witnessing a mysterious encounter later linked to a vicious abduction. The level of detail, natural dialogue, and authenticity in the unraveling of this mystery is evidence of the author’s professional expertise, and it’s easy to get lost in the manic pace of this novel. While the prose can occasionally be stilted and declarative, Comforti excels […]

2022-08-25T13:11:18+02:00August 24th, 2022|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

So Into Her by D.L. Yoder

So Into Her by D.L. Yoder

Boasting an electrifying romance at the center of a near-future thriller, So Into Her by D.L. Yoder is a genre-blurring ride not to be missed. Overcoming a freshly broken heart, Yakiesha is determined to expose the truth of the fringe Excelsior Project, but ends up on the lam with the HATT-wearing researcher who replaced her murdered lover on the project. Sinister corporate power struggles collide with undeniable romance and a desperate quest for the truth in this fast-paced novel, which will satisfy readers of both thrillers and romance for its original story of love persevering in the face of high-stakes […]

2022-08-24T12:54:19+02:00August 24th, 2022|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

The Fragments by Minu Freitag

The Fragments (The Spheres - Book 1) by Minu Freitag

A stunning new multiverse is brought to exquisite life in Minu Freitag’s debut novel, The Fragments, the first book in The Spheres series. The cosmic walls of reality have been broken, and the fate of multiple realms now falls to young Tayl and mind-wiped Eass as they navigate a dystopian world – an ominous shadow of our own reality, or possible future. This bold introduction to a new series boasts starkly original characters, a thematically compelling plot, and a sprawling world design like few others in the contemporary fantasy genre, for a highly recommended read that skillfully mixes science […]

2022-08-24T11:21:36+02:00August 24th, 2022|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Old Sins by Lynne Handy

Old Sins by Lynne Handy Author Lynne Handy weaves a dark and stormy tale in Old Sins, the third ominously addictive novel in the Maria Pell Mystery Series.

Maria Pell once again finds her new home ominously plagued by death, which then draws her into the tangle of solving a spreading cliffside mystery. Despite being focused on summoning new words and poetic emotions in a much-needed cottage escape, Maria is pulled into the murder of a young woman, Bridget, which dredges up her own past trauma of discovering “Baby Doe.” What follows is an investigation of coincidence with diligence that would make Miss […]

2022-08-23T09:19:28+02:00August 23rd, 2022|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , |

Review: A New York Haunting by C.L. Nightjar

 A New York Haunting by C.L. Nightjar

A sprawling and deliciously disturbing historical thriller that begs to be savored, A New York Haunting by C.L. Nightjar unveils a guilty conscience made flesh, right on the page.

A promising young medical student named Anders becomes dangerously tangled in the thrilling intimacy of psychoanalysis through a new mentor, Dr. Schuller. Unexpectedly bound to a beautiful new patient of the doctor with a troubling pattern of behavior, Anders’ seemingly certain future is shaken by his undeniable attraction to her mysterious anguish.

Observation, interpretation, and obsession blur as her knot of mysteries deepen. Not only does she wish to become a […]

Review: The Relatives by Billy White

The Relatives by Billy White

Centuries-long family drama, lost colonies, and the ultimate Oedipal complex with Earth combine to make The Relatives by Billy White an astonishingly addictive sci-fi novel.

Three mighty starships were set to leave Earth in the middle of the 22nd century, thanks to the advanced technology developed by Nugent Graham – a premise that quickly summons echoes of Elon Musk. Now, 250 years later, one of those ships is likely lost, the other may never have gotten off Earth, and the third ship, Revelation, sits squarely at the center of this novel.

That lone ship managed to reach Graham’s Planet to […]

2022-09-16T13:08:20+02:00August 19th, 2022|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |
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