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Review: Reaper Town (Rented Souls Book 2) by Eirik M. Dahll-Larssøn

Reaper Town by Eirik M. Dahll-Larsson

When the fabric of reality breaks down, there’s no telling what terrors might begin to creep out from the shadows. With that sinister mood in mind, author Eirik M. Dahll-Larssøn welcomes readers back to the madness of Swayze and Dwarf in this second installment of the Rented Souls series.

In this strange slice of paranormal brilliance, two unlikely heroes rise to meet the tide of evil, and they do it with a tongue firmly set in their cheek. Carrying on from the dark tones of the first book in this series, these two unlikely comrades are once more battling back […]

2019-01-22T05:41:33+02:00August 2nd, 2018|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: , , |
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Review: Five Souls in a Dream by Elias Aractingi

Five Souls in a Dream by Elias Aractingi

An old man has a dream, meeting beautiful souls who impart lessons about life in Five Souls in a Dream, an original work of fantasy by author Elias Aractingi, with illustrations by Christiane Walegren.

Sam describes himself as a simple guy who has been mysteriously endowed with the mental capacity to convey this lengthy mystical dream. Each dream segment begins as he is lost on a deserted pathway. In the first segment he is a young boy greeted by the gliding figure of Mentora, who kindly guides him and educates him, nourishing him physically and mentally. One day he […]

2019-01-22T10:35:53+02:00August 1st, 2018|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: |
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Review: The Cartel Crusher (Last Enemy Series Book 2) by Dan E. Hendrickson

The Cartel Crusher (Last Enemy Series Book 2) by Dan E. Hendrickson

Betrayal, revenge and personal sacrifice are the driving forces behind The Cartel Crusher, the second installment in the Last Enemy thriller series by Dan E. Hendrickson.

Teenager Marnia Gonzalez’s pampered princess lifestyle comes to an end during a two-day cruise to the Cayman Islands in celebration of her birthday. As the eldest daughter of the residing Mexican president, Marnia is saved from being raped by a ruthless killer who, along with several cohorts, have taken over their ship. Commander Jacob Edward of the U.S. Coast Guard single-handedly kills the monster – but only after he’s raped several of Marnia’s […]

2019-01-22T10:36:59+02:00August 1st, 2018|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: |
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Review: Some Rise (Furnass Towers Trilogy Book 2) by Richard Snodgrass

Some Rise (Furnass Towers Trilogy Book 2) by Richard Snodgrass

In the second installment of the Furnass Towers trilogy, Some Rise, Richard Snodgrass has again woven a complex family drama into a gripping work of literary fiction.

The novel focuses on the Sutcliff family: brothers Harry Todd and Dickie and their Mother Kittie. The fuse is lit when Harry Todd, after being away, comes back to town like the prodigal son to see Dickie and his mother. Although Harry’s return raises questions, they accept him at first – Dickie, however, keeps an ear to the ground, for what he knows about Harry’s past shades the present. Then, like a […]

2018-09-27T09:35:41+02:00August 1st, 2018|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |
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Review: Shipwrecked: Dragon Island by Carey Fessler

Shipwrecked by Carey Fessler

A remote, tropical island, “rads” who have mutation magic, and huge, man-eating Varanus dragons…these make a terrifying trifecta in Carey Fessler’s action-packed middle-grade adventure, Shipwrecked: Dragon Island.

Kidnapped by a mutant submarine crew, twelve-year-old Aussie cousins, Emma and Scott, along with sixteen-year-old Harrison, escape their captors by swimming to a remote – and what appears to be – deserted tropical island. Emma becomes separated from the two boys as they search for drinking water but soon finds herself stumbling over Brock, one of the mutant crewman from the submarine from whom they had escaped.

Reluctantly joining forces, the two […]

2018-08-28T11:22:45+02:00August 1st, 2018|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: , |
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Review: Happiness and Success by Raphaël Savoy

Happiness and Success by Raphaël Savoy

Author Raphaël Savoy has created a pragmatic philosophical guide for leading one’s life more fully through acceptance in Happiness and Success: 12 Key Steps and a Few Little Changes to Transform Your Life.

Savoy has aimed his book at people who are ostensibly comfortable based on their location and station in life, but who continue to feel dissatisfied – in other words, to be happy with success, not just to achieve it. He begins by stating that human beings are uniquely designed to seek happiness – as humans have evolved, they have designed complex cultures dedicated to principles of […]

2018-08-24T10:37:32+02:00July 31st, 2018|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: , |
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Review: Legacy of Dolyn: Volume 1 by Amelia Guillem

Legacy of Dolyn: Volume 1 by Amelia Guillem

Told in the format of blog posts, Legacy of Dolyn: Volume 1 is an entertaining modern fantasy, replete with pop culture references and nods to anime.

Glendolyn Villem works as a secretary in a police station, with everyday problems that are easily relatable, like searching desperately for guy on an app called “Mingle.” Then, to her great dismay, she is ordained with magical powers and joined by a cat confusingly called Gwen, who, whether Glen likes or not, will be her mentor.

Glen must deal with the burden of being a sorceress and the complexities of her powers in a […]

2018-08-23T07:36:04+02:00July 30th, 2018|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: , , , |
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Review: To the Sacred Valley with Koko by Ayyappan R. Nair

To the Sacred Valley with Koko by Ayyappan Nair

Writing a book that can hold a young person’s attention, while also guiding them on a healthy path is not always easy, but Ayyappan R. Nair manages to do so in the marvelous book, To the Sacred Valley with Koko. Cleverly blending science fictional elements with a relatable story and powerful underlying messages, this book is ideal for middle school readers, but holds wisdom for any age group.

A number of stories gradually interweave through the larger narrative, from the advanced robot-designing James’ family to Ankit, the primary character of the story, who lives in a state of constant […]

2019-01-22T11:04:22+02:00July 29th, 2018|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: |
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