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Review: Angles (Part 1) by Erin Lockwood

★★★★ Angles (Part 1) by Erin Lockwood

Cara Miller is at an impasse – laid off from her interior decorating firm, she works a job at a bank that she has no passion for, and wishes for marriage and a family, while dating a commitment phobic fitness buff. When she meets a handsome stranger at her best friend Teddy’s wedding, things only get more complicated as she finds herself in a love triangle, or perhaps a square.

Sam King, the handsome stranger, seems perfect. He’s a wealthy advertising executive, a total gentleman, and he looks like a Hugo Boss model, but Teddy warns Cara to steer […]

Lisa Butts2016-12-15T09:01:16+02:00November 28th, 2016|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Romance Book Reviews|

Review: Walking Out of the Dark by Steven R. Malikowski

★★★★½ Walking Out of the Dark by Steven Malikowski

Brotherly love is a powerful motivation for many people, but for author Steven Malikowski, his brother’s inspiring life and outlook drove him to write an unforgettable memoir, Walking Out of the Dark. After Mike lost his sight, Steven saw firsthand the challenges of being disabled, even partially, in a world that is so often driven by speed, efficiency, and the quest for perfection. This book is a touching and personal account of survival and success as a blind individual, overcoming obstacles with grace and patience that most people could never muster.

There are equal parts wisdom, storytelling, humor […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2016-12-23T10:51:35+02:00November 28th, 2016|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Memoir Book Reviews|

Review: Lamellia: The Kingdom of Mushrooms by Gloria D. Gonsalves

★★★½ Lamellia: The Kingdom of Mushrooms by Gloria D. Gonsalves

Lamellia: The Kingdom of Mushrooms by Gloria D. Gonsalves is a whimsical and yet a rather unusual book following a society of mushrooms and its fungal king called Polipoli. They’re an advanced society with warring factions who are all based on actual mushroom species that grow in the world today.

One day while venturing off in the forest, a group of Lamellians discover a human baby all by herself. They decide to adopt the baby and use their mushroom abilities to care for her – such as milk from the Indigo mushroom and a soft bed for her to […]

Lysa Grant2019-12-03T07:27:21+02:00November 28th, 2016|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Children's Book Reviews|

Review: Humanity’s Way Forward (The Edge of the Known Book 3) by Seth Mullins

★★★★½ Humanity's Way Forward (The Edge of the Known Book 3) by Seth Mullins

Humanity’s Way Forward (The Edge of the Known Book 3) by Seth Mullins finds the band Edge of the Known finally getting a real foothold in the music industry, and Brandon, their leader, as conflicted as ever. The band wins a battle of the bands, gets favorable reviews and a record deal, and with it massive success. All the while, Brandon is continually tormented by his troubled past, his girlfriend, Janie, as well as deaths that find their way into his life. The book is a meditation on artistic creation, fame and fate. It’s a novel, and a series, […]

Henry Baum2019-01-22T15:27:59+02:00November 28th, 2016|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Contemporary Fiction Book Reviews, Men's Fiction Book Reviews, Music Book Reviews|

Review: Vector: Tradecraft: Phase Zero by Michael Shusko

★★★★½

Terrorist attacks, car chases, secret weapon research, a rugged hero and a determined doctor are just a few of the highlights in Vector, the addictive new thriller from Michael Shusko. The mysteries begin piling up early on, and the action-packed opening scenes grab readers by the throat and refuse to let go.

Lee Jansen and Emma Hess make quite a team, despite being two alpha experts who aren’t crazy about the idea of working together to crack the deadly case. The shadowy death of Jawad Khattib hints at impending doom for the entire Boston metropolitan area, but with […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2017-01-11T05:22:35+02:00November 28th, 2016|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Political Thriller Book Reviews, Thriller Book Reviews|

Review: Storm of Arranon by R.E. Sheahan

★★★★

The action in Storm of Arranon begins on the very first page, and doesn’t let up from there, and author R.E. Sheahan delivers an unforgettable and epic story. Readers are instantly plunged into the mayhem of this fantasy universe, which is filled with sinister assassins, merciless conquerors, death warriors, magical allies and more secrets than two worlds can contain.

Erynn Yager, a cadet training to fight for her world, is introduced early on, and she has all the classic signs of a fantasy heroine. As the first book of a trilogy, it is important that Sheahan makes the young […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2016-12-22T05:09:11+02:00November 28th, 2016|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Fantasy Book Reviews|

Review: The Chemist (Daniel Strong Book 1) by Alan J. Field

★★★★ The Chemist (Daniel Strong Book 1) by Alan Field

The high-stakes world of global politics and espionage is packed with stories just waiting to be told, and Alan Field spins an incredible tale of this covert underbelly in The Chemist. For fans of the thriller genre, this book delivers in every way imaginable, from smart dialogue and protagonists with dark pasts to dangerous vixens and an endless array of secrets.

From the very first chapter, readers feel the tension building, and with every successive page, the plot becomes more and more complex. Field is a patient architect, however, and understands the value of making readers wait for […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2016-12-07T07:52:22+02:00November 28th, 2016|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Thriller Book Reviews|

Review: The Evolving Peacemaker: A Commitment to Nonviolence by Leona Evans with Matthew J. Evans

The Evolving Peacemaker by Leona Evans

It is rare for a book to seem “perfect” for an era or moment in history, and while the concept of nonviolence is far from modern, The Evolving Peacemaker is a book desperately needed by the present generation. Author Leona Evans takes a wise and comprehensive look at every angle of nonviolence – from protests and politics to peace and personal reflection. For anyone who is unfamiliar with the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, which was furthered by historical figures like Martin Luther King and others, this book is essential reading.

It is an intensely personal book, and the author reflects […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-02-11T09:49:22+02:00November 28th, 2016|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Non-Fiction Book Reviews, Social Science Book Reviews|