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Review: Kimberling Bridge by Jeffrey W. Tenney

Kimberling Bridge by Jeffrey W. Tenney

In Kimberling Bridge by Jeffrey W. Tenney, the savagery of life rears its ugly head once the fragility of America’s dominance is revealed and exploited. Unlike so many other post-apocalyptic thrillers, this character-driven story tugs at the heartstrings, but isn’t afraid to delve deeper into philosophy, delivering readers a rich and rewarding experience.

After an EMP attack destroyed America’s infrastructure, the rest of the world was soon to follow, leaving only those alive who knew how to hide – or fight. William is definitely classified as the former, only managing to eke out survival by staying well out of harm’s […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-08-19T10:54:07+02:00July 15th, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Post-Apocalyptic Book Reviews|

Review: Chasing a Flawed Sun by Daniel McGhee

Chasing a Flawed Sun by Daniel McGhee

In Chasing a Flawed Sun, author Daniel McGhee courageously exposes his experiences with addiction from his younger years in raw detail. Anyone who has ever felt addiction touch their lives, either directly or indirectly, will find comfort and understanding in this addiction memoir, which is in turns beautiful and brutal.

Daniel McGhee was what most would consider an average kid, from a suburban background on the East Coast, where most of his immediate needs were taken care of, at least those that are most easily measurable. However, as his story unfolds, and he begins to lose his footing on […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-07-11T05:58:43+02:00July 11th, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: Addiction Book Reviews, Memoir Book Reviews|

Review: Humongous (& Cool) Words for Kids by SB Hilarion

Humongous (& Cool) Words for Kids by SB Hilarion

Part dictionary, part encyclopedia and utterly charming, Humongous (& Cool) Words for Kids, written and illustrated by SB Hilarion, is fun and educational for both kids and adults.

Hilarion’s unique text invites philomaths (those who seek knowledge and love learning) to pore over, analyze, spell, and pronounce over eight hundred strange and obscure words. However, this isn’t a standard reference book that includes a word and definition, or a dry encyclopedic description. Instead, Hilarion gives her reference book a narrative and two central characters who drive this educational journey along.

The second book in the Raising Young Scholars series, the […]

Marta Cheng2020-02-21T07:51:25+02:00July 10th, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Education|

Review: Nevermore Squirrels by Terrance M. Craft

Nevermore Squirrels by Terrance M. Craft

Dark humor with a decidedly animalistic twist makes for a provocative read in Nevermore Squirrels by Terrance M. Craft.

Aval and Evel are vampire squirrels who also happen to be married, with their marriage now dull and insufferable. They’ve degenerated into ordinary commoners, having forsaken their interest in bloodsucking for blood sipping.

Then there’s little Vincety, a small rag doll that can never grow, such that he can ever fulfill his wish to become an ultimate monster of gore. Evel, suffering from maternal qualms and unable to bear children of her own, decides to steal herself a little boy – […]

Marta Cheng2019-08-16T06:58:39+02:00July 3rd, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Horror Book Reviews, Vampires Book Reviews|

Review: The Purple World by Joseph Q. Jarvis MD, MSPH

The Purple World by Joseph Q. Jarvis, MD, MSPH

The healthcare system in the United States has been in a state of change and narrowly averted collapse for some years now, and The Purple World: Healing the Harm in American Health Care by Joseph Q. Jarvis MD, MSPH provides both a professional and personal perspective on this critical issue.

Attempting to parse the ever-changing landscape of American healthcare is challenging, and forming a clear, comprehensive picture of the options, loopholes, tax ramifications and benefits is nearly impossible. Jarvis begins by establishing the crisis facing America, making his political stance known in the opening of this book, but fortunately, this […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-08-14T10:38:01+02:00July 2nd, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Health Book Reviews, Medical Book Reviews, Social Science Book Reviews|

Review: The Kurdish Episode by Joseph E. Fleckenstein

The Kurdish Episode by Joseph E. Fleckenstein

The Kurdish Episode by Joseph E. Fleckenstein is a sparkling example of the “everyman with a shadowy past” who proves his mettle. What begins as a simple, yet mysterious task for an everyman quickly swells into an emotional rollercoaster of love, loyalty, and the determination to survive.

Running a small gun shop in the backcountry of Pennsylvania is exactly the type of slowed-down life Sean McDougal is looking for after his recent tour in the Army. At least, that’s how he feels at first, but as the weeks run into months, his old hunger for action and adrenaline creeps to […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-08-13T10:37:43+02:00July 1st, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: International Thriller Book Reviews, Thriller Book Reviews|

Review: Candle on the Water by M.A. Myers

Candle on the Water by M.A. Myers

Love manifests itself in many different ways in Candle on the Water, a haunting and evocative LGBT romance by M.A. Myers, written for new adult readers.

High school senior, Stephanie Turner, has a bright future ahead of her. Having scored a swimming scholarship to Purdue, Stephanie has her sights set on becoming a doctor in the navy, but after meeting Sara Austin, Stephanie’s life quickly becomes an emotional roller coaster. Stephanie experiences a profound connection to Sara, and believes that Sara feels the same way, yet she doesn’t understand why Sara treats her so badly. As both go their […]

Marta Cheng2019-08-12T12:23:29+02:00June 27th, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: LGBTQI+ Book Reviews, New Adult Book Reviews, Romance Book Reviews|

Review: Cooperative Lives by Patrick Finegan

Cooperative Lives by Patrick Finegan

A swirl of characters centers around a dying young girl in New York City, each with their own burdens as they try to get through another day living in their ever-changing worlds. Cooperative Lives by Patrick Finegan underscores how lives intersect, crash into each other, and then reveal the secrets that people carry, and sometimes expose.

Jack and Susan seem to be living a broken yet plausible existence in their quintessential New York building, an aging co-op with doormen and supercilious board members. Jack’s an out-of-work securities lawyer and his wife, Susan, a former flight attendant and barely a survivor […]

Greg Rideout2019-07-19T08:50:06+02:00June 25th, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: Contemporary Fiction Book Reviews, Literary Fiction Book Reviews|