SPR’s book reviews of new self-published books
As Donovan outlines, ADHD in teenagers can manifest itself with high-level anxiety, depression, and anti-social behaviors that can cause trouble at school and tension at home. Often these symptoms are misunderstood as bad teenage behavior, which will not only worsen the relationship between parents and child, but can also inflict […]
When her sister goes missing, this heir to a dominant family of magic users must tap into her powers to end a generations-long feud, but it will require more sacrifice than Kori could have ever expected. Past lovers, betrayal, long-kept secrets, unique magic rules, and malicious secret societies converge in a rapid-fire adventure that defies genre labels, touching […]
After unearthing a bizarre metal boat while avoiding the cruel baron’s guards and their vicious hounds, rebellious young Tudor’s life spins into an incredible adventure that will change the course of humanity. Finding this treasure could bring Tudor the fortune he needs to court a young noblewoman who has stolen his heart, but it also attracts the attention of strange and influential people, from holy men to manipulative politicians, some of whom are willing to kill to secure the artifact’s power for […]
The book deftly explores the economic power that millennials could hold in the demographic spread of society, and recognizes the unique position in history they represent – a pre- and post-Internet generation with a strange blend of psychological characteristics from both sides of that watershed. The focus is cutting-edge contemporary and offers a perspective that includes […]
Daughter of a career diplomat, Clarissa’s life begins by criss-crossing the globe, but her passion for art drives her forward, straight into a hunt for a historic treasure, and into an unexpected relationship that will come to define her life. This long-form tale of Clarissa’s life, along with some love and looting, is entrancing and educational, particularly her tête-à-têtes with Nathan, which are both flirtatious and fascinating to follow, making for an outstanding duo […]
Twenty-five years after witnessing the violent clash of religion and politics firsthand, Pastor Grant must once again unravel the deadly relationships of power – both divine and diplomatic. As is often the case, the theological and the political become tightly knotted in this fast-moving novel, specifically socialist philosophy and Christian dogma. The book also neatly explores the shadowy history of CIA interests, theological autocracies of the past and present, […]
Over the course of nearly fifty years, Jeffrey Cooper reliably sought and found himself on the cutting edge of technological advances that have shaped our 21st-century world. The fact that Cooper’s career at GE started four years after the first microprocessor was released, and has stretched well into the modern age of VR, AI, and quantum supercomputers demonstrates the breadth of the author’s […]
Recounting his “whale story without the whale,” the protagonist named Old, with wisdom to match his name, invites readers into his philosophy-forward memoir, laced with humor and potential answers to some of the biggest questions we face. From early childhood head injuries and illicit afternoons in barrooms with his grandfather to early missteps in romance, cliff jumping, and the looming clouds of war, it doesn’t take long for readers to forget that they aren’t reading an autobiography, propelled […]