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An Echo Through Time by Nicholas Licalsi

An Echo Through Time by Nicholas Licalsi A mind-bending, perspective-shifting novel about self-knowledge, fate, and the tragic nature of young love, An Echo Through Time by Nicholas Licalsi is a thrilling and original read.

Todd has moved through a thousand lifetimes across countless universes, but when this unassuming “time lord” chooses a peaceful finale to his endless journey, he realizes that some answers still elude him. After sharing his secret powers with his high-school sweetheart, Gretchen, she dies in a horrible accident, driving Todd to find some universal timeline where her compassion and understanding survive beyond March 21st. When thousands of accidental deaths escalate into murder, Todd […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2021-12-20T09:33:27+02:00December 17th, 2021|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Time Travel Book Reviews, YA Fantasy Book Reviews, Young Adult Book Reviews|

The Devil May Care by J. Lyndon Hickman

The Devil May Care by J. Lyndon Hickman A laugh-out-loud novel about a debut author who offends Lucifer himself, J. Lyndon Hickman’s The Devil May Care is a hellishly smart book of comic brilliance.

Ted Granville works a horrible newspaper job and has a terrible boss, so he decides to write a Freudian text called “The Devil and the Id” to try to prompt a career change. But when his Devil-denying book becomes a hit, Satan and his followers have a bone to pick with Ted. Enter Chester Ambrose, one of Lucifer’s lackeys, who’s tasked with convincing Ted to write a second book praising the Devil. Chester will […]

Michelle Hogmire2021-12-08T08:39:41+02:00December 7th, 2021|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Humor, Satire Book Reviews|

Isn’t It Kind of Funny That… by Jerry Schaefer

Isn't It Kind of Funny That... by Jerry Schaefer Visionary investigations into the self and challenging existential questions fill the pages of Isn’t It Kind of Funny That…, a mind-opening read by author Jerry Schafer, with illustrations by Gabriel Berron.

The questions posed in this engaging and welcoming tome are put forward in a nearly playful way, but they hit at some of the most paradoxical trends in human nature: our variable/situational trust in science, our constant cognition as an obstacle, our stubbornness towards progress, and our fear of potentially beneficial change, among others. By prying into the metacognitive realms, Schafer is able to use simple language and […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2021-12-07T08:53:02+02:00December 7th, 2021|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Self-Help Book Reviews, Social Science Book Reviews|

They Only Wear Black Hats by Edward Izzi

They Only Wear Black Hats by Edward Izzi A gritty, brutal, and relentless thriller, They Only Wear Black Hats by Edward Izzi is another dark gem from this author, pulling back the sinister curtain of human nature and navigating the complex realms of justice.

Detective Palazzola prowls the haunts of Detroit, scarred by his own baggage, but tireless in his hunt for criminals. When the bad guys start ending up dead, his investigation leads him into a melodrama of vengeance, where the lines of law blur or disappear entirely. As the body count begins to climb, this grizzled cop must choose between the oaths of his profession, the […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2021-12-07T05:44:09+02:00December 7th, 2021|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Thriller Book Reviews|

The Quantum Life by Dr. M. Teri Daunter

The Quantum Life by Dr. M. Teri Daunter From entanglement and neuroplasticity to immortality, Reiki, and Eastern medicine, The Quantum Life by Dr. M. Teri Daunter represents a unique philosophical bridge between the spiritual and scientific worlds. Daunter lays out how to breach this perennial divide by moving away from traditional orthodoxy and towards an intimate personal relationship with one’s own potential, through the power of consciousness, focus, awareness, and analysis.

Interdimensional study through quantum spirituality may sound like a formidable undertaking, but the book presents an intuitive path for progress, utilizing personal anecdotes, scientific research, and philosophical sermons to reach some truly stunning conclusions. Having spent a […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2021-12-06T09:21:57+02:00December 6th, 2021|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Self-Help Book Reviews, Spirituality Book Reviews|

Scattered Legacy by Marlene M. Bell

Scattered Legacy by Marlene M. Bell Marlene M. Bell’s gripping third novel in the Annalisse Series, Scattered Legacy, is a thoroughly entertaining mob thriller that transports the reader to majestic Southern Italy.

New York antiques expert Annalisse Drury and automotive business owner Alec Zavos seem like the perfect stable couple, but drama is simmering under the surface of their relationship. After Alec is implicated in an embezzlement scandal and a former member of his company becomes a murder suspect, he and Annalisse will need to travel to his ancestral home in Bari, Italy to uncover the truth about his family’s ties to La Cosa Nostra. […]

Michelle Hogmire2023-01-12T14:38:33+02:00December 6th, 2021|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Thriller Book Reviews|

Catching Mozart by Benjamin Laskin

Catching Mozart by Benjamin Laskin A common-man adventure of epic proportions, Catching Mozart by Benjamin Laskin is an accessible slice of unusual prose that dances between philosophy, comedy, magical realism, and more.

JC, Manny, and Larry can only see dollar signs when their landscaping company snags a recurring gig in a fancy part of town, and while the yards on the block seem cursed when it comes to greenery, they’re eager for the challenge. The ancient old man at the end of the block and ominous warnings from nosy neighborhood kids set the stage for a bizarre tale of brotherhood, unexpected romance, desert mysteries, and […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2021-11-29T08:24:41+02:00November 27th, 2021|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Contemporary Fiction Book Reviews, Humor|

Shooter’s Treasure by Kay A. Oliver

Shooter's Treasure by Kay A. Oliver A seemingly pastoral tale of aging gracefully and finding long-sought peace, Shooter’s Treasure by Kay A. Oliver soon spirals into a rugged and thrilling love story with a healthy serving of wild west action.

Kristy Oaks – “Shooter” to her friends – is a divorced academic and a lifelong skeptic transitioning into retirement, but her newly purchased ranch holds dangerous secrets hidden just below the topsoil. She is quick to find indigenous allies and a local love interest, but her arrival also brings suspicion, gossip, thieves, and dirty cops who are led by little more than greed. Never one to […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2021-11-18T10:55:10+02:00November 18th, 2021|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Thriller Book Reviews, Western Book Reviews|