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Denham Hall by Bridgette Campbell

Denham Hall by Bridgette Campbell An intimate and articulate confession of youthful curiosity, Denham Hall by Bridgette Campbell is a delightful coming-of-age collection that will transport readers back in time, immersing them in a richly imagined world of self-discovery.

With a style best described as a mashup of journaling, podcasting, amateur investigating, and journalism, readers are gently pulled into the dramatic walls of Rickmansworth Young Ladies College, where egos, surnames, and snobbery rule the roost. For Bridgette Campbell, however, and her small circle of fiercely loyal friends, Denham Hall is a playground of imagination and exploration.

The language used by the author is pristine and […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2021-09-10T07:16:41+02:00September 10th, 2021|Categories: New Releases|

A Quantum Alibi by Liam Fialkov

A Quantum Alibi by Liam Fialkov An eyebrow-raising legal thriller with a head-spinning sci-fi underbelly, A Quantum Alibi by Liam Fialkov is an original and timely novel.

Patrick Eldridge is a renowned scientist challenging the highest halls of scientific power, and everything we think we know about reality. Being in two places at the same time may be the perfect alibi for murder, but all is not what it seems. As the Eldridge family secrets are unearthed, the mysteries of the quantum universe take a backseat to the timeless follies of humanity, brotherhood, and mankind’s endless quest for greatness. Defying classification in a particular genre, Fialkov […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2024-01-10T15:06:20+02:00August 30th, 2021|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Thriller Book Reviews|

Girls, Crimes, and the Ruling Body by Barry R. Ziman

Girls, Crimes, and the Ruling Body by Barry R. Ziman Brimming with barely contained tension and a razor-sharp political edge, Girls, Crimes, and the Ruling Body by Barry R. Ziman is a linguistically rich ride through the halls of power.

Ryan McNeil works in the messy world of New York congressional politics, but also gets unwittingly tangled up in the disappearance of a young woman, as one of the last people to see her alive. The high-profile case could tank his career, but also threatens his freedom, leading him and his dauntless girlfriend to begin an investigation of their own, despite the mounting dangers and the target that has settled […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2021-08-27T02:08:29+02:00August 27th, 2021|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Thriller Book Reviews|

Moe Fields by Stuart Z. Goldstein

A stirring tale of resilience, loss, fatherhood, and family loyalty, Moe Fields: The Special Bond Between Fathers and Sons by Stuart Z. Goldstein is a raw biography about a different age, but one that resonates deeply in the present day.

Traversing the life of one Murray Goldman, from the desperation of the tenth round and the horrors of global war to the battlefronts of the bedroom and the pinnacles of self-made success, this biography is unfiltered, unflinching, and undeniably hard to put down. After enduring physical conflict throughout much of his life, the fight to see his wife walk again, […]

SPR2021-08-17T02:53:02+02:00August 17th, 2021|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Biography Book Reviews|

The Authors of This Dream by Seth Mullins

The Authors of This Dream by Seth Mullins A radical, character-driven exploration of philosophy, meaning, music, and life itself, The Authors of This Dream by Seth Mullins is a rare piece of heart-baring fiction.

Brandon is the volatile and vulnerable lead singer behind The Edge of the Known; he’s a passionate musician seeking to exorcise his demons, but often inviting more along for the ride. Bursts of violence, drug use, existential crises, and manic episodes initially seem like the price of being a rock star, but it also triggers memories of his traumatic childhood. Suffering spells of nihilism, bursts of creative genius, and a lifetime of seeing – […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2021-08-11T03:37:42+02:00August 11th, 2021|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Contemporary Fiction Book Reviews, Music Book Reviews|

Fading by Stephen R. Clark

Fading by Stephen R. Clark Imbued with the wisdom and patience of age, Fading by Stephen R. Clark is a tender reflection on the strange wonders and sadness of life.

This collection of more than seventy poems is a sprawling narrative woven in different poetic styles and a myriad of moods. From heartfelt recollections of childhood to observational musings on landscapes, household objects, long-held beliefs, and lost love, these pieces comprise a memoir of sorts, spanning Clark’s entire life, and capturing it in humble, unassuming verse. The poet elevates even the simplest thoughts or passing moments to sacred heights through his power of observation, and […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2021-08-09T05:45:22+02:00August 6th, 2021|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Poetry Book Reviews|

River Current by M. Lee Martin

River Current by M. Lee Martin Revealing a striking glimpse into the past, and reminding readers of time’s healing power, River Current by M. Lee Martin is a delicately penned novel about the family we choose, and the time it takes to heal old wounds.

After the death of Mrs. Viola Meeks, a beloved force in Westfall, Missouri, a group of estranged childhood friends returns home after more than a decade, unsure of what they might find, or what battles remain unfinished. The author pulls readers through both past and present in a seemingly innocent portrait of small-town life, but there’s an edge of darkness that […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2021-07-27T05:57:10+02:00July 27th, 2021|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Contemporary Fiction Book Reviews|

Sardinian Days and Italian Nights by Steve Amoia

Sardinian Days and Italian Nights by Steve Amoia Digging back through a lifetime to his transformative travels as a young man, author Steve Amoia transports readers to a different age in Sardinian Days and Italian Nights, an illuminating and reflective travelogue.

In this impressively detailed look back at the history-drenched Italian landscape and the legendary realm of Sardinia, readers will be able to immerse themselves in the vivid descriptions of the sea, the aromas, the emotions, and much more. A coming-of-age story told from the wisened perspective of hindsight, this travel memoir is self-reflective, but the memories themselves don’t feel edited or embellished.

For those who have […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2021-07-08T05:35:26+02:00July 7th, 2021|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Memoir Book Reviews, Travel Book Reviews|