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Arklight: Task Force Crusader by J.M. Myrick

Author J.M. Myrick delivers a conclusive masterstroke to his high-octane, eon-spanning series with Arklight: Task Force Crusader. Following on from the non-stop action of Operation Nightfall and Force Interdiction, the Spear and Alsos Teams work in tandem, but in different timeless, towards the same goal: stopping the horrific vision of the Fourth Reich and the Order of the Black Sun.

All of the loose ends and shadowy mysteries from the first two books are wrapped up in this intricate and riveting read. From Switzerland and Belgium to Okinawa and England, this book bounces between diverse landscapes, complex plot […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2020-04-22T03:07:26+02:00April 21st, 2020|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Science Fiction Book Reviews, Time Travel Book Reviews|

Combat to College by John H. Davis

Author and decorated combat veteran John H. Davis has produced a methodical and brutally honest guide for veteran students and anyone else going through a major transition in Combat to College.

While the focus of this book is on veterans re-entering society, particularly into the academic sphere, the underlying lessons about re-wiring, self-control, and personal adaptation are relevant for anyone stepping into a change. There is personal experience, empathy and authenticity on every page, from Davis’ own challenges making friends in the civilian world to his sage advice on how to write a compelling resume that properly highlights a […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2020-04-21T07:36:46+02:00April 20th, 2020|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Education|

Final Act by Van Fleisher

Final Act by Van Fleisher Author Van Fleisher continues his near-future saga with Final Act, the second installment of his Final Series. Two years after Vijay Patel invents a death-predicting sports watch, he and the FBI are still dealing with the murderous fallout from such a perspective-changing invention. With six million gun-toting VT2 wearers still roaming the country, it’s impossible to know when the next spate of violent, no-consequence retribution will break out.

Well-penned vignettes from victims and wearers alike swirl around the main core of the plot, in which the coming American election looms large, paired with the impact of thousands of […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2021-10-29T07:15:37+02:00April 19th, 2020|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Dystopian Fiction Book Reviews|

Whispering a Quiet Hope by Lisa Brennan

Whispering a Quiet Hope by Lisa Brennan Broken hearts and beautiful backdrops collide in Whispering a Quiet Hope, a powerful new work of romance from author Lisa Brennan.

When Brooke’s life and love come apart at the seams, she flees to warmer climes, far from Dylan’s betrayal and their collapsing marriage. As one might expect, she quickly encounters a new suitor eager to sweep her off her feet, but the pull of the past, and the complex emotions of grief, make this easier said than done.

At first glance, this book feels like many other romance plots, complete with an Australian hunk arriving at the perfect […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2020-04-20T09:49:54+02:00April 19th, 2020|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Romance Book Reviews|

Bankruptcy Didn’t Break Me by Kassondra R. Lewis

Bankruptcy Didn't Break Me by Kassondra R. Lewis

Author Kassondra R. Lewis delivers a compassionate and expert guide for anyone facing the emotional and financial chaos of bankruptcy or foreclosure in Bankruptcy Didn’t Break Me. As both a mortgage underwriter and someone who personally faced the dark days of the mortgage crisis more than a decade ago, she is a font of relevant experience and genuine desire to help others.

For those facing bankruptcy or fighting to pull themselves back from the brink of financial ruin, this is an encouraging and uplifting roadmap for future stability. Unlike many other financial self-help books, Lewis strikes a good balance […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2020-04-17T03:40:39+02:00April 17th, 2020|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Finance Book Reviews|

The Long Way Home by D.L. Norris

The Long Way Home by D.L. Norris Author D.L. Norris invites readers to slow down and enjoy the view, and perhaps spin a story or two, in The Long Way Home, an insightful and memorable novel about family, grief, and growing up.

Maggie Davis stands like a proud pillar at the heart of this tale, a recently widowed mother running a bed and breakfast in an out-of-the-way corner of Nebraska. Guests come and go, with their stories and burdens, grateful for a home-cooked meal and conversation, but small-town life for Maggie is far from simple. In addition to her own battle with loss and loneliness, she […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2022-12-14T12:42:12+02:00March 20th, 2020|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Contemporary Fiction Book Reviews|

Sam Razor, Private Investigator: The Blonde with the Bad Nose Job by Carlo Armenise

The Case of the Blonde with the Bad Nose Job by Carlo Armenise

Sam Razor, a rugged PI with skills for the highest bidder, gets caught up with messy Sin City mob dealings in The Blonde with the Bad Nose Job, the first case in author Carlo Armenise’s Sam Razor, Private Investigator chronicles.

Hunting down the sister of a wealthy Vegas socialite, Sam has to plumb the dirty depths of Vegas, but the real threat may actually be coming from closer to home. Navigating a tangle of lies, false identities, and a number of guns being pointed at his head, this quick-with-a-joke PI jumps from one pot of boiling water to another, […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2020-03-16T06:53:41+02:00March 9th, 2020|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Detective Fiction Book Reviews|

Arnold Falls by Charlie Suisman

Author Charlie Suisman delivers a home-cooked platter of playful jabs and thoughtful relationships in Arnold Falls, a book about small town life in all of its strange intimacy.

In a place where everyone knows your business, people’s lives and stories collide in wondrous moments of synchronicity and gossip. In the hamlet of Arnold Falls, this seems particularly true, but that’s mostly due to the insightful lens of Suisman’s writing.

Jeebie Walker sits at the center of this tale as a highly original and unpredictable protagonist, but he is also supported by a cavalcade of memorable characters, as quirky locals […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2020-03-05T12:01:35+02:00March 5th, 2020|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Contemporary Fiction Book Reviews, Literary Fiction Book Reviews|