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Tree Pose by Susan Rogers & John Roosen

Tree Pose by Susan Rogers & John Roosen Deadly secrets from a buried life threaten to disrupt one man’s brief peek at happiness in Tree Pose by Susan Rogers and John Roosen, a high-octane adventure Down Under.

Ric and Elaina are finally settling into something resembling a relationship after a tumultuous and traumatic year, but as his past threatens to catch up with them both, a multipurpose vacation with friends makes for a convenient escape. Little does he know that a trip to Tasmania will all but guarantee a bloody collision with a devil from his past and lure a calculating killer on a relentless hunt. Navigating his […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2024-05-09T13:44:39+02:00May 9th, 2024|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Mystery Book Reviews|

A Wildflower in the Dark by Michael E. Kozak

A Wildflower in the Dark by Michael E. Kozak A genre-hopping work of speculative fiction, A Wildflower in the Dark by Michael E. Kozak is a wholly inventive mixture of dystopian and supernatural fiction.

Set in a post-apocalyptic 2192, Gretan Hutchen, a man marked by a life of adversity and miraculous survival, embarks on a journey that is as introspective as it is perilous. Orphaned and afflicted by health challenges, Gretan navigates a war-torn world when he discovers an inherited ability to communicate with the Sleepless dead. After communicating with the Sleepless lady, he comes to find that a shadowy group called the Ancients is looking to form an […]

Jeyran Main2024-05-07T16:24:21+02:00May 5th, 2024|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Dystopian Fiction Book Reviews, Paranormal Book Reviews|

Stellar Harmony by Morgan Sterling

Stellar Harmony by Morgan Sterling Morgan Sterling’s Stellar Harmony: A Celestial Love Story beautifully captures the unlikely romance between Langston, an astrophysics professor caught between the worlds of academia and his South Side Chicago roots, and Aurora, a talented musician healing from past betrayal.

Set among the lives of artists and fans, the couple’s story unfolds with an authenticity that speaks to the complexities of love, identity, and the pursuit of one’s passion. Through detailed scenes – from a charged open mic night that draws Langston into Aurora’s orbit to a tender moment of connection in Aunt Cecily’s art studio – Sterling crafts a narrative […]

Jeyran Main2024-04-15T17:40:57+02:00April 15th, 2024|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Romance Book Reviews|

The Last Show on Earth by Tim Galbraith

The Last Show on Earth by Tim Galbraith In The Last Show on Earth, author Tim Galbraith presents a riveting exploration of a post-rapture world where humanity grapples with its place in a universe abandoned by God.

Nearly a decade after the divine exodus, the remnants of mankind vie for redemption or vengeance in a realm now ruled by demons. An amnesiac finds companionship among those seeking redemption, unveiling mysterious abilities that hint at a deeper connection to the world’s new order. Meanwhile, brothers possessing a potentially divine artifact embark on a perilous journey, driven by the hope of confronting God with the suffering wrought upon humanity. […]

SPR2024-04-11T13:00:36+02:00April 11th, 2024|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Post-Apocalyptic Book Reviews|

Diary of the Broken by Malachi Lambert

Diary of the Broken by Malachi Lambert In the dark and lonely spiral of grief following the death of his beloved wife, Aaron returns to old comforting demons, even as his friends and children try to pull him back from the brink of crushing sorrow in Diary of the Broken by Malachi Lambert, a raw and relentless tale of loss.

From the bottom of the bottle to the tops of hiking trails, Aaron gradually finds a new lease on happiness with a community who cares, but the journey to get there is marked by tears, blood, self-reflection, and more than a few hangovers. Through Aaron’s dark internal […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2024-04-10T15:40:05+02:00April 10th, 2024|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Contemporary Fiction Book Reviews|

The Bureau of Undead Investigators by Connor Mackay

The Bureau of Undead Investigators by Connor Mackay The City of Angels is in dire need of saving from an undead apocalypse in The Bureau of Undead Investigation by Connor Mackay, a whip-smart buddy cop zombie thriller.

In a future where Big Pharma has cracked the code to resurrection, the undead walk among the living – for a time, and for a price. However, not everyone who receives the “Blessing” chooses to use their extra time on the right side of the law, which is where the Bureau of Undead Investigation comes in. Abby and Lukas approach the job differently – one by the book, the other by […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2024-04-08T18:33:25+02:00April 8th, 2024|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Zombie Fiction Book Reviews|

Always Something Heartfelt by Ashton Harper

A soul-baring collection of melancholy poetry, Always Something Heartfelt by Ashton Harper dives into the poet’s complex journey through desire, romance, and heartbreak.

Harper’s poetry swings from pleading and passionate appeals to broken and bitter reflections, anecdotal memories captured in nostalgic verse, and off-the-cuff pushbacks against unwanted emotions. The poetry matures as the book progresses, expanding into ponderings of negative energy, selfishness, regret, personal responsibility, and mental liberation, but the undercurrent ideas of intimacy and an existential quest for love is consistent. Versatile in tone, form, and energy, Harper is a gritty poet who revels in vulnerable confession.

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John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2024-04-03T13:34:16+02:00April 3rd, 2024|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Poetry Book Reviews|

Wholly Naomi by Louise Gilbert

Wholly Naomi by Louise Gilbert A captivating exploration of self-discovery and transformation, Wholly Naomi: One Woman, Nine Numbers, and a Cat Looking for Love by Louise Gilbert is a captivating combination of fiction and self-help.

Gilbert’s work of narrative non-fiction takes the ready on a journey with Naomi, a character who embodies the universal struggle of feeling disconnected, while continually searching for meaning in life. Through Naomi’s eyes, readers are introduced to the MyNine Ways method, a unique process that uses numbers as guides for personal growth and well-being. This approach, rooted in Gilbert’s own experiences and research, offers a refreshing perspective on tackling life’s […]

SPR2024-03-28T15:51:48+02:00March 28th, 2024|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Self-Help Book Reviews|