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Galactic Mandate: A Radical Cause by M.R. Richardson

Being the heir to galactic reign may seem like the foundation of an easy life, but in the incredible world of Galactic Mandate, author M.R. Richardson turns that assumption on its head.

Devante, the protagonist of this story, is a troubled young man whose loyalties become savagely split, and as his destiny is revealed, he must choose between what he has been trained for, and the truth he knows in his heart. The galaxy is divided and heading for a catastrophic conflict between the Clone Defense Force and the Acolyte Empire. This is far from a simple story of […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2018-09-11T10:38:34+02:00September 11th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Science Fiction Book Reviews, Space Opera Book Reviews|

To the North by Bruce W. Perry

To the North by Bruce W. Perry The literary fascination with apocalyptic novels shows no sign of slowing, and Bruce W. Perry offers another darkly rich angle with To the North, a heart-wrenching story of loss and hopelessness following a devastating super volcano eruption.

Brad Garner is the unfortunate focal point of this tale, a man who finds his path leading across a barren, broken American West in search of family, refuge, and something resembling a future. While this novel initially seems like a solitary, existential journey, reminiscent of Cormac McCarthy at his best, Perry incorporates touching and sensitive scenes of social interaction, offering his own […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-01-22T05:36:20+02:00September 10th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Apocalyptic Fiction Book Reviews, Post-Apocalyptic Book Reviews|

Pandemonium by Sean Farley

When you unexpectedly land in a twisted version of the afterlife, one finds strange bedfellows, and that surreal premise is taken to extremes in Pandemonium, the new supernatural fantasy by Sean Farley.

Jackson Armstrong is far from perfect, but the love he holds for his son launches him on an epic quest through a fiery realm of torture, evil and extremely unlikely allies. This wild and unpredictable ride through the depths of Pandemonium, a personal and uniquely creative take on Hell, is perpetually surreal and brilliantly penned. With constant tongue-in-cheek symbolism and cracking allegorical moments, this gripping novel will leave […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2018-09-10T09:40:40+02:00September 9th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Fantasy Book Reviews, Paranormal Book Reviews|

When I’m in Your Arms by A Kelly

When I'm in Your Arms by A Kelly A Kelly shows us just how complicated marriage can become in When I’m in Your Arms, a finely crafted work of erotica.

Thirty-four-year-old Andrea (Andie) Curtin, seemingly has it all – good looks, a successful career and a perfect marriage. However, that is only on the surface, as Andrea is still mourning the death of their young son, as well as her subsequent miscarriage. She desperately wants to be a mother but her older husband is no longer interested in kids – or in sex – and encourages her to seek it elsewhere. Andrea valiantly tries twice with male […]

Marta Cheng2018-09-10T10:20:00+02:00September 8th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Erotic Book Reviews, Romance Book Reviews|

The Moving Blade by Michael Pronko

The Moving Blade by Michael Pronko Couching a noir detective storyline in an Eastern setting, The Moving Blade by Michael Pronko is the second installment of the Detective Hiroshi series, and delivers another thrilling ride for this clever curmudgeon.

When a top diplomat is murdered, his daughter, Jamie, takes it upon herself to dig into the dangerous underworld of Tokyo. After partnering up with Detective Hiroshi Shimizu, they both put themselves between the crosshairs of a sinister killer who will stop at nothing to achieve his dastardly aims. The plot is fast-paced and thrilling, but the author also takes time to paint a visceral portrait of […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2018-09-06T04:45:30+02:00September 5th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Mystery Book Reviews, Thriller Book Reviews|

Two Women and Too Many Men by Nancy Orchard

Two Women and Too Many Men by Nancy Orchard Nancy Orchard packs a chick-lit punch in Two Women and Too Many Men, where infidelity creates a world of hurt and unconditional friendship heals all wounds.

Forty-year-old mother of two, Alix, kicks out her husband of twenty years after he reluctantly confesses to sex with a prostitute. With no skills or job to support her kids, Alix enrolls in a college finance course where she meets thirty-year-old Suzi. Happily married yet bored with her career, Suzi is hoping to learn something new. The two become fast friends – a friendship cemented on marital woes, especially after Suzi’s callous husband […]

Marta Cheng2018-08-28T12:09:54+02:00August 27th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Chick Lit Book Reviews, Women's Fiction Book Reviews|

Shopping Cart Annie by Cordy Fitzgerald

Shopping Cart Annie by Cordy Fitzgerald Conspiracies and intrigue abound in Cordy Fitzgerald’s entertaining debut mystery, Shopping Cart Annie.

Retired schoolteacher, Dr. Inez Buchanan is approached by Dolly David, a former neighbor’s godmother, who begs her to help find her granddaughter, now in her mid-thirties. She disappeared years earlier and Dolly believes that her granddaughter is alive, living in Afghanistan with a Taliban husband. She tells Inez that her granddaughter had recently contacted her, asking for money.

Days later, Inez learns that Dolly has committed suicide, naming her as the primary executor of Dolly’s billion dollar estate. A shocked Inez becomes determined to carry out […]

Marta Cheng2018-08-24T09:58:34+02:00August 23rd, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Mystery Book Reviews, Thriller Book Reviews|

Double Down by Bruce Wessell

Double Down by Bruce Wessell Sometimes, the course of a life can change in the blink of an eye, as Bruce Wessell demonstrates in his entertaining Vegas adventure, Double Down.

As a hard-working food sales representative in Iowa, Johnny’s set to win the prestigious Pinnacle Award – until he’s told that some customer returns have disqualified him from winning the award. As if that weren’t bad enough, Johnny goes home to find his attorney girlfriend in bed with another guy.

The day goes really sideways when he gets jerked around by Bernie Jacks, a customer he can’t stand – and then retaliates by impulsively […]

Marta Cheng2018-08-07T10:18:25+02:00August 6th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Thriller Book Reviews|