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Arklight: Operation Nightfall by J.M. Myrick

Being able to step back in time to change the future is a common theme in science fiction, but author JM Myrick puts a new spin on this old idea with Arklight: Operation Nightfall. This ambitious novel, the first in a trilogy, tells the story of an elite team of soldiers who are mysteriously transported back to 1943 into the dark heart of Germany under Hitler’s control.

Supernatural forces bring them back to this crucial moment in time, and what they discover is something that the world has never known: Germany had a weapon that could have won the […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2018-09-04T06:36:58+02:00February 22nd, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Science Fiction Book Reviews, Time Travel Book Reviews|

Gift From Above by Frank Cardinale

A compelling message and two well-drawn protagonists make Frank Cardinale’s Gift From Above a unique work of science fiction.

Andy Milton has managed to land himself a dream job working for Londra Aeronautical Engineering. At the helm of Londra is CEO Wally Smith, Andy’s idol. Andy’s relationship with Wally gets off to a rocky start and when Wally asks to see Andy in his office the next day, he believes he’s about to be fired. Andy fearfully heads to the meeting, little suspecting that his life is about to drastically change, as his boss reveals that he was whisked away […]

Marta Cheng2018-02-21T09:44:20+02:00February 21st, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Middle Grade Fiction Book Reviews, Science Fiction Book Reviews|

Leaderology by Jeff Rawlins

Author and business consultant Jeff Rawlins explores how leadership and teamwork go together in Leaderology: How to Crush Mediocrity For Once and For All.

Rawlins stresses the inner development of the leader as more than purely pragmatic: instead of always trying to be better and faster, he believes, leaders should build self-awareness, making time for meditation and solitude. Teamwork requires genuine collaboration based on mutual goals and trust, shared resources and accountability. Teams are motivated by focused leaders. The language Rawlins uses emphasizes subtle, spiritual aspects of leadership, with terms like self-discovery and inner development.

Rawlins proposes five strong […]

Barbara Scott2018-02-20T09:16:12+02:00February 17th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Business Book Reviews, Leadership Book Reviews|

Blowout by Xingu Fawcett

Looking at humanity’s most pressing issues head-on can be overwhelming, but in Blowout, author Xingu Fawcett stares down the barrel of global crises, and forces readers to watch.

Some of the most complex problems humans face as a globalized society, and a species, are addressed through the story of three star-crossed lovers in Brazil. The sexual appetites of Fabiola, the inner turmoil of Camilla and the rippling-muscled man mixed between them would make for a great novel alone, but this exploration of sex, greed, and survival has far more interesting overtones.

The decadence of the social elite is explored […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2018-10-08T06:01:40+02:00February 16th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Contemporary Fiction Book Reviews|

The Myth of Love by Randy Niederman

The Myth of Love by Randy Niederman is a raucous, tongue-in-cheek tale of mysticism, romance, and eternity, threading the lives of gods into the petty existence of humans. In this artfully penned novel, the true nature of gods are revealed, and the folly of humanity is put on brilliant display.

From the very start, readers are plunged into a deeply spiritual story that never takes itself too seriously, balancing on that fine line to the very last page. Packed with allusions to Eastern philosophy and flawed anti-heroes, the novel takes shape slowly, but it is worth the wait.

The […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2018-02-16T09:46:47+02:00February 15th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Visionary Fiction Book Reviews|

Love Crimes by Sayde Scarlett

Love Crimes is a raw and moving collection of poems about relationships by debut poet Sayde Scarlett.

Largely consisting of epitaphs to love lost, the collection begins with an invitation to “Engage Me.” In “The Play” the poet writes her lover and herself into a drama, asking wistfully, “How does it end, this play?” In a litany of complaints about lovers who have done her wrong, Scarlett’s bitterness seethes: “You were the vulture, I the carcass”; “You had me by the soul, or by the wrists.” “To Touch To Taste” and “Skin” show that love sometimes deepens, but more likely, […]

Barbara Scott2019-04-11T07:08:16+02:00February 9th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Poetry Book Reviews|

The Hook Files by Charles Deran Wright

Not all families are created equal, and in The Hook Files by Charles Deran Wright, readers meet one of the strangest families imaginable. Skylark, previously known as Kennings, has had his entire life directed towards being a spy – carrying on the family business as a covert operative for the shadowy “Company.” However, when his old friendships end up tangled in his new secrets, things get complicated quickly.

With flashbacks to the past blended with visceral scenes from the present day, readers are given a comprehensive picture of this odd protagonist, making him an immediately sympathetic character. As the mysteries […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-01-22T05:54:03+02:00February 8th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: International Thriller Book Reviews, Spy Thriller Book Reviews, Thriller Book Reviews|

To Be Had by Sava Buncic

In a world where it feels as though money rules all, it can be difficult not to lose your way in pursuit of the Almighty Dollar. In To Be Had by Sava Buncic, readers are introduced to Boris, a man with a fierce work ethic and the dream of delivering a better life for his daughter than he experienced. However, dominated by the weight of money – or the lack thereof – he manages to alienate himself from his family. With nothing left to hold dear, he pours his efforts into acquiring wealth in whatever way he can – legal […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2018-02-21T15:16:35+02:00February 6th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Contemporary Fiction Book Reviews|