New Releases

SPR’s book reviews of new self-published books

Airliner Down by John Etzil

Airliner Down by John Etzil

Blending high-stakes action with realistic, engaging characters, author John Etzil delivers a gripping thriller in Airliner Down. Kevin McSorley, the charming off-duty pilot at the core of this story, is the one man who can save a jet with hundreds of people on board from crashing in the middle of the ocean. With such an adrenaline-filled premise, and a shocking first chapter, readers know they are in for a page-turning treat, and Etzil makes good on that promise throughout.

In the tradition of blockbuster action movies, the writing in Airliner Down often falls by the wayside in exchange for […]

2019-05-02T06:34:32+02:00October 10th, 2017|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Kilian: A Broken Prophecies Story by S.A. McClure

Kilian: A Broken Prophecies Story by S.A. McClure

The classic fantasy story of “unwitting hero discovers his much larger destiny” gets a new twist in Kilian: A Broken Prophecies Story by S.A. McClure.

Like so many heroes before him, Kilian Clearwater is a humble and unassuming hero that is forced into a world of magic, intrigue and danger that he never imagined before the opening pages of the novel. While McClure does fall back on some stereotypical elements of this genre niche, there is a simple grace to the writing, and a unique new world for readers to explore.

Unlike overly wordy and description-heavy fantasy novels, the author […]

2017-10-09T10:25:27+02:00October 9th, 2017|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Concussion Is Brain Injury: Treating the Neurons and Me by Shireen Jeejeebhoy

Concussion Is Brain Injury: Treating the Neurons and Me by Shireen JeejeebhoyCanadian author Shireen Jeejeebhoy recalls her years of seeking treatment, which is sometimes seemingly impossible to find, for a major concussion in Concussion Is Brain Injury: Treating the Neurons and Me.

For Jeejeebhoy, the immediate after-effects of a car accident – anxiety, pain, and fatigue – quickly multiplied and morphed in diverse, often frightening ways. A writer who was at work on an ambitious project, Jeejeebhoy could now barely read, remember, or organize. Her sight and hearing were affected, and she had outbursts of intense anger, while treatment options were limited or nonexistent. Her was perplexed by her altered […]

2022-12-20T11:14:38+02:00October 6th, 2017|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , |

The Day Momma Made Me Dance by Patrice Shavone Brown

The Day Momma Made Me DanceThe Day Momma Made Me Dance by Patrice Shavone Brown is a children’s book that is intended to educate about the contentious topic of disciplining your child with violence.

This short book begins with some basic house rules as well as social etiquette for children, such as no running in the house and share while playing with others. The young girl in the book ignores everything she’s told to do, until one day, she brings home a write-up slip from her teacher. Her mother becomes angry and wants to see how well the child “can dance,” as she disciplines the […]

2017-10-11T07:26:43+02:00October 3rd, 2017|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Humans: From Nothing to Now by Brett Ashcroft Harrison

Humans: From Nothing to Now

For readers hungering for a mind-expanding dip into new philosophical explorations, Humans: From Nothing to Now by Brett Ashcroft Harrison is an ideal read.

Delving into some of the most complex and stymying questions known to us, this book is not for the faint of heart, but it is also written in terms that anyone can understand. Rather than taking a scientific or religious approach, Harrison tries to explain profound truths through a new avenue – the perspective of human achievement and discovery.

From quantum mechanics and primal brain development to humanity’s penchant for artistic expression and the spark of […]

2017-09-29T06:10:36+02:00September 28th, 2017|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Known Shippable, Will Not Fix by Roy W. Russell

Known Shippable, Will Not FixThe banal life of a Quality Tester takes a surreal turn in Known Shippable, Will Not Fix, a remarkably strange and entertaining novel by Roy W. Russell.

When everything you once thought of as reality is stripped away and shown to be nothing more than a bug-filled simulation, it can certainly make for a weird day. Casey, the intrepid QA tester at the core of this fast-paced tale, is as strange as the story itself, and more than neurotic enough to carry the story and keep readers interested. The stakes inevitably get higher, and Casey is forced to become […]

2017-09-29T06:03:35+02:00September 28th, 2017|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Leadership for Profitable Sustainability by Pete Geissler

Leadership for Profitable SustainabilityLeadership for Profitable Sustainability: The Executive’s How-To Guide offers a “5-Book Bundle” of information about creating and maintaining successful corporate structures.

The overwhelming theme in this collection of business books concerns the ability to express one’s ideas persuasively and with an extensive vocabulary to enhance connections, decision-making and communication, with each section building on the last.

The Power of Being Articulate talks about the importance of clear, concise, and decisive communication. The Power of Dignity explores the rewards of treating associates, employees, stockholders and customers with the respect they deserve. The Power of Ethics deals with basic honesty; if […]

2017-09-28T09:01:56+02:00September 28th, 2017|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

The Power of Being Articulate by Pete Geissler

The Power of Being ArticulateBusiness writer and corporate coach Pete Geissler asserts that acquiring and using a large vocabulary can influence business and personal success in The Power of Being Articulate: The Thoughtful Leader’s Model for Wealth and Happiness.

Articulation – the ability to use and express language eloquently and effectively – is a valued skill in both business and personal interactions. Geissler’s model, the WinAgon, shows how well-honed language skills result in a “win” by connecting and conveying ideas, leading to better decision-making and persuasive communication of concepts. Since basic cognition requires language, those who master words will deliver new ideas, in […]

2017-09-28T09:13:41+02:00September 28th, 2017|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |
Go to Top