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Shitamachi Scam by Michael Pronko

Shitamachi Scam by Michael Pronko Following the money from a sleazy rip-off ring leads to bigger and more dangerous fish in Shitamachi Scam by Michael Pronko, a high-stakes hunt for justice in Tokyo.

In a city where real estate is profitable enough to kill for, a group of clever con artists are scamming older people out of their pensions, identities, and even the deeds to their homes. The authorities are aware of the scheme, but the seemingly juvenile sagi group has ties to powerful people and surprisingly sophisticated methods, so cracking the case proves more challenging than expected. With multiple bodies in the morgue and […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2024-01-17T17:10:16+02:00January 17th, 2024|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Thriller Book Reviews|

Dreaming Under an Electric Moon by Kris Powers

Dreaming Under an Electric Moon by Kris Powers Modern society’s culture of entertaining escapism becomes a nightmare realm of mind control in Dreaming Under an Electric Moon by Kris Powers, a gritty and sinister sci-fi mystery.

Two agents of the nearly defunct FBI, Mason and Zahra, are given a seemingly open-and-shut murder case, but their prime suspect reveals a dark secret – the real killer was actually inside the victim’s mind, puppeteering the young boy to his death. In this tech-mad carnival mirror of America’s fractured future, citizens can escape the brutality of life by existing online in a fully immersive augmented reality, but like any digital space, […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2024-01-16T17:58:43+02:00January 16th, 2024|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Science Fiction Book Reviews|

Dreaming Under an Electric Moon by Kris Powers

Dreaming Under an Electric Moon by Kris Powers Dreaming Under an Electric Moon by Kris Powers is an imaginative and ingenious piece of science fiction that merges future technology with the pulsing energy of a mystery.

In a dystopic world where the virtual universe constantly crosses over into real life, those who are hungry for power have new, terrifying means to achieve their aims by infiltrating people’s minds. Rose is a mind hacker who is a prisoner in the Southern States of America, accused of having murdered a child by pushing him off a balcony. Two FBI agents sent by the Western States of America sense that something […]

Marina Dora Martino2024-01-16T17:52:36+02:00January 16th, 2024|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Science Fiction Book Reviews|

Into the Heart of the Infinite by Maetreyii Ma Nolan Ph.D.

Into the Heart of the Infinite by Maetreyii Ma Nolan A beautifully told memoir in the spirit of a self-improvement guide, Into the Heart of the Infinite by Maetreyii Ma Nolan Ph.D. is a revelation of personal enlightenment.

Explaining the lifelong journey towards realization and grace, from a miraculous and precocious childhood to studying in the presence of a legendary guru in India, this narrative journey balances universal truths and musings with deeply intimate portrayals of a mystical Self. There are accounts of detailed psychedelic experiences, inexplicable predictions come true, and mysterious links to the minds of others, told in such an empowered and confident tone that their veracity becomes […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2024-01-16T14:07:40+02:00January 16th, 2024|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Memoir Book Reviews, Spirituality Book Reviews|

Searching For Zen by Albert T. Franklin

Searching For Zen: A Tale Of Divine Destiny by Albert T. Franklin A long-form allegory set in a magical version of our world, Searching For Zen: A Tale Of Divine Destiny by Albert T. Franklin is an original and passionate piece of spiritual fiction.

When a young boy in Britain is gifted with incredible powers from above, Earth receives its new Zendaria – a divine guide to lead humanity into an era of prosperity. Capable of secretly absorbing the life experiences of anyone he touches, manipulating physical matter and even controlling time, Zen is inconceivably powerful and impossibly wise, which is a lot to handle for anyone, let alone a child. Faced […]

SPR2024-01-04T16:30:42+02:00January 4th, 2024|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Fantasy Book Reviews, Visionary Fiction Book Reviews|

A Dao for the Third Millennium by Jack Parkinson

A Dao for the Third Millennium by Jack Parkinson An updated lifestyle guide for contemporary wellness and wholeness, inspired by sagacity dating back over two thousand years, A Dao for the Third Millennium: The politics, psychology, philosophy, and practice of the common good by Jack Parkinson is a profoundly enlightening read.

Attempting to clarify the totality of existence through pragmatic and philosophical lessons, this book teaches readers how to think, rather than specifying what to think. Patiently exploring the original verses and themes of the Dao De Jing, from honesty, acceptance, and humility to creativity, ambition, chaos, and ultimate purpose, this text shines a modern light on the […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2023-12-13T13:25:12+02:00December 13th, 2023|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Self-Help Book Reviews, Spirituality Book Reviews|

Cheerful Obedience by Patrick McLaughlin

Cheerful Obedience by Patrick McLaughlin An eager young soldier comes of age through the smoke and strife of Vietnam in Cheerful Obedience by Patrick McLaughlin, a character-focused snapshot of that conflict’s dark legacy, and a powerful work of historical wartime fiction.

Conor McKall is an honorable protagonist – he understands his duty, sticks up for his comrades, and acts courageously in service to his country, but surviving in a war zone takes more than humility, patience, and resilience. As McKall moves up the chain into squad leader, he must navigate the day-to-day trudge of an ever-changing battlefield, including petty challenges to his leadership and explosive […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2023-12-07T17:33:57+02:00December 7th, 2023|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Historical Fiction Book Reviews, Military Book Reviews|

Winning Numbers by Jeff Copetas

Winning Numbers by Jeff Copetas A comprehensive plunge into the enigmatic world of the lottery, Winning Numbers: A Deep Dive Into the Lottery & Luck by Jeff Copetas is an eye-opening and entertaining exposé on winning big.

Balancing statistical pragmatism against human nature and the alluring dream of winning it all, Copetas’ narrative highlights the dramatic and double-edged power of sudden wealth in America. Told through a blend of anecdotal accounts and academic analyses, this informative read bounces from bank robberies and Lamborghini parades to taxation policies for the poor and the Pandora’s Box of capitalism.

More than a behind-the-scenes peek at some lottery winners […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2023-12-04T16:06:53+02:00December 4th, 2023|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Social Science Book Reviews|