New Releases

SPR’s book reviews of new self-published books

Dynomike: Back To School by Frankie B. Rabbit, Illustrated by Lou Francis Isip

DynomikeDynomike: Back To School by Frankie B. Rabbit is a sweet and spirited book about a little green dinosaur’s first day of school. He’s nervous like kids and can be – especially about what to wear – trying on things over and over again. It’s a sweet book with a good message about appearances and judgment.  Dynomike is a cool little dinosaur with a great name who really seems like he could be the spearhead of a long series of books for kids.

The strongest element of the book is that it doesn’t stress its lessons too hard – its […]

2016-08-23T07:47:41+02:00August 23rd, 2016|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Blood and Fire (Bloodthorn Series Book Two) by Adam Collins

Blood and FireBlood and Fire is the second book in the Bloodthorn Series, the medieval fantasy series by Adam Collins.  The plot introduced in this trilogy is traditional fantasy fare, unmistakable in its genre roots as much for its sprawling world as its colorful characters, which includes dwarves, wizards, princesses, faerie folk, demonic villains, and monsters galore.  It is a high fantasy adventure of battles and heroes, supplemented, of course, with nothing less than the staple quest to save a princess.

In Book Two, we continue on with the attempted rescue of Princess Megan by the King’s elite soldiers, as she is […]

2016-08-16T10:37:20+02:00August 16th, 2016|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Stolen (Bloodthorn Series Book One) by Adam Collins

StolenIf you’re into sword and sorcery, battles, and magic, you’ll certainly find what you’re looking for in the Bloodthorn trilogy, starting with Stolen: Book One, an adventure of the classic type fantasy fans have come to know and love. Hero Brinn has an uncanny climbing skills, perfect to be a Pathfinder with the King’s elite. But he’s been found guilty of murder…of the King’s cousin. However, when the Princess is kidnapped as she travels to a marriage to join kingdoms, the King has to turn to Brinn and his soldiers for help.

A classically-styled saga fantasy filled with the […]

2016-08-16T10:35:50+02:00August 16th, 2016|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

The Sixth Time: A Psychological Thriller by Joanie Pariera

The Sixth Time: A Psychological Thriller by Joanie ParieraDavid Fosco’s life is unraveling before his eyes. It started with the night his girlfriend of ten years, Gemma Sweets, suddenly accused him of rape, taking him to trial for a crime he insists he did not commit. And that was only the start of it. When Gemma suddenly and mysteriously vanishes midway through the trial, David is left as the prime suspect.

David seems the most clueless of everyone involved, and every question answered only opens the door to more and more questions. Who  really was Gemma Sweet, and where is she now? Will David be cleared of suspicion, […]

2016-08-16T09:52:26+02:00August 16th, 2016|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

The Path of Peace (The Cremelino Prophecy Book 3) by Mike Shelton

The Path of Peace (The Cremelino Prophecy Book 3) The Path of Peace by Michael Shelton is an action-packed and fitting end to the The Cremelino Prophecy trilogy. Darius is now king and still not in complete control of his magical powers. He sees only good in everyone, which works both for and against him in his quest for peace in the realm with many vying for power. The mysterious Cremelino horses may just provide the key magical ingredient to restore balance, making Darius’s path complete.

The novel is packed with multiple story lines that are masterfully woven together. The progression of the characters is satisfying with each character […]

2016-08-12T07:45:23+02:00August 12th, 2016|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , |

The Nephilim Ark by Matthew James Daniel

The Nephilim ArkThe Nephilim Ark by Matthew James Daniel centers around the biblical story of the Nephilim – a race of giants that came down to Earth and mated with human women. After this union led to debauchery and societal breakdown, God unleashed the flood – the story of Noah’s Ark. The Nephilim Ark fast forwards to modern day where the Nephilim are trying to grow their numbers again by attempting to breed with English women, while also trying to eradicate Anglican clergy. Their plans are discovered by a woman who aims to destroy their plan, but may lay waste to more […]

2016-08-12T10:21:07+02:00August 11th, 2016|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

With Artistic License by S.W. Clemens

With Artistic License by S.W. ClemensWith Artistic License by S.W. Clemens is an entertaining mix of romance and social satire.

Commonly in female-driven romantic fiction, the heroine “has it all.” Here the roles are reversed: Curtis Cooke, our protagonist, has a high-powered job, a beautiful wife, and an American Dream homestead – until this all comes crashing down. He’s booted out of house and home for being an inattentive husband. Soon Cooke’s life takes curious turn when the scribbles of his six-year-old son are taken as serious art, poking some deserved fun at the art world, while Cooke attempts to reinvent himself.

There really aren’t […]

2016-08-05T09:22:06+02:00August 5th, 2016|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Find Your Voice As a Leader by Paul N. Larsen

Find Your Voice As a Leader by Paul LarsenFind Your VOICE As a Leader by Paul N. Larsen provides concise, clear and valuable leadership advice.

Without wasting a single word, Paul Larsen delivers a stellar guide to identifying and harnessing your personal skills as a leader, with wisdom that is applicable to a wide variety of power positions.  Find Your VOICE As a Leader presents the wealth of Larsen’s own experience and structures it in an easy-to-read and engaging collection of exercises, questions, and valuable instructions. The book does away with much of the typical how-to book structure, and instead moves quickly through important points that burgeoning leaders […]

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