SPR’s book reviews of new self-published books
Blood and Fire (Bloodthorn Series Book Two) by Adam Collins
In Book Two, we continue on with the attempted rescue of Princess Megan by the King’s elite soldiers, as she is […]
Stolen (Bloodthorn Series Book One) by Adam Collins
A classically-styled saga fantasy filled with the […]
The Sixth Time: A Psychological Thriller by Joanie Pariera
David 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, […]
The Path of Peace (The Cremelino Prophecy Book 3) by Mike Shelton
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 […]
The Nephilim Ark by Matthew James Daniel
The 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 […]
With Artistic License by S.W. Clemens
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 […]
Find Your Voice As a Leader by Paul N. Larsen
Find 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 […]
Light at Play by Rachelle Thimote, Illustrated by Gary Wein
While it is clear what she is trying to accomplish, it seems that the ideas are presented a bit too simply. While the length of the book is restricted by the […]