Jim Thompson was a prolific writer during his lifetime. Unfortunately, it was not until after his death that he obtained a large following. His novels fall into the category of mystery. I think I would call them mystery with a unique twist. His characters are...

If the title of this book didn’t tickle my funny bone the setting would, Bugtussle, Mississippi. I think Granny of the Beverly Hillbillies mentioned Bugtussle often with great affection. The title and setting combined keyed me to the fact this was a book I wanted...

"Listening to Republic: How Money Corrupts Congress-and a Plan to Stop It" by Lawrence Lessig reminded me of the importance of staying informed, staying pro-active, and getting involved. This is our nation and yet we as citizens have become lazy, contrite and apathetic. When a...

Twenty-five year old Matthew Graham's life has just been turned upside down. After the murder of his parents and the kidnapping of his baby brother Benji, he is left to take care of his six brothers and sisters as well as the Circle Eight, the...

Buck Carlsbad has a gift. It is not necessarily one that many would want, though. This gift allows him to find bad spirits, "marks", and remove them from the havoc they are creating. Orphaned and left with too many questions for one person to contemplate,...

The setting is Mexico, 1892, the Tomochic rebellion. Teresita Urrea’s people considered her a saint, and spiritual leader. The title Saint of Cabora embarrassed the humble young woman. Teresita was strong with a heart of gold. The people looked to her as their leader. Her...

"Pop. 1280" by Jim Thompson. Recently I have reviewed several of Jim Thompson’s audio books. His books are all intense, more than a bit off the wall and distinctive. Another thing that stands out in Thompson’s book is that the characters are all a mix of...

With Ireland as an opening setting, the reader will immediately meet gorgeous Conn Kayrs, an incredible warrior, brother to Dage, the King of the Real. Conn is also a vampire with his romantic sites set on lovely but deadly Moira, a witch. Moira is much...

Upon seeing the title and cover of this book “Inside Seal Team Six”, a person wouldn’t realize that this book is a love story - a story about a man’s love for his God, his family, his country and his navy seals and all...

Alex Cross, a detective dedicated to his job, his wife, children and his Nana! But the things he cherishes most are threatened when a foreign radical religious group take their hatred of Americans out on innocent citizens. Then the U.S. President's children are abducted! ...

Imagine it is your wedding day, and shortly before the nuptials the building that you intend to use burns to the ground, with everything in it. Well, that is what happened to PI Savannah Reid and her beau Dirk Coulter. They decide to try again,...

This is a delightful tale worthy of the original master. It is a story about Sherlock Holmes in the case of "The House of Silk". It is well-told, entertaining, and full of Arthur Conan Doyle’s flavor. The tale is done from John Watson’s point of...

In the book "Puppies and Poems" we follow two adorable puppies through a collection of individual poems that your pre-school age child will love and adore. As part of their adventure they explore many different funny and exciting things including balloons, ice cream, campefires, cookies,...

"Daily in His Presence" is a daily devotional with devotions written for each day of the year, having only the date, not the year, so that you can use it over and over again each year. Each day you read, these devotions will lead you...

Ever had a drill sergeant telling you how to spend and save your money? Well, that is what we have in this groundbreaking new book by author, army veteran and Certified Financial Planner Steve Repak. When you finish this study you will know how to...

In "Relentless", John Bevere has a common-sense, motivational book for those wanting direction on adhering to the teachings of the Bible. This particularly applies in times of stress when we are vulnerable and prone to looking for other means than prayer and belief to lessen...

Before John Corey began a danger-filled career in the Federal Bureau of Investigation, he was a New York City homicide detective. Nelson DeMille relates a short story about a bookseller’s corpse in the appropriately named Dead End Book Store. Almost immediately, Corey determines that the...

Aurelia first saw the man at her grandfather’s funeral. The little man had the audacity to dance a jig on her grandfather’s fresh grave. Seavus was a fairy that sometimes granted wishes. Fourteen year old Aurelia wished to be twenty-one. Seavus counseled her that the...

Jordan Deen's novel "Half Moon" is a must read and is the the follow up book to "The Crescent". The story continues as Lacey must find a way to fully bond with her true soul mate Brandon, who is a werewolf and the future leader...

Lisa Tawn Bergren and Laura Bryant have provided a toddler book for children who need to learn about why loving is such a complicated concept. Little Cub is fishing with his grandfather. Then otters interrupt the occasion by splashing and chasing away the fish that...