What a wonderfully refreshing mystery read! Set in an English village, "Gone Astray" by Jean Rowden presents the reader with the tragic disappearance of a local girl. It is the second time in a decade that there has been such a disappearance and it has...

In “The Mirage of Dignity on the Highways of Human ‘Progress,” Lukman Harees uses 748 pages to give very specific (and carefully researched) examples from every human organization and institution on how it has and is destroying human dignity. Throughout the book he has quotes...

When I pick up a novel by Stefan Vucak, I know I am in for a thrilling ride. His books seem to have a life of their own. They take readers by the hand and lead them through a landscape of political upheaval, intrigue and...

I recently received a copy of the audio book "The Other Side of Suffering: The Father of JonBenet Ramsey Tells the Story of His Journey from Grief to Grace". I was eager to listen and yet dreaded to share the emotion that I was sure...

Balthazar, a.k.a. The Antioch Ghost, a prolific thief, has been captured by King Herod's men. On the day of his execution, he escapes, along with two other prisoners. On the run again, they make their way to Bethlehem where they spend the night in a...

Cade Corey is on a quest to find the best chocolate maker in Paris and persuade him to let Corey Chocolate company in the United States market his product. When Sylvian Marquis turns her down, she comes up with a plan to sneak into his...

In "Ghost Knight" by Cornelia Funks, we are introduced to 11 year old Jon Whitcroft, a very unhappy boy. Jon's mother is soon to marry a man Jon calls "The Beard", and to make matters worse, Jon's sisters are absolutely captivated by the man Jon...

Frank Pais, whose parents were born in Spain but moved to Cuba, was the leader of the 26th of July Movement. Only twenty-two when he was killed by police on July 30, 1957, Pais and this movement were front and foremost in leading the Cuban...

When Coach Jack Stone slipped and sprained his foot, Ralph Ribbit volunteered to pick up the new track shirts for his son’s track team. He knew a lot of people were counting on him and he was running late. Everything seemed to be going wrong...

"The Busy Woman Cookbook" by Patty Gaynor is a working parent’s best friend in the kitchen. Ms Gaynor’s book is printed in a very large font making it easy to read. There are thirteen categories including the last one which is filled with hints. The...

"Reality Revolution" by David Domon and Isabella Zumas is a collection of over 200 inspirational and motivational poems. This is a well-intentioned, genuine book but by no means dull or sugary. The poems are all fairly short (most fit on a single page) and appear...

"Happy Misunderstanding: How Folly Gets His Name" is an adorable children's book written by Ginny Buller and illustrated by Julie Chettle. The little cub knows that he is to stay put and not move, but he cannot remember why. He hears other animals and is...

"Walk Around The Tree: The End of War in Vietnam as Seen Through the Eyes of a Child" is written by Diem Ai Nguyen & Charlie Roberts and is a personal account that Diem shares, beginning at the age of four. Diem not only grew...

This is a review of Guilty Wives audio format. Four women planned a “Girls Only Weekend.” It turned into a nightmare. Abbie, Winnie, Serena and Bryah headed to Monte Carlo where they intend to enjoy the casinos, drinking and staying in a luxury hotel. Serena...

Alberto Herrera shares a Latino fable in his children's book, "Musika: A Delightfully Harmonic Tale of the Origin of Music." Matisse loves his birds and one morning while releasing his birds he hears the elders doing their daily ritual of praying. Later their prayer for...

This coming of age story is a well-thought-out tale that many girls in that age group will identify with. I enjoyed the personalities of its four main characters. It is a magical astronomy adventure for all girls and their parents. "Zodiac Shmodiac" is nicely done...

I recently received the audio version of "Barefoot: A Novel" by Elin Hilderbrand. Hilderbrand won my admiration when I first read "The Castaways". Since then I have read "A Summer Affair", "The Island", and now I can add "Barefoot" to that list. I have quite...

Ron Dahle is a former Green Beret of Vietnam War. He has kept in touch with the buddies of that time in our history. He feels that our country has lost its way and he decides to straighten things out, the way he did in...

1. Live as much as possible; 2. Listen to dad; and 3. Live without restraint: these are the three promises Shelby made to her mother right before she passed away, leaving the girl with more questions that she answers in her quest to stay true...

The book "All the Pretty Hearses" is another one by author Mary Daheim starring the heroine, Judith, who runs a bed and breakfast and on the side solves murder crimes. She finds out that her husband, Joe, has been arrested for murder and she must...