Author Thomas M. Cirignano grew up in the area around Dorchester and South Boston in the '50s. In his book, The Constant Outsider: Memoirs of a South Boston Mechanic, he describes living in the urban area. The author shares his life experiences, making this reviewer...

Thomas M. Cirignano is the author of "The Constant Outsider" and "67 Cents: Creation of A Killer." This is a review of the latter. Our tale begins with Nick meeting someone in an alley to collect $1000. Instead he is stabbed repeatedly in the back...

I usually do not read sequels of books unless I have read the first book in the series, but the cover and description of The Horseless Horsemen: Rita (Volume 2) by R.C. Miller convinced me to read the book. The story begins with a killing,...

Brothers, Bullies and Bad Guys by N.D. Richman is an adventure story of two brothers who set out to find their parents who have been kidnapped. Christopher and Michael unite together in this quest. They embark on this mission and end up finding out that...

As a HUGE steampunk fan, I was thrilled when I got a chance to read The Lotus Effect, the first book in the Rise of the Ardent series by Bridget Ladd. Lily Emmerson is the daughter of two of the most important leaders of her...

Skinny, Livin’ The Dream: Journey to a Second Chance in Life, written by M.E. Najar, is an inspirational and encouraging read for anyone who is hoping to improve their health and may need a little extra push or encouragement. Mary and Hector began a life-changing...

As a stay-at-home mom of her two children, Cathy doesn't exactly have the most exciting life. However, that is all about to change. In Looking for La La by Ellie Campbell, postcards signed by a mysterious La La begin arriving for Cathy's husband, Declan. What...

In Starlet's Run (The Starlet Series, #2) by Carla J. Hanna, we join starlet Liana Marie Michael as she is suffering through the stages of grief. Liana admits that she is a mess, a physical mess inside, and dealing with it while also starring in...

Facing who you truly are and what meaning your life has is never easy, but it is even more difficult when you’re an actress. Truth and lies get woven together in Starlet’s Light by Carla J. Hanna and sorting them out is a painful experience...

Pick Me Up: Words and Wisdom for Anxiety and Depression is a very easy read. When depressed, down, and lost, it's very hard to even find the motivation to get up in the morning, let alone to seek help. Sally Tracy's little words, phrases, and...

If you are living through or have ever had to live through the hell of colic, then Survivor’s Guide to Colic is specially designed for you. Jen Lester has put together a no-nonsense, but unassuming masterpiece when it comes to helping you survive one of...

The Unbreakable Spirit of the Unbreakable Man by Maxine Steele is an inspiring and uplifting book which tells the story of Nicholas Steele who was paralyzed from the neck down when a lightning-struck tree fell on him. What follows is a series of setbacks in...

When Hunter Kittrell and his on-again-off-again girlfriend Miki arrive at the small beach town of Beaufort, North Carolina, little do they know that they've just become the targets of a serial killer. As 'The Cat' leaves a bloody swathe of destruction across the small southern...

Love Doesn't Die is three charming books in one - a primer on life in Jamaica through the eyes of a child growing up on a sun-kissed island paradise; a memoir of Brent-Harris’ father; and a small sampling of heartwarming poems by Brent-Harris, offering homespun...

The Ultimate Anti-Cancer Cookbook is full of recipes of all types for anything from breakfast and snacks to desserts, salads and even dressings. There are even recipes for things most people think of as unhealthy food like pizza and sauces. Whatever you’re in the mood...

When things get tough, we all look for something or someone to lean on; some turn to booze, drugs or money while others discover that family and friends are best to hold them up. Jevon E. Thompson tells the story of a family struggling to...

Zippy’s Club by Candida Sullivan is truly a children’s book that will both educate and captivate the mind of your children for nights on end. Little Zippy does not have any stripes, as would a normal zebra. This makes him a prime target to be...

Ask Me Anything is a wonderfully delightful memoir about the life of Marie Rudisill, better known as The Fruitcake Lady. Susan Marg teamed up with Mrs. Rudisill to chronicle the events of this feisty and outspoken woman's life. Born and raised in the South during...

The Secret Price of History: Searching for the Treasure behind Alexander's Medallion by Gayle Ridinger and Paolo Pochettino has a complex plot that should grab any reader with an interest in history. It jumps back and forth between 19th century and 21st century adventures by...

Truth Insurrected: The Saint Mary Project by Daniel P. Douglas is a thriller with a science fiction twist. William Harrison used to work for the FBI. Now a private investigator, he is on surveillance one night, watching a cheating wife, when he spots something strange...