The Fencers
As a writer and reader of thrillers, memoirs are not usually my thing. And these days when I see an article about sport, my eyes glaze over. It is a long time since I played any kind of sport myself and, well, these days sportsmen...
As a writer and reader of thrillers, memoirs are not usually my thing. And these days when I see an article about sport, my eyes glaze over. It is a long time since I played any kind of sport myself and, well, these days sportsmen...
The Night of the Sciurus by Linda Watkins is a Western Michigan Tale of Terror. Brooke and her daughter Tessa have started a new chapter in their lives and have just moved into their new house in a idyllic town close to Lake Michigan. Nothing...
Schotsi: A Family Wilderness Dog Story is a work of fiction in the family saga, animals, and adventure subgenres. It is suitable for readers of all ages to enjoy and was penned by author Tracy D. Bright. Based on a lot of real events from...
In LS Fellows' short story Magical Memories, we are confronted with one family’s loss when their father, Archie Royale, is in his final moments and later passes on to the next world. The narrator has a way of really putting you directly into the story...
Something Happened Today: A Collection of the Unexpected by Paul E Kotz is a collection of eight true stories that underline values, hidden joys, the experience of meaning, each of them imbued with a lesson. These stories are inspired by the author's desire to leave...
Jeanne Blanchet's novel Forger of Empire: A Novel of Genghis Khan is historical fiction based on the life of Genghis Khan, founder of the Mongol Empire and one of the greatest conquerors in history. The fictional life story of Temujin is set in the same...
Janina Rossiter's 1, 2, 3, Who's Cleaning the Sea? A Counting Picture Book About Protecting Our Planet is an adorable book that will make young readers aware of the wonderful living beings that exist on our planet and who play an important role in cleaning...
Shrug by Lisa Braver Moss is one of those sleeper type books that start out slowly and creep up on you, before grabbing you by the throat and demanding that you pay attention to it. Martha Goldenthal is a young woman growing up in the...
In Ray Dennis Does The Secret by Gary Troia, as Ray Dennis sits handcuffed at the airport in Baltimore, about to be deported for drug offences, he wonders what his life has become. As he lands back in England, he is determined to discover why...
The written word is a powerful tool. Used carefully and effectively, it can change the way the world looks at specific issues. Robert Sengstacke Abbott was well aware of the power of the written word, having helped his step-father produce a community paper in Georgia....
Child of Grace: A Death Row Story by Dr. Chris Brown is a nonfiction, inspirational story that captures the message that “no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace.” What makes it even more compelling is that it is a true story. The author’s...
There are a lot of books and movies about the gigantic event simply known as World War II. I have read many of these books. I have seen most of the movies. When I read a book about World War II, it is hard not...
Set in 1937, Italy, Angelo Grimani is trying to find a way to keep his Reschen Valley reservoir in his own hands, but he is struggling. He needs the help of a local and the only person he knows who can help him is his...
The Reschen Valley lies near the border of Austria and Switzerland, which becomes important as the tale moves forward. The story centers on the life of the main protagonist, Fritz, short for Fritzl. As a young lad of 13, Fritz is afraid he will be...
Uh-oh, Uncle Unruh by Sally Lee Baker is a tongue-twisting story about Uncle Unruh, a unicorn who enjoys riding unicycles. Unruh, Urla, and umpteen other unicorns ride unicycles together with calamitous results in this educational ‘U’ themed book. Unruh rides, falls off, remounts, and falls...
An Island Entire Unto Itself is a work of historical fiction based on real events, penned by author Nigel Patten, which promises ‘A portrait of Corsica at the end of the 18th century’. Set during a time when the people of Corsica desired independence from...
Haunting Justice is a work of mystery fiction penned by author Linda M. Williams, and is one of the JJ Gilbert Mysteries series. The central focus is on JJ herself, who works by day as a photographer but also has a calling in mediumship. After...
The Cautious Siege: A Novel of the American Revolution by S.D. Banks is a historical novel set against the backdrop of the Siege of Boston in 1775. It tells the story of a burgeoning romance, born of friendship, between rebel soldier Daniel Garrett and Anna...
Malia Zaidi's mystery and historical fiction novel, The Golden Hour: A Lady Evelyn Mystery, is set in Scotland in 1927. Malmo Manor is Evelyn Carlisle's Scottish family home of her aunts Iris and Agnes. Evelyn is at Malmo Manor for the upcoming wedding of her...
To live in this environment today, you must pray because every day there is so much tragedy and abuse infiltrating our world, regardless if you are an elderly person, woman, or child. Two Years of Wonder: A Memoir by Ted Neill will take you on...