. 'Peace Love and Murder' by Nancy Holzer is the first book in her Bo Forrester 5 Star Mystery series. Bo Forrester was born in the days of the peace lovers, the flower children and hippies. At eighteen Bo leaves the commune to join the army...

In what could be the beginning of a new mystery series, three good friends from Grand River, Texas, fiesty, mouthy 80 year old Millie, more reserved 65 year old Edna, and 48 year old divorced Trisha are the Silver Sleuths. They set about proving the...

"Wrapped Up in Life with Omniscient Eyes" by Sandra Proto is a collection of poetry based on the life experiences and observations through the eyes of the author. The first poem of the book is entitled "Blackberry Beauty", which uses metaphorical prose to emphasize the...

The protagonist Monica Kittelski seems to have it all together. She's beautiful, loves her job of running a successful daycare business, and also teaches dance at her local community center. Like so many young women she longs for a family of her own, but believes...

Lloyd cannot catch a break in life but especially today. The last day for the crazy Chief of (and only) Police intertwines with two equally crazy brothers who have had it out for him since they moved there. Death seems to follow Lloyd, even if...

"Muted Grey" by Dianna L.Young is a very compelling novella that will leave the readers contemplative. When Marah Edom chose her path in life to become a doctor little did she know the path it would take her down. She had a reoccurring nightmare...

Melinda Pratt was just a small child and the only survivor when her Indian village was attacked. She was rescued by a kind man by the name of Joseph Pratt and taken home to his wife Rebecca to be raised as their daughter. Melinda fit...

Fifty years after nuclear devastation, things are finally beginning to start anew. Out of the ashes in what was once the American Northwest, Canada and Alaska, new nations are formed and are fighting for survival and existence. While a semblance of civilization has returned, many...

Amy Maxwell seemed to live the perfect life. She was popular in high school and by all appearances seemed to have the perfect marriage. However, the marriage was anything but perfect; it was abusive and she managed to escape with just the clothes she and...

"White Lies Black Blood” is an intense fiction book about race and love. The characters Angelica and Kazeem meet when Angelica’s family goes on a vacation trip to Jamaica. Kazeem is an Afro-Jamaican and Angelica is “a racist albino girl”. Angelica was raised with the...

This is a great story about health policies and an insurance adjuster who investigates the people who submit claims. The story is not new, but the twists shown by Gail take a refreshing point of view. The tale is well-presented and the writing is easy...

This is a really creative and cool book for children and all those who like books like “The Little Lame Prince.” It is divided into small chapters and written especially for kids under twelve. It relates a whimsical type of tale that will enthrall young...

The Krephiloff Tree is in trouble, but none of the Flidderbugs seem to realize just how much. Kriffle, a young Flidderbug, is convinced that all the trouble stems from the tribe of bugs, the Quadrigons, living on the other side of the tree, and all...

When Marcella’s mom first proposed paying for a family holiday to a 5 star resort in the Adirondack Mountains dedicated to bird lovers, Marcella was thrilled. Her husband and she hadn’t had a real vacation in years, and since he won’t travel anywhere without his...

Erica Brogna arrives at Ada's Fabric Shoppe, only to find it on fire. Although she attempts to save Ada, she finds herself unable to accomplish the goal. She runs outside to wave down help. Lorne Kinkade was out cruising on his Harley when he smelled...

"Recession Proof" by Kimberly S. Lin is a journey of self-discovery by one woman searching for personal happiness. Helen is a well-developed character living the life she thinks she is supposed to, with a boyfriend and a career that pays well. One day the whispers...

"International Affairs" by Davis Thanjan covers every single world organization and then goes on to cover every area of the world, country by country, not omitting even one island grouping. Thanjan presents statistics on every world organization and every nation regarding natural resources, national debt,...

You MUST see the fabulous illustrations in this book. They are out of this world. My favorite is the one of Times Square in New York with the Broadway posters reading, “Meow Miserables,” “The Kitty of the Opera,” and “Meow Mia!” In Dreaming of...

This is an impressive book with pictures and stories of people who change their ways and become native plant growers. Their beautiful wild gardens surround their homes and grace their communities with new life at every turn. Without being preachy or forceful, the author gives...

“A Time to Heal” by Seye Oke is a wonderfully written book. Seye Oke has written this book about strange events taking place in an African community, with a Christian background. However, the events in this book can be taking place in any village, town...