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Sanctum – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Sanctum Author: P.T.L. Perrin Genres: Fantasy / Science fiction In Sanctum, the first book in the Dragon Guild series, by P.T.L. Perrin, a young woman named Gabri possesses unique powers that allow her to communicate telepathically with others and manipulate sound frequencies, but when she’s kidnapped by an evil force, Ozul, she…
Personal Injury – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Personal Injury: A Corrupt Conspiracy Author: Scott Johni Genre: Crime / Thriller When personal injury lawyer Nick Justin sends his wife, Andrea, to liaise with Mrs. Addison Slovin, a new client, whose husband, military investigator Major Charles Slovin, was involved in a fatal accident on the Gandy Bridge in Tampa Bay, he…
Never to Forget – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Never to Forget: A Promise of Love Author: Carlos Alvarado Genre: Historical Fiction / Women’s Fiction Never to Forget is a book of historical fiction based on the true story of one woman’s courageous journey to independence and self-determination throughout the tumult of mid-20th century Costa Rica, an abusive relationship, and eventually,…
Arrival – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Warriors of the Continuum Part One: Arrival Author: Roger P. Heath Genre: Fantasy Adventure Warriors of the Continuum Part One: Arrival by Roger P. Heath follows Lanky, Jessica, and Beth as they are thrust into a distant and unfamiliar world after a mysterious discovery sets them on an extraordinary journey that challenges…
A Jingle Valley Wedding – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: A Jingle Valley Wedding Author: Martha Reynolds Genre: Women’s Fiction This story explores the relational struggles of Julie Tate, a thirty-four-year-old career woman who starts to find her life lonely and unfulfilling. When her brother leaves the family farm and moves to Arizona, she’s the only one left, and her best friend,…
The Righteous One – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: The Righteous One Author: Neil Perry Gordon Genre: Metaphysical Fantasy This story explores how Moshe, an everyday Jewish cobbler, gets involved in a world of dream, ambition, and corruption, serving as the hand of Hashem against the wicked rasha who would seek to use his spiritual connections and gifts for his own…
Visage of Moros – Editorial Reviews – The Book Review Directory
Title: Visage of Moros Author: Tamel Wino Genre: Psychological Thriller Visage of Moros is a psychological thriller that delves into men’s mental health through the point of view of Drystan, a male protagonist. After his daughter is found brutally murdered, Drystan’s life is suddenly thrown into darkness and a need to find out…
Sick as a Dog – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Sick as a Dog Author: Tracy Carter Genre: Mystery Veronica Kildare follows the path of her dog Leda in order to locate a missing hiker in the Colorado mountains. Leda is a dog of unquestionable skills who has had great success in the past locating unfortunate souls marooned in the wilderness. Leda’s…
Deliciously Holistic: Inspired Favorites – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Deliciously Holistic: Inspired Favorites Author: Valerie Penz Genre: Cookbook This cookbook explores how to make enticing, interesting meals that are packed with nutrients without being complicated, expensive, or filled with dairy, gluten, corn, or refined sugars. With over 5 dozen recipes, the author offers a variety to choose from, with every recipe…
Labyrinths of Time – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Labyrinths of Time (Song of Ancients Book II) Author: Jonathan Michael Erickson Genre: Science Fiction The second installment in the Song of Ancients series, Labyrinths of Time, continues Anka Aelgon’s journey as a relic carrier. Waking up in an unfamiliar place, Anka realizes she’s jumped back in time. As desperation and illumination…
Farewell My Life – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Farewell My Life: Buona Notte Vita Mia Author: Cynthia Sally Haggard Genre: Historical Fiction / Coming-of-Age This intriguing tale explores the hopes, plans, and struggles of Angelina, the stubborn youngest daughter of a troubled Italian-American family, and her two daughters. A widow, Angelina became a “fallen woman,” acting as a mistress over…
Modesty Jack – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Modesty Jack Author: D.E. Ring Genre: Historical Adventure Fiction At 22 years old, Jack Torrance is a man of the world. He is affable and capable of ingratiating himself with the upper strata of society. Recently, he’s been traveling with members of the British royal family. He is a close friend of…
William Shatner: A Transformed Man – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: William Shatner: A Transformed Man Author: Dennis William Hauck Genre: Biography This quote-rich biography presents a balanced view of William Shatner as a person, an actor, a husband and father, and a visionary. It features his work with Star Trek and his various cast mates without neglecting his other facets and relationships, and it is designed to…
Written By Blood: Friction – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Written By Blood: Friction Author: Dwayne Gill Genre: Technothriller / Spy Thriller / Action & Adventure This is the second installment in a thoughtful, realistic thriller series set in the near future where three men and their allies have to outsmart the marked men, a terrorist organization set to overthrow the current…
Criminal Beware – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Criminal Beware Author: Joseph Stone Genre: Horror / Mystery / Dark Fantasy This novel provides a detailed start to a paranormal series that explores the idea of werewolves against the backdrop of 1920s San Diego and the speakeasy environment. Daniel Archer is a young, ambitious hotel executive who gets transferred to the…
Waves of Mercy – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Waves of Mercy Author: S.B. Roth Genre: Christian Romance In Waves of Mercy by S.B. Roth, Annalise marries Rex, the seemingly perfect man of her dreams, but just as they settle into their new life together, tragedy strikes, changing everything. Now, Annalise finds herself at a crossroads, where she must navigate an…
The Doctor’s Dilemma – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: The Doctor’s Dilemma Author: Daly Walker Genre: Short story anthology The coronavirus pandemic has brought medical professionals to the center of attention on the world stage. There has never been more of an awareness of the daily struggles or a greater interest in the day-to-day life in a hospital environment. The Doctor’s…
Lies, Lust, and Larceny – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Lies, Lust, and Larceny: How to Retire in Scandinavia Author: Lisa Marie Shankles Genre: Fiction / Humor Lilah and Laylah are 62-year-old twins living in Buffalo, New York. Laylah was born first and Lilah arrived minutes later. However, the women are as different as night and day. Lilah is an extrovert and…
The Hound of Hell – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: The Hound of Hell, Book One Author: Rory D. Nelson Genre: Action-adventure / Fantasy / Dark fantasy In The Hound of Hell, author Rory D. Nelson has created an adventure-packed fantasy world that combines Arthurian legend with a steampunk version of the Wild West. Centuries after the reign of the medieval…
Until We Burn – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Until We Burn Author: David Duane Kummer Genre: Psychological Thriller The secrets of a small town, and one man’s quest to find the truth, form the basic premise of this psychological thriller by David Kummer. A tragic event from his past drove Cyrus Street away from his hometown, but now he’s back,…
The Sound of the Broken Wand – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: The Sound of the Broken Wand Author: Tiki Black Genre: Poetry In The Sound of the Broken Wand, Tiki Black takes the reader on a lyrical journey that encompasses many elements of the human experience. Her poetry and single essay evoke deep memory and emotion as the reader ponders their transcendent meanings…
Valley of Shadows – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Silki, the Girl of Many Scarves - Book Three: Valley of Shadows Author: Jodi Lea Stewart Genre: Young Adult Fiction An adventurous mystery for young adults, Valley of Shadows is the third book in Jodi Lea Stewart’s trilogy, Silka, the Girl of Many Scarves. Building on the first two books, this one…
Bomboncita – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Bomboncita Author: D.K. Kristof Genre: Literary / Science Fiction Bomboncita is set on “Isla de la Reina Madre,” a fictional Caribbean island, which has resisted invasions over the centuries to emerge as a proud, defiant, and self-sufficient Sovereign nation with an adored matriarchal ruling line of which Luisa “Bomboncita” Moraga is…
Your Attention Please – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Your Attention Please: Announcer Cop Author: Dennis R. Packer Genre: Biography / Memoir Dennis Packer had always possessed a distinctive voice. In his youth, he utilized his gift as a High School DJ and then later became an announcer for various sporting events. Packer would soon meet legendary announcer John Ramsey and…
Red Thread – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Red Thread: Occult to Science and Beyond Author: Anne Kampf Genre: Non-Fiction / Occult Science In Red Thread, Kampf investigates the connections that bind ancient occult sciences such as astrology, mythology, and alchemy to modern-day science with its foundations rooted in empirical data and factual evidence. Kampf explores the related philosophies that…
Irishman Dies of Stubbornness – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Irishman Dies of Stubbornness Author: Caitlin Connors Genre: Memoir In Irishman Dies of Stubbornness, Caitlin Connors is joined by several others who knew her father, Chris Connors, as they tell his life’s story. Chris Connors passed away from pancreatic cancer, all the while ailing with ALS in late 2016, and in his…
Longevity – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Longevity Author: Rolf Margenau Genre: Mystery / Thriller For a thriller, this is a lighter-hearted romp, where difficulties are readily swept aside and worries evaporate before the heroes, Dr. Lucy Mendoza and Grant Duran, the latter an ex-Marine with a network of friends and a range of skills that might make James Bond envious. Lucy…
Our Frail Disordered Lives – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Our Frail Disordered Lives Author: Mary M. Schmidt Genre: Horror / Paranormal / Demonic In Our Frail Disordered Lives, one demon breaks free of his binds in Hell to prove his boss wrong—that is, the Devil himself. Roach has been a demon since the fall of Lucifer, but Hell isn’t what he…
Courageous – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Courageous Author: Kahlani B. Steele Genre: Romance Courageous by Kahlani B. Steele is the second book in the Iconic Sons MC Series. This book follows Clark on her journey to find a new sense of identity and purpose after facing heartbreak and significant loss throughout her life. After starting a new job…
Cemetery Reflections – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Cemetery Reflections Author: Jane Hopkins Genre: Non-Fiction/ Art and Photography As human beings, we have learned from a young age to use words to express ourselves. We use words to communicate, to convey our needs and wants, and as an outlet for the complexities of our thoughts and emotions. However, on occasion,…
No Long Goodbyes – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: No Long Goodbyes Author: Pauline Hayton Genre: Historical Romance This thorough and detailed novel tells the story of Kate Cavanagh, a young widow in the 1940s who is haunted by the neglect of her husband and the death of her young son. She travels to Burma to get away from her troubles…
The Sugar Merchant – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: The Sugar Merchant Author: James Hutson-Wiley Genre: Historical Fiction The Sugar Merchant follows the adventures of scholar and merchant Thomas Woodward. A twist of fate and a tragic childhood loss leads to him being adopted by a group of monks from a nearby abbey. It is there he meets the people who…
Relics of Andromeda – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Relics of Andromeda Author: Jonathan Michael Erickson Genre: Science Fiction / Space Opera Anka Aelgon hears her name called in the distance. When she follows the voice, she finds something that can change the future of the galaxy. In Relics of Andromeda, Anka’s discovery of an ancient piece of technology forces her…
Eternal Shadow – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Eternal Shadow Author: Trevor B. Williams Genre: Science Fiction In Eternal Shadow by Trevor B. Williams, SETI researchers Jennifer Epstein and Samantha Monroe receive a signal from an alien spacecraft and soon discover that the craft, dubbed the Leviathan, is consuming Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus…and Earth is next on its course. Now…
Deadly Serious – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Deadly Serious Author: A. J. Thibault Genre: Mystery / Thriller Dan Goodis spends his evenings hustling as a stand-up comic and his days riffing on his material when he inadvertently stumbles across Prof. Aleksandr Vasinoff, a ground-breaking physicist now living as a hermit, who hands Dan a briefcase shortly before being brutally…
Kenneth Chapter – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Kenneth Chapter Author: S. M. Lambert Genre: Fiction A red Ferrari, a violent delinquent, the sexy captain of the high school cheerleading squad, and lots of kickass karate: Charles Gill Jr.’s three-week adventure is a wild one. In Kenneth Chapter, sixteen-year-old Charles promises to make the most of his three weeks of…
The Shadow Master’s Miss – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: The Shadow Master’s Miss Author: Barbara St. Raine Genre: Historical Romance An unexpected and violent intrusion on the Kingsley’s land tears the family apart, leaving four of the children stranded, terrified for their lives and longing for their parents. Tara, the eldest daughter, is forced to fend for her brother and sisters…
The Outsiders – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: The Outsiders: Book One Author: Brandon Faircloth Genre: Science Fiction / Thriller When Jason witnesses his grandfather hauling a woman's lifeless body into the backyard under the cover of night, he is understandably concerned. After confronting his grandfather the next morning at breakfast, Jason is pulled into increasingly elaborate justifications for murder…
One Bite at a Time – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: One Bite at a Time Author: Brandon Faircloth Genre: Horror / Short Story Collection In One Bite at a Time, Faircloth showcases a collection of twenty-five short horror stories ranging from creepy to spine-chilling. The first in the collection centers a little girl whose new obsession with drawing takes a sinister turn.…
Lingering – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Lingering Author: Melissa Simonson Genre: Science Fiction Lingering is a story about a grieving man trying to move past the death of his murdered fiancée. One day, while visiting her grave, he meets a woman who offers him the chance to speak to her again. When he finally gets desperate enough to…