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The Brotherhood of Merlin: Lycenea – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: The Brotherhood of Merlin: Lycenea Author: Rory D. Nelson Genre: Dark Fantasy / Action Adventure In the second installment of The Brotherhood of Merlin series, all seems to be well when Merlin returns victorious from his and the Brotherhood’s defeat of the sadistic King of the Visi-Gauls. But an enemy close to home lingers, and it’s up…
What Lurks Beyond the Veil – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: What Lurks Beyond the Veil Author: Stephen Paul Genre: Science Fiction / Mystery / Thriller This paranormal thriller recounts the story of how three unlikely twenty-somethings, Shawna, Colton, and Adam, take on an apocalyptic threat with the help of an FBI agent and Mariah, an inter-dimensional being. Colton has spent much of his life…
Loki’s Daughter – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Loki's Daughter Authors: Linda and Michael Cahalan Genre: Fantasy / Historical Fiction Loki’s Daughter combines the raw tension of World War II resistance efforts with Norse mythology, creating a truly gripping and captivating story. In Norway, two women and a team of commandos face the relentless winter and shadow of Nazi atomic…
Freetown: The Life and Death of Cassidy Parrish – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Freetown: The Life and Death of Cassidy Parrish Author: J. T. Riggen Genre: Thriller / Short Story This short story introduces readers to the world of Freetown, a corrupt mega-city run by a group of tribal leaders and Italian Mafia. In Freetown, wolves rule and the sheep are left to suffer, unless they disguise themselves…
Torn Between Two Worlds – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Torn Between Two Worlds Author: Shawn T. Murphy Genre: Philosophy / Religious / New Thought Torn Between Two Worlds is a series of books that critically examine the seemingly irreconcilable differences between science and those concepts that cannot be fully explained or understood, such as faith, religion, and philosophy. Shawn T. Murphy…
Tally and the Angel: Canada – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Tally and the Angel: Canada Author: Eleanor Dixon Genre: Middle-grade fantasy Tally and the Angel: Canada by Eleanor Dixon is the second in a series and continues the adventures of a twelve-year-old girl, Tally, and her angel companion, Jophiel. They travel to the frigid Yukon with Tally’s dad, and what is supposed…
The Soul Machines – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: The Soul Machines Author: Alexandru Czimbor Genre: Mystery The Soul Machines begins with seventeen-year-old Tudor Vogt gathering chestnuts in a restricted forested area of Transylvania. The area is off-limits as it is controlled by a wealthy bishop. Tudor became the man of the house upon his father’s untimely passing. He looks after…
Kanata Waltz – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Kanata Waltz Author: David Gauthier Genre: Autobiography Kanata Waltz is a memoir that takes us through author David Gauthier’s life. Gauthier reflects on the hard times, the sentimental times, and some of his most special and impactful memories. The memoir opens with a touching introduction that immediately shows readers one of…
Sage Stone – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Sage Stone: The Magic Between the Worlds Author: Darcy Deming Genre: YA / Adventure / Spirituality In this unique coming of age story, Darcy Deming tells the tale of Sage Stone, his extraordinary family, and the equally extraordinary journey he must take to become the man he was destined to be. Chosen…
Alina: A Song for the Telling – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Alina: A Song for the Telling Author: Malve von Hassell Genre: Historical fiction / Coming-of-age Alina: A Song for the Telling by Malve von Hassell follows the journey of fourteen-year-old Alina and her brother, Milos, as they travel with a group of knights from twelfth-century Provence to Jerusalem. Alina is gifted with playing…
When Castles Fall – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: When Castles Fall Author: Jill Gagnon Genres: Suspense / Psychological thriller When Castles Fall by Jill Gagnon follows the lives of several characters, most notably Jade and Jim Castle, a couple in their fifties living in Florida away from their grown kids, and a troubled youth named Parker Miller, who makes a…
A Quilt for Charley – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: A Quilt for Charley Author: Sharon Winters Genre: Picture Book In A Quilt for Charley, author Sharon Winters and artist Toby Mikle join together to tell the story of a dog named Charley and his journey to finding a forever home. Told from Charley’s perspective, this picture book will show readers what…
Keepers of Peace – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Keepers of Peace Author: Jonathan Michael Erickson Genre: Science Fiction In Keepers of Peace, three strong women take on one of the most revolutionary historical events in the Milky Way galaxy. In this third installment in the Song of Ancients series, three women from Andromeda are on a mission to go back…
Five Stories Short – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Five Stories Short: A Supernatural Quintet Author: Karen Black Genre: Paranormal / Fantasy As the title suggests, Black’s book is a collection of five imaginative stories about the supernatural and its positive or negative impact on seemingly ordinary lives. The majority involve actions from beyond the grave. Three of the tales conclude…
Executable File – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
0 Title: Executable File Author: Dave Cohen Genre: Techno Thriller This novel covers the rather uncertain career of Dan File, a superhacker who was so bored in college that he began tweaking his football-playing roommate’s grades for the fun of it. After that escapade, he began downloading the oppositions’ playbooks and sharing them with his school’s…
Cobra Pose – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Cobra Pose Author: Susan Rogers and John Roosen Genre: Mystery / Thriller / Romance In book two of the Yoga Mat Mysteries series, in Cobra Pose by Susan Rogers and John Roosen, we pick up the story of Elaina, a yoga instructor, and her lover, Ric, as they get swept up in…
Forever Curious – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Forever Curious Author: Jetse de Vries Genre: Science Fiction Na-Yeli Maya has been chosen as humanity’s representative explorer into the Enigmatic Object, a multi-layered puzzle in space. Various aliens have taken their turns inside the impenetrable, perfectly black sphere which features only one way in and presumably one way out. Forever Curious…
Valley Fever – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Valley Fever Author: C. J. Bahr Genre: Fantasy / Supernatural Suspense This quick-paced novel recounts the adventures of Jill Cassidy—a geology student and assistant to Professor Mitchell—as she uncovers the existence of the Fae, immortal creatures entrusted with the care of the earth. The story starts with southern California experiencing an earthquake which seems normal…
Sieging Manganela – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Sieging Manganela Author: Charon Dunn Genre: YA / Science Fiction Sieging Manganela is a prequel in terms of chronology, but it can easily be read by itself. Featuring a few of the main characters from One Sunny Night and Retrograde Horizon, it primarily centers on the unlikely friendship between Turo, a soldier in the Vanram army, and Zeffany,…
Forged in Fire – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Forged in Fire Author: C. J. Bahr Genre: Romance, Fantasy / Paranormal Forged in Fire tells the story of Beth Leighton, a modern day woman who gets sent back in time to 1795 England. Upon arrival, she reaches a road only to stumble upon the scene of a highway robbery. After being shot at, she’s…
The Last One: JFK Returns – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: The Last One: JFK Returns Author: Mary Carruthers Genre: Urban Fantasy November 22, 1963: a date that has left an indelible imprint on the minds and hearts of Americans because of the tragic assassination of one of the most beloved presidents in history: John F. Kennedy (JFK). We’ve read the books and we think we…
Thursday’s Child – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Thursday’s Child Author: Joseph Wurtenbaugh Genre: Literary Fiction This is an epic story, seasoned with mystery and romance, of how Adele Elizabeth Jansen’s life transforms slowly but irrevocably after meeting author, poet, polymath, and unrecognized genius, Thomas Newcombe. Adele is an associate in a New York firm who specializes in intellectual property. She…
Miracle on Hammertown Road – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Miracle on Hammertown Road: One Man’s Fall and Salvation Author: Jim “Bubba” Bay with Mic Ruzich Genre: Biographical / Inspirational Miracle on Hammertown Road: One Man’s Fall and Salvation by Jim “Bubba” Bay (with Mic Ruzich) tells Bubba’s life story of trials and tribulations. On November 15, 2009 while walking home, Bubba moves quickly to avoid an oncoming car. Due to rainfall and erosion, the shoulder of the road is…
Dissonance Volume 1: Reality – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Dissonance Volume 1: Reality Author: Aaron Ryan Genre: Sci-Fi Dystopian / Post-Apocalyptic Dissonance: Reality marks the first installment of a compelling new sci-fi series that follows the journey of Jet as he navigates an apocalyptic landscape. Set against the backdrop of a world invaded by mindless gorgons for sixteen years, the planet…
Vernon Fix – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Vernon Fix Author: Peter P. Sellers Genre: Thriller / Suspense / Crime Michael Butler has harness racing in his blood. His parents fell in love during racing season and his father dedicated his life to driving until his name was wrongly slandered, ending his career. Now, it’s Michael’s time to avenge his family legacy, and…
The Sons of Hernan Garcia – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: The Sons of Hernán García Author: Charles Ameringer Genre: Action and Adventure The Sons of Hernán García, by Charles Ameringer, is classified as an Action/Adventure. However, it also reads as historical fiction. More specifically, it is a revenge-tale set in early 20th century Venezuela. The history aspect reads well, probably because Ameringer is an actual professor of Latin History, so he knows the facts of that time and place, and is able to translate it well through this…
The Woman in Green – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: The Woman in Green Author: Larry Lockridge Genre: Literary Fiction The Woman in Green is the final installment in Lockridge’s Enigma Quartet series. The four novels can be read independently, but there are connections, similarities, and related themes. Lockridge bases this last outing in New Harmony, Indiana, the site of the visionary…
Morphosis – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Morphosis Author: AJ Saxsma Genre: LGBTQ Drama / Thriller Ollie Hooper and his partner, Dwayne Brenner, have moved away to make a fresh start. Dwayne stays at home helping with Ollie’s two children, Jodi Lee and Sam, from an ex-wife, while Ollie takes a role in the Sheriff’s Department. Immediately cracks begin…
The Unholy Mother – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: The Unholy Mother Author: Enya Wolf Genre: Mystery The Unholy Mother begins in 2008 as the Steiger family lands in the Bahamas. Dr. Jamie Steiger is a renowned archaeologist who is set to launch a TV show about his exploratory adventures. His wife, Kim, and their young son, William, have traveled with…
The Beasts of Electra Drive – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: The Beasts of Electra Drive Author: Rohan Quine Genre: Literary Fiction / Horror Aptly titled, The Beasts of Electra Drive tells the story of a video game designer’s revenge on the “Dreary Ones,” the corporate leaders at Bang Dead Games, the company where he worked until recently. They’re about to release a new, glamorous social media software, Ain’t…
Rage – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Rage Author: Leonard Di Gregorio Genre: Political thriller / Action and Adventure An ordinary evening between Moshe Kaplan and his partner Holly is interrupted by a frantic call from Israel: his father had been taken to the hospital after being shot by an unknown perpetrator, a casualty of a plot that…
Editorial Review – Sunny Days – The Book Review Directory
Title: Sunny Days Author: Jesse Byrd Genre: Children’s Children’s literature has changed significantly since the days of Hans Christian Anderson’s fairy tales or nursery rhyme picture books from Mother Goose. Many authors have found a way to increase children’s awareness of current issues in an appropriate manner, ensuring that the books are not only educational and…
Retrograde Horizon – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Retrograde Horizon Author: Charon Dunn Genre: Science Fiction / Young Adult In the second volume of The Adventures of Sonny Knight, Sonny’s fight for survival continues. The young man successfully made it home, but his closest friends and family are still living on an island ruled by terrorist clones. Sonny now lives with his uncle…
The Tears of Joy – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: The Tears of Joy (The Tears of Blood Trilogy - Book 3) Author: Peter A. Hubbard Genre: Thriller Due to the apocalyptic events wrought on the world by terrorists corrupting the genius of refugee women, there are over 30 million deaths, very little infrastructure, and all carbon-based fuels have been destroyed. Among…
A Giant Comes – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: A Giant Comes Author: AJ Saxsma Genre: Literary A Giant Comes is the story of a child, known only as “the boy,” trying to support his ill father with his job as a courier. As the boy is clearly struggling, his kind boss tasks him with a high-paying delivery in a rich…
The Life & Times of the Traitor Killean Onryn – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: The Life & Times of the Traitor Killean Onryn Author: A.R. Cunningham Genre: Fantasy Killean Onryn is on the run from encroaching fire and almost certain death. Killean is used to being pursued by those intent on killing him. When he meets his prospective killer, he sees that he is merely a…
Cetus Wedge – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Cetus Wedge Author: K.A. Bachus Genre: Espionage suspense / Thriller A mercenary agent, code-named Stephen Donovan, walks into work at the Section, a private government-linked spy business, to a promotion. He is being given the job of babysitter, the logistics coordinator for missions. But his training mission, Cetus Wedge, may be more…
ForeverChild – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: ForeverChild: a Novel of the Future Author: Mark Lavine Genre: YA Science Fiction In Mark Lavine’s ForeverChild: a Novel of the Future, we are introduced to a world 300 years in the future, where some people are caught in a seemingly endless childhood, while others are not. In this new world, two…
The Necklace – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: The Necklace Author: Lewis Horwitz Genre: Romance / Young Adult It is a common misconception that if you want to write a book, you have to come up with a fantastical plot which involves complex twists and turns, a dashing hero, and a spunky heroine and maybe a villainous character or two. But quite…
Sam’s Theory – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: Sam’s Theory Author: Sarah Mendivel Genre: Young Adult This is the thoughtful and philosophical story of Sam, a young woman who grows beyond the abuse, neglect, and rejection she’s experienced from the adults in her life. The tale starts with her on the run in the wilderness of the Pacific Northwest and follows her…