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Toad’s Tools

Title:  Toad’s Tools Author:  Adrian M. Hurtado Illustrator:  Jayne Koontz Publisher:  GoTo Publish, LLC ISBN:  978-1-64749-642-5 Pages:  42 Genre:  Illustrated Children’s Book Reviewed by:  Beth Adams Hollywood Book Reviews Toad is the main character of this charming children’s story by author Adrian M. Hurtado along with the artistry of Jayne Koontz providing beautifully detailed

Footsteps in the Dark

Title: Footsteps in the Dark: Stories of the Bizarre and UnusualAuthor: Carlo ArmenisePublisher: Outskirts PressISBN: 978-1-6641-6011-8Pages: 136Genre: Horror/SupernaturalReviewed by: Margie Przybylski Hollywood Book Reviews Footsteps in the Dark: Stories of the Bizarre and Unusual is a collection of eight tastefully spooky short thrillers by Carlo Armenise.  The stories are delectably devourable - this work can be finished

Love Me or Leave Me

Title: Love Me or Leave Me: A Contemporary Memoir Author: Gurmay Effrige Fraser Publisher: Stratton Press ISBN: 978-1648958519 Pages: 192 Genre: Contemporary Romance Reviewed by: Christina Avina Hollywood Book Reviews One of the oldest and most difficult issues of violence to face the everyday person is tragically, domestic violence. The violence which can impact people

Two Boys from Hitchins

Title: Two Boys from Hitchins: A Memoir of Adversity, Adventure, and Achievement Authors: Edward W. Isaacs and Chilton E. Isaacs Publisher: ‎‎Page Publishing, Inc. ISBN: 978-1662431814 Pages: 362 Genre: Partially Fictional Memoir Reviewed by: Michaela Gordoni   Hollywood Book Reviews Two Boys from Hitchins is a mostly true story about Edward Isaacs and his

Pre-Apocalypse I

Title: Pre-Apocalypse I: Serpent’s Agenda Author: Jeremy Westerman Publisher: XlibrisUS ISBN: 978-1543464481 Pages: 572 Genre: Science Fiction Reviewed by: Jack Chambers   Hollywood Book Reviews One of the last great frontiers for mankind to explore is none other than space. Much like Star Trek’s Spock, the intellectual and spiritual journey to explore the stars

J-707

Title: J-707 Author: Terry Rowe Publisher: Go to Publish ISBN: 978-1-64749-804-7 Pages: 88 Genre: Science Fiction Reviewed by:  Jason Lulos  Hollywood Book Reviews Computers are clearly interwoven into our daily lives; and that technological entanglement is still increasing. There are pros and cons to this relationship. What future might those cons suggest? Among literary

Getting Right With God

Title: Getting Right With God Author: Joseph C Way B.A., B.D., MDIV. Publisher: XlibrisUS ISBN: 978-1664129504 Pages: 258 Genre: Religion & Spirituality Reviewed by: Jack Chambers   Hollywood Book Reviews No matter what a person’s personal religious preference or belief system is, there is always one question amongst the faithful: how can they “get

The Fox and the Bantam Hen

Title: The Fox and the Bantam Hen Author: Delos Dale Fidler Publisher: Author House ISBN: 9781665543385 Pages: 310 Genre: True Crime Reviewed by: Lily Amanda     Hollywood Book Reviews "The Fox and the Bantam Hen" is a taut and propulsive novel written by Delos Dale Fidler. The year is July 11, 1997. The

Equality, Injustice, or What?

 Title: Equality, Injustice, or What? Author: Ollie Marshall-Rico Publisher: Ollie Marshall-Rico ISBN: 978-1956373950 Pages: 254 Genre: Social Justice Reviewed by: Lily Amanda   Hollywood Book Reviews Equality, Injustice, or What? by Ollie Marshall-Rico is an unflinchingly adroit memoir whose tenacious voice of truth echoes beyond the borders of Orange, New Jersey, where the author

Morbid Thoughts and the Domino Effect

Title: Morbid Thoughts and the Domino Effect: Passing Thoughts During Cancer Author: Perry Muse Publisher: Gatekeeper Press ISBN: 978-1662925627 Pages: 364 Genre: Prostate Health / Medical Professional Biographies Reviewed by: Jack Chambers   Hollywood Book Reviews One of the most difficult battles a person may be forced to fight against is that of a