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Plague of Flies: Revolt of the Spirits, 1846

Title: Plague of Flies: Revolt of the Spirits, 1846 Author: Laurel Anne Hill Publisher: Sand Hill Review Press ISBN: 978-1949534207 Pages: 252 Genre: Teen & Young Adult / Magical Realism Reviewed by: Christina Avina Hollywood Book Reviews The need to help others and protect those we love and care for is an inherit trait

Vampiro Trilogy: Volume I

Title: Vampiro Trilogy: Volume I: The Night Crawler Protocol Author: Don W. Hill, MD Publisher: Bookwhip Company ISBN: 978-1953537478 Pages: 292 Genre: Vampire Horror / Genre Fiction Reviewed by: Christina Avina Hollywood Book Reviews In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the virus continues to evolve and the world’s new normal involves vaccines

Have We Found Our Better Selves?

Title:  Have We Found Our Better Selves? (What We Can Learn from Covid 19) Author: Meril R. Smith Publisher:  BookSide Press ISBN:  978-1990695223 Page:  100 Genre:  Non-Fiction Reviewed by:  Lisa Brown Hollywood Book Reviews Providing a thoughtful look into the era of Covid 19, author Meril R. Smith offers, Have We Found Our Better

From Shreds To Riches

Title:  From Shreds To Riches: Inspired by True Events Authors:  David Fisher and Cal Orey Publisher: ‎ From Shreds to Riches LLC Pages: ‎ 396 ISBN: ‎ B098JL3Q5V Genre:  Motivational/ Fiction/Financial Crime Thrillers Reviewed by:  David Allen Hollywood Book Reviews    Welcome to the world of fast bucks, cut-throat competition, and sleazy business. Welcome to the world of

I Am Not The Moon Lake Camp Killer

Title: I Am Not The Moon Lake Camp Killer Author: Tambi Harwood Publisher: Author Reputation Press, LLC ISBN:  978-1649614469 Pages: 290 Genre: Thriller Reviewed by: Jennifer Bailey Hollywood Book Reviews Liam is a 17-year-old boy who has mysteriously developed powers after he and his friends discovered a meteor at their summer camp, Moon Lake

The Strength of the Nation

Title:  The Strength of the Nation Author:  Luisa Mirella Plancher Publisher:  URLink Print and Media ISBN:  978-1-68486-1236-2 Pages: 176 Genre:  Political Reviewed by:  Suzanne Gattis   Hollywood Book Reviews  Having an opened mind to what political views author Luisa Mirella Plancher had within The Strength of the Nation pleasantly surprised me. What I found

As the Sun Rises, Darkness Falls…Or Does It? (Katiann, 2)

Title: As the Sun Rises, Darkness Falls…Or Does It? (Katiann, 2) Author: J.D. Kiser Publisher: Archway Publishing ISBN: 978-1480893894 Pages: 396 Genre: Mystery / Thriller / Suspense / Action Fiction Reviewed by: Alyssa Avina   Hollywood Book Reviews  One of life’s most difficult lessons to learn is the lesson that other people will not

Stolen Grace

Title: Stolen Grace: A Memoir: How God Rescued Me from the Jaws and Claws of the United Methodist Church Author: Rev Errol E. Leslie Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing ISBN: 978-1638449515 Pages: 522 Genre: Christian Church Leadership / Christian Family & Relationships Reviewed by: Jack Chambers Hollywood Book Reviews  One of the hardest realizations a

Finding Truth

Title:  Finding Truth: Journey of a Christian and His Church Author:  William G. Chipman Publisher: Independently published ISBN: 979-8603372105 Pages: 192 Genre: Middle grade fiction, Religious, Christian Reviewed by: Leah Shepherd   Hollywood Book Reviews  Christian is a sensible, resourceful nine-year-old who finds a way to feed and shelter himself after his parents die of smallpox. He catches

Confessions of an Elementary School Principal

Title: Confessions of an Elementary School Principal Author: Meril R. Smith Publisher: Bookside Press ISBN: 978-1645847809 Pages: 179 Genre: Adult Non-fiction Reviewed by: Michaela Gordoni   Hollywood Book Reviews  Confessions of an Elementary School Principal by author Meril R. Smith is a collection of experiences and life lessons for teaching, learned by the author.