Intrigue at 404 Appalling Street
Title: Intrigue at 404 Appalling Street
Author: George S. Haines
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media
ISBN: 979-8886226164
Pages: 226
Genre: Mystery / Historical Fiction
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
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Intrigue at 404 Appalling Street is an utterly gripping mystery novel by the talented writer George S. Haines, and a sequel to the previous adventure titled The Legend of the Bent Organ Pipes. Luckily, the author offers a synopsis of the previous book making
But Is He Jewish?
Title: But Is He Jewish? and Other Quirky Tales
Author: Daniel Wolf
Publisher: Go To Publish
ISBN: 1647496950
Pages: 226
Genre: Fiction / Humor
Reviewed by: David Allen
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Daniel Wolf stands on the shoulders of comedic giants: Mort Sahl; Henny Youngman; Alan King; Larry David; Jerry Seinfeld; Rodney Dangerfield. (Wolf, a writer, educator, and world traveler, is also a stand-up comic.) What they all have in common is hilarity, culture of origin (they’re all Jewish),
Divided We Fall
Title: Divided We Fall
Author: Carl Berryman
Publisher: Author’s Tranquility Press
ISBN: 978-1951020279
Pages: 507
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Reviewed by: Aaron Washington
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Divided We Fall follows the story of Ethan Bradley, his wife, and his family. Ethan is accomplished in his career and life, but along the way, things start falling apart. He is seen as a threat for how he lives, and even wanted by the state for his views on the second amendment. Things are also
Dwelling: A Memoir about Addiction and Recovery
Title: Dwelling: A Memoir about Addiction and Recovery
Author: Jolene Jones
Publisher: Diamond Media Press Co.
ISBN: 978-1951302597
Pages: 164
Genre: Memoir
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers
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While it has always had a profound effect on our world, the concept and realization of various addictions has become much more prevalent in recent years. The influence it has not only on a person’s physical health but on their emotional support systems, and the
Viglets: Ode to Dumbness
Title: Viglets: Ode to Dumbness
Author: Viggo P. Hansen
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1456753231
Pages: 88
Genre: Self-Help / Humor / Entertainment
Reviewed by: Liz Konkel
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A dedication to dumbness, this collection of viglets is aimed at those who have made being dumb a lifestyle look attractive and successful. These charming viglets explore the topic of dumbness. The book delves into the perks of being a dummy such as how they’re exempt from the
2025: A Story of Survival
Title: 2025: A Story of Survival
Author: Carl Berryman
Publisher: Authors Tranquillity Press
ISBN: 978-1970081664
Pages: 449
Genre: Dystopian Fiction
Reviewed by: Michaela Gordoni
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2025: A Story of Survival is a glimpse into what would happen should there be a global nuclear war. Ethan Bradley, a Marine General Officer, sees what is coming and is quick to start preserving the lives of his wife Gypsy, their two teenage sons, Sam and Josh, and himself. As the citizens of the world
Vampiro Trilogy: Volume III
Title: Vampiro Trilogy: Volume III: Brotherhood of the Bat
Author: Don W. Hill, M.D. & Tom Cavaretta
Publisher: Bookwhip Company
ISBN: 9781953537614
Pages: 412
Genre: Vampire Horror
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers
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Throughout all of human history, there has always been a certain allure or calling for people to explore outlets related to what some may consider to be “the dark side” of life. Things and interests related to the macabre, the darkness and
Bee and Fairy Power
Title: Bee and Fairy Power
Author: Nisa Montie and Frank Scott
Publisher: Authority
ISBN: 978-1958895009
Pages: 80
Genre: Children / Fantasy
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
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Bee and Fairy Power is an enchanting tale that follows Isabella, a young fairy, and Donya, a boy Nature Being living in Fairy-Joy Land, in their new adventure to Earth. The Bee Nation on Earth is suffering greatly. Many bees are dying from pollen poisoned with chemicals and the genetic code of the plants has
Kissed by a Bear!
Title: Kissed by a Bear!
Author: Roberta Huston
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media
ISBN: 979-8886223385
Pages: 32
Genre: Children’s Book
Reviewed by: Barbara Bamberger Scott
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Writer Roberta Huston has composed a vivid recollection surrounding a trip she and her family took when she was young, from Washington State to the wilderness of British Columbia.
Interestingly, Huston allows her brother Jerry, then a teenager, to “tell” the tales, since he had perhaps the greatest understanding among the youngsters of what was going
Sarcasm is a Dragon’s Best Friend
Title: Sarcasm is a Dragon’s Best Friend:…Until You Lose Your Scales
Author: Stephanie Collins
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media
ISBN:978-1649085375
Pages: 1030
Genre: Fantasy
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers
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While we live in an age where science prevails over myth more often than not, there are still plenty of people who subscribe to superstition and legends. That includes the power of curses, or the power at least that people put into curses. One thing that many consider to be a
The New Planet
Title: The New Planet
Author: Carol Love Forbes
Publisher: Carol Love Forbes
ISBN: 978-1684860692
Pages: 60
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Reviewed by: Christina Avina
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The line between spirituality and science has always been a tricky one. The idea one cannot exist without the other has kept these two paths from merging into one another for centuries, and has led to many conflicts and battles which have held back our society in profound ways. Yet what if the divide between
Hospital!: A Medical Satire of Unhealthy Proportions
Title: Hospital!: A Medical Satire of Unhealthy Proportions
Author: Kyle Bradford Jones
Publisher: Black Rose Writing
ISBN: 1685130909
Pages: 128
Genre: Fiction / Satire
Reviewed by: David Allen
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Welcome to the ‘zany hellzapoppin’ world of The Peloton Forward Crescendo Care Amicus Health Priority Catalyst Wellness Code Blue Memorial Hospital of Her Motherly Excellence. A world inhabited by the reprehensible obscenity-spewing Dr. Camus and an incandescent gang of characters including the Censor; Blaine the
Viglets: PITHY WISDOM for a Balanced Life
Title: Viglets: PITHY WISDOM for a Balanced Life
Author: Viggo P. Hansen
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1456753231
Pages: 88
Genre: Self-Help & Psychology Humor
Reviewed by: David Allen
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We know how the meek shall inherit the earth. How about the wry? Or the droll and lyrical?
Viggo P. Hansen, your time has come – stand up and get counted. Hansen, ever handy with a clever turn of phrase, is a writer and educator in mathematics. He is also a generous gift giver: witness this collection
Viglets – Time, Infinity, Eternity
Title: Viglets – Time, Infinity, Eternity
Author: Viggo P. Hansen
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1477211446
Pages: 90
Genre: Self-Help & Psychology Humor
Reviewed by: David Allen
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Mysterious, ineluctable, never-have-enough-of-it, Time … is the subject matter, recurring motif, and wake-up call presented in this brainy and very fun collection of musings and verse.
Viggo P. Hansen’s launching pad – lots of droll observation and wit – sends all kinds of rockets and missiles our way. Culled from literature, physics, and a mordant sense of humor,
The Thlewiaza-Seal Rivers
Title: The Thlewiaza-Seal Rivers: Challenge of the Ice
Author: Fred Nelson
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 978-1982268077
Pages: 116
Genre: General Canada Travel Books / Nature & Ecology
Reviewed by: Tony Espinoza
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While there is a good argument for being cautious in life, there is also a need within us all to seek out an adventure of some sort. No matter how careful and studious one is when looking at how best to live their
Potus
Title: Potus: A Political Fantasy in Three Parts
Author: T.C. Owen
Publisher: Authors Press
ISBN: 978-1643146898
Pages: 598
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers
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The world itself can be a tough place to live at times. There are many problems facing the world today, and each nation on this planet has their own detrimental issues they are facing while also having to deal with international problems as well. That is why we often turn to fiction to
Albert’s Journey Through the Mountains
Title: Albert’s Journey Through the Mountains
Author: David Alvord
Publisher: Book Vine Press
Pages: 74
ISBN: 978-1958678077
Genre: Fantasy
Reviewed by: Manik Chaturmutha
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David Alvord’s Albert’s Journey Through the Mountains is a fantasy-fiction novel filled with action and adventure. It follows the journey of a man named Albert. He lives happily in his decent house in the Hollow by the Stream with his three daughters, but that changes when his master visits him and requests to slay a three-headed beast.
The occurrence of
A Beautiful Glittering Lie
Title: A Beautiful Glittering Lie: A Novel of the Civil War (Book One of The Renegade Series)
Author: J.D.R. Hawkins
Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing
ISBN: 978-1643619941
Pages: 199
Genre: Military Historical Fiction
Reviewed by: Christina Avina
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Throughout the history of the United States, one of the few wars ever fought on American soil, as well as one of the bloodiest and most heart
Heart Expressions
Title: Heart Expressions: A Book on Poetry
Author: Alysha Potente
Publisher: Tellwell Talent
ISBN: 978-0228843887
Pages: 190
Genre: Arts & Photography / Poetry
Reviewed by: Christina Avina
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When we look to the need for communication in our lives, there are many different avenues of utilizing communication. From the classic path of speaking and having open discussions in person with another individual, to phones and video conferences allowing us to communicate in real time with someone, to recording our voices and
The Sacred Writings of St. John The Apostle
Title: : The Sacred Writings of St. John the Apostle: The Biblical Scholarship Series on the New Testament Writing Modern Received Eclectic Text Compared to the Early Papyri and Uncials (4)
Author: Henry B. Malone
Publisher: TBA
ISBN: TBA
Pages: TBA
Genre: Christian Books / Bible Education
Reviewed by: Tony Espinoza
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One of the things many people who come to terms with their belief system that is hard for them to fully lean into is the need for some doubt in their
A Beckoning Hellfire
Title: A Beckoning Hellfire: A Novel of the Civil War (The Renegade Series)
Author: J.D.R. Hawkins
Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing
ISBN: 978-1648030772
Pages: 249
Genre: Military Historical Fiction
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers
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The realities of war are often far more brutal and harsher than the stories and imagery the governments of a nation will make it out to be. The search for glory and heroism will often outshine everything else, but those
Something’s Going On Here
Title: Something’s Going On Here
Author: Ruth Cherry, PhD
Publisher: BookSide Press
ISBN: 978-1990695674
Pages: 262
Genre: Mystery / Thriller/ Suspense / Action
Reviewed by: Christina Avina
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There has always been quite a fine line between chaos and order in the Universe. Far more often than not, a person’s life will find the carefully laid plans gone awry, leading one to see the order they tried to impose on their life being
Duplex Occurrence
Title: Duplex Occurrence
Author: Marvina Sims
Publisher: Marvina Sims Books
ISBN: 978-1957009445
Pages: 208
Genre: Black & African American Dramas & Plays
Reviewed by: Alyssa Avina
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Family is such a complex dynamic to dive headfirst into. The relationships we build amongst ourselves, from siblings and parents to spouses and relatives, are deep seated in emotions. While the best of us are able to maintain strong family relationships that can withstand the test of time, not everyone is as lucky, and
The Diamond Family
Title: The Diamond Family
Author: Vanetta Mason
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media, LLC
ISBN: 978-1638718987
Pages: 198
Genre: Fiction / Crime / Mystery
Reviewed by: Jake Bishop
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Crime fiction is often populated by felonious families, such as the Corleones in Mario Puzo’s The Godfather, or David Chase’s infamous New Jersey clan, The Sopranos. Author Vanetta Mason is intent on adding a new set of relatives to the annals of gangster tribes
The Journey
Title: The Journey: From Shackles and Chains to the White House
Author: Donald B. Armstrong
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing Co.
ISBN: 978-1638670704
Pages: 254
Genre: African History / American History
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers
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The best way to look forward is to first look behind us. The history of our world as a whole is both inspired and yet tragic all at once, for mankind is not without its many flaws. From