The Second Truth
Title: The Second Truth: Korean War
Author: John Viola HM2
Publisher: Workbook Press LLC
ISBN: 978-1-954753-53-2
Pages: 66
Genre: Military History, Memoir
Reviewed by: Jason Lulos
Hollywood Book Reviews
The Second Truth: Korean War by author John Viola was a highly enlightening read for several reasons. First and foremost, it dawned on me how little I knew about the Korean War – even though it is referred to as the “forgotten war.” Between the epic conflict which was World War II – and
The Chronicles of Marcus-Volume 2
Title: The Chronicles of Marcus-Volume 2: The Book of Life
Author: Martiza Vicenta
Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing LLC
ISBN: 978-1648033940
Pages: 542
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Reviewed by: Tony Espinoza
Hollywood Book Reviews
The concept of destiny has always been one that is highly contested in the world. Some believe wholeheartedly that destiny is what we make of it, and is dictated by our choices; while others believe that destiny is wholeheartedly predetermined, and
Whispering Woods
Title: Whispering Woods
Author: L. C. Markland
Publisher: URLink Print & Media, LLC
ASIN: B092QRGQXK
Pages: 110
Genre: Crime / Mystery
Reviewed by: Jake Bishop
Hollywood Book Reviews
Detective novels, as well as crime and mystery stories, come in all shapes and sizes. There’s often an enormous amount of sameness to their narratives. In truth, there are some similarities in this one as well. There are bodies found in the woods. There is the hunt
Kidnapped in Jerusalem
Title: Kidnapped in Jerusalem
Author: Beatrice Fairback Cayzer
Publisher: Authors Press
ISBN: 978-164314555X
Pages: 342
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Reviewed by: Aly Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
A tragic hero, a beautiful yet frightful heroine, an inspiring love story; all of these components make up what is a beautiful tale in Kidnapped in Jerusalem by author Beatrice Fairbank Cayzer. It starts out with a tone of misery and becomes a story full of suspense and intrigue, which inevitably leads readers to wonder if these
Emerald Greed
Title: Emerald Greed
Author: Brian Ray Brewer
Publisher: GoldTouch Press, LLC
ISBN: 978-1955347112
Pages: 222
Genre: Fiction / Adventure
Reviewed by: Philip Zozzaro
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Chico Borba is a conquistador who is intent on plundering the riches of foreign lands for love of country and his own fulfillment. When he and his roving band of thieves reach the Pentanals of Brazil, they set upon a native tribe. Chico snares the tribal chief and comes upon a beautiful emerald. When the Chief refuses
The Saga of Bridget and Amanda: New Challenges
Title: The Saga of Bridget and Amanda: New Challenges
Author: Carole Love-Forbes
Publisher: Create Space
ISBN: 978-1532776762
Pages: 310
Genre: Historical Fiction
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
“Funny how life can lift you and how hope can pave your way,” affirms author Carole Love-Forbes. The Saga of Bridget and Amanda: New Challenges is the second volume in the series. It is a continuation of the story of Amanda McNeely and Bridget Wodehouse. I
The Saga of Bridget and Amanda
Title: The Saga of Bridget and Amanda: The New World
Author: Carole Love-Forbes
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 978-1542995856
Pages: 232
Genre: Historical Fiction
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
The Saga of Bridget and Amanda: The New World is a fascinating novel with well-drawn characters and settings. This is the first volume in the trilogy by author Carole Love-Forbes.
Based on true events that happened in American history, the book tells the stories of two women,
The Life and Times of a Pioneer Family
Title: The Life and Times of a Pioneer Family
Author: Cheryl Hammack
Publisher: Gold Touch Press
ISBN: 978-1-955347-57- 0
Pages: 74
Genre: Historical fiction
Reviewed by: Nicole Olson
Hollywood Book Reviews
Author Cheryl Hammock’s novel The Life and Times of a Pioneer Family begins with a young man named Rusty. He is a hardworking man who is dedicated to his work as a blacksmith. One day he is introduced to Shari – they fall in love and
Silent Echoes
Title: Silent Echoes
Author: Reverend Carl Yount
Publisher: URLink Print & Media, LLC
ISBN: 978-1647536305
Pages: 120
Genre: Inspirational & Religious Poetry
Reviewed by: Christina Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
For centuries, humanity has craved to find creative and profound ways of expressing their emotions and using this format to not only channel these feelings, but to understand them and work through them on a deeper level. One such format is the use of poetry. From the first Epic Poem from an unknown writer
An Accidental Family
Title: An Accidental Family
Author: Cheryl Moran
Publisher: Xlibris
ISBN: 978-1483640198
Pages: 136
Genre: Romance / Contemporary
Reviewed by: Tony Espinoza
Hollywood Book Reviews
One of the most important things that a person can have in their life is often family. While many may automatically connect family with blood relations, that is not always the case. Family is not always determined by blood, but with the bonds we share with one another. As American writer
Dings
Title: Dings
Author: Lance Fogan
Publisher: Author Reputation Press, LLC
ISBN: 978-1649612786
Pages: 280
Genre: Medical Fiction
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
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Dings is a moving unabridged tome that chronicles the life of Sandra Golden and that of her family, and a medical diagnosis on her son that takes them all by surprise. Sandra is managing the home while her husband, Sam, is away on active military duty in Iraq. One day, she is summoned by the principal of the school
Rescuing General Patton
Title: Rescuing General Patton
Author: Curtis Stephen Burdick
Publisher: Gene Freak Publishing
ISBN: 9798559437002
Pages: 191
Genre: Historical Fiction
Reviewed By: Dan MacIntosh
Hollywood Book Reviews
Author Curtis Stephen Burdick confesses that his work of fiction, Rescuing General Patton, “pays nostalgic homage to films such as The Eagle Has Landed, The Dirty Dozen, Where Eagles Dare, even Saving Private Ryan” in the book’s Afterward. Then in the work’s acknowledgements,
A Wall of Shame
Title: A Wall of Shame
Author: George Amos
Publisher: URLink Print & Media, LLC
ISBN: 978-1647537289
Pages: 210
Genre: Historical Fiction / Mystery
Reviewed by: Philip Zozzaro
Hollywood Book Reviews
The end of World War II in 1945 brought a collective sigh of relief for most of the world. The evil of the Axis powers and their dictatorial leaders had been brought to an end. However, the end of one war had ushered in the underpinnings of future squabbles. Germany served as ground zero,
Monster Mania
Title: Monster Mania: The Love Story of Dreams
Author: Alister Mackinnon
Publisher: Westbow Press
ISBN: 978-1973604204
Pages: 222
Genre: Christian Books & Bibles / Literature & Fiction
Reviewed by: Tony Espinoza
Hollywood Book Reviews
When looking at any type of relationship, it is always important to determine the strength of the bond two or more people share with one another. Whether it is the bond of a parent and their child, a group of friends or even two people who have fallen in
Second Chance
Title: Second Chance
Author: Cheryl Moran
Publisher: Xlibris
ISBN: 978-1483640471
Pages: 244
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Reviewed by: Tony Espinoza
Hollywood Book Reviews
It is quite rare in life that we as a people are able to get a second chance at achieving something or doing something in our lives. Being able to have the opportunity to either redo something or change something in our lives that we wish we’d been able to do the first time around is a truly natural feeling that
The Fifth Battalion
Title: The Fifth Battalion: Death is a Poor Excuse for Dereliction of Duty
Author: Michael Priv
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 978-1981249718
Pages: 338
Genre: Action / Sci-Fi / Romance
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
The Fifth Battalion: Death is a Poor Excuse for Dereliction of Duty is a captivating, action-packed novel that follows Norman, the main character, a lab technician living in San Francisco. Norman finds out about his past life and discovers he was (and is) a member
Deafening Silence
Title: Deafening Silence
Author: Reverend Carl Yount
Publisher: URLink Print & Media, LLC
ISBN: 1647537568
Pages: 102
Genre: Poetry
Reviewed by: Aaron Washington
Hollywood Book Review
When you read the first poem in Deafening Silence, ‘Two Lovers,’ you get a glimpse of what it is to be in love; the joys, the challenges. The lines in this poem are short, the stanzas too are short, but the message is all too powerful to ignore. When you get to the second poem, the feeling remains
Live or Die: A Stroke of Good Luck
Title: Live or Die: A Stroke of Good Luck
Author: Richard L. Burns
Publisher: Author Reputation Press
ISBN: 978-1649611970
Pages: 160
Genre: Biography / Health and Fitness
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
“There is so much to learn about life. It is a mixture of both good and bad and one has to look at it for a long haul and create a balance”- propounds author Richard L. Burns, a retired television and advertising executive.
A stroke sometimes called a “brain attack”
Demon in the Pulpit
Title: Demon in the Pulpit
Author: Sarah Mason
Publisher: Litfire Publishing
ISBN: 978-1646741410
Pages: 78
Genre: Autobiography / Self-help
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
“One’s hopes and dreams are never over until it is over. Life can turn on a dime. Life is a roller coaster, and an unpredictable ride. You can only do your best and then you have to trust God with the rest.” – explains author and autobiographer Sarah Mason.
Demon in the Pulpit is an incredibly engaging book
Return of the Shadows Book Two
Title: Return of the Shadows Book Two
Author: Donald L. Marino
Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc
ISBN: 1644620391
Pages: 118
Genre: Fantasy
Reviewed by: Aaron Washington
Hollywood Book Reviews
Author Donald L. Marino’s Return of the Shadows Book Two is a thrilling, humorous, absorbing and entertaining book. The reader gets to experience vicariously a series of emotions due to how intense the action is. Return of the Shadows Book Two is the type of book, as the plot develops, it becomes more interesting and deeper
See You Along the Way
Title: See You Along the Way: Reflections of a Veteran Hiking the Camino De Santiago
Author: Colonel Tracey Meck
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 978-1642998986
Pages: 566
Genre: Christian Books & Bibles
Reviewed by: Tony Espinoza
Hollywood Book Reviews
Whenever a person gets to a major milestone in their life, it is only natural to feel a need for a period of self-reflection. To stare into one’s own reflection in essence, or to look back upon the life they’ve led thus far,
The Ghost of Bertha Mae: Part 1
Title: The Ghost of Bertha Mae: Part 1
Author: Carolyn Virginia Parnell
Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc
ISBN: 978-1646285914
Pages: 462
Genre: Fiction
Reviewed by: Barbara Bamberger Scott
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A little girl born in poverty to an abusive mother rises to what seems to be a successful womanhood – until she begins to be tormented by an evil presence, in this debut novel by author Carolyn Virginia Parnell.
Rose Marie, her sister and two
Pursuit
Title: Pursuit
Author: John C. Owens
Publisher: PageTurner Press & Media
ISBN: 978-1098025939
Pages: 308
Genre: Fiction / Crime / Mystery
Reviewed by: Jake Bishop
Hollywood Book Reviews
Things get freaky early in author John C. Owens’s novel of strange goings-on in Michigan…make that Minnesota…well, Las Vegas too, but that comes later. Did I mention Viet Nam? No? Well, I will, eventually. The point is there’s a lot of crazy going down and once
Charles Haldeman
Title: Charles Haldeman: A Memoir; Mid-Century Journeys of a Vagabond Author
Author: Richard Haldeman
Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 978-1647010546
Pages: 212
Genre: Author Biographies/Memoirs/Arts & Literature
Reviewed by: Tony Espinoza
Hollywood Book Reviews
It is often said that life is not about the destination, but the journey to get to that destination. A journey is the adventure of building life experiences, and each experience helps to add new layers to the person we
Beneath The Ice
Title: Beneath The Ice
Author: C. M. Weaver
Publisher: Gold Touch Press
ISBN: 978-1954673984
Pages: 270
Genre: Fiction / Crime / Mystery
Reviewed by: Jake Bishop
Hollywood Book Reviews
The chill in the air isn’t just the cold Minnesota weather in this intriguing crime novel from author C. M. Weaver. Sometimes it’s the icy reception that the female detective protagonist gets from her misogynistic superior. Other times it’s the feeling that comes over her