Lysol Baby in the Land of Crickets
Title: Lysol Baby in the Land of Crickets: A Historical Satire
Author: Tom Roberts Sr.
Publisher: LitFire Publishing
ISBN: 1641517816
Pages: 188
Genre: Fiction
Reviewed by: Aaron Washington
Hollywood Book Reviews
Lysol Baby in the Land of Crickets is one of the most rousing history satires any avid reader would want to have. In this book, the reader is taken through the life of Tommy, an Oklahoman boy who was born in 1932. What makes this story distinct
Ordinary Obsessions
Title: Ordinary Obsessions
Author: Tom Corbett
Publisher: Papertown Publishing
ISBN: 9781948000345
Pages: 646
Genre: Fiction
Reviewed by: Susan Brown
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This book is the sequel to the author’s Palpable Passions. Sequels can be tricky. Successful ones should stand alone for readers who haven’t read the original story. Ordinary Obsessions does just that. I did not read Palpable Passions, but now I must, because from the first page of this sequel I was hooked, and I need to know the
JJ Kapok
Title: JJ Kapok
Author: John Gary
Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1643614339
Genre: Fiction
Pages: 298
Reviewed by: Aaron Washington
Hollywood Book Reviews
John Gary’s JJ Kapok follows the story of JJ Kapok, Tommy, Jimmy, Billy, and their friends as they try to survive in Baltimore suburbs. The friends’ love for baseball was admirable. The sport brought them together and enabled them to help each other. I enjoyed following their conversation as they discussed past games and
The Kingdom of the Heavens
Title: The Kingdom of the Heavens: The Story of God
Author: Eliu Cortes
Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 978-1643615912
Pages: 648
Genre: Religion
Reviewed by: Aaron Washington
Hollywood Book Reviews
Reading The Kingdom of the Heavens: The Story of God will have you question a lot of things in life. Religion is a major part of the lives of many today. People subscribe to different religious denominations for various reasons. Religion acts as a moral compass for some, a
Dangerous Journey
Title: Dangerous Journey
Subtitle: Book One
Author: Clark Selby
Publisher: BookVenture Publishing
ISBN: 978-1641661959
Pages: 144
Genre: Fiction / Action Adventure
Reviewed by: Jake Bishop
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The novels of Alistair MacLean come to mind when considering this effort in international intrigue from Clark Selby. Dangerous Journey is a high-octane foray into the world of international terrorism. It has American law enforcement agencies working in consort with their intelligence counterparts to try and stop
Delicious Romance
Title: Delicious Romance
Author: Stephen L. Vasilas
Publisher: LitFire Publishing
ISBN: 978-1640454163
Genre: Romance
Pages: 292
Reviewed by: Lisa Brown-Gilbert
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We never know when the love of a lifetime will come our way, appearing at any time in our lives. The spark of romance can occur with two hearts at just about any age and with the characters in Delicious Romance, young love does become the love of a lifetime when
Fritz Von Erich: Master of the Iron Claw
Title: Fritz Von Erich: Master of the Iron Claw
Author: Ron G. Mullinax
Publisher: LitFire Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-63524-983-5
Pages: 185
Genre: Biography
Reviewed by: CC Thomas
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Ron G. Mullinax’s Fritz Von Erich: Master of the Iron Claw tells the story of Jack Adkisson, known to wrestling fans as “The Master of the Iron Claw.” This wrestling hold, created by Adkisson, is still famously used today. The move involves brute strength without the gimmicks: a strong man (or woman) crushing opponents
Echoes Through Time
Title: Echoes Through Time: A Harvester Adventure Series
Author: Richard Chamberlain
Publisher: LitFire Publishing
ISBN: 978-1641516631
Pages: 352
Genre: Science-Fiction
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
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Henry David Thoreau once said, “It is what a man thinks of himself that really determines his fate.” In author Richard Chamberlain’s book titled “Echoes Through Time: A Harvester Adventure Series”, the concept of fate comes heavily into play as a young
Tick Tock Universe
Title: Tick Tock Universe: A Harvester Adventure Series
Author: Richard Chamberlain
Publisher: LitFire Publishing
ISBN: 978-1641519045
Pages: 358
Genre: Science-Fiction
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
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American doctor and NSA astronaut Mae Jemison once said, “The really wonderful thing that happened to me when I was in space was this feeling of belonging to the entire universe.” In author Richard Chamberlain’s sci-fi novel Tick Tock Universe: A Harvester Adventure
From Brooklyn to Kingsport
Title: From Brooklyn to Kingsport
Author: David Garrahan
Publisher: Xlibris
ISBN: 978-1-984505298-3
Pages: 322
Genre: Autobiography
Reviewed By: Dan MacIntosh
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David Garrahan’s autobiography From Brooklyn to Kingsport is a literal ‘rags to riches’ tale. Garrahan came from extremely poor roots, and when he grew up on the tough Brooklyn streets in the 1940s, he actually stole rags from the ragman as a child. He then sold these same rags back
A Matter of Honor
Title: A Matter of Honor
Author: Larry Auerbach
Publisher: Book Vine Press
ISBN: 978-1949574616
Pages: 732
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
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TV celebrity Bill Rancic once said, “Keep your word. Honor commitments, and they will double back to honor you.” In author Larry Auerbach’s latest historical fiction narrative, a lone man’s painful experience during the end of the Civil War leads him
The Order of Seven
Title: The Order of Seven
Author: Charles J. Saporito
Publisher: LitFire Publishing
ISBN: 1492879584
Pages: 258
Genre: Fantasy
Reviewed by: Jennifer Weiss
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Humanity’s future is standing on shaky ground, somehow able to survive extinction for centuries. The Order of Seven holds the truth and will be put to the ultimate test. There has been an alliance for eons, an alliance vowed to protect humankind and ensure its survival
From Despair to Hope and Healing
Title: From Despair to Hope and Healing
Author: Barbara K. Mezera
Publisher: LitFire Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-64045-9274
Pages: 170
Reviewed by: Ella Vincent
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From Despair to Hope and Healing is an inspiring collection of poems by Barbara K. Mezera. Her poems about surviving depression will be a hopeful sign to readers.
From Despair to Hope and Healing deals candidly with Mezera’s struggles with mental
Koschei
Title: Koschei: The Silver-Eyed Monster
Author: A. A. Farr
Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1643612719
Pages: 272
Genre: Fiction
Review by: Aaron Washington
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The story starts slow as the reader is introduced to Alex Campbell, a quiet elementary student. The first chapter basically covers the characters of Alex and how he relates to others. The quiet boy who is not necessarily a loner brought about two major themes in the book; bullying and low self-esteem
King Charles of New York City
Title: King Charles of New York City (How a Poor Georgia Farm Boy Became a World Authority on Drug and Alcohol Treatment)
Author: Gary W. Neidhardt
Publisher: Westwood Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 978-1643612614
Pages: 336
Genre: Non-Fiction
Reviewed by: Aaron Washington
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King Charles of New York City (How a Poor Georgia Farm Boy Became a World Authority on Drug and Alcohol Treatment) is about the inspiring story of Charles Barnes Towns, a man who rose
The Life of the Leader
Title:The Life of the Leader: In Loving Memory of Deng Ter Thach
Author: Gatlauk Ter Thach
Publisher: LitFire Publishing
ISBN: 978-1643983639
Pages: 154
Genre: Biography
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
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American UFC fighter Max Holloway once said, “Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.” In author Gatlauk Ter Thach’s book The Life of the Leader: In Loving Memory of Deng Ter Thach, a brother remembers and honors the life of his late brother by sharing the inspirational stories of a
Concentration
Title: Concentration
Author: Jack Haberek
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency, LLC
ISBN: 978-1628578935
Pages: 430
Genre: Dark Fantasy
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
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British espionage novelist John le Carré once said, “Love is whatever you can still betray. Betrayal can only happen if you love.” In author Jack Haberek’s book Concentration, the author delves into the story of one man’s struggle for justice and finding meaning in life
Under The Midnight Skies
Title: Under The Midnight Skies
Author: Mary A. Lonergan
Publisher: LitFire Publishing
ISBN: 978-1643986302
Pages: 168
Genre: Adventure / Western / Romance
Reviewed by: Jake Bishop
Hollywood Book Review
In the late 1800s, as one century is coming to a close and another is about to begin, a young woman becomes restless with her life as a teacher in New York and decides to follow her dream of becoming an actress. Her talent is exceptional,
Common Threads
Title: Common Threads
Author: Larry Auerbach
Publisher: Book Vine Press
ISBN: 978-1949574562
Pages: 590
Genre: Historical Fiction/Western
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
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John F. Kennedy once said, “If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.” In author Larry Auerbach’s novel Common Threads, diversity becomes a battle as the author delves into the
The Letter
Title: The Letter
Author: Kailah Raye
Publisher: Page Publishing
Genre: Action/Romance
Pages: 256
ISBN: 978-1641384667
Reviewed by: Barbara Bamberger Scott
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The Letter is a romance story of grand proportions, Raye’s new book takes us to Afghanistan and back, tracing the connectivity of three very different people.
Matt Connor and his friend Law Levine are staff sergeants and close buddies deployed on their fifth mission together, this
The Adopted Son
Title: The Adopted Son: God’s Blessings and Perseverance Achieved Success
Author: Joseph C. Peterson
Publisher: TopLink Publishing
ISBN: 978-1970066340
Genre: Autobiography/Memoir,
Pages: 80
Reviewed by: Ella Vincent
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The Adopted Son is the story of Joseph Peterson and how he overcame years of abuse to become a successful businessman. This autobiography is an inspiring book which readers will love. The Adopted Son starts with
Beyond Providence
Title: Beyond Providence
Author: Lawrence Burk
Publisher: Book – Art Press Solutions
ISBN: 78-1-4028-9462
Pages: 222
Genre: Science Fiction
Reviewed by: Jennifer Weiss
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Beyond Providence by author Lawrence Burk is the third book of the ‘Alien Within’ series. The book is set in the year 2034, which happens to be sixteen years after the year Hope was born. Hope was one of the major characters that
Whose Back Was Stabbed?
Title: Whose Back Was Stabbed? FDR’s Secret War On Japan
Author: Koichi Mera
Publisher: Hamilton Books
ISBN: 978-0761868958
Pages: 220
Genre: History/Politics & Government
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
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Political activist Marcus Garvey once said, “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” In author Koichi Mera’s book Whose Back Was Stabbed? FDR’s Secret War On Japan, the history of Japan and the United States during and
Yogini
Title: Yogini: The Quest for the Gate
Author: Dinkar Goswami
Publisher: XlibrisUS
ISBN: 1984559702
Pages: 242
Genre: Fantasy
Reviewed by: Liz Konkel
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Yogini: The Quest for the Gate is an exciting fantasy adventure with a refreshing take on mythology and destiny. Gerua gets the opportunity of a lifetime when her friend Kally asks her to take a trip to India and learn yoga. Their trip starts off like a dream. They meet the handsome Tony and his dashing friend
Confessions of an Accidental Scholar
Title: Confessions of an Accidental Scholar
Author: Tom Corbett
Publisher: Hancock Press
ISBN: 978-1948000291
Pages: 684
Genre: Educational
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
Englishman and labor activist Guy Ryder once said, “It’s not going to be technology. It’s not going to be globalization. It’s going to be policy decisions and policy settings that will form the future of work.” In author Tom Corbett’s book Confessions of an Accidental Scholar, the concept of policy and policy making comes