In this second book in the “Jet World” series things get personal for Jet when her baby daughter Hannah is kidnapped. While the trusted babysitter is shopping at the mall little Hannah is practically snatched from under her nose. At the same time a beautiful young woman, Allegra, recently crowned Miss Jalisco, is also kidnapped. The daughter of a well known Mexican judge, a huge … Continue reading “Jet: Abducted” by Lynda Filler
I was attracted to this book by two things; the stringed musical instrument on the cover and the fact that the main character, Simon, comes from suburban New York. Coming from New York myself I was curious to learn about Simon’s adventures. Simon doesn’t spend a lot of time in New York; very quickly he is whisked away to a fantasy world. What a fantasy … Continue reading “Song of Simon” by C.A. Sanders
The Gangster’s Son My rating:5 of 5 stars With his first novel, Joseph Mark Brewer has created a fascinating character in Shig Sato. Set in 1991 Japan this is not just another murder mystery or detective story. With subtle and not so subtle hints at the political climate of the time, Japan’s gangster culture and the yakuza, and the antipathy for the American military presence … Continue reading “The Gangster’s Son: A Shig Sato Mystery” by Joseph Mark Brewer
Capturing the essence of any historical period is a challenge and Claire Stibbe meets the challenge head on in “Chasing Pharaohs”. Lush and historically accurate, Stibbe’s descriptions of ancient Egypt are spot on. Bringing her characters to life in vivid settings she uses contemporary dialogue to engage readers in the controversy surrounding the succession of Pharaohs in the dynasties. The ongoing subtle battle between Pharaoh … Continue reading “Chasing Pharaohs” by Claire Stibbe – A Vibrant and Vivid Depiction of Ancient Egypt
Death Most Wicked is the third part of Ms. Albracht’s Devil’s Due Collection. It is, in fact, something of a prequel, outlining the involvement of Detective Mikhael Ruskoff’s involvement in the bizarre serial murders occurring in the Baltimore area. As an introduction to Ruskoff it is an excellent book. The detective emerges as a compassionate human being and a loving family man. In fact sometimes … Continue reading Death Most Wicked by Suzi Albracht
Thanks so much to Anita’s Haven for this wonderful review of my latest book, “Riddle”. Please take time to check out her site as well as the review. Anita Kovacevic is an accomplished author herself. Riddle on Facebook Riddle on Amazon Book Trailer Anita Kovacevic on Amazon Source: RIDDLE by E. H. Newton – my review Four things drew me to this book – the fabulous … Continue reading RIDDLE by E. H. Newton – my review Re-blogged from Anita’s Haven
I received an ARC copy of this book for a fair and unbiased review. That being said my favorite genres are romantic thrillers. However this book caught my attention almost immediately. It is a sweet, sexy, and very funny romance. In many ways it pokes fun at the reality television shows that are so popular these days. The characters are well developed and quite believable. … Continue reading Dream Girl: Love On Reality TV by Alexis Alvarez
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Genre: Romance Thriller Overall Rating: 4 stars Editing and Proofreading: 3/5 Linguistics and Stylistics: 4/5 Plot Development: 4/5 Plot Pacing: 4/5 Character Development: 6/5 Rating: 18+ for profanity, violence, and sexual situations If you interview every inmate in any given prison, I would estimate that nine out of ten would tell you they were innocent, they were framed,… Continue reading Riddle by Elizabeth N. Newton- A Review by Jessica Wren
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The Railroad by Neil Newton My rating: 5 of 5 stars There are times it takes great courage to write, especially when the events are personal—a major human-made catastrophe. Add to it a fictional focus is on the bleaker side of the human condition, and you have a book steeped with gravitas. This certainly is the case in author,… Continue reading FINE REVIEW: “The Railroad” by Neil Newton ~ Courageous Book Steeped with Gravitas
Buy Here Once again Patricia Cornwell takes up the pen to discuss the case of Jack the Ripper. This is a single edition, only forty-seven pages long, in which she defends her assertion that William Sickert was Jack the Ripper. To her credit, while she does rehash some of her original research, she also adds some new information. Not content to leave well enough alone … Continue reading Chasing the Ripper by Patricia Cornwell
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