Category: Book Review

Action, Book Review, Indie Authors, Political Thriller, terrorism

“Gold, Silver, and Bombs: The Phoenix Series Book 2” by Ted Tayler

In his second book of the Phoenix series, “Gold, Silver, and Bombs”, Ted Tayler amps up the action and the tension. As the Olympus Project tackles the potential terrorist attacks on the 2012 London Olympics, Colin (Phoenix) rises in the esteem of his fellow project warriors. The teams throw out all the stops as they attempt to outwit terrorist plans to use the Olympics as … Continue reading “Gold, Silver, and Bombs: The Phoenix Series Book 2” by Ted Tayler

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Book Review, Memoir

“Son of Sam Was My Catcher and Other Bronx Tales” by Ian Lowell

Son of Sam Was My Catcher and Other Bronx Tales by Ian Lowell My rating: 5 of 5 stars Ian Lowell takes me has taken me back to my youth, growing up in New York City in the 50’s and 60’s, in his wonderful memoir “Son of Sam Was My Catcher and Other Bronx Tales”. Although I was in upper Manhattan and he was in … Continue reading “Son of Sam Was My Catcher and Other Bronx Tales” by Ian Lowell

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Book, Book Launch, Indie Authors, Romance, Suspense, thriller

Birthing a Book: The Launch of “Riddle”

On Sunday June 21, 2015 I launched my second book, “Riddle”. She “weighed” in at a whopping 326 pages. That’s quite a bit larger than her older sister, “View From the Sixth Floor: An Oswald Tale” who was a tiny 212 pages. I hope older sister won’t feel too threatened by “Riddle”; after all “View” has 48 reviews already and has a delightful 4.5-star rating … Continue reading Birthing a Book: The Launch of “Riddle”

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Book, Book Review, Romance

“When Darkness Breaks” by Traci Sanders

When Darkness Breaks by Traci Sanders My rating: 4 of 5 stars When Darkness Breaks by Traci Sanders is a touching story of a couple who struggle to overcome a terrible tragedy; a tragedy that almost destroys their family. Amber and Drake have everything a young married couple could ask for; Amber has a great career and Drake has the flexibility to be a stay … Continue reading “When Darkness Breaks” by Traci Sanders

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Book, Book Review

“On the Edge” by T.S. Krupa

“On the Edge” by T.S. Krupa is the story of widow Andy Parker and her daughter, Hayden Grace. While Andy struggles to balance life as a single mother who works full time, Hayden Grace struggles with lagging interest in snow-boarding. What had been her life-long passion suddenly seems to have lost its magical hold on her and Andy is concerned at this change in her … Continue reading “On the Edge” by T.S. Krupa

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Book Review, thriller

“Finders Keepers” by Stephen King

Finders Keepers by Stephen King My rating: 4 of 5 stars Being a big fan of Stephen King’s writing I was excited when I received my copy of his latest book, “Finders Keepers”. Something of a sequel to “Mr. Mercedes”, a book I thoroughly enjoyed, “Finders Keepers” introduces new characters and brings back some old ones. Beginning with the murder and robbery of a well … Continue reading “Finders Keepers” by Stephen King

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Book, Book Review, Science Fiction

“Charlie Robot” by Benedict Martin

Charlie Robot by Benedict Martin My rating: 5 of 5 stars “Charlie Robot” by Benedict Martin starts out as a seemingly cute story about the misadventures of a group of scientists who have created an android. This is not an ordinary android. This is an escaped android. On the very day their creation is to be unveiled to investors, the wily Steven escapes from the … Continue reading “Charlie Robot” by Benedict Martin

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Book, Book Review, Suspense

“The Railroad” by Neil Douglas Newton

I have a confession. The author of “The Railroad” is my husband. That being said, I’d like to give my opinion on the book. Mind you, I know a little bit about where he was coming from when he wrote the book. Neil wanted to write a book about child abuse. This is a subject that concerns him greatly. However I think “The Railroad” is … Continue reading “The Railroad” by Neil Douglas Newton

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Book, Book Giveaway, mystery, Romantic Thriller, September 11, Suspense, thriller, Twin Towers, World Trade Center, Writing

Book Release – “The Railroad” by Neil Newton

On June 1, 2002 I married my soul mate. We met under rather unusual circumstances. I was a former New Yorker living in the South and he was a New Yorker living in New York. We are both writers and he had started an online writing critique group. Over time we learned his father had been the Chair of the Economics Department of the university … Continue reading Book Release – “The Railroad” by Neil Newton

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