Reviews
Finding Eden
Brad Dude (Brad Dude & Associates)
Finding Eden: A Perilous Quest for a Safe Migrant Homeland by Brad Dude is a sweeping, multi-perspective novel that chronicles the perilous journey of migrants and asylum seekers as they flee war, persecution, and poverty in search of safety and a new home. The story unfolds in three acts: first, the shipwreck of the MV Ralik-Ratak, where desperate migrants overthrow their abusive smugglers; second, the humanitarian missions led by Captain Anna Kruger and her crew aboard the rescue ship MV Militobi as they attempt to deliver refugees to Europe,...
Summer Fated To Be Mine
B. Truly ( Independently published)
In Summer Fated to Be Mine, B. Truly delivers an emotionally charged narrative of love, heartbreak, and second chances. It is the first and engaging entry in The Summer Choice series. The story follows Zakiah Morelli, who, along with his brother, shares a tight-knit bond—until the fateful summer they all fall for the same girl, Iliana Kaplan. Zakiah always believed he and Iliana were destined. Still, when it becomes clear her heart isn’t entirely his, the resulting heartbreak fractures his relationship with both Iliana and his brother Elijah. T...
Death and His Brother
D.E. Ring (Grinder)
D.E. Ring’s Death and His Brother is another captivating sixth entry into the Urquhart & MacDonald Murder Mysteries, and it is a classic whodunit set in mid-20th-century Cape Breton, Canada, following a cast of musicians, hotel staff, and small-town residents thrown together by fate and a deadly accident. The story opens as a group of jazz musicians, along with other passengers, board a new Railiner sleeper train for the grand re-opening of The Gramercy Hotel in Barrachois. When the train barrels through its stop with no one at the controls...
Lucky Secrets
B.T. Polcari (Wild Rose Press)
Lucky Secrets by B.T. Polcari is the third installment in the Mauzzy & Me mystery series that whisks you into a charming, puzzle-filled adventure with college senior and amateur sleuth Sara Donovan. Just as Sara is preparing for finals before graduation, a mysterious package arrives, containing an invitation to a secretive competition—and blackmail photos suggesting she has no choice but to participate. Accompanied by her loyal best friend Zoe and her trusty canine sidekick Mauzzy, Sara heads to a secluded mansion to compete against seven o...
Liberty-Loving Lafayette
Dorothea Jensen (Past Times Press Publication date : February 25, 2023)
Dorothea Jensen’s Liberty-Loving Lafayette is a delightful and accessible introduction to the Marquis de Lafayette, the young French nobleman whose courage and idealism played a crucial role in securing American independence. In rhyming verse, Jensen swiftly summarizes Lafayette’s journey: from his youthful enthusiasm for the American cause, to his pivotal friendship with George Washington, his bravery in battle, his role in securing French support, and his decisive contribution at Yorktown. With lively illustrations and supplemental resources,...
Consummate Confidences
Florence Lea Dombey (Independently Published via KDP)
Consummate Confidences by Florence Dombey is the sixth book in The Willow Chronicle and a sweeping saga that examines crime, deception, and secrets in a seemingly idyllic town in 1957. The story follows Brittany Alistair Macey, who returns to her small hometown of Port Townsend after a daring escape to French Polynesia with Willow Benton, Carl Meyers’ daughter. While Bambi tries to rebuild her life with her infant daughter in her father’s vacant house, the town is shaken by the long-overdue return of Willow, who vanished from Honolulu months ea...
The Poetry Coaster
Lucas Raney (Two Turkey Publishing, LLC)
I still can’t believe that The Poetry Coaster is written by a ten-year-old, a short yet spectacular lesson in poetry. In a tone that is jovial and light and that doesn’t miss in humor, this young author delivers a lyrical work that instructs and entertains. I have written for many years, and there are poetic forms I never knew existed. Lucas Raney breaks them down with concise definitions and takes readers on a lyrical ride that describes the rollercoaster experience. From loop-de-loops to snack disasters, from the nervousness of standing in li...
Kyra: Through the Veil
Nicklous Adams II (Nicklous Adams II)
Nicklous Adams II’s Kyra: Through the Veil is an epic fantasy that delivers a tale of redemption, ancient conflicts, and the struggle between good and evil. The story follows Kyra, a young Aviyan princess burdened by her unique lineage and haunted by her past. She lost everything when she was just six years old, and living without her father, who disappeared in a war to save their world, has been her greatest challenge. He has been gone for five hundred years, and now, as they prepare for the fifth celebration to honor the brave and falle...
Sentience Hazard
Alexandru Czimbor ()
Sentience Hazard by Alexandru Czimbor is an intriguing science fiction set in 2053, a time of explosive technological advancement, and the world is on the brink of catastrophe as China’s advanced AI threatens global dominance. When a renegade Chinese scientist uncovers critical intel, the race to prevent disaster intensifies. The US mobilizes, enlisting the expertise of a maverick French genius and a visionary Scottish-African professor, whose controversial ideas challenge the status quo. As the chaos ensues, humanity faces profound ethica...
The Legacy of Doctor Moreau: The Gamble for Our Humanity
Michel Godet (selfpublishing.com)
The Legacy of Moreau: The Gamble for Our Humanity by Michel Godet is a captivating thriller that examines the intersection between scientific innovation and ethical responsibility in the area of human enhancement. In a richly described world where bioengineering and neural technologies could change what it means to be human, the novel includes characters motivated by ambition, their family history, and tough moral choices. Dr. Elise Moreau’s groundbreaking creation—Project Nexus—promised to unlock the full potential of the human mind. Designed...