A story set during the reign of Mongol overlord Kublai Khan. “Kamikaze: A Novel of the Mongol Invasions of Japan” could have easily been written as a straight history, but I think that by twisting it just slightly so as to make it a work of fiction, Blanchet is able to appeal to a wider range of readers. … More “Kamikaze: A Novel of the Mongol Invasions of Japan” by Jeanne Blanchet
Angie and Jan are two sisters who have very distinctive personalities. Both women carry deep scars from growing up with an abusive, alcoholic mother. The term SCABS stands for Sudden Crazy Ass Bitch Syndrome. … More “SCABS” by Isabella Ornot
It all began in 1975, when Edward Goodliffe left London, England, with his wife Jane and business partner Lachlan Grant Young and headed to the small town of Granum in Alberta, Canada. The population of the town was 325. Edward and Grant decided to go into business manufacturing nails. … More “Nailed It” by Edward Goodliffe
“Quest of the Staff and the Sword” is an epic fantasy adventure by T.K. Kohl. While relaxing at home with his wife, world-renowned archaeologist Dr. Henry Jedidiah answers the phone to his good friend Mike Gideon, who hurriedly requests he take an important trip to the country of Peru. Dr. Jedidiah and his wife are well-respected around the globe as experts on ancient artifacts. … More Quest of the Staff and the Sword by T.K. Kohl
“Sweet Twisted Pine” by Lori R. Hodges is a historical fiction mystery set in Philadelphia in the 1800s. … More Sweet Twisted Pine by Lori R. Hodges
When I came across “My Dog is More Enlightened That I Am” by Maureen Scanlon I jumped on it. In it I found a self-help guide to experiencing life through our puppies’ eyes. The premise is not about living like dogs, it is about applying the wisdom that exists in their simplicity to our complicated lives. … More My Dog is More Enlightened Than I Am by Maureen Scanlon
“Of Gods and Heroes: An Unbiased Retelling of the Story of the Gods and Heroes of Ancient Greece” by Elias Pagonitis is a novel that follows the journey of Asopichos, a young Greek, from childhood to adulthood. … More Of Gods and Heroes by Elias Pagonitis
TEACHERS HAVE 9 LIVESHannah HopeOutskirts Press (2019)ISBN 9781977204417Reviewed by Sheri Hoyte for Reader Views (12/19) “Teachers Have 9 Lives: An Underground to Surface Exposure” by Hannah Hope is truly unlike anything I’ve ever read before! The author is a teacher who has taught for over 20 years in the inner-cities public school system. Hope started … More “Teachers Have 9 Lives: An Underground to Surface Exposure” by Hannah Hope
DARKEST BETRAYALSBella RayneOutskirts Press (2019)ISBN 9781977202918Reviewed by Rachel Dehning for Reader Views (12/19) “Darkest Betrayals” by Bella Rayne is a murder mystery set in the present as well as the past, with paranormal activities. In the present, Layla is dealing with anxiety and panic attacks, as well as the sporadic episode of time-travel to an … More Darkest Betrayals by Bella Rayne
FULL CIRCLE Richard Ellis ShawOutskirts Press (2019)ISBN 9781977204622Reviewed by Sheri Hoyte for Reader Views (11/19) “Full Circle” by Richard Ellis Shaw is a touching story about love, loss, secrets, and how the choices we make can impact us for the rest of our lives. Maggie and Pike have enjoyed a loving, committed relationship ever since … More “Full Circle” by Richard Ellis Shaw
