Category: Fiction

Poinsettia Girl: The Story of Agata della Pieta by Jennifer Wizbowski (Book Review #2313)

Poinsettia Girl by Jennifer Wizbowski is a beautifully immersive historical novel set in Venice, 1710, that explores music, identity, and the search for belonging. Based on the life of Agata de la Pieta, an orphan musician at the renowned Ospedale de la Pieta, the… Continue Reading “Poinsettia Girl: The Story of Agata della Pieta by Jennifer Wizbowski (Book Review #2313)”

Paganini (PEOPLE MAKING DANGER) by Adam Fike (Book Review #2312)

Niccolò Paganini was no ordinary violinist—he was a legend shrouded in both admiration and fear. In Paganini, Adam Fike revives the notorious nineteenth-century virtuoso in a way that feels immediate, cinematic, and darkly thrilling. Known for performances so breathtaking they seemed supernatural, Paganini inspired… Continue Reading “Paganini (PEOPLE MAKING DANGER) by Adam Fike (Book Review #2312)”

Operation Dragonhead (PEOPLE MAKING DANGER) by Adam Fike (Book Review #2311)

Adam Fike’s Operation Dragonhead launches readers into a mid-century world of satire, suspense, and chaos with a story that feels both absurdly entertaining and sharply insightful. Set at the close of the 1950s, the tale opens with an Army training exercise executed with near-perfect… Continue Reading “Operation Dragonhead (PEOPLE MAKING DANGER) by Adam Fike (Book Review #2311)”

Earth Warriors: The Four Heroes of Peace by Lui Petri (Book Review #2308)

Earth Warriors: The Four Heroes of Peace is a thrilling, fast-paced sci-fi adventure that masterfully blends intergalactic warfare, compelling character arcs, and a high-stakes fight for survival. Lui Petri delivers a story that is both expansive in scope and intimate in its exploration of… Continue Reading “Earth Warriors: The Four Heroes of Peace by Lui Petri (Book Review #2308)”

Jade’s Broken Bridge by Michele Lee Sefton (Book Review #2307)

Jade’s Broken Bridge by Michele Lee Sefton is an unflinching and deeply moving debut novel that explores the complexities of survival, identity, and resilience. Rooted in lived experience, this raw narrative traces the life of Jade, a young woman whose path is shaped by… Continue Reading “Jade’s Broken Bridge by Michele Lee Sefton (Book Review #2307)”

However Long the Day by K.J. Kelly (Book Review #2306)

However Long the Day by K.J. Kelly is a deeply moving and beautifully written family saga that spans generations, geography, and the enduring resilience of the human spirit. Set against the backdrop of the mining towns of Michigan and Montana and the sweeping beauty… Continue Reading “However Long the Day by K.J. Kelly (Book Review #2306)”

Hive Protocol by Shaun Gehring (Book Review #2305)

Hive Protocol by Shaun Gehring is a bold and electrifying exploration of what happens when humanity loses its digital guardian — and must face the raw, unfiltered chaos of true freedom. At once thrilling, cerebral, and deeply human, this debut novel delivers a masterclass… Continue Reading “Hive Protocol by Shaun Gehring (Book Review #2305)”

High Desert (PEOPLE MAKING DANGER) by Adam Fike (Book Review #2304)

In High Desert, Adam Fike shifts gears from historical drama and noir into a mid-twentieth-century “muscle car Western,” delivering a high-octane mix of crime, humor, and unexpected adventure. The story follows Hanner, a man who would rather tinker in his desert junkyard, fish for… Continue Reading “High Desert (PEOPLE MAKING DANGER) by Adam Fike (Book Review #2304)”

Brunner in the Black by Will Nichols (Book Review #2297)

Brunner in the Black by Will Nichols is a gripping, high-stakes crime thriller that plunges readers into a world of espionage, corruption, and ruthless justice. At its center is Lenya Fischer, a former Stasi operative turned private investigator who embodies the grit, cunning, and… Continue Reading “Brunner in the Black by Will Nichols (Book Review #2297)”