Category: Historical Fiction

American Civil War by William D. Willis (Book Review #249)

This book review was requested by Lean Stone Book Club. American Civil War is a non-fiction history book about America and how the deadliest wars effected its country. It covers subjects like how Lincoln ended slavery and how the Confederate were defeated. This book does… Continue Reading “American Civil War by William D. Willis (Book Review #249)”

Southern Dust by Caspar Vega (Book Review #251)

This review was kindly requested by Caspar Vegan. Southern Dust is an old school pulp adventure using several narrators to tell an interconnected Southern story. The tale begins with Gretchen. She lives in Alabama has a cotillion coming up and she also is looking… Continue Reading “Southern Dust by Caspar Vega (Book Review #251)”

“Stalking the Shadows” by BJ Edwards (Book Review #246)

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of “Stalking the Shadows” by BJ Edwards] Stalking the Shadows is a complex historical fantasy story set around 12,000 years ago in megalithic Britain. The climate is harsh and fear lives amongst the Neandethals, one of the last… Continue Reading ““Stalking the Shadows” by BJ Edwards (Book Review #246)”

War of Rain by H.W. Vivian (Book Review #223)

This review was kindly requested by H.W. Vivian War of Rain is a young adult fantasy novel written about a girl named Miri. Earth has moved closer to the sun causing geographical problems. The sky is no longer blue and the ground is dusty.… Continue Reading “War of Rain by H.W. Vivian (Book Review #223)”

The Goddess by H.W. Vivian (Book Review #225)

This review was kindly requested by H.W. Vivian The Goddess is a young adult novel written about Clara and her two brothers. She accidentally causes trouble which then leads to a war. The book is similar, in some aspects to War of Rain but this… Continue Reading “The Goddess by H.W. Vivian (Book Review #225)”

Canada by William D. Willis (Book Review #250)

This review was kindly requested by Lean Stone Book Club. Canada is a non-fiction history book about the history of this wonderful country. It is a short book covering the basics from the aboriginals, Vikings, British and French colonization, places and events that make what… Continue Reading “Canada by William D. Willis (Book Review #250)”

Destitutio Quod Remissio by Beau Armstrong (Book Review #214)

Destitutio Quod Remissio by Beau Armstrong Destitutio Quod Remissio is a historical fiction written about a good Christian named, Marcus. The story is set in the 4th Century where faith is a secret and those exposed get to lose everything. As it happens, Marcus… Continue Reading “Destitutio Quod Remissio by Beau Armstrong (Book Review #214)”

Chocolate for Lilly by Caroline Clemens (Book Review #421)

Chocolate for Lilly is a historical fiction set in the 1920s. It is the first book of its series, and the story revolves around Lilly and Robert. Lilly is looking for the long-lost sister she never knew she had, and Robert, her childhood friend,… Continue Reading “Chocolate for Lilly by Caroline Clemens (Book Review #421)”

History of Philosophy by Michael J. Stewart (Book Review #206)

This review was kindly requested by Lean Stone Book Club. History of Philosophy is a mind-boggling book discussing Roman, Eastern, and Western philosophy. It also includes Theories and philosophers, which have had great influence in shaping what we have today. I liked this book… Continue Reading “History of Philosophy by Michael J. Stewart (Book Review #206)”