Category: Historical Fiction

American History by Andrew White (Book Review #182)

This short book review was kindly requested by Lean Stone Book Club. American History is a book written about the time between the Indians right up until the modern times. It focuses on the American people and the events that have shaped to be what… Continue Reading “American History by Andrew White (Book Review #182)”

The Road to Alexander by Jennifer Macaire (Book Review #165)

This review was kindly requested by Jennifer Macaire.  The Road to Alexander is a historical fiction book written about a woman named Ashley. She receives an award and is chosen to travel back in time to interview her favorite historical figure, Alexander the Great.… Continue Reading “The Road to Alexander by Jennifer Macaire (Book Review #165)”

Coping With Death & Destruction by Arrison Kirby (Book Review #150)

This review was kindly requested by Arrison Kirby.  Coping with death and destruction is a collection of fictional stories written with the intent to make you smile, cry, and ponder as you read. This twelve-chapter book, blends in with the deaths that occurred in 2016… Continue Reading “Coping With Death & Destruction by Arrison Kirby (Book Review #150)”

The Fire In The Rock by Charles Norman (Book Review #129)

This review was kindly requested by the author & UnderratedReads. The fire in the rock is written about the time of Moses (Kisil) before he became the prophet. It is set at the time of the plagues on Egypt, the Ten Commandments and when… Continue Reading “The Fire In The Rock by Charles Norman (Book Review #129)”

Hannah’s Moon by John A. Heldt (Book Review #109)

Hannah’s Moon is the fifth book of the American Journey. I happen to review two of his other books, titled: The Mine & September Sky, where you can read by clicking on the links. This book is about a couple that has been struggling to… Continue Reading “Hannah’s Moon by John A. Heldt (Book Review #109)”

Noah’s Wife by T.K. Thorne (Book Review #115)

This review was written for Online Book Club “I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars.” This book was an “OnlineBookClub.org Book of the Day.” Noah’s wife is a fictional tale about Na’amah. The story begins twenty-one years before the flood when Na’amah… Continue Reading “Noah’s Wife by T.K. Thorne (Book Review #115)”

Pearl, MD: The Way West by Marie Bartlett (Book Review #73)

The way of the West begins right where we were left off. Pearl is a physician in the nineteenth-century society. This was when women were not welcome to have a profession. African Americans are also treated poorly. Healing them as a patient is unacceptable… Continue Reading “Pearl, MD: The Way West by Marie Bartlett (Book Review #73)”

The Slave Players by Megan Allen (Book Review #320)

The Slave Players by Megan Allen is an emotionally charged tale showing what violence and racism can bring to even the smallest of communities. Our story begins when a bus carrying a group of black campers takes a wrong turn in the Deep South,… Continue Reading “The Slave Players by Megan Allen (Book Review #320)”

June Short Book Reviews (Part One)

These short book reviews were kindly requested by Lean Stone Book Club. Fasting by Jonathan Clear This is a book written about the benefits of practicing Fasting. As we all may know, fasting has been best known for its religious connections, however; this book… Continue Reading “June Short Book Reviews (Part One)”