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Posted on January 28, 2026 by Jeyran Main
Hypersound by Diavolo Ray is an epic, hybrid coming of age story steeped in nostalgia, music, and magic realism. It follows the tumultuous journey of Jet James, a boy who suffers under the weight of trauma, finds solace in sound, and ultimately uses art,… Continue Reading “Hypersound by Diavolo Ray (Book Review #2284)”
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Posted on January 23, 2026 by Jeyran Main
Miigiwewin by T. Geezer is a layered, thought-provoking novel that intertwines mystery, academia, and personal redemption. At its heart lies the enigmatic figure of Professor Jason Abram, whose arrival at the University as the inaugural director of a Scholars’ Program sets the stage for… Continue Reading “Miigiwewin by T. Geezer (Book Review #2278)”
Category: Fiction, Mystery & CrimeTags: academic mystery novel, Amazon bestseller book review, book club discussion novels, fall edition book reviews, fiction about redemption, indie author book review, literary fiction book review, Miigiwewin book review, novels with complex characters, Review Tales Magazine, T. Geezer author, university mystery novels, upmarket fiction reviews
Posted on January 17, 2026 by Jeyran Main
Mark Sherry’s A Measure of Justice is a gripping historical mystery set in late 15th-century Constantinople, blending political intrigue, cross-cultural tension, and a complex murder investigation. The story follows Nicollo Moro, a former Venetian magistrate, who arrives in a city teetering on the edge… Continue Reading “A Measure of Justice by Mark Sherry (Book Review #2272)”
Category: Fiction, Mystery & CrimeTags: ): historical mystery, 15th century, Constantinople, cross-cultural tension, historical adventure, historical detective, Historical Fiction, Historical thriller, intrigue and suspense, Istanbul, murder investigation, mystery novel, Nicollo Moro, ottoman empire, period mystery, political intrigue, Venetian intrigue, Venetian politics, Venice
Posted on January 12, 2026 by Jeyran Main
Roger Daniel Grubb’s novel The Secret Life of Women You Think You Know is an innovative and genre-blending story that questions readers’ assumptions about the women who matter most in their lives. With his emotionally rich storytelling, Grubb reveals the hidden struggles and buried… Continue Reading “The Secret Life of Women You Think You Know by Roger Daniel Grubb (Book Review #2267)”
Posted on January 11, 2026 by Jeyran Main
Beneath the Swamp’s Shadow is an exceptional historical fiction novel by Kelvin Ray Oxendine that connects us to our history and brings us to the present, awakening a legacy of resistance that continues to be felt in the landscape and people of North Carolina… Continue Reading “Beneath the Swamp’s Shadow by Kelvin Ray Oxendine (Book Review #2266)”
Posted on January 10, 2026 by Jeyran Main
A Friend of Dorothy’s is a compelling work of fiction by Richard Willett that captures both the heart-wrenching impact of AIDS during the 1980s and the more subtle, but just as damaging, psychological effects on individuals who lived their lives without the benefit of… Continue Reading “A Friend of Dorothy’s by Richard Willett (Book Review #2265)”
Posted on January 9, 2026 by Jeyran Main
A delightful combination of humor, a fast-moving plot, and unexpected twists appears in W. Kenneth Tyler, Jr.’s delightful historical fiction novel: Hunting the Red Fox. Roger Mace, the aspiring author, was searching for the untold stories of ordinary people. Through a combination of chance… Continue Reading “Hunting the Red Fox by W. Kenneth Tyler, Jr. (Book Review #2264)”
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Posted on January 7, 2026 by Jeyran Main
The book “Muzzle the Black Dog” is Mike Cobb’s psychological suspense novel about Jack Pate, a man living in isolation for many years in the backwoods of North Carolina. The story begins with the shocking and terrifying actual event of the Centennial Olympic Park… Continue Reading “Muzzle the Black Dog by Mike Cobb (Book Review #2262)”
Posted on January 6, 2026 by Jeyran Main
Akama’s Life, as written by a lifelong writer, comes to life through the voice of Akama, a complex, enigmatic, and lyrical character. In his novel Akama’s Life, Oded blurs the lines between spiritual autobiography and philosophical journey by drawing on his extensive academic background… Continue Reading “My Life as Akama by Oded (Book Review #2261)”
