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Category: Fiction
The Promise of Unbroken Straw By Ken Steele (Book Review #2065)
Ken Steeleās The Promise of Unbroken Straw is a sweeping, heartfelt novel that captures the quiet ache of loss, the tangled web of family secrets, and the strength it takes to carry the weight of a fractured past. Set against the stark beauty of… Continue Reading “The Promise of Unbroken Straw By Ken Steele (Book Review #2065)”
Like Embers in the Night by Andrew Goliszek (Book Review #2061)
Like Embers in the Night is a haunting, deeply affecting historical novel rooted in the harrowing true story of two survivors of Soviet labor camps and gulags. With unflinching detail and emotional power, the book chronicles the endurance of Janek, a Polish soldier, and… Continue Reading “Like Embers in the Night by Andrew Goliszek (Book Review #2061)”
After Pearl by Stephen G. Eoannou (Book Review #2059)
Stephen G. Eoannou’s After Pearl is a masterfully written, darkly atmospheric historical mystery that immerses readers in the morally murky world of 1940s Buffalo, just months after the attack on Pearl Harbor. At once gritty and psychologically complex, the novel introduces us to Nicholas… Continue Reading “After Pearl by Stephen G. Eoannou (Book Review #2059)”
The Gates of Polished Horn by Mark A. Rayner (Book Review #2055)
In The Gates of Polished Horn, the mundane and the mythic coalesce into a lyrical meditation on memory, marriage, and the fragile nature of identity. Through the lens of Liz and Oscarās quietly fraying relationship, the novel invites readers to inhabit an interior world… Continue Reading “The Gates of Polished Horn by Mark A. Rayner (Book Review #2055)”
Where I Belong by Candice Black (Book Review #2053)
Candice Blackās Where I Belong unfolds in short, dialogue-driven snapshots, following Claraāa woman who has just lost her jobāthrough conversations that hint at both the upheaval in her life and the support she unexpectedly finds. Despite its brevity, the piece captures Claraās resilience and… Continue Reading “Where I Belong by Candice Black (Book Review #2053)”
Through Jaded Eyes by Ryan W. McClellan (Book Review #2052)
Through Jaded Eyes is a visceral dystopian thriller, a fusion of psychological suspense, political commentary, and prophetic vision. Written with searing urgency and unflinching grit, Ryan W. McClellan delivers a novel that reads like a warning shot to a sleeping worldāone that dares to… Continue Reading “Through Jaded Eyes by Ryan W. McClellan (Book Review #2052)”
Uncovering the Truth in The Missing Years by Kathy Haynes (Book Review #2050)
In The Missing Years, author Kathy Haynes weaves a compelling story about Norah, a woman navigating the complexities of love, family, and self-discovery. A divorced, fatherless daughter, Norah has worked hard to build a life where she is in control, but the one thing… Continue Reading “Uncovering the Truth in The Missing Years by Kathy Haynes (Book Review #2050)”
The Final Witness by Tina S. Transformation (Book Review #2049)
The Final Witness by Tina S. Transformation is a chilling blend of truth and dark fiction, weaving a suspenseful narrative that explores the long-lasting effects of trauma and the terrifying extent of evil in the world.
A Thrilling Tale of Secrets and Identity in Hidden by Olivia Gold (Book Review #2047)
In Hidden, Olivia Gold takes readers on a pulse-pounding journey with Xander Hall, a middle schooler who is an expert at blending into the backgroundāuntil a sudden and unexpected threat turns his world upside down. When two seemingly innocent “dog groomers” invade his home… Continue Reading “A Thrilling Tale of Secrets and Identity in Hidden by Olivia Gold (Book Review #2047)”
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