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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 Oscar’s 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 Black’s Where I Belong unfolds in short, dialogue-driven snapshots, following Clara—a woman who has just lost her job—through conversations that hint at both the upheaval in her life and the support she unexpectedly finds. Despite its brevity, the piece captures Clara’s 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 world—one 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 background—until 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)”
Intrigue and Suspense in Parisian Detective Tales, Part One: Two Sisters by Marcel Marquié (Book Review #2046)
In Two Sisters, the first part of his Parisian Detective Tales trilogy, Marcel Marquié weaves a captivating post-WWII detective story set against the backdrop of a recovering Paris. The novel is steeped in the political tensions of the time, with France still grappling with… Continue Reading “Intrigue and Suspense in Parisian Detective Tales, Part One: Two Sisters by Marcel Marquié (Book Review #2046)”
A Riveting Tale of Tragedy, Identity, and History: The Delegation (Book Review #2045)
In The Delegation, author Avner Landes delves into the complex, often tragic lives of two Soviet Jewish artists—Solomon Mikhoels, a world-renowned actor, and Itzik Feffer, a poet who became a government functionary. Set in Moscow in 1943, this novel weaves a tale of espionage,… Continue Reading “A Riveting Tale of Tragedy, Identity, and History: The Delegation (Book Review #2045)”
Never Have I Ever by Harker Jones (Book Review #2044)
Never Have I Ever by Harker Jones is a dark and twisted psychological thriller set in a small-town Michigan where secrets, lies, and betrayal swirl around a group of teenagers who find themselves caught in a deadly game. With its sinister atmosphere, mounting tension,… Continue Reading “Never Have I Ever by Harker Jones (Book Review #2044)”
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