Category: Fiction

The Bystander by John David (Book Review #2260)

The Bystander, written by John David, is a traditional thriller with unusual depth, thanks to its moral overtones. It begins with a public shooting, which is captured on television, and the person who stops the shooting is called a “citizen hero.” From the start,… Continue Reading “The Bystander by John David (Book Review #2260)”

Island Endgame by Rebecca Hodge (Book Review #2248)

Rebecca Hodge’s novel, Island Endgame, is a masterwork of emotional suspense filled with intrigue and mystery. It also has themes of survival, loss, and resilience, set against the beautiful backdrop of Puget Sound, Washington.

The Great West Wood by Philip Palmer (Book Review #2245)

Philip Palmer’s The Great West Wood is a daring journey into the evolution of urban life. The novel deftly intertwines modern urban living with ancient mythology; family drama meets folklore; an .com-crime story meets the contemporary fantasy. This faith-filled collection of images, thoughts, and… Continue Reading “The Great West Wood by Philip Palmer (Book Review #2245)”

The Monocle by Mark Cavanagh (Book Review #2242)

The Monocle has a thrilling Story Similar to many other YA Sci-Fi Adventures. It combines Science Fiction elements like Teleportation, Time Travel, and Alien Technology in an entertaining way that hooks you. It takes place in a small Town in the 60s with lots… Continue Reading “The Monocle by Mark Cavanagh (Book Review #2242)”

Blade Rider by Jaime A Sevilla (Book Review #2236)

Blade Rider by Jaime A. Sevilla is an exhilarating journey into a richly imagined future where humans and alien allies coexist across multiple planets. At the heart of the story is Raven, a young dreamer whose aspiration to become an Air Ranger begins at… Continue Reading “Blade Rider by Jaime A Sevilla (Book Review #2236)”

Spider Lily: Six Toxic Tales from Japan by Andrew Innes (Book Review #2235)

Spider Lily: Six Toxic Tales from Japan by Andrew Innes is a masterful and haunting collection that immerses readers in a world where beauty conceals danger, and societal structures often hide cruelty beneath their surface. Across six distinct yet thematically intertwined stories, Innes combines… Continue Reading “Spider Lily: Six Toxic Tales from Japan by Andrew Innes (Book Review #2235)”

The Blade of Milan by Warren R. Basla (Book Review #2233)

The Blade of Milan by Warren R. Basla is a gripping historical adventure that masterfully blends suspense, strategy, and human drama. Set against the rich, turbulent backdrop of Renaissance Italy, the novel immerses readers in a world of political intrigue, dueling families, and shifting… Continue Reading “The Blade of Milan by Warren R. Basla (Book Review #2233)”

Leaving Winter for a Desert Sky by Skylar Lyralen Kaye (Book Review #2232)

Leaving Winter for a Desert Sky by Skylar Lyralen Kaye is a profoundly moving debut that explores the tangled web of family, identity, and the long, winding path toward self-forgiveness. From the first page, Kaye draws readers into Erin’s life—a woman who has spent… Continue Reading “Leaving Winter for a Desert Sky by Skylar Lyralen Kaye (Book Review #2232)”

The Bystander by John David (Book Review #2148)

The Bystander by John David is a sharp, compelling debut that skillfully merges the intensity of a modern mystery with the realism of today’s media landscape. Set against the lively backdrop of a Florida college football weekend, the story follows TV reporter Pete Lemaster,… Continue Reading “The Bystander by John David (Book Review #2148)”