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Category: Fiction
The Secret Life of Women You Think You Know by Roger Daniel Grubb (Book Review #2267)
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)”
Beneath the Swamp’s Shadow by Kelvin Ray Oxendine (Book Review #2266)
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)”
A Friend of Dorothy’s by Richard Willett (Book Review #2265)
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)”
Hunting the Red Fox by W. Kenneth Tyler, Jr. (Book Review #2264)
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)”
House of Vipers (Alfie Goes to Thailand, Book 4) by James King (Book Review #2303)
House of Vipers, the fourth installment in the Alfie Goes to Thailand series, plunges readers into a tense domestic drama where trust, loyalty, and manipulation collide under the relentless heat of rural Thailand.
Muzzle the Black Dog by Mike Cobb (Book Review #2262)
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)”
My Life as Akama by Oded (Book Review #2261)
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)”
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.
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