Category: Fiction

Paper Targets – Art Can Be Murder by Steve S. Saroff (Book Review #1637)

‘Paper Targets’ is a crime thriller about Enzi, a person with dyslexia who is math-smart and becomes a successful computer coder. While he falls in love with a woman named Kaori, he also meets Tommy, who introduces him to cybercrime.

Cat’s Curse by Kelley Heckart (Book Review #1636)

‘Cat’s Curse’ is a paranormal historical romance. This is the first book of the trilogy. Set in Scotland, we witness a love story between a prince and a succubus, Aedan and Cardea. While they can’t be together as the prince cannot touch anyone, and… Continue Reading “Cat’s Curse by Kelley Heckart (Book Review #1636)”

Jaguar Dreams by Susan MacBryde (Book Review #1634)

‘Jaguar Dreams’ is a contemporary fiction based deep in the Amazon Basin, where a heavy wave rocks the ground, causing a split and spill of oil everywhere. Kichwa, our protagonist, witnesses wildlife and her villager’s life in danger.

A Coup by Phyllis Skoy (Book Review #1632)

‘A Coup’ is a women’s fiction. It is set in Istanbul when hell breaks loose, and she steps off a tram attempting to visit her friend, Adalet. There are gunshots and chaos, causing her to run into a soldier who creates much drama in… Continue Reading “A Coup by Phyllis Skoy (Book Review #1632)”

Something from Nothing: A Historical World Without the History By Marie McCurdy

I always feel a pang of envy for historical fiction authors whose chosen setting is a time and place where people kept records.

Janie Ligon’s Recipe for Revenge by Danny Levin (Book Review #1631)

‘Janie Ligon’s’ is a story about retaliation for a divorce Janie believes she should not be facing, and now her husband has to pay the price for it. It is a unique tale about how far someone will go, and they learn during the… Continue Reading “Janie Ligon’s Recipe for Revenge by Danny Levin (Book Review #1631)”

Carnival Songs by S.V. Brown (Book Review #1620)

‘Carnival Songs’ is a historical fiction set in Torrenceburg with, a complex town and much drama. From the beginning of the story, you immediately feel like sinking into it with a sense of waiting for something to go wrong.

Body of Origin by Kimberly J. Smith (Book Review #1619)

‘Body of Origin’ is a young adult fictional story about Calliope Littleton. She is a sixteen-year-old and has the ability to be immune to a drug treatment mandated by the government. This enables her to remain having her switching abilities.

Catharine, Queen of the Tumbling Waters by Cynthia Neale (Book Review #1617)

‘Catharine, Queen of the Tumbling Waters’ is a historical fiction about Catherine Montour and her life, filled with turmoil, perseverance, and bravery. It is a compelling story set in the mid-1700s when Catherine was young and expected to follow in her grandmother’s footsteps as… Continue Reading “Catharine, Queen of the Tumbling Waters by Cynthia Neale (Book Review #1617)”