Category: Fiction

The Alabama Black McGruders by J.R. Rothstein (Book Review #1267)

The Alabama black McGruders is the story of Charles McGruder Sr 1829 – 1900-c), his father Ned (1795 – 1853-c), and his mother Mariah Magruder (1800 – 1880-c). Charles, the enslaved black grandson of a white slave owner, Ninian O. Magruder (1744 – 1803),… Continue Reading “The Alabama Black McGruders by J.R. Rothstein (Book Review #1267)”

The Hypnotist’s Assistant: When Magical Thinking Meets Reality by Richard DeVall (Book Review #1266)

The hypnotist’s assistant is a Christian mystery suspense romance story about Gary and the Earl. First, you mean Earl, a fallen fireman and magician who is paralyzed, confined to a wheelchair. You then meet Gary Crockett, a young boy who finds Earl, his neighbor,… Continue Reading “The Hypnotist’s Assistant: When Magical Thinking Meets Reality by Richard DeVall (Book Review #1266)”

A Wife for the Devil BY Shruti Rao (Book Review #1264)

A wife for the devil is a Victorian historical romance. The story begins with Elizabeth Lavoisier, a widow of 24 years of age and the illegitimate child of the Baron’s younger sister and an Indian soldier. She lives with her uncle, Baron Deverill. They… Continue Reading “A Wife for the Devil BY Shruti Rao (Book Review #1264)”

First Comes Baby by Alison O’Mara (Book Review #1262)

First Comes Baby is a fictional tale about a young woman named Ella deciding to go against social norms and have a baby by 35 before she is married or has a stable partner.

A Salted Slug by Joe King (Book Review #1259)

A salted slug is a crime mystery science fiction story. Zander Kain is a writer who has lost his job due to leaking classified information. He spends his days trying to get some work as a freelance writer for the Rook City Review which… Continue Reading “A Salted Slug by Joe King (Book Review #1259)”

Now Entering Alaska Time by Ken Waldman (BookReview #1258)

Now entering Alaska is a fictional short story divided into five parts. It is a unique blend of drama, death, loss, and comedy. Zan, a 28-year-old divorce’ and a musician moves to Frainbanks and, after experiencing love and loss, meets Melinda, a 27-year-old who… Continue Reading “Now Entering Alaska Time by Ken Waldman (BookReview #1258)”

The Short story collective: 13 Tales from Japan by Andrew Innes (Book Review #1254)

Thirteen tales from Japan is a collection of stories discussing the contemporary issues facing Japan. It introduces the reader to a wide range of inspirational and thought-provoking scenes keeping you intrigued.

The Adversary by Maurício Limeira (Book Review #1253)

The adversary is a crime thriller and is about Zeca, a journalist seeking revenge for the killers of his girlfriend. He feels horrible and responsible for her death. Justice to himself is only achieved when he hires a professional killer, Casimir, to find the… Continue Reading “The Adversary by Maurício Limeira (Book Review #1253)”

Twisted Love by Wally Runnels (Book Review #1250)

Twisted love is an occult horror story about Dr. Julietta, an archaeologist who discovers a chamber containing the remains of a pair of lovers in an excavation while she is in Mexico City. The finding seems to be the core of the story, and… Continue Reading “Twisted Love by Wally Runnels (Book Review #1250)”