Category: Fiction

All the Queen’s Men by Darryl Gauci (Book Review #1134)

All the Queen’s men is a political history story about the Glover brothers, Zachary, Peter, Adrian, and Adam. All four served the British Empire, and the story mentions the trouble they faced in 1859. The story is written in letters and records that were… Continue Reading “All the Queen’s Men by Darryl Gauci (Book Review #1134)”

Ötzi’s Odyssey by Neil Perry Gordon (Book Review #1132)

Ötzi’s Odyssey is a metaphysical fiction story about an iceman whose body comes back to life. Scientists have been studying the body since 1991. The body was found in the Italian Alps. As the story takes you on a journey to medical treatments dating… Continue Reading “Ötzi’s Odyssey by Neil Perry Gordon (Book Review #1132)”

Unfurling by Tia Ray Dhar (Book Review #1127)

Unfurling is a mystery romance and begins with Mandira Sharma, a recent medical graduate who isn’t very much happy about her job and has no sense of purpose. As things progress in the story, Mandy meets Latika, and a beautiful friendship is shaped between… Continue Reading “Unfurling by Tia Ray Dhar (Book Review #1127)”

These Days – Short Stories, Scenes and Sketches by Nick Fuller (Book Review #1126)

These days is a collection of short stories. The 8 pieces of the anthology are not related and are based on life in the 2020s. From climate change to conspiracy theories, the book covers a variety of subject matters.

A Firefighter Christmas Carol: And Other Stories by Douglas R. Brown (Book Review #1124)

A firefighter Christmas carol is a collection of ghost fiction stories involving first responders. It is a beautiful book because it puts forth the courage and emotional stress firefighters face. It also discusses the effects of PTSD, how to recognize it and seek help. 

Emily’s Lair by Cary Grossman (Book Review #1122)

Emily’s Lair is a murder mystery, and the story begins with detective Will Heller entering a book shop to interview Emily Kostova. He notices many 17th centuries with hunts books in the book shop and learns so much from Emily.

With Face Aflame by A.E. Walnofer (Book Review #1121)

With face aflame is a beautiful story told about a seventeen-year-old girl named Madge. She has a huge birthmark on her face and is very self-conscious about it.

The Reunion by Gary Wells (Book Review #1120)

The reunion is a historical fiction written about Nick arriving at his 50th class high school reunion, remembering everything. His intention at first is just to come, have a drink and keep to himself, but that is not what happens.

Wayward Girls by Claire Matturro and Penny Koepsel (Book Review #1119)

Wayward girls is a crime fiction story inspired by the events that occurred at Artesia Hall, a school in Texas where a female student passed away in 1972. The result of this story is what transpires in this beautifully written tale.