Category: Thriller Action-Adventure

Jak Barley, Private Inquisitor and the Case of the Errant Demigod and other misadventures by Dan Ehl (Book Review #2404)

Some investigations are complicated. Others involve a potentially kidnapped demigod, a stolen dragon egg, a celestial conflict, an irritated goddess, and creatures that are considerably more dangerous than the average interview subject. In Dan Ehl’s Jak Barley, Private Inquisitor and the Case of the… Continue Reading “Jak Barley, Private Inquisitor and the Case of the Errant Demigod and other misadventures by Dan Ehl (Book Review #2404)”

Influenced: Serenity Acres: Where Secrets Barely Stay Hidden by Crystal Quast (Book Review #2403)

Influenced: Serenity Acres: Where Secrets Barely Stay Hidden by Crystal Quast, with illustrations by Rick Johnston, delivers a tense exploration of family control, online fame, and the dangerous consequences of living life under constant scrutiny.

Legendary: Help Unwanted by A.M. Mirabella (Book Review #2397)

Legendary: Help Unwanted by A.M. Mirabella is a charming cozy fantasy that combines adventure, humor, magic, and an unexpectedly relatable exploration of what happens when a capable person refuses to let anyone else carry the load.

T.V. Holiday’s Vendetta By T.V. Holiday (Book Review #2392)

Vendetta: Legend of The Iron Warrior Vol. 3 continues the dark superhero saga of Travis Holiday, a fractured hero returning from exile into a world that no longer trusts him. Set in the war-torn Carnage Coast, the novel blends supernatural action with psychological conflict,… Continue Reading “T.V. Holiday’s Vendetta By T.V. Holiday (Book Review #2392)”

Underdog By Anne Joyce (Book Review #2391)

Underdog by Anne Joyce is a tense and emotionally charged novel that explores loyalty, moral conflict, and the consequences of desperation. At its core, the story examines what happens when family ties collide with ethical boundaries, and how far a person can be pushed… Continue Reading “Underdog By Anne Joyce (Book Review #2391)”

The Die of Death By Kenneth B. Andersen (Book Review #2384)

The Die of Death: The Great Devil War II continues Kenneth B. Andersen’s darkly humorous fantasy saga with a fast-paced blend of mythology, moral conflict, and supernatural adventure. As the second installment in The Great Devil War series, the novel builds on the foundation… Continue Reading “The Die of Death By Kenneth B. Andersen (Book Review #2384)”

The Arts CouncilBy Dolly Gray Landon (Book Review #2282)

The Arts Council is a sharp, darkly satirical literary novel that dissects the power structures behind cultural funding and artistic legitimacy. Dolly Gray Landon constructs a psychologically intense and often unsettling portrait of an arts funding body where influence, ideology, and ambition collide under… Continue Reading “The Arts CouncilBy Dolly Gray Landon (Book Review #2282)”

One More for the Ditch: A Triptych By Eric McLaughlin (Book Review #2379)

One More for the Ditch: A Triptych is a darkly comic and provocative collection that examines cultural collapse, personal breakdown, and the search for meaning in an increasingly fractured world. Eric McLaughlin presents a triptych of interconnected narratives that move through themes of addiction,… Continue Reading “One More for the Ditch: A Triptych By Eric McLaughlin (Book Review #2379)”

Battle Beyond the Veil  By Cassie Sanchez (Book Review #2364)

Battle Beyond the Veil is an engaging urban fantasy that skillfully blends supernatural conflict, ancient mysteries, and emotional character development into a fast-paced and immersive adventure. Cassie Sanchez creates a compelling world where the boundaries between the human and spiritual realms are constantly tested,… Continue Reading “Battle Beyond the Veil  By Cassie Sanchez (Book Review #2364)”