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Category: Thriller Action-Adventure
The Carriage Master by Jake Hayes (Book Review #2117)
Jake Hayes delivers a wildly original and darkly hilarious ride in The Carriage Master, a vigilante thriller comedy that reads like a mashup of Kick-Ass, Dexter, and a late-night fever dream you didn’t know you needed.
D.O.G.: Executive Order by Robert Barlow Jr. (Book Review #2114)
In D.O.G.: Executive Order, debut author Robert Barlow Jr. delivers a gripping, high-stakes thriller that explores corruption at the highest levels of power—and the brave men caught in the crosshairs of politics and betrayal.
Echoes in Dark Places by L. F. Shelly (Book Review #2112)
Thirteen Tales of Small Town Terror L. F. Shelly’s Echoes in Dark Places is a masterfully unsettling collection that explores the uncanny heartbeat beneath quiet towns. These aren’t just ghost stories — they’re visceral, beautifully written windows into the eerie, the haunted, and the… Continue Reading “Echoes in Dark Places by L. F. Shelly (Book Review #2112)”
A Secret Soldier’s Confession by Dennis Barger (Book Review #2107)
“Pursuit of her grandfather’s last request seemed straightforward. The adventure proved troublesome.” So begins A Secret Soldier’s Confession, an exhilarating debut novel by Dennis Barger—a high-stakes action-adventure mystery that seamlessly blends historical intrigue, globe-trotting peril, and an emotionally compelling journey of discovery.
The Department of Adventuring: Into the Deep by Three Kobold in a Trench Coat (Book Review #2094)
Blending epic fantasy, urban adventure, and laugh-out-loud absurdity, The Department of Adventuring: Into the Deep is an unforgettable debut that feels like Dungeons & Dragons was tossed into a blender with The X-Files, Good Omens, and just a dash of Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
A Song at Dead Man’s Cove by Ana Yudin (Book Review #2093)
Haunting, atmospheric, and emotionally rich, A Song at Dead Man’s Cove is a masterfully woven tale of myth, memory, and the ghosts we carry—both literal and metaphorical.
Star Brother by Maxine Rose Schur (Book Review #2087)
Star Brother by Maxine Rose Schur is a multi-layered, emotionally poignant story that captivates readers with its combination of science fiction, thriller, and coming-of-age elements. At the heart of the novel is 15-year-old Jason, a scruffy, isolated foster kid who has never truly felt… Continue Reading “Star Brother by Maxine Rose Schur (Book Review #2087)”
The Price of Freedom by Michael C. Bland (Book Review #2086)
The Price of Freedom, the final book in The Price of trilogy, delivers a thrilling and emotionally charged conclusion to Michael C. Bland’s dystopian saga. Set in 2047, the story follows rebel leader Dray Quintero as he faces his darkest hour. Imprisoned, broken, and… Continue Reading “The Price of Freedom by Michael C. Bland (Book Review #2086)”
The Fossilarchy by Tom Clark (Book Review #2084)
Tom Clark’s The Fossilarchy plunges readers into a near-future world on the brink of ecological collapse, where global power brokers and everyday activists collide in a high-stakes battle over fossil fuels, political corruption, and the planet’s survival. In a crisp, thriller-style narrative, Clark weaves… Continue Reading “The Fossilarchy by Tom Clark (Book Review #2084)”
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