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Tag: Historical Fiction
Chains of Gold by Ken Robb (Book Review #2313
Chains of Gold by Ken Robb is a powerful and unflinching work of historical fiction that exposes the moral contradictions of the California Gold Rush and confronts the often-overlooked reality of slavery in so-called “free” states. Grounded in meticulous research and driven by deep… Continue Reading “Chains of Gold by Ken Robb (Book Review #2313”
Armada: The Fire (Book One of the Armada Saga) by Robert Oliver (Book Review #2309)
Armada: The Fire by Robert Oliver is a masterfully crafted historical novel that immerses readers in the turbulent decades leading up to the Spanish Armada of 1588. Rich with political intrigue, religious tension, and personal ambition, this book captures the human stories behind one… Continue Reading “Armada: The Fire (Book One of the Armada Saga) by Robert Oliver (Book Review #2309)”
The Worms in Fools’ Fingers by M.J. Watts (Book Review #2338)
The Worms in Fools’ Fingers by MJ Watts is a dark, unsettling historical novel that leans heavily into the moral ambiguity and paranoia of seventeenth-century Europe. Rather than simply recounting events of the witch trials, Watts uses the period as a lens to explore… Continue Reading “The Worms in Fools’ Fingers by M.J. Watts (Book Review #2338)”
A Measure of Justice by Mark Sherry (Book Review #2272)
Mark Sherry’s A Measure of Justice is a gripping historical mystery set in late 15th-century Constantinople, blending political intrigue, cross-cultural tension, and a complex murder investigation. The story follows Nicollo Moro, a former Venetian magistrate, who arrives in a city teetering on the edge… Continue Reading “A Measure of Justice by Mark Sherry (Book Review #2272)”
Crossing the Blue Ridge: A Tale of King’s Mountain by L. E. Denton (Book Review #1983)
*Crossing the Blue Ridge: A Tale of King’s Mountain* by L. E. Denton is an immersive and gripping historical novel set during the turbulent years leading up to and during the American Revolution. The story follows Caleb Anders, a young man fleeing an abusive… Continue Reading “Crossing the Blue Ridge: A Tale of King’s Mountain by L. E. Denton (Book Review #1983)”
The Last Streamers of Confetti on New Year’s Eve by Kenneth Nichols Fecteau and Judy Nichols Fecteau (Book Review #1980)
*The Last Streamers of Confetti on New Year’s Eve* by Kenneth Nichols Fecteau and Judy Nichols Fecteau is an electrifying blend of paranormal adventure, historical fiction, and indigenous spirituality. The novel centers on Mandy, Lizzy, Hugo, and Yerma, four members of the Mistook Tribe,… Continue Reading “The Last Streamers of Confetti on New Year’s Eve by Kenneth Nichols Fecteau and Judy Nichols Fecteau (Book Review #1980)”
Greenwich Connection by Richard Natale (Book Review #1975)
Richard Natale’s Greenwich Connection is a masterful tapestry of LGBTQ life, told through a poignant blend of historical insight and compelling character-driven narratives. The book begins with a heart-wrenching novella set in the aftermath of World War II, capturing the emotional weight of a… Continue Reading “Greenwich Connection by Richard Natale (Book Review #1975)”
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Marked for Fire – Tales of The Gaia by James Clarke (Book Review #1917)
James Clarke’s Marked for Fire delivers an exhilarating journey into The Gaia, a primeval world teeming with natural energy, elemental power, and mythic intrigue. The first in a planned four-book series, this high-fantasy adventure sets the stage for a battle between man and nature,… Continue Reading “Marked for Fire – Tales of The Gaia by James Clarke (Book Review #1917)”
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