Tag: Historical Fiction

The Sins of Others by Florian Schneider (Book Review #839)

The sins of others is a historical fiction set in 1933. It tells the story of Ben Heimlich, an English conflict zone photographer, and his estranged mother, who happens to be a militant fanatic on the run. Although Ben’s life may seem ideal, he… Continue Reading “The Sins of Others by Florian Schneider (Book Review #839)”

Immortalize by Donald Furrow-Scott (Book Review #789)

Immortalize is a pair of novels set in the Phoenician Mediterranean, circa 760BCE. It is a historical fiction story about the ancient sea kingdom of Phoenicia trying to guard and protect the Pillars of Hercules at the Straits of Gibraltar and thus, its shipping… Continue Reading “Immortalize by Donald Furrow-Scott (Book Review #789)”

The lost boys of London by Mary Lawrence (Book Review #712)

The lost boys of London is a historical mystery set in Tudor England. The story is about Bianca Goddard and her mystery adventure in attempts to find a missing boy in her town. She leads a lonely life. Her husband, John Grunt, is not… Continue Reading “The lost boys of London by Mary Lawrence (Book Review #712)”

Annihilation by Michael Bosland (Book Review #701)

Annihilation is a historical memoir written about a thirteen-year-old girl named Rosmerta. She is a witness to cruelty, violence, and complete lack of fairness towards herself and her family as the Armenians have been ordered to leave their homes and set to walk the… Continue Reading “Annihilation by Michael Bosland (Book Review #701)”

KAZUCHIYO: Battle for Two Bridges by Melanie Schoen (Book Review #690)

Kazuchiyo is a historical fantasy fiction novel written about a samurai named The Red Dragon and his son, Kazuchiyo. He loses his son to his rivals and Kazuchiyo is raised by the enemy. He learns the arts of war in an unfamiliar land and… Continue Reading “KAZUCHIYO: Battle for Two Bridges by Melanie Schoen (Book Review #690)”

The fourth Courier by Timothy Jay Smith (Book Review #569)

The fourth courier is a crime fiction set in 1992. The story is about Jay Porter, a special agent and his gay CIA agent to investigate a Russian physicist who is missing. He is specialized in making atomic bombs and so that gives them… Continue Reading “The fourth Courier by Timothy Jay Smith (Book Review #569)”

Foiled by Carey Fessler (Book Review #560)

Foiled is a historical speculative action storybook about two Roswel children that obtain a piece of alien technology and become fugitives. The story is set in the 1940s and Kate and Billy, aged 11, happen to share a secret that causes the CIA getting… Continue Reading “Foiled by Carey Fessler (Book Review #560)”

Fantastic Tales of Terror: History’s Darkest Secrets (Book Review #508)

Fantastic tales of terror is a collection of stories geared towards horror and fantasy. This assembly of science fictional tales, each to its own, was a perfect work for Halloween.

The Other Vietnam War: A Helicopter Pilot’s Life in Vietnam By Marc Cullison

The Other Vietnam War: A Helicopter Pilot’s Life in Vietnam By Marc Cullison Genre: Biographies & Memoirs, Historical, Military & Wars, Vietnam War Book Description Each of us who served in Vietnam was the guy next door, the average Joe, not a hero. The… Continue Reading “The Other Vietnam War: A Helicopter Pilot’s Life in Vietnam By Marc Cullison”