Tag: history fiction

Cosmic American Rhapsody by Ray Sweatman (Book Review #2097)

Cosmic American Rhapsody by Ray Sweatman is an eccentric and imaginative tribute to the life and legacy of Gram Parsons, the country-rock icon whose pioneering influence still resonates. Set in the Joshua Desert, the novel follows Gram as he hovers between life and death… Continue Reading “Cosmic American Rhapsody by Ray Sweatman (Book Review #2097)”

SO YOU WANT TO WRITE ALTERATE HISTORY By Louis Latzer

A proper Alternate History story is predicated on a single change to “reality” which leads organically to many other changes.  Sometimes Alternate History fiction is/was more wishful thinking than an actual attempt to speculate in a realistic manner.  It’s better, and harder, to keep… Continue Reading “SO YOU WANT TO WRITE ALTERATE HISTORY By Louis Latzer”

An Enemy Like Me by Teri M Brown (Book Review #1384)

‘An enemy like me’ is a political fiction written about Jacob, a loyal family man who has to leave his wife and child to fight a war he isn’t sure he will return from.

Blood Red Sand by Damien Larkin (Book Review #984)

Blood Red Sand is a space marine science fiction story. This is the second book of the series. The story was set in 1954. The story follows an alternate history timeline where the Nazis have fled the Earth and colonized Mars.

Celestina’s Burning by Annemarie Schiavi-Pedersen (Book Review #697)

Celestina’s Burning is a fantasy story about Celestina seeking revenge for the death of her father. The story is set in Florence, Italy, and the year is 1491. A witch killed Celestina’s father, and when a crusade is abrupted to go after the witches,… Continue Reading “Celestina’s Burning by Annemarie Schiavi-Pedersen (Book Review #697)”

Glory Bishop by Deborah King (Book Review #611)

Glory Bishop is a contemporary fiction about a girl named Glory. She lives with her mom and is in love with JT. Her life is great, but she has a very controlling mother. When JT leaves to join the navy, things become harder for… Continue Reading “Glory Bishop by Deborah King (Book Review #611)”