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Posted on January 6, 2026 by Jeyran Main
Akama’s Life, as written by a lifelong writer, comes to life through the voice of Akama, a complex, enigmatic, and lyrical character. In his novel Akama’s Life, Oded blurs the lines between spiritual autobiography and philosophical journey by drawing on his extensive academic background… Continue Reading “My Life as Akama by Oded (Book Review #2261)”
Posted on October 18, 2025 by Jeyran Main
What if the very foundations of Western religion weren’t what we were taught to believe? In The Ignoble Lie, Matthew Peters delivers a gripping, high-stakes thriller that dares to probe the origins of Judeo-Christian tradition. The result is an electrifying mix of history, suspense,… Continue Reading “The Ignoble Lie (Of Gods & Men: Book I) by Matthew Peters (Book Review #2198)”
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Posted on September 16, 2025 by Jeyran Main
John Straughn’s The Goddess of Loneliness is a genre-blending triumph—a fantasy romance that dares to ask metaphysical questions while staying deeply human at its core. At once imaginative and intimate, this novel combines cosmic creation, flawed deities, and a tender, slow-burning love story between… Continue Reading “The Goddess of Loneliness by John Straughn (Book Review #2172)”
Posted on August 7, 2025 by Jeyran Main
In Proxima’s Gift, Marc Peter Keane delivers a luminous and profound meditation on empathy, ecological connection, and human evolution. Best known for his contemplative writing on Japanese gardens and aesthetics, Keane shifts from nonfiction to speculative fiction with remarkable skill, crafting a utopian novel… Continue Reading “Proxima’s Gift by Marc Peter Keane (Book Review #2132)”
Category: FictionTags: #BooksThatHeal, #ClimateFiction, #EcoFiction, #EmpathyInLiterature, #FutureOfHumanity, #JapaneseFantasy, #LiterarySpeculative, #MarcPeterKeane, #MindfulReading, #PhilosophicalFiction, #PostApocalypticFiction, #ProximasGift, #SpeculativeFiction, #SpiritualSciFi, #UtopianFiction
Posted on July 30, 2025 by Jeyran Main
Mike Maggio’s Woman in the Abbey is a chilling, genre-defying Gothic tale that lures readers into a world where horror, longing, and metaphysical revenge collide. At only 192 pages, this tightly-woven narrative offers a potent, haunting experience that echoes with classic Gothic tropes while… Continue Reading “Woman in the Abbey by Mike Maggio (Book Review #2123)”
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