Title: For the Love of Alison Author: Sahlan Diver Publisher: Self-published Publication Date: February 21, 2019 Genre: Mystery/Thriller Journalist, David Buckley witnesses a murder. Only one problem – the murderer doesn't exist, so now Buckley's the chief suspect, and he's on the run. Can he prove his innocence - and his sanity? Student David Buckley’s … Continue reading Book Highlight: For the Love of Alison by Sahlan Diver
Title: The Fountain (Second Chance #1) Author: John A. Heldt Publisher: Self-published Publication date: August 14, 2022 Genre: Family Saga, Historical Fiction One Sentence Summary: When three elderly siblings decide to jump into a magical Fountain of Youth, they're given a second chance at youth and love, but it's marred by looming disaster as they arrive … Continue reading Book Review: The Fountain by John A. Heldt
Title: The Adventure Author: Jennifer M. Zeiger Publisher: Self-published Publication Date: November 30, 2017 Genre: Fantasy The Adventure includes three different multi-ending Adventure stories, giving the reader 26 possible endings to find. Moonrise Mountain: Legend tells of the wild horses that live atop Moonrise Mountain. Now you’re out to discover if legend is true, but … Continue reading Book Highlight: The Adventure by Jennifer M. Zeiger
Title: Esperanza Author: Tommy Tutalo Publisher: Self-published Publication Date: January 2, 2018 Genre: Fiction Three journals left behind by Gabriela, after her untimely death, for her daughter, Sarita, a young adult, become windows into the past. The past then becomes alive, as Sarita reads through the journals, and learns more about the life of Gabriela, … Continue reading Book Highlight: Esperanza by Tommy Tutalo
Title: The Last Imperator (The Rebirth Saga #2) Author: M.L. Tishner Publisher: Self-published Publication Date: June 1, 2021 Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy HOW MUCH WILL SHE SACRIFICE FOR PEACE? After six months of campaigning, Rei and the other Volocio have barely convinced half the star cluster to vote for the Federation. Activist groups from all sides … Continue reading Book Highlight: The Last Imperator by M.L. Tishner
I must say neither of these books were my cup of tea, exactly. The first I received via NetGalley because I was intrigued by it's inspiration from Croatian mythology and history, but it felt like it threw in too many things and lacked the adult book feeling, leaving me thinking this was written for a … Continue reading Book Reviews: The City Beneath the Hidden Stars by Sonya Kudei + The Prophet Paradox by Danny Tuttle
Title: Murder in the Vineyard Author: Denise Jaden Publisher: Self-published Publication Date: April 28, 2021 Genre: Cozy Mystery A heated religious argument. A murder that’s not as obvious as it seems. A first date gone very, very wrong. Mallory Beck didn’t expect to start dating her detective friend and childhood crush, Alex Martinez. At the … Continue reading Book Highlight: Murder in the Vineyard by Denise Jaden
Title: Nectar and Ambrosia Author: E. M. Hamill Publisher: Self-published Publication Date: June 14, 2018 Genre: Fantasy Callie, a Classics major, flees home to protect her family from a monster straight out of mythology. Visions lead her to Nectar and Ambrosia: the weirdest pub on Earth, where inter-dimensional travelers with attention seeking issues get drunk in … Continue reading Book Highlight: Nectar and Ambrosia by E.M. Hamill
Title: Revolution Author: David Dorrough Publisher: Self-published Publication Date: March 17, 2022 Genre: Fiction, Humor REVOLUTION dives into the world of Bill and Yvonne Smede, two middle-aged professionals attempting to lead semi-sane, low-profile lives amidst the loud, swirling chaos of Southern California and the colorful antics of all their friends and relations. This part-satire, part-farce, … Continue reading Book Highlight: Revolution by David Dorrough
Title: The Mime Author: Tommy Tutalo Publisher: Self-published Publication date: March 21, 2022 Genre: MG/YA, Fantasy One Sentence Summary: Following the deaths of her parents, Florina becomes mute, but, thanks to an evil magician, ends up on a magical, dangerous journey with a group of performers to save her world and find her voice. Overall The … Continue reading Book Review: The Mime by Tommy Tutalo
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