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The Sound of Unheard Melodies

Title: The Sound of Unheard Melodies Author: Jan Surasky Publisher: Sandalwood Press ISBN: 9780997652154 Pages: 260 Genre: Historical fiction Reviewed by: Anita Lock Hollywood Book Reviews It’s a struggle between a predetermined future and a penchant for a young Oklahoman woman in Jan Surasky’s poignant novel, The Sound of Unheard Melodies. Lily Paxton lives in

The Harding Sisters of Sterling City Road and Me

Title: The Harding Sisters of Sterling City Road and Me Author: Carol E. Plimpton Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing, LLC ISBN: 978-1643613055 Genre: Biography Pages: 110 Reviewed by: Lisa Brown-Gilbert Hollywood Book Reviews Author Carol E. Plimpton offers an elegantly and thoroughly posed biographical memorialization of her family’s history with The Harding Sisters of Sterling

The Girl Who Cloned Lightning

Title: The Girl Who Cloned Lightning: A Novel Author: Cliff Ratza Publisher: Lightning Brain Press ISBN: 978-1734144840 Pages: 538 Genre: Literature & Fiction/Science Fiction & Fantasy Reviewed by: Anthony Avina Hollywood Book Reviews Extraordinary people are often forced to adapt and survive the pitfalls of everyday humanity and find a way to embrace the

The Gladiator: Book II Lost

Title: The Gladiator: Book II Lost Author: Tony Carangi Publisher: Author's Note 360 ISBN: 978-1689031493 Pages: 51 Genre: Literature & Fiction/Genre Fiction/War & Military Action Fiction Reviewed by: Anthony Avina Hollywood Book Reviews The job of a great writer can be difficult, as it takes a skilled storyteller to be able to build a

The Christmas Spryte Encounter: Picture with Santa

Title: The Christmas Spryte Encounter: Picture with Santa Author: Nanette Crighton Publisher: Nanette Crighton ISBN:  978-1733281713 Pages: 28 Genre: Children’s Book Reviewed by: Liz Konkel Hollywood Book Reviews It’s that time of year that every child is the most excited for: getting their picture taken with Santa. Only not every child is excited. Some

The Reading of The Will

Title: The Reading of The Will Author: Nwanganga Shields Publisher: Black Rose Writing ISBN: 9781684334964 Pages: 266 Genre: Fiction Reviewed by: Lisa Brown-Gilbert Hollywood Book Reviews Nigerian born author Nwanganga Shields delves skillfully into the hearts and minds of a Nigerian family in the throes of preparing for the funeral of their mother, in

Urban Faery

Title: Urban Faery: A Modern FantasyAuthor: Angela SavidgePublisher: CreateSpaceISBN: 978-1985385993Pages: 144Genre: Literature/Metaphysical & Visionary Fiction/Sports RomanceReviewed by: Anthony AvinaHollywood Book ReviewsOne of the literary world’s greatest joys is transforming fantasy into escapes from reality. As Maya Angelou once said, “If one is lucky, a solitary fantasy can totally transform one million realities.” In author Angela

Pirates Born From Iron and Blood

Title: Pirates Born From Iron and Blood Author: Timothy Patrick Means Publisher: Gold Touch Press, LLC ISBN:  978-1951461041 Pages: 350 Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Reviewed by: Anthony Avina Hollywood Book Reviews There have been many tumultuous eras of history in our world, including the age of pirates. An anonymous speaker once said, “A

Perspectives on Processes for Effective Project Management

Title: Perspectives on Processes for Effective Project Management Author: Michael Amato Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 9781491865989 Pages: 104 Genre: Business & Management/Non-fiction Reviewed by: Anthony Avina Hollywood Book Reviews In the world of business, taking on the role of a project manager and overseeing the overall progress of a major operation can be a difficult

Gimme Shelter Part Three

Title: Gimme Shelter Part Three Author: Kevin O’Neal Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing ISBN: 978-1-64361-977-4 Pages: 178 Genre: Fiction Reviewed by: Ella Vincent Hollywood Book Reviews Gimme Shelter Part Three is a heartfelt play about a family’s survival through the turbulent 1960’s and 1970’s. Kevin O’Neal has written a text that will easily engage readers.