Finding Joy In the Midst of Grief
Title: Finding Joy In the Midst of Grief
Subtitle: Continuing in God’s Loving Grip Through Loss of a Loved One
Author: Kay Thomson
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 978-1609579135
Pages: 114
Genre: Christian Grief
Reviewed by: Barbara Bamberger Scott
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Writer Kay Thomson offers her personal experiences and accumulated wisdom for those who, like her, must walk alone after the loss of a loved one – but never truly alone, as the author reminds readers – because God is always present.
Her book begins as
Marathon Wheeler
Title: Marathon Wheeler: Living with Physical Disability
Author: Heather S. Coombes
Publisher: Mulberry Books
ISBN: 978-1951742317
Pages: 324
Genre: Christian, Memoir
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
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Marathon Wheeler: Living with Physical Disability is a memoir which offers a heart-rending presentation of author Heather S. Coombes, a unique individual who has defied inveterate drawbacks to become a notable personality and influencer to innumerable persons, families, and organizations which are allied to physically challenged
So Shall It Forever Be: The Making of Satan (The Eternal Destiny Series Book 1)
Title: So Shall It Forever Be: The Making of Satan (The Eternal Destiny Series Book 1)
Author: Chris Pagano
Publisher: WordHouse Book Publishing
ISBN: 978-1685471262
Pages: 108
Genre: Christian
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
So Shall It Forever Be: The Making of Satan (The Eternal Destiny Series Book 1) by Chris Pagano rousts the puzzling and perplexing story of Lucifer, whose prideful nature has been opined to cause his ousting from heaven after a failed coup, which was to see him
Prophecy of a Planet: Ambushed-Clan Veloian
Title: Prophecy of a Planet: Ambushed-Clan Veloian – Part 1
Author: Anthony B. Smellie
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 978-1090461117
Pages: 209
Genre: Folklore / Action & Adventure Fiction
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers
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One of the best ways we as people have found to represent our need to be the heroes of our own stories is to lose ourselves in the heroics of fictional works. Whether those came from the ancient tales
Prophecy of a Planet: The Meeting
Title: Prophecy of a Planet: The Meeting
Author: Anthony B. Smellie
Publisher: Sydoney D. McLeod
ISBN: 978-1956663044
Pages: 86
Genre: Folklore / Action & Adventure Fiction
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers
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Throughout all human cultures and throughout all of human history, in one form or another, there has always been a recurring theme in life and literature of “making a deal with the devil.” While many think of people selling their
Oh No, Where Did He Go?
Title: Oh No, Where Did He Go?
Author: Kay E. Thomson
Publisher: Xulon Press Elite
ISBN: 978-1-6628-2672-7
Pages: 23
Genre: Children’s Spiritual Education / Christianity
Reviewed by: Beth Adams
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When a hermit crab outgrows its shell, it abandons the small shell and moves on to find a larger shell to inhabit. That is the superficial storyline behind Oh No, Where Did He Go? by author Kay E. Thomson.
The crab analogy presented is not the real theme of the story, although
Doomsday Warriors
Title: Doomsday Warriors: Dawn of the Guardian
Author: D.C. Corrigan
Publisher: Writers Branding
ISBN: 978-1639455249
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 655
Reviewed by: Arthur Thares
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There is a reason fantasy continues to be one of the most popular book genres, and that is because there is no limit to the imaginative stories writers can come up with when they create their own worlds. D.C. Corrigan is not lacking in the imagination category, as this story is packed with elements from all over
The Royal Order of the Last Coin
Title: The Royal Order of the Last Coin (The Coin)
Author: Joyce Crawford
Publisher: Joyce Crawford
ISBN: 978-1733897792
Pages: 216
Genre: Historical Fiction
Reviewed by: Christina Avina
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Throughout history, the line between faith and service to one’s country or homeland has been very thin. Whether it was the ancient Greeks and their service to the gods of Olympus or the clash of faiths when the Romans invaded ancient Britannia and the many Germanic tribes of Europe, faith has always had
The Exasperated Clock
Title: The Exasperated Clock
Author: Debbie Hickman
Illustrator: Adam Taylor
Publisher: AuthorsPress
ISBN: 978-1-64314-431-3
Pages: 38
Genre: Illustrated Children’s Book
Reviewed by: Beth Adams
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The combination of witty words by author Debbie Hickman along with the fanciful artwork by Adam Taylor brings The Exasperated Clock into the “Starred” category within the educational and fun-filled illustrated children’s book genre.
Such a cleverly creative concept; having a wall clock dealing with unruly numbers frolicking around
The Johnson Place
Title: The Johnson Place: A Rappahannock County Story
Author: J. Stewart Willis
Publisher: Author’s Tranquility Press
ISBN: 978-1-958179-97-0
Pages: 425
Genre: Historical Fiction
Reviewed by: Candace L. Barr
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The Johnson Place gives us a rundown of the (mostly true) history of a sprawling property in the Virginia countryside that eventually became a ski resort. The main event is Part I, which takes up more than ¾ of the book. It tells of a particular Johnson James, one of nine children
Patches & Pieces
Title: Patches & Pieces: Becoming the Legacy of Our Family Quilt
Author: Lana Mourning
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 978-1662819124
Pages: 230
Genre: Memoirs / Christian
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
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Patches & Pieces: Becoming the Legacy of Our Family Quilt is a period-piece Christian read chronicling author Lana Mourning’s life and family, and whose expressive recapitulation will have you glued from the first to the last page. The author deftly and profoundly shares intimate details regarding her marriage to her husband of
Through the Dark Looking Glass
Title: Through the Dark Looking Glass
Author: Garret Godwin
ISBN: 9781609110437
Publisher: Authors Tranquillity Press
Pages: 280
Genre: Literary Fiction
Reviewed by: Manik Chaturmutha
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Garret Godwin’s Through the Dark Looking Glass is an excellent book that follows the life of Ira Ellingsworth, a recently divorced man who has lost everything he had – his dream life, dream house, and wife. He had to move from an affluent neighbourhood to a poor one and could
Soulmates with Paws
Title: Soulmates with Paws: A Collection of Tales & Tails
Author: Cal Orey
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 978-1-6655-7857-8
Pages: 238
Genre: Non-Fiction / Fiction / Pets
Reviewed by: Ephantus M.
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Soulmates with Paws: A Collection of Tales & Tails offers a touching view of the human-animal relationship, as revealed through the bright lens of Cal Orey, an author whose love for pets flows naturally from the soul, and whose knowledge of pet nutrition,
Vasquez Private Eye
Title: Vasquez Private Eye
Author: Edward Bardes
Publisher: Pen Culture Solutions
ISBN: 978-1638123613
Pages: 170
Genre: Mystery / Thriller & Suspense
Reviewed by: Christina Avina
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One of the hardest things a person can do is move on and let go of the past. Whether the past is holding a person back from moving forward in a relationship with someone, or the past is a painful loss or experience which keeps a traumatic
The Chambermaid
Title: The Chambermaid
Author: Marcus Aurelio
Publisher: Authors Tranquility Press
ISBN: 978-58179272
Pages: 212
Genre: Fiction
Reviewed by: Jennifer Bailey
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Martin is like any young man; he likes rock and roll and pretty girls. The only difference is that he is sent away to a mental asylum after he attacks someone on the street. While on the ward he learns to live with himself and others, even goes as far as makes new
Footsteps in the Dark
Title: Footsteps in the Dark
Subtitle: Stories of the Bizarre and Unusual
Author: Carlo Armenise
Publisher: Outskirts Press, Inc.
ISBN: 1478786736
Pages: 138
Genre: Supernatural / Horror Fiction
Reviewed by: Manik Chaturmutha
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Footsteps in the Dark: Stories of the Bizarre and Unusual is a collection of eight short stories, ranging from supernatural to thrillers. These eight stories are based on human flaws.
In today’s world, many people are driven by greed and materialism, making them do anything to get what they want. Author Carlo Armenise portrays this in every story. In
Demonic Conspiracy Known as Calvinism
Title: Demonic Conspiracy Known as Calvinism: The Truth About Calvinism No One Else Has Had the Insight or Courage to Reveal!
Author: Ron Craig
Publisher: Writers Branding LLC
ISBN: 978-1639452651
Pages: 116
Genre: Non-Fiction /Religious
Reviewed by: Barbara Bamberger Scott
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Pastor Ron Craig has gathered scriptural references combined with his own deep Christian conviction to present the case that John Calvin, a voice of the Protestant Reformation, was entirely wrong in his teaching of the doctrine of predestination widely known
8 Frog Street
Title: 8 Frog Street
Author: Rezaul Khan
Publisher: PageTurner, Press and Media
ISBN: 979-8-88622-817-5
Pages: 268
Genre: Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery/Crime
Reviewed by: Jennifer Bailey
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The story of Lee Chan, a tycoon in the business world, through the narration of his neighbor Richie King. As Richie King tells the thrilling mystery that surrounds Chan, images of strange shadow creatures and the mystical culture in the Philippines come alive. Richie’s home gets attacked by frogs and snakes that belong to Chan, all
Assisted Suicide or Murder?
Title: Assisted Suicide or Murder?
Subtitle: Preston Bourne Saga Begins
Author: Laurn Smith
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Pages: 255
Genre: Fiction / Crime
Reviewed by: Jake Bishop
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In Laurn Smith’s novel, Assisted Suicide or Murder?, a lone stranger shows up in a small town in South Carolina. He’s trying to do everything he can to leave his past behind and start a new life. His commitment is total. He foregoes the earning capability he achieved in
The Wizard and the Fairy Princess
Title: The Wizard and the Fairy Princess
Author: H.F. Galloway
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media LLC
ISBN: 978-8-88622-747-5
Pages: 48
Genre: Fantasy/Adventure
Reviewed by: Gabriella Harrison
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H.F. Galloway’s The Wizard and The Fairy Princess is an adventurous tale about a mysterious princess foretold as the savior of Crystal Realm, which has been crumbling under the harsh rule of the wicked Queen, a usurper of the throne. Through the collective work of the different species of Crystal Realm, Princess Angelica hatches in fulfilment
Could It Be?: Biblical Gems from the Garbage Dump
Title: Could It Be?: Biblical Gems from the Garbage Dump
Author: Joseph C. Way
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: B0791L6DZB
Pages: 190
Genre: Religion & Spirituality
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers
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One of the hardest lessons a person can learn in life is that sometimes, changing our perspective on things or being open to taking something we thought we knew, and looking at it with a new interpretation. It can be a rewarding and life-changing experience. The idea at some point we
Life on a Road Less Traveled
Title: Life on a Road Less Traveled: Or, Memoirs from Behind the Scenes of History
Author: Loudell Insley
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9781462057047
Pages: 260
Genre: Biography, Autobiography
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
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Life on a Road Less Traveled: Or, Memoirs from Behind the Scenes of History is a sprawling book that takes an intimate and fascinating behind-the-scenes look into Author Loudell Insley handled immigration cases for the Senator in his Washington, DC office before rising to be Assistant Press Secretary. The book
Electra: A Gender Sensitive Study of Plays Based on the Myth
Title: Electra: A Gender Sensitive Study of Plays Based on the Myth: Final Edition
Author: Dr. Batya Casper
Publisher: Inks and Bindings, LLC
ISBN: 979-8886150971
Pages: 328
Genre: Literature & Fiction / History & Criticism
Reviewed by: Christina Avina
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One of the more fascinating aspects of history comes from the impact it has on our modern world. While much of our study in this regard has always come from the near past (from the sixteenth century to the 20th century
I Am a Survivor
Title: I Am a Survivor
Author: Janice E. Holliman
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: B083JZ4LQ9
Pages: 366
Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
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Some of the strongest people you may ever meet or know in your life will be the ones who endure some of the harshest illnesses imaginable. The cruelty and unforgiving nature of illness is always something which can be described and shown but rarely understood, unless you experience it for yourselves. Those who do will know it
Lyle’s Christmas
Title: Lyle’s Christmas
Author: Kimberly Vincent-Hampton
Publisher: Page Turner Press and Media LLC
ISBN: 978-1-64376-949-3
Pages: 34
Genre: Illustrated Children’s Book / Poetry / Christmas
Reviewed by: Beth Adams
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First published on Dec. 23, 1823 in the Troy Sentinel newspaper in upstate New York, one of the oldest and most popular Christmas poems, “Twas The Night Before Christmas” was brought to the public – a literary gift-wrapped 56 lines of verse delivered on the