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AMISS

Title: AMISS
Author: L.L. McCall
Publisher: Authors Tranquility Press
ISBN: 9781964037486
Pages: 90
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda 

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AMISS is a stunning work of fiction penned by L.L. McCall paints the expository depiction of family dynamics, sibling jealousy, and marital struggles through the lives of twin brothers, Paul and Peter. Carla’s dream comes true a

Magic Encounters

Title: Magic Encounters
Author: Danuta Szachanski
Publisher: Lighthouse Literary
ISBN: 979-8991226684
Pages: 158
Genre: Travel Biography
Reviewed by: Christina Avina 

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So many times, people get caught up in the monotony of everyday life. Routines, busy work, and home life often can get in the way of experiencing new things, and people often forget there is an entire world out

Drakkynn

Title: Drakkynn 
Author: Matthew McNeal
Publisher: Citiofbooks, Inc
ASIN: 978-1962366366
Pages: 122
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure
Reviewed by:  Ephantus M.

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In Matthew McNeal’s novel Drakkynn, Colonel Connor Allan’s life is completely turned upside down during a military operation to recover a stolen “nuke.” Following a ferocious attack, he discovers his body has been altered to resemble

Teenage Years

Title:  Teenage Years
Author:  John Scott
Publisher:   YMO Edition Inc
ISBN:  978-1-77833-080-3
Pages:  24
Genre:  Self-Help / Life Lessons
Reviewer:  Beth Adams

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Teenage Years, by author John Scott, comes out like a huge Navy battleship’s 16-inch/50-caliber Mark 7 gun – blasting these opinion-filled 19 pages into the minds of readers.  By this, I mean the author holds nothing back

The Exasperated Clock

Title: The Exasperated Clock
Author: Debbie Hickman
Publisher: Debbie Hickman; Large type / Large print edition 
ASIN: 978-1963068481
Pages: 34
Genre: Illustrated Children’s Books
Reviewer: Alyssa Avina 

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When looking for the perfect read-along children’s book, there are plenty of things that come to mind. Fantastic storytelling which is both educational and

From Today to Eternity – Vol 1

Title: From Today to Eternity – A Study of Biblical Prophecy and End Times – Volume 1
Author: Walter R. Scarborough
Publisher: Inks and Bindings
ISBN: TBA
Pages:  TBA
Genre: Religion
Reviewed by: Margie Przybylski   

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Author Walter R. Scarborough’s From Today to Eternity – A Study of Biblical Prophecy

Women Who Knew Jesus

Title: Women Who Knew Jesus: Revised Edition
Author: Rev. Dr. Bonnie Ring
Publisher: URLink Print and Media
ISBN: 9781684867370
Pages: 79
Genre: Religion & Spirituality / Screenplays
Reviewed by: Christina Avina

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For those who choose to put their trust and faith in a religious belief system, the need to understand their place in the world often stems from

The Color of Pain

Title: The Color of Pain
Author: Melisa E. Arnold
Publisher: Olympus Story House
ISBN: 9781963851311
Pages: 320
Genre: Fiction / Human Tales
Reviewer: Subhrajit Saha

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If you’re looking for a remarkable novel with a mind-bending narrative that intertwines love, hatred, betrayal, friendship, romance, and social commentary, all encapsulating the journey of life, then Melisa Arnold’s The Color of Pain is a must-read. This book offers a gripping

Back to Somalia

Title: Back to Somalia
Author: Glenn A. Bell
Publisher: Author Reputation Press, LLC
ISBN: 979-8-89356-567-6
Pages: 283
Genre: Action & Adventure
Reviewed by: Subhrajit Saha

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Ethan Breaux, a highly experienced pilot and former wing commander in the Iraq War, now CEO of his private company in England, is approached for a critical and secretive mission. A terrifying event in Africa threatens to echo the devastation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

We’re Overdosed

Title: We’re Overdosed
Author: Barry I. Gold
Publisher: Central Park South Publishing
ISBN: 978-1956452204
Pages: 246
Genre: Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Industry
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina

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In a world filled with untold dangers, violence, hatred and bigotry, there is one common threat which has affected millions upon millions of families all around the world, and that is addiction. Addiction can come in many forms, from alcohol and food to

White Privilege and Systemic Prejudice in the Little Red Schoolhouse

Title: White Privilege and Systemic Prejudice in the Little Red Schoolhouse (Narratives and Hard Truths by a Former African American Principal)
Author: Scarlet Harvey Black, MEd.
Publisher: Page Publishing
ISBN: 978-1662465406
Pages: 111
Genre: Discrimination & Racism
Reviewed by: Ephantus M. 

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Author Scarlet Harvey Black’s book White Privilege and Systemic Prejudice in the Little Red Schoolhouse

Life Lessons From 7 Miles High

Title: Life Lessons From 7 Miles High: The View That Captured My Heart
Author: Jeff Senour
Publisher: URLink Print and Media
ISBN: 978-1684866892
Pages: 94
Genre: Screenplay
Reviewed by: Ephantus M. 

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Author Jeff Senour’s screenplay Life Lessons From 7 Miles High: The View That Captured My Heart

Terror in Six Mile Canyon

Title: Terror in Six Mile Canyon
Author: Patricia Redican
Publisher: Urlink Print & Media, LLC
ISBN: 978-1684865864
Pages: 294
Genre: Romance
Reviewed by: Ephantus M.

 

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Author Patricia Redican’s Terror in Six Mile Canyon is an irresistible story of a family whose lives are threatened by the unexpected

Oasis 4

Title: Oasis 4
Author: Dale Chamberlain
Publisher: Dale Chamberlain Books
ASIN: B0D8MCFZTZ
Pages: 1038
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Reviewed by: Christina Avina

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One of the challenges so many different people face in this world is being decent, and working to be kind to one another. So many people feel isolated, wary, and ready for betrayal at every turn after years

Forgiveness

Title: Forgiveness
Author: Douglas Thiel
Publisher: Amazon
ISBN: 9798372702936
Pages: 273
Genre: Historical Fiction
Reviewed by: Arthur Thares

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It is unlikely that you will ever read another book like this one ever again. This is the kind of book you don’t just finish because it stays on your mind for hours when you’re done. Everything about Forgiveness is perfect, but not

Sonoma Ghosts

Title: Sonoma Ghosts: True Stories Of Sonoma’s Haunted History
Author: Carla Heine
Publisher: Ewings Publishing LLC
ISBN: 979-8894192314
Pages: 222
Genre: Non-fiction
Reviewed By: Susan Brown

 

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Sitting around a campfire listening to ghost stories is, for many of us, a rite of passage in childhood. Something about the glowing fire casting shadows outside the circle makes every

The Vision of the Quest

Title: The Vision of the Quest
Author: Kimberly Cole
Publisher: Ewings Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 979-8894191775
Pages: 326
Genre: Christian Fantasy
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda  
 

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In author Kimberly Cole’s immensely fascinating story The Vision of the Quest, the reader is transported back in time to Abethar, a kingdom ruled by

The Case of the Stolen Goddess

Title: The Case of the Stolen Goddess
Author: John Amos
Publisher: River Grove Books
ISBN: 978-1-63299-813-2
Pages:  239
Genre:  Literature Fiction
Reviewer:  Margie Pryzyblski  

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Author John Amos’s The Case of the Stolen Goddess immerses readers in a tantalizing blend of historical mystery, adventure, and sharp

Tomorrow May Never Come

Title: Tomorrow May Never Come
Author: Lyle D. Westbrook
Publisher: Ewings Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 979-8-88640-415-9
Pages:  489
Genre: Science Fiction
Reviewed by: Margie Przybylski  

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Author Lyle D. Westbrook’s Tomorrow May Never Come is an ambitious and sprawling science fiction novel that intertwines intergalactic warfare with humanity’s origins.

Miss Ladybug Learns a Lesson

Title:  Miss Lady Bug Learns a Lesson
Author:  Tracy L. Shires
Illustrators:  Kodi Galvan & Mary Woodard 
Publisher:  AuthorHouse
ISBN:  978-1504911436
Pages:  22
Gener:  Illustrated Children’s Book 
Reviewed by:  Barbara Bamberger Scott

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In this debut work, author Tracy L. Shires has constructed a dynamic

Amazing Caring Women

Title: Amazing Caring Women
Author: Cecile Labar
Publisher: Eber & Wein Publishing
ISBN: 978-1608806188
Pages: 59
Genre: Fiction / Stage Plays
Reviewed by: Christina Avina 

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A truly powerful and understood idea surrounding relationships is that any relationship, good or bad, is truly complicated. No matter what the nature of these relationships are, from friends and family to romance, with

Requiem, Changing Times

Title: Requiem, Changing Times: Where Fantasy Meets Reality
Author: R. J. Parker
Publisher: 2020 Literary Group
ISBN: 978-1-962868-52-5 
Pages: 544
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina 

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Change is one of the toughest aspects of life a person can be forced to deal with or accept. Yet change is a constant

Ashes to Strength

Title:  Ashes to Strength: Criminals Never Forget
Author:  Steinar Kruse      
Publisher: AuthorHouseUK
ISBN:  9781546294993
Pages: 458
Genre: Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, Adventure Fiction
Reviewer:  Aaron Washington 

 

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Reading Ashes to Strength: Criminals Never Forget makes you understand why life is a puzzle that not many can resolve. The tales, juicy as they are, make one

Anna’s Story

Title: Anna’s Story: A True Story of a Young Girl’s Will to Survive in the Aftermath of World War II
Author: Steven G. Kautner
Publisher: Newman Springs Publishing, Inc.
ASIN: B0BCHCYRB7
Pages: 163
Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Reviewed by: Alyssa Avina

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When individuals think of the history of WWII, it is usually about what happened just before or during this war where many people tragically lost their lives. And

The Letter of Jude

Title: The Letter of Jude: A Wake-Up Call To Christinas in the Twenty-First Century
Author: Guy Manuell
Publisher: Tulip Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-922584-08-3
Pages:  234 
Genre: Religion
Reviewed by: Margie Przybylski  

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The Letter of Jude: A Wake-Up Call to Christians in the Twenty-First Century, by author Guy Manuell, is a compelling examination of the Book of Jude