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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

Title: Thunder in the Wind

Title: Thunder in the Wind
Author: Curt Orloff
Publisher: Blackstone Print and Media
ISBN: 978-1960753335
Pages: 600
Genre: Historical Fiction
Reviewed by: Christina Avina

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There are many themes and stories which define the history and building of the United States of America; the stories of families escaping religious persecution; militia becoming a united army to take down one of the strongest

God’s Foot is on the World

Title: God’s Foot is on the World: Christ the King Millennium Era Begins
Author: Rev. Fr. Ignatius Mary Okoroji SDV
Publisher: Primedia eLaunch LLC
ISBN: 979-8887963624
Pages: 390
Genre: Religion & Spirituality 
Reviewed by: Liz Konkel   

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The sevenfold joy for God’s grace is explored through a seven-day calendar which contains within it seven-fold blessings which touch our lives. This

The Jesus Ring

Title: The Jesus Ring 
Author: Daniel Harry
Publisher:‎ Dan’s Scribbling.com
ISBN: 979-8446235902
Pages: 388
Genre: Christian fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy, horror
Reviewer: Lily Amanda 

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Author Daniel Harry’s religious fiction book, The Jesus Ring, follows a former soldier as he seeks to carry out God’s will, which involves saving humanity

If You Preach It, They Will Come

Title: If You Preach It, They Will Come: Preaching The Word For Year A, B, And C As Listeners Like It 
Author: Eduardo A. Samaniego
Publisher: ‎ ‎Ewings Publishing LLC 
ISBN: 979-8890319340 
Pages: 394
Genre: Christian
Reviewed by: Ephantus M.

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If You Preach It, They Will Come: Preaching The Word For Years A, B, And C As Listeners Like

Strike Dragon

Title: Strike Dragon: The Last of the Light
Author: Robert Ashby 
Publisher: Page Publishing
ISBN:  978-1662469787
Pages: 126
Genre: Science Fiction / Adventures / Young Adult 
Reviewer: Jennifer Bailey

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Kira is a typical student – until he sees the Holy Dragon Crystal and gets a vision.  Soon he is chosen by the Spirit

The Journey

Title:  The Journey
Author: Kathy Porter
Publisher: Cott Spangers Productions
ISBN: 979-8987806401
Pages: 523
Genre: Science Fiction / Fantasy
Reviewer:  Aaron Washington

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The Journey is the third book in the Gray Guardians Series. This book is as enchanting as the first two, if not more intriguing. The reader is wrapped up in an enthralling world where characters are wild, extra, and intelligent. Events in The Journey are otherworldly,

Mekonnen: The Warrior of Light (Part 1 of 2)

Title: Mekonnen: The Warrior of Light (Part 1 of 2)
Author: Jerome Matiyas
Publisher: Amazon Kindle Direct Publisher
ASIN: B07R5GXSWZ
Pages: 428
Genre: Christian Fantasy / Religious Science Fiction  
Reviewer: Anthony Avina 

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A major obstacle in any person’s life is finding a path or purpose to follow. No matter what a person’s faith

God’s Amazing Creation: The Story of Seeds

Title:  God’s Amazing Creation: The Story of Seeds
Author:  Lindy Kerr
Publisher:  Author’s Tranquility Press
ISBN:  978-1-964362-69-4
Pages:  32
Genre:  Illustrated Children’s Book / Educational / Christian
Reviewer:  Beth Adams

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Author Lindy Kerr has created an adorable and informative illustrated children’s book titled, God’s Amazing Creation: The Story of Seeds, in which she shows how seeds make

What Is Truth?

Title: What Is Truth? Finding Truth in a Lost World
Author: T Hakanson
Publisher: Explora Books
ISBN: ‎ 9781998394494
Pages: 240
Genre: Religion/Christian
Reviewed by: Lee Brown

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What Is Truth? Finding Truth in a Lost World explores many of the questions that Christians have been asked for years. Should you be a Christian yourself, you may have experienced these questions, possibly when trying to share your faith with others. On the other hand, you might not