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The Campaign

Title: The Campaign
Author: Hank Silverberg
Publisher: Urlink Print & Media, LLC
ISBN: 978-1647532185
Pages: 402
Genre: Literature & Fiction / Young Adult
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina

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In the United States, nothing has consumed the public eye more in recent months than politics. The Presidential race of 2024 has been on the minds of so many people,

Stranger on the Shore

Title: Stranger on the Shore
Author:  William J. Borak
Publisher: Atmosphere Press
ISBN: 978-1639888177
Pages: 178 
Genre: Mystery
Reviewed by: Rahul Sabbas

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‘She woke to the smell of salt water, the gritty sand cold against her skin, but it was the emptiness inside her – an absolute void of

A White Man’s China

Title: A White Man’s China
Author: George Jaeggi
Publisher: Gnome Book Writing
ISBN: 978-1958400784
Pages: 128
Genre: Asian & Asian American Biographies
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina

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Unless someone is willing to walk a mile in another person’s shoes, it is always easier to judge someone when someone doesn’t have all

Fairies and Sorcery

Title: Fairies and Sorcery 
Author: Donald R. Richter 
Publisher: Aspire Publishing Hub, LLC
ISBN: 978-1964393421
Pages: 412
Genre: Fantasy 
Reviewed by: Liz Konkel 

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Fairies and Sorcery by author Donald R. Richter is a story with magic, adventure, and a journey about second chances and helping others. 

This is a tale of adventure and magic that begins

What Mom & Dad Never Told Us

Title: What Mom & Dad Never Told Us
Author: Mic Lowther
Publisher: BookBaby
ISBN: 0970441142
Pages: 184
Genre: Family & Relationship
Reviewed by: Subhrajit Saha

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“Either get busy living or get busy dying,” the famous quotation from the 1994 Hollywood movie The Shawshank Redemption defines author Mic Lowther’s Family and Relationship novel What Mom & Dad Never

M*A*S*H Vietnam

Title: M*A*S*H Vietnam: What It’s Like to Be A War Nurse
Author: Lorna Griess
Publisher: Laylor Press
ISBN: 9781732900028
Pages: 154
Genre: Memoir
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda

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Based on real-life events, Lorna Griess’s book M*A*S*H Vietnam: What It’s Like To Be A War Nurse describes

The Bones of the Apostle

Title: The Bones of the Apostle 
Author:  John Amos
Publisher: River Grove Books
ISBN: 978-1-63299-901-
Pages: 210
Genre: Fiction
Reviewer: Arthur Thares 

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The Bones of the Apostle is a throwback to classic detective novels. It is unapologetically direct and doesn’t rely on gimmicks or misdirection to tell the tale. Still, there is much

Immigration!

Title:  Immigration!: A Tale of Political Intrigue
Author:  Keith Salmon
Publisher: Toplink Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 978-1950256556
Pages: 184
Genre: Political Thriller
Reviewer:  Aaron Washington

 

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Immigration!: A Tale of Political Intrigue is an informative book, and an enjoyable read, especially if you want to be well-versed with global

The Saga of Bridget and Amanda

Title: The Saga of Bridget and Amanda: Book One of the New World
Author: Carole Love Forbes
Publisher:  URLink Print and Media
ISBN: 9781684863983
Pages: 234
Genre: Fiction / Screenplay
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina 

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If there is one truth in this world, it is that no matter what era or time period it is, women have had to endure

War And Woman

Title: War and Woman
Author: Robert Rogers
Publisher: Authors Tranquility Press
ISBN: 978-1962859899
Pages: 114
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy  
Reviewed by: Alyssa Avina 

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In times of great distress and tragedy, a person can either find themselves breaking completely, or finding their true selves and who they are meant to be. While difficult to see the forest through the

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