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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

The Fourth Princess

Title: The Fourth Princess
Author: Eileen L. Maschger 
Publisher: ReadersMagnet, LLC
ISBN: 9781956780949
Pages: 218
Genre: Fiction – Adventure
Reviewed by: Liz Konkel

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This is a fairytale which follows the journey of The Fourth Princess who is noted for being different from her sisters as she is rebellious and without one specific skill. As Josephine

The Coming

Title: The Coming
Author: A. Ben Bacon
Publisher: Author Reputation Press, LLC
ISBN: 979-8-89389-111-9 
Pages: 202
Genre:  Fiction
Reviewed by: Arthur Thares

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You can search the aisles of your local bookstore all you want but you won’t find another book like this. The story starts with strong religious tones – as it should – but those start to slip

Undermining The U.S. Constitution

Title: Undermining The U.S. Constitution
Author: Diane Vann
Publisher: BookSide Press
ISBN: 978-1998784882
Pages: 186
Genre: Current Affairs / Politics
Reviewed by: Reyan Boris Mishra

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Are you well-versed in U.S. history and the Constitution, or do you just know the basics? No matter where you stand on the interest-in-politics scale, the book in question is in all probability going

We Remember

Title: We Remember: Stories of September 11, 2001 Victims Written by Families
Author: Maureen Crethan Santora
Publisher: Ewings Publishing LLC
ISBN: 979-8-89031-944-9
Pages: 206
Genre: Non-Fiction / Memoir
Reviewed By: Susan Brown

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As so many Americans do, I remember exactly where I was when New York’s Twin Towers were attacked by terrorists and subsequently collapsed on September 11, 2001. The first

My Cemetery Friends

Title:  My Cemetery Friends: A Garden of Encounters at Mount Saint Mary in Queens, New York
Author:  Vincent J. Tomeo
Publisher: Bookside Press
ISBN:  978-1778833526
Genre:  Memoir, Poetry
Pages:  80
Reviewed by:  Lisa Brown-Gilbert

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A work dedicated to honoring ten soldiers from Corona Queens killed in the Vietnam

Along Came Hell, or So I Thought

Title: Along Came Hell, or So I Thought
Author: Lois Young
Publisher: Authors’ Tranquility Press (April 3, 2024)
ISBN: 978-1964037196
Pages: 282
Genre: Self-Help
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda

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In Along Came Hell, or So I Thought, author Lois Young details her family’s battle with betrayal, anguish,