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In the Dark of the Night

Title: In the Dark of the Night
Author: LeRoy Schuring
Publisher: Writers’ Branding  
ISBN:  978-1639459599
Genre: Suspense
Pages: 342
Reviewed by: Allison Walker

 

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LeRoy Schuring’s thrilling debut novel, In the Dark of the Night, plunges readers into a chilling mystery set against the sweeping ranch lands of Utah. Teenage protagonist Terry

Fairies Sorcery and the Greek Gods

Title: Fairies Sorcery and the Greek Gods
Author: Donald R. Richter
Publisher: Aspire Publishing Hub, LLC
ISBN: ‎ 978-1960758538
Pages: 392
Genre: Fantasy
Reviewed by: Lee Brown  

 

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Fantasy fiction has always been popular but in recent years, thanks to the success of such television shows as

The Last Western

Title: The Last Western
Author: Christopher Lee Bowen
Publisher: ARPress
ISBN: 9798893303278
Pages: 102
Genre: Western / Post Civil War
Reviewer: Rae Capri
 

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Things happen often, and as you go on throughout life, you do your best not to let anything tear you down. It would

Love, Rage and Deception

Title: Love, Rage and Deception  
Author: Barkev Khatchadourian
Publisher: Independently Published 
ISBN: 979-8588095341
Pages: 230
Genre: Romance / Drama / Historical Fiction
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina 
 

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In the grand scheme of life, one of the most difficult questions a person can ask of themselves is – what is their true identity? For in that same

Four Dogs and Their Tales

Title:  Four Dogs and Their Tales
Author:  Marcella Bursey Brooks 
Publisher: The Ewings Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-949735-11-6
Pages: 256
Genre: Animal Fiction
Reviewed by:  Aaron Washington
 

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Michael Archangelo, Kawdje, Kissy and Topaz enter the World Dog Agility Games in Arizona. With the help of Evan and their other human friends, they demonstrate tremendous resilience

End Game

Title: End Game (The Genesis Project Series)  
Author: Greg Van Arsdale
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 978-1544661728
Pages: 502
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers

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There comes a point in time in every person’s life where they have to ask themselves, “What are they willing to do for love?” Would the love for one’s

The Final Day

Title: The Final Day (The Genesis Project Series)  
Author: Greg Van Arsdale
Publisher:  Independently published
ISBN: 978-1698610344
Pages: 399
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers

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Like most things in life, all good things must come to an end. Whether the end comes at the end of

New Beginnings

Title: New Beginnings (The Genesis Project Series Book Two)  
Author: Greg Van Arsdale
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform 
ISBN: 978-1544633206
Pages: 418
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers

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When facing a world filled with so much hate and heartache, it can be overwhelming to face each and every day. It is important for people to be

The Crystal Palace

Title: The Crystal Palace:  Rescue of the Baby Fairy Prince
Author: Michele Hauser
Illustrator: Karina Nance
Publisher: Outskirts Press
ISBN: 9781432711573
Pages: 339
Genre: Children’s Fiction / Fantasy
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda 

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The Crystal Palace is a glittering and well-imagined trilogy that cleverly intertwines the tangible and the invisible through vivid world-building.

Journey to the Prize

Title: Journey to the Prize
Author: Karl Peterson
Publisher: Citiofbooks, Inc.
ISBN: 9781963209181
Pages: 176 
Genre: Action & Adventure
Reviewed by: Subhrajit Saha

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Journey to the Prize by author Karl Peterson is a genre-blending adventure set in 1933 Paraguay. This thrilling tale is a mashup of coming-of-age,

When the Games Froze

Title: When the Games Froze  
Author: A.M. Peabody
Publisher: 2020 Literary Group LLC
ISBN: 978-1964488011
Pages: 298
Genre: Fiction
Reviewed by: Tony Espinoza

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There are many instances in life in which a person or society must decide the right balance between respecting each and every individual person’s culture and belief system, and taking steps to ensure a person’s own

60 Dates in Six Months

Title: 60 Dates in Six Months:  With a Broken Neck
Author: Maureen Anne Meehan
Publisher: Writers Branding, LLC
ISBN: 978-1639459230
Pages: 76
Genre: Memoir
Reviewed by: Michaela Gordoni

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In author Maureen Anne Meehan’s anthological memoir of her late-age dating life, 60 Dates in Six Months:  With a Broken Neck, she recounts dates she had with

Full Moon Survivor

Title: Full Moon Survivor
Author: Andrea Fahselt
Publisher: Writers Branding LLC
ISBN: 9781639458462
Pages: 64
Genre: Poetry
Reviewed by: Ephantus M. 

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Full Moon Survivor is a moving anthology of poems penned by poet Andrea Fahselt that employ an artful cadence of morphemes, unequivocally serving readers with more than just escapist entertainment. 

The entries, vivid and rich,

Samuil and the Legendary Snow Owl

Title: Samuil and the Legendary Snow Owl
Author: Randall Stephens 
Publisher: Ink Start Media
ISBN: 978-1961254893
Pages: 326 
Genre: Teen & Young Adult /Fantasy
Reviewed by: Liz Konkel  

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P’etro Fedorchak barely manages to evade death as a soldier in the Shadow War but that doesn’t mean he returns unscathed. A parade is thrown to celebrate their return but not every soldier

You Have Time to Die and Go Broke

Title: You Have Time to Die and Go Broke
Author: Linda Salerno-forand
Publisher: XlibrisUS
ISBN: 978-1669861010
Pages: 108
Genre: Business & Money / Industries
Reviewed by: Alyssa Avina

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One of the biggest talking points in politics and social situations amongst Americans over the last several decades has to be the healthcare system. While many other companies have figured out ways of providing its citizens with proper healthcare,

The Alien Apocalypse

Title: The Alien Apocalypse
Author: Frank Morin
Publisher: Authors’ Tranquility Press
ISBN:  978-1961123106
Pages: 78
Genre: Non-Fiction
Reviewer: Jennifer Bailey

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Who are aliens?  Who are extraterrestrials?  Are the same beings or are they different all together?  Ever wonder what these beings are?  Where do they come from and what do they want? Author Frank Morin discusses these questions and

After Dark

Title: After Dark: Birth of the Disco Dance Party  
Author: Noel Hankin
Publisher: Leon Niknah Publishing Company
ISBN: 978-1-7366149-0-7
Pages: 278
Genre: Non-fiction / Pop Artist Biographies
Reviewer: Jack Chambers

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One question which many people often ask themselves is how do they define an era. Not the specific term, but the

The Assassin’s Wife

Title: The Assassin’s Wife 
Author: David Stewart Handelman
Publisher: Independently published
ISBN: 979-8377422976
Pages: 157 
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Reviewer: Liz Konkel

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After the death of his parents following his 17th birthday, Ash became one of the most trusted assassins, and received a steady string of employment from the elite. Everyone from business tycoons to politicians hired him to take care

The Storms of Our Lives

Title: The Storms of Our Lives
Subtitle:  “If God is for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8: 31 
Author: Russell Harper II 
Publisher: ‎Independently Published
ISBN: 979-8987386750
Pages: 296
Genre: Religion / Spirituality
Reviewer:  Lily Amanda 

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Russell Harper’s II engrossing book, The Storms of Our

To the Moon and Back

Title: To the Moon and Back  
Author: Kathi Kotchi
Publisher: Gatekeeper Press
ISBN: 978-1662934438
Pages: 486
Genre: Teen & Young Adult / Fiction
Reviewed by: Christina Avina 

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Grief is one of the most mysterious and haunting things a person can struggle with internally. For grief comes in many different shapes and sizes,

The Bible Simplified

Title: The Bible Simplified
Author: John H. Miller 
Publisher: ‎Independently published
ISBN: 979-8401770677
Pages: 55
Genre: Christian Theology
Reviewer: Ephantus M.

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The Bible is one of the greatest blessings bestowed by God on the children of men. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth without

Of the Heartland

Title: Of the Heartland
Author: Jim Ylitalo
Publisher:  Bookmarc Alliance
ISBN:  978-1662454608
Pages: 346
Genre: Romance 
Reviewed by: Randy Harnew

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Of the Heartland by Jim Ylitalo is a compelling tale that chronicles the extraordinary life of George Johnson, a young farm boy from the Midwest who grows into

When the Earth Was Quiet

Title: When the Earth Was Quiet
Author: Gabriel Anthony Lopez
Publisher: BlueInk Media Solutions
ISBN: 978-1641337922
Pages: 54  
Genre: Fiction
Reviewer: Roxanne Greenman

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When the Earth Was Quiet by author Gabriel Anthony Lopez, stands out with its unique blend of scientific exploration and personal drama, all set against the intriguing backdrop of the year 2240.

The Last Western

Title: The Last Western
Author: Christopher Lee Bowen
Publisher: Author Reputation Press, LLC
ISBN: 9798893303261
Pages: 111
Genre: Literature & Fiction/Historical Fiction/Western
Reviewed by: Tony Espinoza

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One thing that many people in today’s world have started to realize is just how great of an impact the past has on the present. The many issues that people face today, from corruption in politics to social unrest, can be traced back to the actions and events of history that

Without a Suitcase

Title:  Without a Suitcase: The Story of Katie as Told to Her Son Janek (Jon) 
Author: Jon Butcher
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 978-1973617167
Pages: 300
Genre: Memoir
Reviewer:  Aaron Washington

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Reading a memoir has never been more compelling. In Without a Suitcase: The Story of Katie as