The Family Debt
Title: The Family Debt: The True Story of Giacomo “Jack” Bianco
Author: Teresa Bianco
Publisher: 2020 Literary Group
ISBN: 978-1450207683
Pages: 112
Genre: Biography / True Crime
Reviewed by: Ephantus M.
Hollywood Book Reviews
Author Teresa Bianco’s book, The Family Debt: The True Story of Giacomo “Jack” Bianco, is a moving tribute to her father, Giacomo C. “Jack” Bianco, a
The Unlikely Redemption of the Thief Sydney Bridgewater
Title: The Unlikely Redemption of the Thief Sydney Bridgewater (The Moorhouse Trilogy Book 2)
Author: Mic Lowther
Publisher: BookBaby
ASIN: B0CKRWPT5Z
Pages: 193
Genre: Heist Crime Thrillers
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
There comes a time and place in every person’s life where they must face the mistakes of their past.
Untertauchen
Title: Untertauchen: A Historical Novel
Author: Arthur M. James
Publisher: Fulton Books
ISBN: 979-8889825449
Pages: 616
Genre: Historical Thrillers / Fiction
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
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One universal constant in any life is that of survival. Survival can come in many forms, whether it is a way of surviving a simple
The Tooth Fairy Mystery
Title: The Tooth Fairy Mystery
Author: Amanda Smith
Illustrator: Mia Thompson
Publisher: 2020 Literary Group, LLC
ISBN: 978-1-964488-13-4
Pages: 32
Genre: Illustrated Children’s Book
Reviewed by: Beth Adams
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One day Nick, a little boy, lost a tooth at dinner while eating corn. He put the tooth under
How? How? How?
Title: How? How? How?: Jesus Can We Have Your Church Fired Up?
Author: Arthur J. Besler
Publisher: Arpress
ISBN: 979-8893300307
Pages: 194
Genre: Religion
Reviewed by: Lee Brown
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Chances are, if you have stumbled upon (or been led to) Arthur J. Besler’s book, you are somebody who cares deeply about your church. It might be that the congregation is dwindling. There may be a sense of apathy amongst the leadership team. Or, it might be
Secret Seahorse Tales
Title: Secret Seahorse Tales
Subtitle: The Tale of Stoney Starr Seahorse
Author: Pamala May
Publisher: Brilliant Books Literary
ISBN: 979-8889450832
Pages: 34
Genre: Illustrated Children’s Book / Marine Education
Reviewed by: Beth Adams
Hollywood Book Reviews
In this fanciful story, readers are introduced to Stoney Starr
Chronicles of the Ancient Future
Title: Chronicles of the Ancient Future
Author: Richard Hoffman
Publisher: Arpress, 2024
ISBN: 9798893300635
Pages: 194
Genre: Science Fiction
Reviewed by: Subhrajit Saha
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Imagine waking up one day to find that the most coveted and elusive treasure the world has been tirelessly seeking for centuries has suddenly appeared in your room. The sheer shock and overwhelming numbness
Heart Journey
Title: Heart Journey
Author: Bobbi Blanzy
Publisher: ARPress
ISBN: 979-8-89330-134-2
Genre: Christian Fiction
Pages: 392
Reviewed by: Allison Walker
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A brilliant young surgeon, Dr. Joe Travis is known equally for his composure and skill in surgery as his compassion and kindness for his patients. A prodigy in every sense of the word, Joe’s success is more remarkable
Storm Fall
Title: Storm Fall: Book Three of the Stormsong Trilogy
Author: Stephen A. Reger
Publisher: Stephen Reger Books
ISBN: 9798329286526
Pages: 526
Genre: Military Fantasy / Historical Fantasy
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
Often, both in life and in literature, questions of identity tie into the idea of fate or
My Son Christopher
Title: My Son Christopher: A 9/11 Mother’s Tale Remembrance
Author: Maureen Crethan Santora
Illustrator: Christopher Echevarria
Publisher: Ewings Publishing LLC
ISBN: 9798894190044
Genre: Non-Fiction
Reviewer: Barbara Bamberger Scott
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Educator, author, and devoted mother Maureen Crethan Santora pays homage to her lost son in this emotive true story that blends tragedy with the promise of brighter futures based
Adventures of a Rideshare Driver
Title: Adventures of a Rideshare Driver
Author: Charles A. Campise
Publisher: Author Reputation Press, LLC
ISBN: 979-8-89356-092-3
Pages: 86
Genre: Autobiography / Travel literature
Reviewed by: Subhrajit Saha
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In the modern age of technology, some traditional jobs have disappeared while new jobs have emerged, engaging people in different ways. Additionally,
Words from the Maestro
Title: Words from the Maestro
Author: Joyce H. Hynes
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 978-1663228987
Pages: 164
Genre: Musical Fiction / Animal Fiction / Fantasy
Reviewed by: Ephantus M.
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Words from the Maestro by author Joyce H. Hynes delivers much more than it promises by offering readers a
Requital
Title: Requital: “When the Seed of Vengeance Is Sown, It Has No Bounds…”
Author: Monique Gliozzi
Publisher: Tellwell Talent
ISBN: 9780228851677
Pages: 238
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
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There are many times in life in which people can have an impact on life. Whether it is their own lives, the lives
The Day the Towers Fell
Title: The Day the Towers Fell
Subtitle: The Story of September 11, 2001
Author: Maureen Crethan Santora
Illustrator: Patricia Santora Cardona
Publisher: The Ewings Publishing
ISBN: 979-8-88640-048-9
Pages: 32
Genre: Illustrated Children’s Book / Historical / Educational / Tribute
Reviewed by: Beth Adams
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Toxic Tenacity
Title: Toxic Tenacity
Author: Kenneth McCalip
Publisher: 20 Twenty Literary Group
ISBN: 978-1-962868-22-8
Genre: Non-fiction, Environmental (Nature & Ecology)
Pages: 183
Reviewed by: Arthur Thares
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The way this story starts, it is hard to tell whether it is fiction or nonfiction. Toxic Tenacity is a true story, but it sounds so unbelievable that
Stevens Farm
Title: Stevens Farm
Author: Cindy Stevens
Publisher: LeapWrite Literary
ISBN: 979-8893760637
Pages: 192
Genre: Memoir / Short Story Collection
Reviewer: Gabriella Harrison
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Author Cindy Stevens shares stories from her colorful formative years in the relatable Stevens Farm, a memoir, which is a
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
Hollywood Book Reviews
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
Hollywood Book Reviews
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
Hollywood Book Reviews
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
Hollywood Book Reviews
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
Hollywood Book Reviews
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
Hollywood Book Reviews
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
Hollywood Book Reviews
The Crystal Palace is a glittering and well-imagined trilogy that cleverly intertwines the tangible and the invisible through vivid world-building.