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Hoggs II: Prison Journals

Title:  Hoggs II:  Prison Journals
Author: Terol McCullar (T-Mac) 
Publisher:  Newman Springs Publishing, Inc
ISBN: 978-1778390869
Pages: 224
Genre: Autobiography & Memoirs
Reviewed by: Christina Avina 

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There is no tougher, heartbreaking, and dangerous place in the United States than prison. The prison system is both complex and extremely difficult to navigate – as both a prisoner and a

MISS ANGEL

Title: MISS ANGEL:  The Evil Behind The Law, Vol. I
Author: Tchinda Fabrice Mbuna
Publisher: Independently Publisher
ISBN: 9781948654715
Pages: 308
Genre: Fiction / Social Drama
Reviewed by: Reyan Boris Mishra 

 

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MISS ANGEL: The Evil Behind The Law Vol. 1, is an intriguing tale written on a fabric of love, life, society, and ruses. The author’s straightforward

No Lookin’ Back: True-To-Life Western Story

Title: No Lookin’ Back: True-To-Life Western Story
Authors: Ted Riddle, Linda Riddle
Publisher: Ewings Publishing LLC
ISBN: 979–8890317469
Pages: 370
Genre: Historical Fiction
Reviewer: Lily Amanda

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Co-authors Ted Riddle and Linda Riddle pack a punch with their stirring novel, No Lookin’ Back: True-To-Life Western Story which forms a unique tapestry of events. Through the main character, Thomas Jefferson Summers, the book explores the American Old West in the 1800s. A striking foreword offered by Linda forms the

Jet Black & the Ebony Knights

Title: Jet Black & the Ebony Knights
Author: Emmanuel C. Ezirim
Publisher: Ewings Publishing LLC
ISBN: 979-8890313843
Pages: 56
Genre: Fiction / Fantasy
Reviewer: Richard Saxton
 

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Jet Black & the Ebony Knights, by author Emmanuel C. Ezirim, is a captivating fantasy tale set in the magical land of Wazobia. The story features richly crafted characters,

My Road to Paradise

Title: My Road to Paradise
Author: Frank Phillips
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN-13: 978-1973662891
Pages: 152
Genre: Non-fiction / Inspirational  
Reviewer: Garry Graham

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My Road to Paradise by author Frank Phillips is a profound exploration of faith, family, and the journey toward eternity. The author explores diverse parts of life­, giving meaningful thoughts and insights amidst life’s adversities.

The Spire

Title: The Spire
Author: Shaun Goldsmith
Publisher: Parallax Lens
ISBN: 978-1777947200
Pages: 282
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers

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No matter how good a person may be, or what they present to the world, everyone has a secret.

My Life’s Dream Took Me to Sea

Title:  My Life’s Dream Took Me to Sea
Author: Ronald Epner, MD
Publisher: Newman Springs Publishing, Inc
ISBN: 978-1684981182
Pages: 451
Genre: Memoir/non-fiction
Reviewer: Aaron Washington

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Through author Ronald Epner’s memoir, My Life’s Dream Took Me to Sea, readers sail around the world, experiencing the sea, the adventures, and every challenge which comes with cruising. This book is exceptionally written, with

My Journey of Captivity

Title: My Journey of Captivity: The Story of a German POW  
Author: Helga McKee 
Publisher: Leap Write Literary
ASIN: B0CZ7GSTLT
Pages: 180
Genre: Non-fiction / Biographies & Memoirs
Reviewer: Christina Avina  

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Far too often, when it comes to the horrors of war, it is the common soldier who gets overlooked in the grand scheme of things. The emphasis of

Coming 2 America

Title: Coming 2 America: This is a Story of a Fifteen-Year-Old African Girl
Author: Dr. John Ayoola Akinyemi
Publisher: The Reading Glass Books
ISBN: 978-1959151289
Pages: 92
Genre: Biography, Memoir
Reviewer: Lily Amanda 

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Coming 2 America: This is a Story of a Fifteen-Year-Old African Girl is a bracingly revealing text written by Dr. John Ayoola Akinyemi. Part

Poetry to Challenge the Senses

Title:  Poetry to Challenge the Senses
Author:  Donald R. Elix 
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media
ISBN: 979-8-88963-434-8 
Pages: 
Genre: Poetry
Reviewer:  Ella Vincent

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Poetry to Challenge the Senses is a collection of poems which present a visual array of images that will challenge the senses of readers.  Author Donald R. Elix has written a book of poetry which will

On the Edge of Tomorrow

Title:  On the Edge of Tomorrow
Author:  Lyle D. Westbrook
Publisher: Ewings Publishing LLC
ISBN: 979-8886400687
Pages: 594
Genre: Fiction
Reviewer:  Aaron Washington

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If you fancy books that start at a slow pace but pick up once you are three chapters in, then On the Edge of Tomorrow should be your next read. Author Lyle D. Westbrook wrote a wonderful book, a bit slow at first, yet picks up and gets to be as interesting as

Savage Days Haunted Nights

Title: Savage Days Haunted Nights  
Author: Bennett Kremen
Publisher: Page Vision Press
ISBN: 978-1960946492
Pages: 334
Genre: Romance / Historical Fiction
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers 

 

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Life rarely ever plays out the way we expect it to. The truth is that no matter how many times we plan something out, or how many times we outline the trajectory

Seventeen Parcels

Title:  Seventeen Parcels
Author: Mic Lowther
Publisher: BookBaby
ASIN:  B09YSYF9DG
Pages: 247
Genre: Fiction / Mystery
Reviewer:  Aaron Washington

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Author Mic Lowther’s book is as attention-grabbing as it is enjoyable. As a reader, you feel as if you are part of the narrative as the author is both very engaging

Things I Wanted My Grandsons To Know

Title: Things I Wanted My Grandsons To Know  
Subtitle: Before I Leave  
Author: Kenn Stobbe  
ISBN: 979-8-88945-501-1  
Publisher: Brilliant Books Literary  
Pages: 88 
Genre: Non-fiction  
Reviewer: Dianne Shapiro 

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The book, Things I Wanted My Grandsons To Know, is a non-fiction work by author Kenn Stobbe. It contains quotes, sayings, and snippets which he, as

Deceitful Intentions

Title: Deceitful Intentions
Subtitle: A Revenge Mystery
Author: Carlo Armenise
ISBN: 978-1-962859-44-8
Publisher: Author’s Tranquillity Press
Pages: 98
Genre: Revenge / Mystery
Reviewer: Manik Chaturmutha

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Author Carlo Armenise has impeccably written the mystery

Letters from Mr. JB Fact Finder

Title: Letters from Mr. JB Fact Finder  
Subtitle: A Weekly Letter on History Trivia  
Author: Joe W. Boyd  
ISBN: 979-8-89174-091-4  
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media  
Pages: 120  
Genre: Non-Fiction  
Reviewer: Dianne Shapiro

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The book, Letters from Mr. JB Fact Finder, by author Joe W. Boyd is an interesting collection of letters in which he

Way Up North Where the Kittiwakes Play

Title: Way Up North Where the Kittiwakes Play
Subtitle:  An A to Z Alphabet Book for Child and Adult
Author: Juli-Ann Gasper
Publisher: ‎ Mainspring Books
ISBN: 979-8891140103
Pages: 68
Genre: Children’s Literature/Educational Alphabet Books
Reviewer: Manik Chaturmutha

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Way Up North Where the Kittiwakes Play: An A to Z Alphabet Book

New to the Game

Title: New to the Game 
Author: Mark Schoedl
Publisher: ‎ Best Books Media 
ISBN: 978-1956095203
Pages: 239
Genre: Short Story Collection
Reviewed by: Michaela Gordoni

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In author Mark Schoedl’s novel, New to the Game, each chapter presents dialogue between two or more people, taking the reader through a day in their lives and

Stepping out of Darkness

Title: Stepping out of Darkness
Author: Evyn Vernee
Publisher: iUniverse 
ISBN: 1491777362
Pages: 298
Genre: Metaphysical & Visionary /Science Fiction & Fantasy
Reviewed by: Liz Konkel  

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On the surface, Kalyse is ordinary with loving parents and good friends helping her as she searches for who she wants to become. Her life is filled with questions and uncertainties

I Was Born to Run

Title: I Was Born to Run
Author: Angelina Charles
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media, LLC
ISBN: 979-8-89174-311-3
Pages: 35
Genre: Illustrated Children’s Book
Reviewed by:  Gabriella Harrison 

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Author Angelina Charles’s illustrated children’s book I Was Born to Run tells the motivational story of young James, who was born with one leg shorter than the other. He was

Transcending Bipolar Disorder

Title:  Transcending Bipolar Disorder: My Own True Story of Recovery from Mental Illness
Author:  B. Robert Jameson
Publisher: Page Turner Press and Media
ISBN:  979-8891743601
Pages:  112
Genre:  New Age and Spirituality
Reviewed by:  Lisa Brown-Gilbert

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Offering an illuminating tracing of his personal journey through mental illness, author B. Robert Jameson’s Transcending Bipolar Disorder: My Own True

Landing on my Feet

Title: Landing on my Feet:  Teaching and Learning During a Career in Education
Author: James Kleiner
Publisher: BookBaby
ISBN: 979-8350926163
Pages: 350
Genre: Memoir, Non-fiction
Reviewed by:  Susan Brown

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“To teach is to touch a life forever.” This quote, although anonymous, is so appropriate to this account of the author’s life because it represents the heart and soul of

The Change Center

Title: The Change Center  
Author: Howard D. Blazek  
Publisher: Howard D. Blazek
ISBN: 979-8890301444
Pages: 264
Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers 

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In the modern age, one of the most widely discussed, hotly debated, and important topics with which our society focuses on is the state of mental health and its treatment. For centuries mental health was regarded with

Last Assignment

Title:  Last Assignment
Author: Bruce Aitchison
Publisher: Arpress
ISBN: 979-8893303629
Pages: 256
Genre: Fiction
Reviewed by:  Aaron Washington

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Last Assignment is the book which makes you lack words after you are done reading because of how terrific the story is. The author is imaginative, thoughtful, and has exciting

Flora Fleece

Title: Flora Fleece  
Author: Bryan Anthony  
Publisher: Urlink Print & Media, LLC
ISBN: 978-1684866656
Pages: 124
Genre: Children’s Books
Reviewed by: Christina Avina 

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There are those who find comfort and joy in the safety of home and the familiarity which comes with it. The knowledge that comes with knowing what each and every day will bring, and never questioning their surroundings,