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
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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
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
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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
Hollywood Book Reviews
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.