Case Histories by Kate Atkinson introduces us to private investigator Jackson Brodie. Through luck and serendipity, Brodie ends up with three cases to investigate that are quite unusual. Some might even say unsolvable. Following the death of their father, sisters Julia and Amelia press Jackson to try and find what happened to their sister Olivia, […]
Month: February 2020
Quickshots #44
Ho’onani: Hula Warrior by Heather Gale Ho’onani: Hula Warrior by Heather Gale is a delightful, empowering picture book for kids based on a true story. Ho’onani is part of a big, loving family who mostly encourage her to be herself. All but her sister, that is. Her sister can’t understand why Ho’onani doesn’t act like […]
Steel Reign: Flight of the Starship Concord by Braxton A Cosby
Hey Sci-Fi fans! I have a new release you’re going to want to check out! Read on for an excerpt from new release, Steel Reign: Flight of the Starship Concord by Braxton A. Cosby! Steel Reign: Flight of the Starship Concord Publication Date: February 2nd, 2020 Genre: Science Fiction A Thief turned Spy, turned Bounty […]
Living Candles by Teodora Matei
The discovery of a woman close to death in a city basement sends Bucharest police officers Anton Iordan and Sorin Matache on a complex chase through the city as they seek to identify the victim. As they try to track down the would-be murderer, they find a macabre trail of missing women and they realise […]
Book Review: The Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy by Rick Riordan
Riordan’s second Trials of Apollo book, The Dark Prophecy, sparks the search for the next oracle, and a confrontation with another of the Triumvirate. Apollo, Meg, Leo and Calypso find themselves in Indianapolis looking for the Cave of Trophonius. Unfortunately for them, this is the seat of power for the emperor calling himself the New […]
Zodiac by Anamaria Ionescu
When investigator Sergiu Manta is handed the investigation into a series of bizarre murders, he can’t sure what he’s getting involved in as he has to work with regular detective Marius Stanescu, who has his own suspicions about the biker he has been told to work with, and wants to get to the truth. The […]
Book Review: Loki by Muhammad Ghassan Farija
Loki by Mohammed Ghassan Farija puts a new spin on the legends and myths of the Norse pantheon. Myth is a culture’s way of encoding important events, among other things. And, as Tolkien notes, sometimes history becomes myth under the weight of time. This story, centred on one of the Norse pantheon’s rather more misunderstood […]
Book Review: More Than Evil by Bil Richardson
More Than Evil by Bil Richardson is a short read detailing the events that overtake a small mining town after an accident releases an ancient evil. It’s up to Sheriff Harlan to try and defeat the risen horror, with the help of his daughter Jessie and her boyfriend Tom. Richardson certainly has a flair for […]
When Stars are Bright by Amber Duell
I’m so excited to share this highly anticipated release with you all today! When Stars Are Bright is a YA fairy tale retelling of “Thumbelina” by author, Amber R. Duell. Read on for an exclusive excerpt and a chance to win a paperback copy of the book! When Stars Are Bright Publication Date: January 7th, […]
Messages from Metatron by Devi Nina Bingham
Messages From Metatron: A Course in Self-Transformation by Devi Nina Bingham Genre: Non-Fiction If you liked, “A Course In Miracles” you will love, “Messages From Metatron: A Course In Self-Transformation.” Readers are calling it “captivating” and “astounding.” This channeled masterpiece offers 30 messages from the highest Archangel, Metatron. It includes a Study Guide with questions […]